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Thursday, December 31, 2015

mushroom turkey patties

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar mushrooms, drained and diced
  • 1 (1.5 ounce) package dry beef stew seasoning mix
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • in a bowl, mix the turkey, mushrooms, beef stew seasoning mix, and eggs. form the mixture into patties.
  • heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. place the patties in the skillet, and cook 10 to 12 minutes on each side, to an internal temperature of 165 degrees f (75 degrees c).

teri tips

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • 4 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 pounds filet mignon, cubed
  • 1/8 cup white
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 20 mins

  • combine soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a shallow dish to make the marinade. add meat, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • place a large skillet over medium high heat, and cook meat until done.
  • pour the marinade into a medium saucepan, and place over medium high heat. bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. add cooked meat, green onions, and to the boiling marinade. transfer the entire contents of the saucepan to a large bowl, and serve hot.

grilled or fried skirt steak

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 pounds beef skirt steak
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup prepared spicy brown mustard
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup blue cheese dressing (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • in a small bowl, stir together the lemon juice and mustard. trim away most of the fat from the steaks, and rub with the mustard marinade. place into a resealable bag, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, and up to 24 hours.
  • preheat a grill or large skillet for medium-high heat.
  • grill or fry steaks for about 5 minutes per side, or to your desired degree of doneness. remove from the heat, and let the meat rest for 5 to 10 minutes to let the juices settle. cut each steak along the grain into 3 or 4 pieces. serve with blue cheese dressing.

easy and ketchup meatballs

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (28 ounce) bottle ketchup
  • 24 fluid ounces
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 onion, chopped

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
  • place the and ketchup in a slow cooker on high setting and allow to simmer..
  • meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic powder and onion, mixing well. form mixture into meatballs about 3/4 inch in diameter. place meatballs in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • bake at 400 degrees f (200 degrees c) for 20 minutes.
  • transfer meatballs to the slow cooker with the and ketchup and simmer for 3 hours; sauce will thicken.

salisbury steak

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
  • in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
  • in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

chorizo burger

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • 1 pound chorizo sausage
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 roasted red pepper, quartered
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 pinch powdered saffron
  • 1 teaspoon spanish paprika
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 soft egg buns or brioche
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter
  • 4 ounces manchego cheese, grated

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • in a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin and chorizo using your hands. set aside to let the flavors blend.
  • heat one tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. add one chopped onion, and saute until tender. transfer the onion to a blender, and add the red pepper, ranch dressing, saffron, and paprika. pulse until fairly smooth. refrigerate until needed.
  • heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and add the remaining onions, brown sugar, salt and pepper. cook and stir for about 15 minutes until the onions are golden brown. set aside.
  • preheat the grill for high heat. form the meat into four patties, slightly larger than the buns.
  • place burgers on the grill, and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until well done. split buns in half, and spread butter on the inside. place on the grill to toast briefly.
  • place burgers buns, and top with caramelized onion and the roasted pepper ranch sauce. sprinkle with a few shavings of manchego cheese, and place the top of the bun on top.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Serbian Cevapcici

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground lamb
  • 1 egg white
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat a grill for medium-low heat.
  • in a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground beef, ground lamb and egg white. add the garlic, salt, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika. mix well using your hands, and form into finger length sausages about 3/4 inch thick.
  • lightly oil the grilling surface. grill sausages until cooked through, turning as needed, about 30 minutes.

Succulent Ribeye And Peppers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 (10 ounce) beef rib-eye steaks
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fajita seasoning
  • 1 lime, juiced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • heat the oil in a large skillet over high heat. sear the steaks on both sides and set aside. in the same skillet over medium heat, saute the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, onion and garlic for 5 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
  • sprinkle the steaks with the fajita seasoning and place them back in the skillet. squeeze the lime juice over the steaks and bell peppers, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour, turning steaks over occasionally. (note: the longer it simmers, the more tender the meat gets.)

meatballs mexicana and rice

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • salt, to taste
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 2 small onions, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mexican-style corn, drained

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • mix together the ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon parsley, and salt in a bowl.
  • bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • while the rice cooks, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook 1 minced onion and 1 minced clove in the hot oil until the onion is soft; add to the beef mixture; form into 24 small meatballs.
  • cook the meatballs in the skillet until evenly browned on all sides; drain. place the remaining minced onion and minced garlic clove in the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is soft. stir in the tomato puree, bay leaf, vinegar, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon parsley, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until thick, about 20 minutes. add the meatballs and cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the middle, about 10 minutes.
  • when the rice has finished cooking, stir in the corn. serve the meatballs and sauce over the rice.

