Cuisine: Beef

Shepherd’s Pie with Colcannon

I saw this recipe for Shepherd's Pie with Colcannon from Diane Morrisey. Adding Colcannon on top of shepherd's pie is rather brilliant in my opinion. Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish of creamy mashed potatoes mixed with cabbage, or kale and onions. This version adds leeks as well. It's just really good and takes shepherd's pie to a whole new level. And yes, I know it's usually lamb, but not on my watch! (I do not like lamb! Not sure how I survived living in the UK for years...)

By Leslie Blythe

Steak au Poivre Pasta

Craving something extraordinary? Steak au Poivre Pasta delivers. Tender steak, bold peppercorn, creamy cognac sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta – a luxurious indulgence in every bite.

By Leslie Blythe

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole

By Leslie Blythe

Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole

I made this Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole for my dad. The ground beef simmers in a creamy mushroom sauce with egg noodles, all baked in a casserole dish. You can make it ahead and bake it later, which makes it a perfect weeknight meal that the whole family will love.

By Leslie Blythe

Crispy Shell Baked Tacos

Crispy Shell Baked Tacos are a family favorite and convenient to serve. These corn tortillas are filled with a mixture of refried beans and ground beef seasoned with taco spices. As they bake in the oven, they transform into crispy and golden brown tacos. Once they’re out of the oven, you can customize them with your favorite taco toppings, such as shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and more.

By Leslie Blythe

Creamy Cowboy Soup

Hearty, rustic soups are the epitome of comfort food. Perfect for chilly days, their rich flavors and satisfying textures can warm you from the inside out. Creamy Cowboy Soup is a prime example, featuring a comforting blend of ground beef, bacon, ranch-style beans, corn, and potatoes, all simmered in a creamy broth.

By Leslie Blythe

Smash Burger Tacos

I am testing a new recipe to serve at school lunch. Smash burger tacos - A culinary fusion of burgers and tacos, smash burger tacos have captivated taste buds worldwide with their crispy patties, melted cheese, and customizable toppings. The process involves smashing a thin, beef patty onto a tortilla, adding a layer of melty cheese, and your favorite burger toppings. This one is sort of a take on a Big Mac. It's everything I thought it would be and more and a lot less carbs.

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Maple Pepper Steak

Maple pepper steak is an unexpected fusion of sweet and savory flavors. The rich, buttery taste of steak is complemented by the warm sweetness of maple syrup and the spicy kick of pepper.

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French Onion Beef Pot Pie

I am always trying to come up with meals that my father would like. This French onion soup meets beef pot pie and gets topped with flaky buttermilk biscuits, is a crowd-pleasing and easy-to-make casserole. He loved it!

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Pittsburgh Salad

The Pittsburgh Salad, a unique culinary creation featuring a bed of greens topped with crispy french fries, is a beloved regional dish with a somewhat murky history.
While there's no definitive answer to its origin, the most popular theory places its birth in the early 1960s at a Western Pennsylvania drive-in.
The Contenders
Two establishments lay claim to the title of Pittsburgh salad creator:
Jerry's Curb Service in Bridgewater, PA
Hilltop Grill in Rochester, PA (This restaurant seems to have closed down)

The story goes that a customer at one of these restaurants ordered a steak sandwich without the bread, adding fries to the top of a salad. The resulting concoction sparked inspiration, leading to the creation of the Pittsburgh salad as we know it today.
The beauty of this salad is its versatility. While the core components of greens and fries remain constant, the toppings and dressings can vary widely. All I can say is that this salad is brilliant in every way.

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