Beef Stroganoff

2 sirloin steaks julienne, pan browned

2 c sliced mushrooms

1/2 c onion

saute together in butter

2 T flour

sprinkle over sauteed vegetables, stir in:

1 can beef consume

whisk to make gravy

return meat to the pan, simmer until tender

just before serving add:

1/2 c sour cream

1/2 c light cream

serve over rice or noodles

Sloppy Joes

2 lbs ground beef, browned and drained

1 can tomato soup

1 medium green pepper, cut

>1 t cumin

salt

½ t Worcestershire sauce

½ c ketchup

Hot Tamale Pie

Brown and drain:

2 lbs hamburger

1 large onion

½ c green pepper

Add to above:

1 can corn

1 can tomato soup

2 T chili powder

1 c water

Top with cornbread:

1 c flour

1 c yellow cornmeal

¼ c sugar

1 T baking powder

½ t salt

1 c whipping cream or milk

¼ c vegetable oil

¼ c honey

2 eggs, slightly beaten

Mix dry ingredients together, stir in liquids until just moistened. (If just cornbread: Pour into greased 9” square baking pan and bake for about 20 minutes at 400 degrees.)

Bake Hot Tamale Pie in a casserole dish 50 minutes at 400 degrees or until a toothpick comes out clean

Delicious Roast and Gravy

rub for roast:
1/2 cup beef stock powder
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 T curry
1/4 cup montreal steak spice

Allow meat to rest at room temperature for one hour. Preheat to 500F, rub the roast as in the recipe, place in oven and immediately reduce the heat to 350F. Roast 20 minutes/pound.

remove cooked roast from pan
add potato water and more beef stock powder
whisk while boiling - will thicken slightly

add:
heavy cream

a runny, but delicious gravy. To thicken, maybe add potato pearls

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Meatballs:

1/2 c milk

2 T garlic

1/4 c chopped fresh parsley

1/2 c bread crumbs

2 eggs

2 c freshly grated parmesan

2 T sugar

1 t montreal steak spice

2 pounds lean ground beef

Combine, form meatballs, brown in batches in olive oil, place in 9x13.

Sauce:

2 onions, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic

2 T basil

1 T thyme

saute together, scraping in meatball bits

add:

680ml can tomato sauce

2 T vegetable stock powder

2 c water

Pour sauce over meatballs, bake for 2 hours at 300 degrees.

Serve with linguini noodles and parmesan cheese.

Chili

1 T oil

2 tsp garlic, minced

1 onion, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

1 green pepper, diced

1 cup mushrooms

1 lb ground beef

saute together, then add:

1 - 28 oz can diced tomatoes

1 can kidney beans

1 can black beans

1 c corn

3 T chili powder

1 T lemon juice

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp crushed red chilis

simmer together - the longer the better

Shepherd's Pie

1 1/2 lbs ground round beef

1 onion chopped

1-2 cups vegetables - chopped carrots, corn, peas (edit: you can buy frozen mixes of vegetables. It won't be as good, but it cuts down on prep time)

1 1/2 - 2 lbs potatoes (3 big ones)

8 tablespoons butter (1 stick)

1/2 cup beef broth

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Salt, pepper, other seasonings of choice

1 to 2 tbsp tomato paste

Directions:

1) Peel and quarter potatoes (chop into medium-sized pieces) and boil in salted water until tender (stick a fork in it and see if they're done. ~20 minutes)

2) While the potatoes are cooking, melt 4 tbsp butter (1/4 cup) in a large frying pan.

3) Saute onions in butter until tender over medium heat (10 minutes). If you are adding vegetables, add them according to cooking time. (For frozen, cook according to the back of the package). Put any carrots in with the onions. Add corn or peas either at the end of cooking the onions, or after the meat has initially cooked.

4) Add ground beef and saute until no longer pink. Add salt and pepper. Add Worcestershire sauce & tomato paste. Add half a cup of beef broth and cook, uncovered, over low heat for 10 minutes, adding more beef broth as necessary to keep moist.

5) Mash potatoes in a bowl with remainder of butter, season to taste.

6) Place beef, onions, and other vegetables in baking dish. Distribute mashed potatoes on top.

7) Cook at 400 F until bubbling and the tops of potatoes are brown (~30 minutes.) Broil/move to the top rack for a few minutes if necessary to brown more.