pan-seared t-bone for two with rosemary mustard sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 1 (14 ounce) t-bone steak
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon coarse-grained dijon mustard

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins

  • season the steak with salt and pepper to taste. heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. cook the steak until nicely browned on the outside, and nearly cooked to your desired degree of doneness on the inside, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees f (54 degrees c). remove the steak from the pan, and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • wipe the oil from the skillet, and pour in the red ; simmer until reduced by half. whisk the flour into the beef broth, then stir into the simmering red along with the rosemary and dijon mustard. return to a boil; cook, stirring constantly until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens. keep warm over low heat.
  • cut the meat from the bone, then slice into 1/3-inch thick pieces. serve with the rosemary sauce.

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Tasty Green Beans

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
  • 1/4 cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • bring a large pot of water to a boil. add green beans and cook for 5 minutes. drain and rinse with cold water.
  • melt margarine in a large saucepan over high heat. mixing well, add green beans, onions and garlic. stir in soy sauce. while stirring, add bouillon and water. reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
  • place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Porcupine Meatballs Iii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup uncooked instant rice
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • in a large bowl, thoroughly mix 1/4 cup of the tomato soup with the ground beef, rice, egg, onion and salt. firmly shape into 16 meatballs.
  • in a small bowl, mix remaining tomato soup with a half soup can of water and the mustard.
  • melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. place garlic and meatballs in the skillet. cook, gently stirring, until evenly browned; drain. pour tomato soup and mustard mixture over the meatballs and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.

salisbury steak

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
  • in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
  • in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

grilled eggplant moussaka

Ingredients

  • Servings: 1
  • 3 large eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 3 large potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 3 large zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 5 cups milk
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • salt to taste
  • 1 egg yolk, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 5 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 50 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins

  • preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  • brush eggplant, potatoes, and zucchini lightly with extra-virgin olive oil. grill vegetables until just tender and golden brown. layer potatoes into the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. next layer in the eggplant, followed by the zucchini; set aside.
  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. whisk in the flour, and cook until the flour smells slightly toasted, about 5 minutes. whisk in milk, nutmeg, and salt. bring to a bare simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. place the egg yolk into a bowl, and quickly whisk in 1/4 cup of the thickened milk, a tablespoon at a time. quickly stir the egg yolk mixture into the thickened milk until smooth, then set aside.
  • meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the ground beef and onion, and cook until the beef is crumbly and no longer pink. drain off any excess grease, then stir in the oregano, parsley, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. turn heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • to assemble, spread the meat mixture over the vegetables, and sprinkle with the feta cheese. pour the white sauce overtop, and smooth with a spatula.
  • bake moussaka in preheated oven until bubbly and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Monday, December 28, 2015

Cowboy Hash

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 cups corn
  • 3 1/2 cups ranch-style beans

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. saute ground beef until browned; drain.
  • stir in corn and beans and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

big joe's venison steak in chestnut sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 6 ounces chestnuts
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 bay leaf, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons
  • 2 (6 ounce) venison steaks (about 1 1/4 inches thick)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • preheat oven to 425 degrees f (200 degrees c). slice the skin to allow steam to escape. place the chestnuts in a baking pan, and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. remove from oven, and cool. peel off the shell, and chop. you should have about 1 cup chopped chestnuts.
  • melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. cook, stirring often, the onions and carrots in the butter until soft. stir in the flour, and cook until the flour browns. mix in the broth, and season with bay leaf, and salt and pepper. simmer for 15 minutes.
  • preheat broiler, and position a rack 5 inches below the broiler element. place the venison steaks in a broiling pan. cook 5 minutes on each side. transfer to a hot platter.
  • strain the solids from the broth, and return the broth to the pan. stir in and chestnuts. pour hot chestnut sauce over venison steaks, and serve.

it's chili by george!!

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
  • 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup chili powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins

  • place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, and crumble.
  • in a large pot over high heat combine the ground beef, tomato juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, onions, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, cumin and chili powder. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. simmer for 1 1/2 hours. (note: if using a slow cooker, set on low, add ingredients, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.)

keema (indian-style ground meat)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup beef broth

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins

  • in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, cook ground lamb until evenly brown. while cooking, break apart with a wooden spoon until crumbled. transfer cooked lamb to a bowl, and drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat. saute onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in garlic, and saute 1 minute. stir in garam masala and salt, and cook 1 minute. return the browned lamb to the pan, and stir in tomato paste and beef broth. reduce heat, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until meat is fully cooked through, and liquid has evaporated.

