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
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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
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
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
Crockpot Quinoa Curry
This is my own recipe, based on the “Spanish” Quinoa recipe also posted here. 8 ounces frozen peas1 packet chicken bouillon2 ½ cups water2 tablespoons olive oil1 small onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tart apple, scrubbed and chopped1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed well1 teaspoon curry powder¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Defrost… Continue reading Crockpot Quinoa Curry
“Spanish” Quinoa with Marinated Tofu (“The Vegan Slow-Cooker”)
This is a favorite that comes from the book, “The Vegan Slow Cooker”. The original recipe suggests that you could stir in cooked black beans at the end of cooking, but we just happened to have some tofu that week we cooked it. We really liked the way marinated tofu adds its flavor to the… Continue reading “Spanish” Quinoa with Marinated Tofu (“The Vegan Slow-Cooker”)
Sweet Potato Chili
2 pounds sweet potatoes (3 large), peeled and cut into ¾ inch slices1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, choppedone can pinto beans (14.5 ounces)or1 ¼ cups of cooked pinto beans1 can jalapeno seasoned diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon cocoa powder1 teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ cup chopped cilantro cooked… Continue reading Sweet Potato Chili
Hearty Meatless Sauce
The soy crumbles are meant to substitute for 12 ounces of browned ground beef. Different people have differing attitudes about how well they do that job. MorningStar Farms, Boca Burger, and Gimme Lean are companies I know of that make them. 1 large green pepper, finely chopped1 large onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced2 cans (28… Continue reading Hearty Meatless Sauce
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