Check out this same recipe cooked in the oven rather than the slow cooker. 2 ½ – 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast1 can (14 ounces) low-salt beef broth1 large onion, chopped2 stalks celery, cut into 2" lengths5 cups assorted root vegetables; white or sweet potatoes, parsnips and carrots, plus whole shallots or garlic cloves,… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Sunday Pot Roast
Grandma’s Meatballs
This is the recipe my grandmother used to make wonderful, cloud-soft meatballs – which, unsurprisingly, we cannot duplicate. Measurements for all ingredients tend to be approximate. We used to remember the ingredients by listing them in the traditional order.“To the meat, addsalt, pepper, parsley, garlic, cheese, bread, and egg!” 1 pound or a bit more… Continue reading Grandma’s Meatballs
Grandma’s Marinara Sauce
My grandma liked things simple, like her marinara sauce. This is the family go-to sauce for Italian cooking. The sauce is of course, great on pasta, and great as an integral part of making lasagna. But the thing we cook most often in it is Grandma’s Meatballs. She was not a great lover of garlic,… Continue reading Grandma’s Marinara Sauce
Sweet-and-Sour Pork
(6 servings) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 pounds pork shoulder for stew, cut in 2" x 1" pieces¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1 large onion, sliced1 large green pepper, sliced1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium tomato sauce3 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons rice vinegar2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce ½ pound egg… Continue reading Sweet-and-Sour Pork
Beef and Pumpkin Spiced Cornpone
The recipe was originally called “Moroccan Beef and Pumpkin Bake”, but I just can’t find it within me to call a cornpone “Moroccan"… 1 pound lean ground beef2 cups peeled winter squash or pumpkin, cut into ½ inch pieces¾ cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper½ cup coarsely chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup frozen corn¾… Continue reading Beef and Pumpkin Spiced Cornpone
Ranchero Pork
1 can (14 ounces) Old El Paso Mild Red Enchilada Sauce1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies3 ½ pound bone-in pork shoulder, well trimmed1 medium red onion, sliced¼ cup lime juice½ cup chopped fresh cilantro corn tortillas Mix enchilada sauce and chilies in 4 quart or larger slow cooker. Add pork; spoon sauce over top.… Continue reading Ranchero Pork
BBQ Pitas
¾ pound thinly sliced deli roast beef, cut in ½ inch strips2/3 cup barbecue sauce4 thin slices of smoked cheddar, Swiss, or Jalapeno Jack cheese, cut in half4 large pita bread rounds, split crosswise to form pocketsfor toppings: sliced tomatoes, sliced dill pickles, or sprouts In a medium saucepan combine meat and barbecue sauce. Cook,… Continue reading BBQ Pitas
Chinese Hacked Pork
¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce¼ cup honey2 tablespoons hoisin sauce4 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger1 teaspoon five-spice powder2 pounds boneless center-cut pork roast1 tablespoon cornstarch¾ cup reduced sodium chicken broth12 ounces wide lo mein noodles cooked according to package directions2 scallions, thinly slicedsteamed snow peas In a small bowl, whisk together soy… Continue reading Chinese Hacked Pork
Savory Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
2 pounds lean beef stew meat½ teaspoon black pepper3 teaspoons olive oil2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes2 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoon ground cloves2 dried bay leaves2 sticks cinnamon2 large onions, cut into eighths2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained3 cups water16 dried apricots, cut in halfchopped fresh parsley Remove… Continue reading Savory Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Meatloaf (OTC Bread Crumbs and Mom)
This is the most basic meatloaf, ever. Beef, bread crumbs and egg, with something to bind them. There is no bacon on top, no ketchup to serve as a glaze. The only vegetable is a small onion, and the most interesting seasoning is celery seed. I used to not think very much of meatloaf, so when… Continue reading Meatloaf (OTC Bread Crumbs and Mom)
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