Molasses-beef Curry

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper
  • 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 3 potatoes, cut into 1/4 inch cubes

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

    Ready Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

  • combine flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then add beef, tossing to coat. shake off excess flour. heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir onions and beef until browned. stir in beef stock, bay leaves, and curry powder. bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. stir in carrots, rice vinegar, molasses, and potatoes and simmer for an additional hour until tender.

Mexican Quesadilla Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • cooking spray
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro (such as ro*tel®)
  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 flour tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • stir tomato sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro, corn, and chopped green chiles into the ground beef mixture; season with chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. reduce heat to low and cook mixture at a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • spread about 1/2 cup beef mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 3 tortillas, overlapping as needed. spread another 1/2 cup beef mixture over the tortillas. sprinkle 1 cup cheddar cheese over beef. finish with layers of remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheddar cheese, respectively.
  • bake in preheated oven until heated throughout and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. cool 5 minutes before serving.

Shearers' Mince And Potato Hot Pot

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 (6 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter, diced

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). place potato slices in a medium bowl with enough water to cover.
  • heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. stir in ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, and worcestershire sauce. season with salt and pepper. cook until beef is evenly browned and onions are tender.
  • in a separate medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup butter, and thoroughly blend in flour. gradually stir in milk. cook and stir 5 minutes, or until thickened. reduce heat, and blend cheddar cheese into the mixture. season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • line a medium baking dish with 1/2 the potato slices. pour in the ground beef mixture, and top with mushrooms. cover with the cheese sauce mixture. top with remaining potatoes. dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
  • bake 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

boliche (cuban pot roast)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 4 pounds beef eye of round roast
  • 2 (4 ounce) links chorize sausage, cut into pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 large onions, thickly sliced
  • 2 bay leaves, crumbled
  • 1 cup dry
  • 3 cups beef broth, or more if needed
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and halved

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

    Ready Time: 6 hrs 40 mins

  • lay the eye of round roast on your work surface. use the tip of a sharp boning or paring knife to cut a pocket by inserting the knife all the way through the center of the roast, beginning on the flat side. rotate the blade 90 degrees and insert the knife in the same spot, creating an cross shape that extends through the roast. stuff the chorizo pieces into the pocket. using the same knife, pierce the roast all over. set aside.
  • mash garlic and oregano with a mortar and pestle to create a paste. rub paste all over the roast, then season with paprika, salt, and pepper. pour the orange juice, lime juice, and lemon juice over the roast. cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or overnight. remove the roast from the marinade, and shake off excess. reserve marinade.
  • heat a large dutch oven over medium heat. place the roast in the dutch oven and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. remove roast to a platter, and set aside. stir in the onions; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. return the roast to the pot. add the bay leaves, , beef broth, and reserved marinade. increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low; simmer 2 hours.
  • drop potatoes into the pot, cover, and continue to simmer until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes more, adding additional beef broth as needed.
  • remove the roast and place on a platter. cover the meat with two layers of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes. slice roast into 1/2-inch thick slices, and arrange potatoes on the platter. spoon the remaining sauce over, and serve.

Wild Rice And Beef Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • in a medium pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil, and mix in the wild rice, brown rice, and bay leaves. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 minutes, until most of the broth has been absorbed.
  • in a skillet, melt the butter, and saute onion until tender. stir in the ground beef, and cook until evenly brown. mix in the mushrooms, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and curry powder, and continue to cook and stir until heated through.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • mix the beef mixture into the rice mixture, and remove the bay leaf. transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish. top with cheddar cheese.
  • bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned.

