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Cajun chili

Posted January 18, 2006 – 10:24 pm in: Beef, Cajun, Main Dish, Tex-Mex

* 1 lb lean ground beef* 1 large can of diced tomatoes (I like the kind with herbs), undrained* 1 large can of red kidney beans, drained* 1 green bell pepper diced* Garlic, onion powder, basil to taste* Cajun spice to taste* Flour (optional)
In large skillet, brown beef well. Add garlic, onion powder, and basil. [...]

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Beef Skillet

Posted January 17, 2006 – 8:02 pm in: Beef, Main Dish, One Pot Meals

1 lb ground beef, pref. lean1 large can diced tomatoes1 package dry onion soup mixBasil, garlic powder, oregano to taste2 cups macaroni or spiral type pasta (uncooked)2 cups waterBrown beef in a bit of oil. Drain fat. Add tomatoes, and stir. Mix in soup mix and spices. Stir. Toss in uncooked pasta and water. Stir. [...]

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Lentil and Potato Soup

Posted December 18, 2005 – 3:57 pm in: African, Beef, Main Dish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Soup

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 Carrots, diced
2 Celery stalks, diced
1 19 ounce tin of Lentils
1 medium red or green bell pepper, cubed
2 medium Potatoes, cubed
1 28 ounce tin diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Directions:

Place large saucepan over medium [...]

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Goulash

Posted August 1, 2003 – 6:39 pm in: Beef, European, Main Dish

Goulash (spelt Gulasch in German), a spicy beef stew, is one of the Austrian staple dishes, which you can get pretty much everywhere. Like the Brits enjoy a hot curry when they’ve had too much to drink at a party, Austrians resort to goulash, which is often served at parties around midnight or in the [...]

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