Beef
Beef Pho
NOTE: This recipe is a work in progress! My husband and I eat Pho every week. We are lucky to have a fantastic Vietnamese takeout restaurant down the street from us, but even though reasonably priced, it’s about $34 for our two bowls. I’m hoping that by making at home, even though a long process, it…
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New Orleans Boiled Brisket
The original recipe is from “The New Orleans Cookbook”. I’ve only made minor changes to this recipe. Super easy and good for feeding a larger group or having great leftovers. I like to serve with mashed potatoes.
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Asian Beef Short Ribs
When I spot beef short ribs at Costco, I buy a large pack. This recipe makes about eight servings and fits in my large Dutch oven (7-quarts). We have plenty of left overs to heat up the next day or freeze for a quick dinner on a busy weekday night. The entire family loves this…
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Beef Stir Fry
This is an easy beef stir fry dish with snow peas and mushrooms that comes together quickly for a busy weekday evening.
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Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef is a soy sauce based Chinese dish with a combination of sweet and spicy flavors. Place this meaty stir-fry on top of a bed of sticky rice, and you have a great meal that the entire family will love. It’s easy enough to make, so why order takeout.
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Beef Stroganoff
We have been making this dish for years. It’s a great basic beef stroganoff recipe. I have substituted hamburger in place of steak at times. Serve over cooked egg noodles.
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Sloppy Joes
I have fond memories of Sloppy Joes. This recipe is a better version, with a lot of flavor and a little spice, but still reminiscent of my childhood memories.
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Rib Eye Roast
We cooked a rib eye roast for Christmas Eve dinner his year, since we couldn’t go out to a restaurant. This roast made for an easy but elegant dinner. We served with fingerling potatoes, asparagus and homemade horseradish sauce on the side. But no need to wait for a holiday, it also works well for…
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Grilled Mexican Flank Steak
Corning Beef Brisket
The week before Saint Patrick’s day, you’ll find us corning a beef brisket for corned beef and cabbage and Ruben sandwiches in celebration of our Irish roots. We’re all a little Irish!
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