Easy Mexican Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 cups salsa
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, drained
  • 3 cups tortilla chips, crushed
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink. stir in salsa, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. stir in beans, and heat through.
  • spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. spread crushed tortilla chips in dish, and then spoon beef mixture over chips. spread sour cream over beef, and sprinkle olives, green onion, and tomato over the sour cream. top with cheddar cheese.
  • bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
  • place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Sunday, December 27, 2015

creamy herbed lamb chops

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 4 thick-cut lamb chops
  • 1 teaspoon montreal steak seasoning, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup butter, divided
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups milk

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • season lamb chops on all sides with montreal steak seasoning.
  • melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. cook chops in melted butter until browned and slightly pink in the center, about 7 to 10 minutes per side. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees f (63 degrees c). add remaining butter to the pan as needed so that about 3 tablespoons pan drippings remain in the pan when the chops are finished cooking. transfer lamb chops to a plate and return skillet to medium-high heat.
  • mix flour, basil, and beef bouillon together in a bowl. stir black pepper into skillet with the pan drippings and cook for 1 minute. add flour mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until browned, about 2 minutes. pour milk into flour mixture; cook and stir constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes. pour sauce over lamb chops and serve.

rachel's turkey loaf

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
  • 2/3 cup ready-to-serve creamy tomato soup, divided
  • 1/4 cup ketchup, divided
  • 1/4 cup barbeque sauce, divided
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce, divided
  • chili powder to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a bowl, mix the turkey, eggs, mushrooms, bread crumbs, soup mix, 1/3 cup creamy tomato soup, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce, and 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce. mold the mixture into a loaf shape, and place in a baking dish. sprinkle with chili powder.
  • in a separate bowl, mix the remaining creamy tomato soup, remaining ketchup, remaining barbeque sauce, and remaining worcestershire sauce. set aside.
  • bake loaf 45 minutes in the preheated oven. top with the sauce, and continue baking 15 minutes, to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees f (74 degrees c).

manhattan filet with pan sauce bordelaise

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 large new york strip steaks
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced shallots
  • 1/2 cup red
  • 2 (10.75 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cold butter

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 45 mins

  • cut all visible pieces of fat from the steak so that only center 'eye' portion of the steak remains. set steaks aside. cut all meat from the trimmed fat scraps, discard the fat, and finely chop the meat scraps until they resemble ground beef. transfer chopped meat to a container and refrigerate.
  • season steaks with black pepper and place on a wire rack set over a tray; refrigerate uncovered, 8 hours to overnight.
  • bring steaks to room temperature and season with salt.
  • heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. cook steaks in hot oil until browned on one side, 4 to 5 minutes. reduce heat to medium-high and turn steaks. continue cooking until steaks start to firm and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 4 to 6 minutes more. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees f (54 degrees c) for medium-rare. transfer meat to a plate to rest, 5 to 10 minutes. set skillet aside.
  • place chopped beef scraps in a cold skillet and heat over medium-high heat. cook and stir until meat is browned and caramelized. add shallots and a pinch of salt; saute until shallots are golden brown and are softened, about 5 minutes more.
  • pour red into skillet and bring to a boil; cook and stir until is almost completely evaporated, 2 to 4 minutes. add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until reduced by about half, 60 to 90 minutes. strain sauce into bowl and skim fat that rises to the top.
  • heat empty steak skillet over medium-high heat. pour the strained sauce into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. season sauce with salt and pepper and continue cooking until reduced and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • remove skillet from heat and whisk butter into sauce until melted and smooth. place each steak on a plate and spoon sauce over the top.

Funky Cholent

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cubed
  • 5 large potatoes, cubed
  • 1 sweet potato, cubed
  • 1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons dry onion soup mix
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 13 hrs 40 mins

    Ready Time: 14 hrs

  • heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. add the beef stew meat, and quickly brown the pieces on all sides. stir in the potatoes, sweet potato, baked beans, ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, onion soup mix, seasoned salt, and steak seasoning, and pour in enough water to cover. bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook on low heat until the beef is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • stir in the pearl barley, and transfer the stew to a slow cooker set on low until the barley is tender, about 12 hours.

salisbury steak

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
  • in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
  • in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Saturday, December 26, 2015

beerbecue beef flank steak

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup strong
  • 1 (1 1/2-pound) trimmed beef flank steak
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 25 mins

