Mom's Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 11
• 12 ounces wide egg noodles
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• in a large skillet over medium heat, cook hamburger, onion and garlic; add tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
• in a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and green onions; mix well.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spread 1/4 cup of meat mixture on bottom. layer with some egg noodles, cream cheese mixture and meat sauce. repeat layers ending with meat sauce; top with cheddar cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until bubbly; serve.

pakistani meatballs with gravy (koftay)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 onions, thinly sliced, divided
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/2 cup dry lentils
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seed
• 2 1/2 cups water
• crushed red pepper to taste
• salt to taste

Recipe

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


• in a medium bowl, mix lean ground beef, half of the onions, chili powder, black pepper, cloves, cumin and cardamom. shape the mixture into approximately six 2 inch meatballs.
• in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the remaining onion in the vegetable oil until tender. mix in the yogurt, lentils, ginger paste, garlic paste, coriander seed, water, red pepper and salt. place the meatballs into the mixture. reduce heat to low and cook 30 minutes, until meatballs are evenly browned and lentils are tender.

Slim's Bad Attitude Nacho Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 7 (15 ounce) jars nacho cheese dip
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 3 (1.25 ounce) packages dry mexican or taco seasoning
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 4 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• water (optional)

Recipe

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


• pour the cheese sauce into a large slow cooker. cover, and set to high.
• place a large skillet over medium heat. cook the ground beef until completely browned; stir in the taco seasoning. reserving the fat in the skillet, use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef to the slow cooker and stir into the cheese.
• return the skillet to medium heat. combine the onion and chili powder in the skillet; cook until the onion softens. stir in the tomatoes with green chiles. add to the cheese mixture and stir through. if sauce is too thick, stir in up to 1/2 cup water.

Meatball Lemon Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, shredded
• 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 carrot, shredded
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup lemon juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• fill a large soup pot three-quarters full with water and bring to a boil.
• meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, onion, rice, parsley, dill, olive oil, cumin, mayonnaise, carrot, salt and pepper. form into small meatballs and coat each meatball in flour. ease the meatballs into the boiling water, cover and reduce heat to low. simmer, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are no longer pink and soup has thickened slightly, 15 minutes.
• in a small bowl, beat eggs with lemon juice. stir a spoonful of hot soup into egg mixture and beat well. then pour egg mixture into soup and stir. serve hot.

Sasser Family Oven Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 potatoes, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a large oven-proof pot, combine beef, potatoes, carrots, onion and vegetable juice. cover and bake in preheated oven 1 1/2 hours.

Easy Chili Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium head garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup dry black beans
• 1 cup dry kidney beans
• 1 cup dry pinto beans
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
• 3 cups tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• in a large pot over medium heat, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is brown. stir in black beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato paste and tomato sauce. season with chili powder, salt, pepper and pepper sauce. reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 to 3 hours, until beans are tender.

Braised Flank Steak With Lemon And Garlic

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (1 1/2-pound) beef flank steak
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 (13.75 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 whole cloves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• mix the flour and garlic powder together in a shallow dish. season with salt and pepper to taste. dip the steak in the flour mixture evenly coating both sides. set aside. discard remaining flour mixture.
• heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. place the steak in the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes for each side. stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, and cloves. bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. cover, and simmer until steak is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• to serve, remove steak from the skillet, and slice across the grain in thin strips. place on serving plates, and ladle sauce over meat.

Texas New Mexico Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 3 tablespoons cornmeal

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, red bell pepper and ground beef and saute for 10 minutes, or until meat is browned. add the cumin, chili powder, oregano and bay leaf and saute for 2 to 3 more minutes.
• then add the chicken broth and the tomatoes, mix well and cook for 30 minutes. add the pinto beans and kidney beans and continue cooking for 10 more minutes. finally, add the cornmeal, stirring well, until the chili thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes. remove bay leaf.

kitchen sink meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons barbeque sauce
• 2 tablespoons steak sauce
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• in a bowl, stir together the egg, ketchup, barbeque sauce, steak sauce, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, onion, and garlic, seasoned salt, and salt and pepper. mix in ground beef, bread crumbs, and cheddar cheese. spread into the loaf pan.
• bake 55 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees f (70 degrees c).

