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Ground Beef Stroganoff

Posted May 17, 2009 – 10:27 am in: 30-Minute Meals, Beef, Main Dish

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup drained mushrooms
1-1/4 cups condensed Cream of Mushroom soup
1/4 cup water, red wine or beef broth
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:

In a fry pan, brown the ground beef and onion; drain well.
Stir in mushrooms, soup and water.
Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Stir in sour cream; heat through, but do not [...]

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Osso Buco

Posted February 23, 2009 – 11:44 am in: Beef, Italian

Ingredients:

4 slices veal hind shank, about 1″ to 1½” (2.5cm to 4cm) thick
1 medium onion, chopped fine
ribs celery with leaves, chopped fine
1 medium carrot, chopped fine
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbs. butter
4 tbs. vegetable oil
1 cup (240ml) dry white wine or white vermouth
2 cups (about 480ml) meat broth
3 tbs. tomato paste
6 anchovy fillets, mashed
½ tsp. dried [...]

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Fleisch Rouladen

Posted July 24, 2008 – 3:19 pm in: Beef, European, Main Dish

Ingredients:

5 to 6 pieces rouladen meat
Seasoned salt
Pepper
Prepared mustard
1 Onion, finely chopped
Bacon, chopped

Directions:

Spice rouladen meat with seasoned salt and pepper, then spread a little mustard on top.
Put 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped onion and bacon on each rouladen.
Roll the rouladen up and put a toothpick through to hold together.
Brown meat in a little oil on both [...]

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Carne Asada

Posted June 26, 2008 – 11:10 am in: Beef, Tex-Mex

Ingredients:

2 pounds flank or skirt steak
Olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Marinade:

4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeƱo chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seed (best to lightly toast the seeds first, then grind them)
1 large handful fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, finely chopped (great flavour in the stems)
Kosher salt and [...]

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Pan Seared Steak with Rosemary Merlot Sauce and Shiitake Confit

Posted May 27, 2008 – 11:01 am in: Beef

Ingredients:
Sauce

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 small shallots, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Merlot, or red wine
1/2 cup soy sauce, divided
4 ounces shiitake or cremini mushroom caps, stemmed and sliced
1 bouquet garni or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried bouquet garni herbs
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, [...]

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Beef, Watercress, and Peach Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

Posted July 25, 2007 – 7:30 am in: Beef, Salads

2 bunches watercress, thick stems removed2 Kirby cucumbers, roughly chopped4 ripe peaches, cut into wedges1 1-pound piece roast beef, cubed1/4 cup fresh lime juice1 1/2 teaspoons sugarKosher salt and pepper1 small clove garlic, finely chopped2 teaspoons finely grated ginger1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 large shallots, thinly sliced
In a large bowl, combine the watercress, cucumbers, peaches, [...]

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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguinon

Posted June 20, 2007 – 3:00 pm in: Beef, Slow Cooker, Stew

Ingredients:

4 pounds stew beef, cubed

1 cup red wine

1/3 cup oil

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon black pepper

8 slices bacon, diced

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 onion, diced

1 pound mushrooms, sliced

1/3 cup flour

Directions:

Marinate beef in wine, oil, thyme and pepper overnight in the fridge.

In saute pan, cook bacon until soft. Add garlic and onion sauteeing until soft. Add mushrooms and cook [...]

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Five Star Meatloaf

Posted May 4, 2007 – 6:13 pm in: Beef, Main Dish

(from Beyond Chicken Soup, Jewish Home Auxiliary, Rochester, NY)
2 lbs. ground beef1 c. regular oatmeal6 oz. tomato juice (or sauce)1 onion, chopped2 eggs, beaten2 tsp. paprika1/4 c. horseradish (the red kind)2 tsp. salt1 tsp. dry mustard1/2 c. ketchup
Preheat oven to 375. Mix beef with oatmeal, juice, onion, eggs and spices. Place in 9×5×3-inch loaf pan [...]

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Beef Bourguignon

Posted March 15, 2007 – 10:41 am in: Beef, Stew

Ingredients:

2 slices bacon
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds lean stew beef, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 sliced carrot
1 sliced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 ounce plain flour
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon of olive oil
16 pearl onions
1 cup button mushrooms
Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

Cut the bacon into 1/4 inch pieces. In [...]

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Lemon Pepper Steak

Posted January 8, 2007 – 11:20 pm in: Beef, Main Dish

Ingredients:

1/2 lb Rib Eye or Strip Loin, cut ¾ inch thick
1 tsp cracked black peppercorns
pinch salt
1/2 tsp butter
1/3 cup beef stock
pinch grated lemon rind
2 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

Trim fat from steak.
Press peppercorns onto both sides.
Barbecue or broil steak, turning once, for 6 minutes or until browned but rare inside.
Transfer to heated plate, sprinkle with salt.
Tent with foil; [...]

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