At a distant dorm, my friends and I shared the cooking facilities, each week rotating to the next person, who would make something for us all to share. I improvised a beef stew, where wine was the only cooking liquid, and was most gratified when everyone liked it. It reminds me of that stew and… Continue reading Burgundy Beef Stew
Tag: beef chuck
Pepper Steak
1 pound beef chuck or round, trimmed of fat¼ cup soy sauce1 clove garlic1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh gingeror½ teaspoon ground ginger¼ cup salad oil1 cup thinly sliced green onions1 cup green bell peppers, cut into 1" squares2 stalks celery, thinly sliced1 tablespoon cornstarch1 cup water2 tomatoes cut into wedges Cut beef across the grain… Continue reading Pepper Steak
Beef and Hominy Stew
1 large onion, chopped2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut in 1 ½" pieces1 green pepper, chopped3 carrots, peeled and cut in 1" piecesthree ribs celery, cut in 1" pieces3 cloves garlic, chopped1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with chilies1 cup reduced sodium beef broth2 tablespoons cornstarch1 can (15 ounces) hominy, drained and rinsed corn tortillassalad… Continue reading Beef and Hominy Stew
Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Rosemary, and Tomatoes
4 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut in 2" pieces½ cup all-purpose floursalt and pepper¼ cup olive oil2 medium onions, chopped4 garlic cloves, chopped1 tablespoon tomato paste1 cup dry red wine2 cups beef broth4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced ¼" thick1 cup chopped canned tomatoes1 sprig fresh rosemary1 bay leaf2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 pound white mushrooms,… Continue reading Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Rosemary, and Tomatoes
Indonesian Beef Curry
(6 servings) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 pounds beef chuck, cut in 2" chunks½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 large onion, sliced thinly¾ pound (2" diameter) potatoes, quartered¼ pound peeled baby carrots1 can (13 ounces) light coconut milk2 tablespoons curry powder1 tablespoon low-salt soy sauce½ teaspoon ground ginger2 cloves garlic, chopped fine¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper3 large pita… Continue reading Indonesian Beef Curry
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