Chili Joe's For Kids

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans

Recipe

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


• in a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil until soft. stir in beef and cook until brown. sprinkle chili powder over mixture and pour in chili sauce. fill empty bottle with water and shake to remove remaining sauce. pour remaining sauce and water into pan. stir in beans and simmer 15 minutes before serving.

kickin' meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup crumbled pepperjack cheese
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 large onion, sliced into thin rings

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, combine the garlic, parsley, basil, cumin, dill, pepper, bread crumbs, mustard, salt, eggs, cheese and ground beef. mix well using your hands, making sure that the cheese is evenly distributed.
• roll the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place in a lightly greased skillet. place the rings of onion over the top of the meatballs. cover the pan, and set the heat to medium-low. turn the meatballs over after about 3 minutes, and increase the heat to medium. continue to cook the meatballs, turning every 10 minutes, until cooked through. serve immediately.

slow cooker onion soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 large sweet onion (such as vidalia®), cut into thin slivers
• 1 small red onion, cut into thin slivers
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef stock
• 3 tablespoons
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups italian-style seasoned croutons
• 3 slices provolone cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 30 mins


• melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir sweet onion and red onion in melted butter until softened, about 10 minutes. cook and stir garlic into onion mixture until fragrant, about 2 minutes. transfer to a slow cooker.
• pour beef stock, , soy sauce, and worcestershire sauce into slow cooker. season with salt and black pepper.
• cook soup on high for 4 to 5 hours.
• preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
• ladle the soup into 3 oven-proof bowls; top with croutons and a slice of provolone per bowl.
• broil in the preheated oven until cheese melts and begins to brown, about 3 minutes.

stuffed burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (10 fluid ounce) bottle steak sauce, (e.g. a-1), divided
• 2 tablespoons fajita seasoning
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 8 slices american cheese, divided
• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

Recipe

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


• in a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, 1/4 cup of the steak sauce, fajita seasoning, and dried onion until well blended. form the mixture into 8 patties. set aside 4 of the patties. on the other 4 patties, place one slice of cheese, some of the green chilies, and some mushrooms. place the other 4 patties over the top, press down, and seal the edges so the goodies do not escape.
• preheat an outdoor grill for low heat. lightly oil grate.
• place patties on the grill, and let them brown on both sides. once they begin to brown, brush the tops with remaining steak sauce. continue to grill for about 30 minutes, basting frequently with steak sauce, until meat is no longer pink, and the juices run clear. when the meat is ready to come off the grill, place the remaining 4 slices of cheese over the tops of the patties. serve on buns, or just by themselves.

Kas' Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 bay leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs 7 mins

Ready Time: 7 hrs 22 mins


• place a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook the ground beef in the hot skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain.
• combine the drained beef in a slow cooker with the bell peppers, onions, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. cook on high for 30 minutes. stir the garlic, chili powder, paprika, oregano, rosemary, coriander, garlic powder, salt, cumin, cilantro, and bay leaves into the beef mixture. reduce heat to low and cook another 6 1/2 hours.

grilled beef tenderloin with herb-garlic-pepper coating

Ingredients

• Servings: 13
• 1 (5 pound) whole beef tenderloin
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• prepare beef: trim off excess fat with a sharp knife. fold thin tip end under to approximate the thickness of the rest of the roast. tie with butcher's twine, then keep tying the roast with twine every 11/2 to 2 inches (to help the roast keep its shape). snip silverskin with scissors to keep roast from bowing during cooking. then, mix oil, garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper and salt; rub over roast to coat. set meat aside.
• either build a charcoal fire in half the grill or turn all gas burners on high for 10 minutes. lubricate grate with an oil-soaked rag using tongs. place beef on hot rack and close lid; grill until well-seared, about 5 minutes. turn meat and close lid; grill until well-seared on second side, another 5 minutes.
• move meat to the charcoal grill's cool side, or turn off burner directly underneath the meat and turn remaining one or two burners (depending on grill style) to medium. cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest section registers 130 degrees for rosy pink, 45 to 60 minutes, depending on tenderloin size and grill. let meat rest 15 minutes before carving.

