Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground black pepper One 3- to 5-pound chuck roast 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 whole onions, peeled and halved 6 large carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces 3 cups beef broth 2 or 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 or 3 sprigs fresh thyme Directions: • Preheat the oven to 275 degreesContinue reading “A Perfect Pot Roast”
Category Archives: Beef
Beef and Butternut Squash Chili
Ingredients: • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 1 medium onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, • 1 (16-ounce) can chili beans • 1/2 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 2 1/2 cups) • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth • 1Continue reading “Beef and Butternut Squash Chili”
Broccoli and Beef Noodle Bowl
Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 pound ground beef • 1 onion, diced • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 12 ounces broccoli florets • 1 green onion, thinly sliced • Small handful of cilantro, chopped • Toasted sesame seeds • 3 packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded For the sauce: • 1/4Continue reading “Broccoli and Beef Noodle Bowl”
Spaghetti Stoup
“Stoup” is a term invented by Rachael Ray. Is a term for a meal that is thicker than soup and thinner than stew. Watching Rachael Rays “30 Minute Meals” was how I learned how to cook in college! This recipe is adapted from her Spaghetti and Meatball Stoup recipe. Spaghetti is my favorite meal. ByContinue reading “Spaghetti Stoup”
Beef skillet with celery root and leeks
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 1 celery root, peeled and chopped into 1” pieces 2 large leeks, cut into 1” half moon pieces 1 lb ground beef 3 cloves of garlic, minced Salt and pepper 1/4 cup light soy sauce 1/4 cup water Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and season with ground pepper.Continue reading “Beef skillet with celery root and leeks”
40 clove pot roast
I have made 40 clove chicken in the past and loved it! Thought I would try it with beef. I believe 40 cloves of garlic will make anything taste good….maybe. 😉 Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 pounds boneless beef chuck Salt and pepper 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeledContinue reading “40 clove pot roast”
Grilled cilantro-lime flank steak
I’m a sucker for anything cilantro-lime. These two flavors together are heaven to my senses!! This is an easy marinade that adds a lot of flavor! It was a crowd pleaser in my house! Ingredients: 1 (2 pound) flank steak 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juiceContinue reading “Grilled cilantro-lime flank steak”
Chili rubbed steak with avocado butter
Warning: this is delicious!! I pick my meals based on what I think looks good in the store or farmer’s market. On this day, the steaks looked beautiful! The late summer weather had me wanting to grill. So…this is what I came up with. Prep tip: Leave your meat out of the fridge (about 30Continue reading “Chili rubbed steak with avocado butter”
Beef fajita bowl with cilantro rice
Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 small green bell pepper, sliced 1 small red bell pepper, sliced 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 1 smaller tomato, seeded and chopped Fajita seasoning (see recipe below) 1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup white rice Juice of 1/2 lime One handful of cilantro leaves,Continue reading “Beef fajita bowl with cilantro rice”
Beef and spaghetti squash skillet
Ingredients: 1 medium (3-4lbs) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped (1/2 tsp if usingContinue reading “Beef and spaghetti squash skillet”
