Taco Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 16 oz rotini pasta (or other medium sized noodle) 1 lb ground beef 3 TBSP taco seasoning 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped 1 cup diced green bell pepper 2-3 cups Mexican Style Shredded Cheese (or mild cheddar) 4 cups shredded lettuce 1/4 cup taco sauce or 1/2 cup of French dressing 3 cupsContinue reading “Taco Pasta Salad”

Pho

Ingredients: 4 pounds beef soup bones 1 onion, unpeeled and cut in half 1 large finger fresh ginger, sliced 1 tablespoon salt 2 pods star anise 2 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 4 quarts water 1 (8 ounce) package dried rice noodles 1 lb chicken breasts 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1Continue reading “Pho”

“Smoked” Beef Brisket Pizza

Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 pound beef brisket 1/4 cup liquid smoke 4 cups water 1/4 cup sweet BBQ rub (recipe below) 1 store bought pizza crust 3 tbsp marinara sauce 3 tbsp chipotle BBQ sauce 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 Roma tomato, sliced 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2Continue reading ““Smoked” Beef Brisket Pizza”

Taco Burgers

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp taco seasoning (see below) Shredded iceberg lettuce Shredded cheddar cheese 4 hamburger buns Pico de gallo: 1 cup finely chopped white onion (about 1 small onion) 1 medium jalapeño or serrano pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped ¼ cup lime juice ¾ teaspoonContinue reading “Taco Burgers”

Beef and Zucchini Skillet

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 2 small zucchini quartered lengthwise, sliced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (14.5 oz each) Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, undrained 1 cup water 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend (optional) Directions: 1. Cook beef, zucchini,Continue reading “Beef and Zucchini Skillet”

One-pot Cheeseburger Pasta

Ingredients: • 1 lb ground beef • 1 cup onion, diced • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon salt • ½ teaspoon pepper • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce • 2 tablespoons ketchup • 4 cups beef broth • 16 oz fusilli pasta • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese • ½ cup milk • greenContinue reading “One-pot Cheeseburger Pasta”

Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein

Ingredients: • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles • 3 cups broccoli florets • 1 Tablespoon olive oil • 1 pound ground beef • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 1 medium carrot, shredded • ¼ cup packed brown sugar • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce • 2 Tablespoons hoisen sauce • 2 teaspoons sesame oil • ¼Continue reading “Garlic Beef and Broccoli Lo Mein”

Shredded Beef Poutine

Ingredients: • 1 package frozen french fries, cooked according to package instructions • 1 cup cheese curds (shredded mozzarella or monterey jack cheese will work too) • 3 cups shredded beef (I had leftover from a roast) For the Gravy: • 4 tbsp butter • 1 tsp black pepper • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4Continue reading “Shredded Beef Poutine”

Italian Tacos

Ingredients: 8 to 12 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded Grated Parmesan cheese Flour or corn tortillas Italian taco meat: 1 lb. extra lean ground beef 1/4 lb ground Italian sausage, mild or hot 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 Tablespoon dry oregano 1 teaspoon garlic powderContinue reading “Italian Tacos”

Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1. 1, 3-4 pound boneless roast beef chuck or round roast 2. 1 cup beef broth 3. 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 4. 1 tablespoon Montreal seasoning 5. 1 small yellow onion, chopped 6. 1 clove of garlic smashed 7. 6 hamburger buns of preference Directions: 1. Season beef roast with Montreal seasoning. 2. CombineContinue reading “Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sandwiches”