Have you ever added beer into your chili or stew? If not, I highly recommend trying it! The added depth of richness and taste is remarkable. When I think about meals that I'll make over and over and over for my boys as they eat their way through the teenage years, these are the kinds of meals that I plan to serve them. Hearty. Filling. Delicious. And super easy to make … [Read more...]
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Beef & Butternut Squash Stew
Ever since starting this little food blog a few years back, I've been on a mission. Not only to help people to spend less $$ on groceries, but also to help you learn to love new meals and try new foods (maybe that you were afraid to buy because you didn't know what to do with them). Butternut squash is one of those items that people are afraid to buy because they don't want … [Read more...]
Beef, Red Cabbage and Kale Stew
Is Kale one of those items in the produce department that you walk right by...not even giving it a second glance?! Mainly because you are not sure what to do with it?! Well, first off...it can be used to turn smoothies green. And second, it does beautifully in soups and stews. It's packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients, and makes … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mississippi Beef Roast
I'm not sure I've ever had a more flavorful beef roast from the slow cooker. I think it's the combo of the ranch, the deep flavors from the beef broth and the tangy juices from the pepperoncini peppers that slowly seep into the beef, as it cooks all day long. Seriously, this beef roast will knock your socks off! I used homemade Ranch dressing mix in place of the packet … [Read more...]
Beef and Mushroom Ragu
Our family went goo-goo-gaa-gaa over this delicious beef and mushroom laced Ragu sauce! I'm not sure which is the best part - the fact that everyone loved it. Or the fact that it practically cooked itself in the slow cooker all day. This is an easy "Dump Dinner" - where you're just dropping and dumping ingredients into the slow cooker and letting it take care of the rest. (I … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Beef Ragu
You know what I love about beef roasts and the 'stew beef' cut of meat? They slow cook beautifully. They are softened to perfection, as the low and slow heat cooks them all day. And in the case of this beef ragu recipe, the acidity from the tomato based sauce softens them even more. And you end up with the most delicious sauce. This is a homemade tomato sauce, using crushed … [Read more...]
Beef and Bean Oven Tacos
TACOS. Next time Taco Tuesday rolls around at your house, you should make them in the oven! Hard shells, nestled nice and snug into a small baking dish. Taco meat plus a load of cheese ---- happy bellies and happy smiles! See the Kid Friendly recipe for Beef and Bean Oven Tacos here! Erin's Personal Recommendations for Supplies to Help Make these Recipes: Wilton … [Read more...]
Teriyaki Beef & Veggie Stirfry
Fakeout-Takeout Straight Outta the Freezer! BOOM. This is super delicious and freezes and thaws beautifully. The steak strips soak in the teriyaki sauce while it thaws, infusing all the delicious flavors deep into the meat. Stir-fry and drop over some rice --- amazing and simple weeknight dinner. Pro Freezer Cooking Tip: Get the steak that is pre-cut into strips at the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Beef Tacos
Love me some street tacos. Both when I order them from a taco truck...when I make them at home! These have just the right amount of spice, zest and crunch! (And salsa verde is not spicy at all, so don't let the potential spice turn you away from these amazing tacos.) Enjoy!! Slow Cooker Salsa Verde Beef Tacos This beef has stellar flavor! MUST … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
This kind of sandwich makes me drool. The beef gets to hang out in the slow cooker all day, soaking in all the amazing flavors. Then you shred up the beef with the peppers and onions...serve it on a bun with some cheese. Drool. DROOL. So good. Just so good. I didn't add this in the recipe, but you could even run these under the broiler to really get the cheese nice and … [Read more...]