I made this not quite realizing that it was a real recipe – I was thinking of making shish barak (see Mimi’s recipe for that), which is kind of like Middle Eastern ravioli. However, I had no patience for making all those little ravioli, but I really enjoyed that sauce. Only later did I realize […]
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Beef Barley Stew with Greens
I snuck this hearty stew in on a cool and cloudy September day before predicted 100 degree highs–must be Indian summer. Lots of wonderful fresh fall veggies from the local farmer’s market (everything one dollar!) and herb garden. I made the beef broth from scratch (to celebrate my new chest freezer), but the strong, earthy […]
Beef Empanadas
These are truly a labor of love, but the payoff is delicious (also, they freeze well). You could make these with any meat (ie shredded chicken) or even just potatoes or cheese. This uses hot water pastry crust, which rolls out like a dream and holds up well to chunky fillings. The dough I used […]
Roast Beef, Garlic Aioli, and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches
I never would have expected that one of the best meals I ever made would be a sandwich. Of course, the roast beef could be served as-is or with a sauce, but combined with the aioli (garlic and olive oil mayonnaise) and served on a roll with some roasted red peppers it’s outstanding. This is […]
BBQ Meatballs
Where better to turn for down-home comfort food than a church cookbook? We had these at Christmas and they were delicious in an old-fashioned way. They’re basically like meatloaf in ball form, and can be spiced up according to taste. From Elim Centennial 1883-1983 Cookbook, Elk River MN. Makes about 55 1″ balls. Great with […]
Beef Udon
Nothing like a beefy hot bowl of noodles on Christmas Eve! I was able to make this with odds and ends I had on hand. You can top it with whatever vegetables and things you have. I had only a small piece of lean beef, but if you have something with more bones and cartilage […]
Beef Barley Stew
This is an absolute classic–perfect for winter weather. Like most stew recipes, it can be adapted according to your ingredients. I think it pays to be methodical in your approach, but you can also throw everything in the crockpot the night before and still get much of the deliciousness. I prefer to use an enameled […]
Eye of Round Roast
If you are confused, those are pink potatoes on the right. It may not be the most sophisticated cut of beef, but it’s cheap, easy to find, and if you follow my directions, delicious. This makes a lean, slice-able roast. I made a 5-lb. roast, but you can make this with a 3- or 4-pounder, […]
Swedish Meatballs
Herd tu feegoore-a oooot hoo I nefer treeed mekeeng thees clesseec Meennesuta deesh beffure-a. It ceme-a oooot greet! Börk, börk, börk! Ahem….what I mean to say is that this is delicious, especially served over mashed potatoes with lingonberries or cranberries and pickles on the side. It’s a fair amount of work, but very worth it […]
Thai Spicy Ground Beef Salad (aka Laab)
Here’s another similar summer meat salad recipe, though this one has a roasty flavor from the toasted rice flour and dried chilies. You will wind up with enough rice flour to make this at least twice. You need a blender or food processor. I got the recipe from Thai Food Tonight, which has many good […]