Beef Carbonnade.

Posted on January 9, 2008

3 1/2  lbs beef blade steak, cut into 1-inch chunks (trim silver skin off and remove the gristle from the center) 
2  lbs yellow onions, sliced 
2  teaspoons vegetable oil 
1  tablespoon tomato paste 
1 1/2  cups odouls brand amber beer (you can use your fav. dark beer but this brand is non-alcoholic) 
2  garlic cloves, chopped 
3  tablespoons flour 
3/4  cup chicken broth 
3/4  cup beef broth 
1  tablespoon cider vinegar 
 fresh thyme, tied into a small bundle with twine 
2  bay leaves 
 salt 
 pepper 

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Seared Sirloin Steak with Garlic Butter

Posted on December 3, 2007

 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 3/4 pounds (1-inch thick) beef top sirloin steak, cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine

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Barbecue Beef Lasagne

Posted on October 27, 2007

12 Lasagne pieces, uncooked
1 pound ground beef, pork or turkey
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 15-oz. cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. liquid smoke flavoring (optional)
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
10-oz. package frozen corn, thawed, reserving 1/4 cup
15-oz. container part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup egg substitute
3/4 cup shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese

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Beef & Cheese Burritos

Posted on October 26, 2007

1 lb. lean ground beef
1-1/4 cups chunky style prepared salsa
1/2 lb. cheddar cheese, cubed
8 large flour tortillas, warmed
2 cups lettuce, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup ripe olives, sliced

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Beef Lo Mein

Posted on October 26, 2007

1/2 lb (or 12 oz pkg) egg noodles
1/2 lb flank steak
1 tsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tsp. sherry
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp sesame oil
1 stalk green onion,diced
2 tbsp. oil

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Basic Meat Loaf

Posted on October 26, 2007

1-1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 cup tomato sauce, ketchup or milk
3/4 cup quick or old fashioned oatmeal, uncooked
1/2 cup onion or green bell pepper, chopped
1 egg

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Caribbean Beef Burgers with Mango Salsa

Posted on October 26, 2007

1-1/2 pounds ground beef (80% lean)
2 tablespoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
Salt

Mango Salsa:
1 large mango, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

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Beefy Cowboy Beans

Posted on October 26, 2007

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 red or green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) baked beans
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup prepared steak sauce
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

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Beef & Salsa Burritos

Posted on October 26, 2007

1-1/4 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, drained well
1-1/4 cups prepared chunky salsa
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
8 medium flour tortillas (8-inch diameter), warmed

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