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
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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
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
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
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
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
Recipes out of the Blond Box 