Tag: beef

Classic Pot Roast with Root Vegetables

Ingredients: 2 1/2-3 lb beef bottom round roast 1 medium onion, chopped 1 cubanelle pepper, chopped 4 oz crimini mushrooms, chopped 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 cup red wine 4 cups beef stock 3 cloves garlic 6 oz tomato paste 2 bay leaves 3 sprigs rosemary 3 carrots, cut into […]

Fennel, Mushroom, Olive and Beef Ragout over Polenta

Ingredients: for the ragout: 1 1/2 lb crimini mushrooms, sliced 2 bulbs fennel, sliced into half-moons 1 red onion, sliced into half-moons 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 1/4 lb cubed sirloin or stew beef superfine flour (like Wondra) quart beef stock 1/4 cup (drained) kalamata olives 1 tablespoon coarse herbs […]

Upside-down Cottage Pie

Ingredients: 3/4 cup caramelized onions * 1 tablespoon butter 2 carrots, diced 2 parsnips diced 1 bulb fennel, chopped 6 oz crimini mushrooms, chopped 1 3/4 lb cubed sirloin 1/4 cup dry red wine, optional 1 sprig’s worth of rosemary, chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh […]

Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb 90% ground beef 6 oz chili sauce (like Heinz) 3/4 cup water or beef stock 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 tablespoon dry mustard freshly ground black pepper sea salt to serve: hamburger dill pickle […]

Carbonnade Flamande aux Spéculoos (Flemish Beef Stew with Speculoos)

Ingredients: 3/4 cup caramelized onions * 1 tablespoon butter 1 3/4 lb cubed sirloin 1-pint dark beer (preferably Belgian) 1 small slice country white bread spread with strong mustard (like Dijon or Ghent) 2 spéculoos cookies** 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon brown sugar salt freshly ground black pepper (beef stock if […]

Steak & Greens Quiche

Ingredients: for the crust: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cup fresh breadcrumbs (I used cheese bread) for the filling: 4 cups (loose) bite-sized pieces of red and green kale 1 bunch leeks, sliced (tender parts only) 1 spring onion, chopped 1 large portobello mushroom, cubed 7 oz leftover steak, cut […]

Cincinnati Chili-Inspired Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb ground beef 28 oz canned crushed tomato 14 oz canned dark red kidney beans, drained 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoon chili powder 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon […]

Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 1/4 lb lean ground beef 1 small onion, grated 3 cloves garlic, grated 1 onion, chopped 8 oz  crimini mushrooms, large dice/quartered 1/2 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 2 cups beef stock 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2-3 tablespoons superfine flour […]

Loaded Chili Baked Potatoes

Ingredients: for the chili: 1 lb cubed sirloin or stew meat 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 2-3 jalapenos, diced 20 oz (2 cans) diced tomatoes with chopped chiles, drained 30 oz (2 cans) dark red kidney beans, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 1/2 tablespoons New Mexican chili […]