  • pour ketchup, molasses, and white vinegar in a bowl; add white sugar, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, cumin, allspice, and cinnamon. whisk until sauce is smooth. pour in .
  • place flank steak into a non-reactive container; pour sauce over meat. poke at least 100 holes per side in the flank steak using 2 forks.
  • cover container with plastic wrap and marinate beef 8 to 12 hours (up to overnight).
  • remove flank steak from marinade and pat the meat dry with paper towels. pour leftover marinade into a saucepan, place over medium heat, and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to make a basting sauce.
  • preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate. season flank steak with salt and black pepper.
  • grill flank steak for 2 1/2 minutes; turn meat around on grate to a 45-degree angle to make diamond grill marks; grill for 2 1/2 more minutes. repeat on second side, turning meat 45 degrees after 2 1/2 minutes and grilling 2 1/2 more minutes.
  • flip steak to original side and paint meat with sauce. continue to grill until sauce has glazed the meat, about 30 seconds. turn meat over and brush other side with sauce. sauce will burn if cooked too long. repeat 1 more time, brushing and glazing sauce meat for about 30 seconds on each side. an instant-read meat thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of the flank steak, should read 125 degrees f (52 degrees c).
  • transfer steak to a platter and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before slicing lengthwise down the center; cut each half across the grain into slices about 3/8 inch thick. drizzle slices with more sauce to serve.

Kielbasa And Veggies

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
  • 4 small potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package polish beef sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • spread mixed frozen vegetables out in the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. mix in potatoes and sausage and cut pats of butter evenly over mixture. sprinkle with lemon pepper and cover with aluminum foil.
  • bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees f) for 50 minutes. open foil carefully, place cheese over the top and allow to melt.

Mixture For Meatballs, Meatloaf Or Burgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 slices white bread - soaked with water, squeezed out and broken into tiny pieces white bread - soaked with water, squeezed out and broken into tiny pieces
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated romano cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 cup minced onion (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 4 tablespoons steak sauce

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread, eggs, cheese, parsley and onion and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • for meatballs: form mixture into golf size balls and brown in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until well browned. add to your favorite spaghetti sauce and simmer until meatballs are completely cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • for meatloaf: preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). add 3 tablespoons ketchup to mixture, mix well, form into a loaf and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 75 to 90 minutes.
  • for burgers: add 3 to 4 tablespoons steak sauce to mixture, mix well and form into patties. saute in a large skillet over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or to desired doneness.

korean braised short ribs (galbi jjim)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • sauce:
  • 1 1/2 cups soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 1/2 cup pear, peeled and grated
  • 1 kiwi, peeled and mashed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • ribs:
  • 4 pounds beef short ribs
  • 1 carrot, cut into large dice
  • 2 potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 yellow onion, cut into large dice
  • 1 cup chestnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (optional)

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

    Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins

  • to make the sauce, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, fresh ginger, ground ginger, brown sugar, water, rice , pear, kiwi, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. whisk to combine.
  • fill a large stockpot with cold water. soak the short ribs in the water for 30 minutes to 1 hour to pull out impurities. drain. score ribs by slicing shallow criss cross cuts across the meat.
  • fill the stockpot with clean water and bring to a boil. simmer the short ribs in the water for 30 minutes. drain. return the simmered ribs to the pot; pour in the sauce, bring to a low boil. simmer the ribs in the sauce for 60 minutes. stir in the carrot, potatoes, green onions, yellow onion, chestnuts, and shiitake mushrooms. simmer until vegetables are tender, at least 30 additional minutes.

flatlander chili

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
  • 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups canned red beans, drained and rinsed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • add all ingredients to a large kettle. bring to boil. reduce heat and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Friday, December 25, 2015

herbed dumplings

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 20 mins

  • in a bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, thyme, parsley, and oregano. cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. gradually add milk, using just enough to form a thick batter.
  • drop by rounded tablespoons into your simmering soup or stew, cover, and allow to cook 15 minutes.

spicy slow-cooked chili

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

    Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

  • heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 7 minutes. drain and discard any excess grease.
  • combine ground beef, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, onions, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a slow cooker. cover and cook on low for 10 hours, or high for 4 hours.
  • garnish each serving with cheddar cheese.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
  • place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

cally's omelet

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 bermuda onion, sliced
  • 7 baby portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 pound beef tip
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins

  • melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. stir in green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion and portobello mushrooms. cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • stir beef into the vegetable mixture, and cook until evenly brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • stir egg beaters into the mixture, and cook 10 minutes, or until firm.

stuffed bell peppers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 4 green bell peppers
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces textured vegetable protein
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • combine rice and water in a small saucepan. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c).
  • cut tops off peppers, seed insides, and arrange peppers in a large baking dish. chop usable portion of the tops.
  • heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. saute chopped peppers and onions in oil until soft. stir in textured vegetable protein and parsley. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 5 minutes. mix in cooked rice and 1 1/5 cups tomato sauce. season to taste with salt and pepper. spoon the mixture into the peppers, and top each with remaining tomato sauce.
  • cover, and bake about 45 minutes. uncover, top each pepper with mozzarella cheese, and bake until cheese is melted.