Jalapeno-garlic-onion Cheeseburgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 fresh jalapeno chile pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 4 slices pepperjack cheese
• 4 hamburger buns

Recipe

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


• preheat grill for high heat.
• mix jalapeno pepper, garlic, onion, and ground beef in a medium bowl. form into four patties.
• brush grill grate with oil. grill hamburger patties 5 minutes per side, or until well done. top with pepperjack cheese, and serve on buns.

beef with vegetables

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces beef filet, cut into 1/2 inch strips
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• in a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the beef slices in the oil for 5 minutes, or until well browned. add the onion, garlic and ginger and saute for 5 more minutes. then add the green bell pepper, carrot and beef broth. reduce heat to low and let simmer.
• meanwhile, in a separate small bowl, combine the corn flour, sugar, soy sauce and oyster sauce, if desired. stir thoroughly, forming a smooth paste. slowly add this to the simmering beef and vegetables, stirring well, and let simmer to desired thickness. season with salt and pepper to taste.

foolproof rib roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (5 pound) standing beef rib roast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 5 mins


• allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small cup. place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan so that the fatty side is up and the rib side is on the bottom. rub the seasoning the roast.
• roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven. turn the oven off and leave the roast inside. do not open the door. leave it in there for 3 hours. 30 to 40 minutes before serving, turn the oven back on at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) to reheat the roast. the internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees f (62 degrees c). remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving into servings.

barbecued beef

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red vinegar
• 2 tablespoons prepared dijon-style mustard
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ready Time: 10 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, red vinegar, dijon-style mustard, worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• place chuck roast in a slow cooker. pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast. cover, and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
• remove chuck roast from slow cooker, shred with a fork, and return to the slow cooker. stir meat to evenly coat with sauce. continue cooking approximately 1 hour.

foolproof rib roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (5 pound) standing beef rib roast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 5 mins


• allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small cup. place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan so that the fatty side is up and the rib side is on the bottom. rub the seasoning the roast.
• roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven. turn the oven off and leave the roast inside. do not open the door. leave it in there for 3 hours. 30 to 40 minutes before serving, turn the oven back on at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) to reheat the roast. the internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees f (62 degrees c). remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving into servings.

taiwanese style oxtail stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 pounds beef oxtail
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 large tomatoes, cubed
• 1/2 cup red
• 5 cups water, or as needed
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 3 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 50 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 5 mins


• heat oil in a dutch oven or large pot with a lid over medium-high heat. coat the oxtails in the flour and place in the dutch oven. cook until browned on each side. stir in the 2 diced tomatoes, red , and enough water to cover the meat. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. cook for 3 hours, adding additional water or beef broth if the liquid becomes low.
• after 3 hours, skim off some of the fat from the top and heat it in a skillet. cook and stir the onion until browned, about 8 minutes. stir in the chopped tomato and carrots. cook for about 3 minutes. stir in the beef broth, soy sauce, and tomato paste. bring to a boil, then stir the onion mixture into the oxtail. allow to cook for 20 minutes, stirring in more water if the liquid becomes too low.

barbecued beef

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red vinegar
• 2 tablespoons prepared dijon-style mustard
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ready Time: 10 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, red vinegar, dijon-style mustard, worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• place chuck roast in a slow cooker. pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast. cover, and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
• remove chuck roast from slow cooker, shred with a fork, and return to the slow cooker. stir meat to evenly coat with sauce. continue cooking approximately 1 hour.

barbecued beef

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red vinegar
• 2 tablespoons prepared dijon-style mustard
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ready Time: 10 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, red vinegar, dijon-style mustard, worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• place chuck roast in a slow cooker. pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast. cover, and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
• remove chuck roast from slow cooker, shred with a fork, and return to the slow cooker. stir meat to evenly coat with sauce. continue cooking approximately 1 hour.

foolproof rib roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (5 pound) standing beef rib roast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 5 mins


• allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small cup. place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan so that the fatty side is up and the rib side is on the bottom. rub the seasoning the roast.
• roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven. turn the oven off and leave the roast inside. do not open the door. leave it in there for 3 hours. 30 to 40 minutes before serving, turn the oven back on at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) to reheat the roast. the internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees f (62 degrees c). remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving into servings.

creamy beef mushroom barley soup in a slow cooker

Ingredients

• Servings: 14
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup dried shiitake mushrooms
• 5 cups beef broth
• 16 ounces barley
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 1 cup frozen green beans (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs 25 mins


• cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 7 to 10 minutes. drain excess grease, and transfer beef to a slow cooker.
• place shiitake mushrooms into a food processor and pulse several times to cut the mushrooms into small pieces.
• stir shiitake mushrooms, beef broth, barley, sweet onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, celery seed, and parsley with the ground beef in the slow cooker.
• cook on low for 5 hours.
• stir heavy cream and green beans into the soup and cook 1 hour more.

taiwanese style oxtail stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 pounds beef oxtail
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 large tomatoes, cubed
• 1/2 cup red
• 5 cups water, or as needed
• 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 3 carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 50 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 5 mins


