Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

2 stalks celery, cut in half4 carrots1 medium onion, cut in 4 wedges4 – 6 red potatoes, quartered1 corned beef brisket (4 pounds), flat cut12 ounce bottle Guinness Stout1 tablespoon corned beef spices, pickling spices, or the ones that come with the brisket1 medium cabbage, cut in 6 wedges Horseradish Sauce:½ cup heavy cream¼ cup… Continue reading Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Asian Pepper Steak

2 pounds round steak, cut against the grain into ¾" slices3 large green or red peppers, trimmed, seated, and cut into ¾" slices1 can (14.5 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained1 cup beef broth3 cloves garlic, crushed in garlic press2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar2 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon sugar1 can (8 ounces) bamboo shoots, drained 3 cups cooked… Continue reading Asian Pepper Steak

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

Brisket Dinner

(Serves 6) 1 fresh beef brisket (3 pounds)1 cup water2 beef bouillon cubes1 clove garlic, minced1 bay leaf1 medium onion, peeled8 whole cloves12 small, white onions, peeled6 medium carrots, pared and cut into 2" pieces6 parsnips, pared and cut into 2" pieces2 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper6 large mushrooms Brown beef in its own fat… Continue reading Brisket Dinner

Boiled Beef Dinner

(6 servings) 3 – 4-pound lean boneless chuck roast1 tablespoon salt2 peppercorns1 bay leaf6 cups water10 small potatoes, scrubbed6 small white onions, peeled10 medium carrots, pared and cut into chunky pieces1 medium cabbage, cut into six wedges Place meat in large kettle; add water, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf. Cover, bring to a boil; simmer… Continue reading Boiled Beef Dinner

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

Sunday Oven Pot Roast

Check out a slow-cooker version of the same recipe! 2 ½ – 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roastsalt and pepper2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil1 can (14 ounce) low-salt beef broth1 large onion, chopped2 stalks celery, cut in 2" lengths5 cups assorted root vegetables, peeled and cut into 2" pieces – potatoes, sweet potatoes,… Continue reading Sunday Oven Pot Roast

Slow-Cooker Sunday Pot Roast

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