Sassy Steak Marinade And Sauce

Ingredients

  • Servings: 2
  • 1 pound beef sirloin steaks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2/3 cup cocktail sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • pierce steaks all over with a fork, and place them into a resealable freezer bag. in a medium bowl, stir together 1 tablespoon of olive oil, cocktail sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic, and seasoning salt. pour over the steaks in the bag, seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 6 hours, turning frequently.
  • preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. when grill is heated, lightly oil the grate.
  • remove steaks from marinade, reserving marinade. grill for about 7 minutes on each side, or to your desired degree of doneness.
  • while steaks are grilling, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. add mushrooms, and cook until tender. pour in reserved marinade, and bring to a boil. boil for 5 minutes, or until thickened. serve with steaks.

salisbury steak

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
  • in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
  • in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

texas cowboy stew

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes, drained
  • 4 medium baking potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, with liquid
  • 2 (15.2 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, with liquid
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins

  • crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. add the sausage, garlic and onion; cook and stir until the meat is no longer pink. drain off grease, and transfer the contents of the skillet to a large pot.
  • pour the tomatoes into the pot with the meat, and stir in the potatoes, pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes with chilies, mixed vegetables and water. season with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. cover, and simmer over medium-low heat for at least 1 hour. stir occasionally. the longer this stew cooks, the better it gets.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

meme's pasta fagioli

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 1 thin slice onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (32 ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as v8®)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins

  • heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; saute carrot, celery, and onion until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. add garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. stir vegetable juice cocktail, chicken broth, parsley, basil, oregano, and black pepper into vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer soup for 20 minutes.
  • bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook ditalini pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. drain.
  • stir cannellini beans and ground beef into soup; cook and stir until soup is heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • spoon about 1/3 cup pasta into each serving bowl; ladle soup over pasta.

Chow Mein Noodle Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 5 ounces chow mein noodles

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. add the onion and celery and saute for 5 more minutes.
  • in a separate medium bowl, combine the almonds, rice, soup, water and soy sauce. mix together well and add to the beef mixture. place this into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. top with chow mein noodles.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 minutes.

Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoni sausage
  • 16 ounces pizza sauce
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • cook noodles according to package directions.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion, garlic and green bell pepper. drain excess fat. stir in the noodles, pepperoni, pizza sauce and milk, and mix well. pour this mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 minutes, top with the cheese, then bake for 5 to 10 more minutes.

philly steak salad

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 16 ounces flank steak, cut into strips
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1 large onion, sliced into rings
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle italian-style salad dressing
  • 1/2 (32 ounce) package frozen curly-style french fries
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) bottle ranch-style salad dressing

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • in a covered dish, spread out sliced steak, peppers and onions and pour the italian dressing over all. cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  • cook french fries according to package instructions while steak is marinating.
  • in a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute steak, peppers and onions until vegetables are tender and steak is cooked to your liking. separate steak mixture into 8 equal portions while in the skillet, and top each portion with cheese. cover and set aside to let cheese melt.
  • arrange lettuce, tomatoes and garbanzo beans on 8 separate plates. top each salad with 1/8 of the french fries and 1/8 of the steak mixture and serve with ranch-style salad dressing.

it's chili by george!!

Ingredients

  • Servings: 10
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
  • 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup chili powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins

  • place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, and crumble.
  • in a large pot over high heat combine the ground beef, tomato juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, onions, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, cumin and chili powder. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. simmer for 1 1/2 hours. (note: if using a slow cooker, set on low, add ingredients, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.)

salisbury steak

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
  • in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
  • in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Lazy Lasagna Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 3 pounds frozen cheese ravioli, thawed
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
  • in a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion; drain grease. pour in spaghetti sauce and simmer 5 minutes.
  • in a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread enough sauce and beef to cover bottom and put a layer of ravioli down end to end. spread a layer of sauce and cheese just like you would with regular lasagna. keep layering and finish with sauce on top.
  • bake uncovered in a preheated oven for 1 hour. let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

italian sausage soup with tortellini

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound sweet italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup red
  • 4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
  • 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

    Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins

  • in a 5 quart dutch oven, brown sausage. remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
  • saute onions and garlic in drippings. stir in beef broth, water, , tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and sausage. bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • skim fat from the soup. stir in zucchini and parsley. simmer covered for 30 minutes. add tortellini during the last 10 minutes. sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top of each serving.