• heat oil in a dutch oven or large pot with a lid over medium-high heat. coat the oxtails in the flour and place in the dutch oven. cook until browned on each side. stir in the 2 diced tomatoes, red , and enough water to cover the meat. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. cook for 3 hours, adding additional water or beef broth if the liquid becomes low.
• after 3 hours, skim off some of the fat from the top and heat it in a skillet. cook and stir the onion until browned, about 8 minutes. stir in the chopped tomato and carrots. cook for about 3 minutes. stir in the beef broth, soy sauce, and tomato paste. bring to a boil, then stir the onion mixture into the oxtail. allow to cook for 20 minutes, stirring in more water if the liquid becomes too low.

beef, burgundy style

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon beef demi glace
• 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 2 pounds beef round, cut into 3 inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup burgundy
• herb bouquet (bouquet garni)
• 3 sprigs fresh parsley
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 12 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together beef broth, flour, tomato paste and demi glace; set aside.
• heat bacon drippings in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. add beef, and cook until brown on all sides. remove beef from skillet; set aside. stir the into the skillet. add the onions, and cook about 5 minutes. blend in the tomato paste mixture, and bring to a rapid boil, stirring constantly. stir in burgundy . make the herb bouquet: place parsley, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf in a square of cheesecloth. place herb bouquet in sauce.
• return beef to skillet. cover, and simmer over low heat for about 3 hours, or until beef is tender.
• melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. saute mushrooms until lightly browned. add to meat in the skillet, and continue cooking 15 minutes. discard bouquet garni. serve in a casserole dish, sprinkled with parsley.

New Mexico Green Chile Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 pound beef tenderloin, cubed
• 1 pound boneless lamb loin, cubed
• 1/4 cup masa harina
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 2 cups diced green chile peppers
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 large potato, cubed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
• salt to taste
• ground pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs 15 mins

Ready Time: 8 hrs 45 mins


• place the beef tenderloin cubes, lamb loin cubes, and masa harina in a plastic bag, and shake to coat the meat. heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the meat cubes until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
• place the meat, red onion, tomatoes, green chile peppers, beef broth, cumin, potato, garlic, oregano, cilantro, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a slow cooker. cook on low until the meat is tender, about 8 hours.

chef john's ultimate steak sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (2 pound) fully-trimmed flat iron steak
• salt and pepper
• 8 ounces brown clamshell mushrooms, grilled, separated
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons barbeque sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 6 hot dog buns
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or as needed
• 1 cup arugula leaves, or as needed
• 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• cut steak into 6 thick strips. season generously with salt and pepper.
• grill mushrooms for 5-6 minutes over medium-high heat until they begin to wilt. remove the stem end to separate the mushrooms.
• stir mushrooms in a bowl with salt and pepper, vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. set aside.
• grill steaks for 3-4 minutes per side over medium-high heat, until medium rare or to desired doneness. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees f (60 degrees c). let rest for 5 minutes.
• whisk together barbeque sauce, vinegar and vegetable oil. set aside.
• serve grilled steaks on hot dog buns with mayonnaise, arugula, cherry tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, and barbeque sauce mixture.

Kas' Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 bay leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs 7 mins

Ready Time: 7 hrs 22 mins


• place a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook the ground beef in the hot skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain.
• combine the drained beef in a slow cooker with the bell peppers, onions, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. cook on high for 30 minutes. stir the garlic, chili powder, paprika, oregano, rosemary, coriander, garlic powder, salt, cumin, cilantro, and bay leaves into the beef mixture. reduce heat to low and cook another 6 1/2 hours.

Kas' Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 (15.25 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 bay leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs 7 mins

Ready Time: 7 hrs 22 mins


• place a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook the ground beef in the hot skillet until completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain.
• combine the drained beef in a slow cooker with the bell peppers, onions, kidney beans, black beans, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. cook on high for 30 minutes. stir the garlic, chili powder, paprika, oregano, rosemary, coriander, garlic powder, salt, cumin, cilantro, and bay leaves into the beef mixture. reduce heat to low and cook another 6 1/2 hours.

Easy Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cups hot mashed potatoes
• 4 ounces philadelphia cream cheese, cubed
• 1 cup kraft shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 1 cup beef gravy

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f. brown meat in large skillet. meanwhile, mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and the garlic until well blended.
• drain meat. return to skillet; stir in vegetables and gravy. spoon into 9-inch square baking dish; cover with potato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
• bake 20 min. or until heated through.