French Onion Soup Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound onions, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 6 slices french bread, toasted
  • 2/3 cup shredded swiss cheese

Recipe

  • cook and stir onions in vegetable oil in a covered large saucepan over medium heat for 20 minutes. stir in the beef broth, worcestershire sauce and black pepper; heat to a boil. remove from heat.
  • place bread on a baking sheet; sprinkle bread with cheese. broil 4-to-5 inches from heat for about 1 minute or until cheese is melted and golden.
  • ladle soup into bowls and top with bread.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Beef Curry Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 potatoes, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

  • in a large saucepan or pot, brown the beef cubes and onions in butter or margarine.
  • add the beef stock, curry and bay leaves. cook at low heat for 30 minutes.
  • add the potatoes, vinegar, and salt. simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until all is tender. serve hot!!

tomato bisque ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 2 pounds tomatoes
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart milk

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins

  • run the tomatoes through a food mill to remove the seeds and skins, and place in a large pot over medium heat. stir in the bouillon, sugar, salt, bay leaf, basil and pepper. bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. (if you're going to can this mixture, process it now.)
  • in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. whisk in flour all at once to form a roux, cook 1 minute. whisk in milk, a little at a time, cooking and stirring constantly until thickened. stir into tomato mixture and heat through.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

    Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

  • in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
  • place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

salisbury steak

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins

  • in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
  • in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
  • in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taco Soup Ii

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, drained
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white hominy, drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 50 mins

  • in a large dutch oven, brown the beef and chopped onion over medium heat. drain off any fat.
  • add chilies, salt and pepper, beans, water, seasoning mixes, hominy, and stewed tomatoes to the beef and onion. bring to a boil. reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • top with shredded cheese, and serve with chips.

big game day chili

Ingredients

  • Servings: 16
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 yellow onions, chopped
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
  • 2 pounds italian sausage meat
  • 4 slices applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup crumbled dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or amount to taste
  • 2 1/2 ounces dark chocolate candy bar

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins

  • heat the oil in a large deep pot over medium-high heat, and stir in the onions, garlic, and bell peppers. cook and stir until the onions are transparent, about 5 minutes. add the beef stew meat, sausage, and bacon. cook until meats are evenly browned. drain the fat.
  • stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, black beans, kidney beans, chipotle peppers with sauce, beef broth, , chili powder, oregano, pepper, salt, and chocolate. bring the mixture to a boil. reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour; 2 hours is preferred.

Granny's Cherokee Casserole

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup instant rice
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 6 slices american cheese

Recipe

  • preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
  • place ground beef and onions in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until beef is evenly brown. drain any excess fat.
  • add the soup, rice, tomatoes, garlic powder, thyme, oregano and sugar. mix well and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. place in a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  • top with cheese slices and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and browning.

Barbequed Hamburgers

Ingredients

  • Servings: 8
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rolled oats
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins

  • in a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, oats, milk, 2 tablespoons minced onion, salt, and pepper. let stand for a few minutes until milk is absorbed, and shape into 8 patties.
  • in a small bowl, thoroughly mix the worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and 1/4 cup chopped onion; set aside.
  • heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, and fry the patties until brown on both sides. pour the sauce in with the patties, and reduce heat. continue cooking about 15 minutes.

sauerbraten klopse (sauerbraten meatballs)

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr

  • in a large bowl, mix together ground beef, milk, and bread crumbs. season with cloves, allspice, salt, and pepper. shape into 1 inch balls.
  • heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. cook the meatballs until evenly brown; drain excess fat. stir in water, vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and bay leaf. cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. skim off any fat. transfer meatballs to a serving dish, and keep warm.
  • combine flour with 2 tablespoons of water, and whisk into pan. cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. pour gravy over meatballs.

special irish beef stew

Ingredients

  • Servings: 6
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound lean beef stew meat
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle irish
  • 4 cups sliced carrot
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

    Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

    Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • heat oil in a dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. coat beef cubes with flour, shaking off the excess. fry beef cubes until browned on all sides. remove from the pot. add the onion, mushrooms, and garlic to the pot, and cook stirring constantly until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
  • return beef to the pot, and stir in tomato paste, beef broth, and . add potatoes and carrots, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour. mix together the cornstarch and cold water. stir into the stew, and simmer until thickened. sprinkle with parsley and serve.