Cuisine: Beef
Italian Wedding Soup
The term "wedding soup" comes from the Italian language phrase "minestra maritata" ("married soup"), which is a reference to the flavor produced by the combination/"marriage" of greens and meat. The soup has little beef-pork meatballs in a clear broth with greens. It's absolutely delicious!
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Balsamic Rosemary Beef Steak Tips and Mushrooms
Steak tips are actually Flap meat, which is a thin cut of meat that comes from the bottom sirloin butt, similar to flank, hangar or skirt steak. The marinade for these Balsamic Rosemary Beef Steak Tips and Mushrooms is a wonderful combination of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, rosemary, garlic and a touch of sugar, which helps tenderize the meat.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Beef Bourguignon with Gnocchi
I was out yesterday and my daughter Zoe called me. She asked if she could borrow the blue Le Creuset pot that was in our garage. I said sure, but it was her Christmas present! She made this Beef Bourguignon with Gnocchi, which looked incredibly delicious! However, she did NOT make it at our house, so I never got to have any! The way the recipe is written looks rather complicated, but in fact, it's fairly simple.
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce
This Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce is from Jacques Pépin. His mother used to serve it at her restaurant, Le Pélican. The meat becomes incredibly tender. He uses red wine for the deeply flavored sauce.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Grilled Flank Steak with Rosemary
We often make flank steak on the grill and I am always trying to find different marinades. This Grilled Flank Steak with Rosemary is definitely a winner. My husband said the next time I should make extra marinade to boil and thicken to serve over the steak.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Italian Pot Roast Ragù
This Italian Pot Roast Ragù is made with shredded beef. It can be served over pasta or mashed potatoes. I served it with crusty bread to sop up all the delicious juices. I made this in an Instant Pot, but I always include the stovetop / oven version.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 25 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Grilled Santa Maria Tri-Tip
A California classic, Santa Maria style tri-tip beef roast, a triangle shaped bottom sirloin cut, with a peppery, salty, garlicy crust. You want about ½ pound of meat per person. If you can't get a tri-tip cut where you are, try using a thick london broil or sirloin steak.
- Prep: 1 hrs
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd's pie is a meat pie with a crust or topping of mashed potato. The dish was created to use up leftover roasted meat. In England, it's often served on Mondays refashioning Sunday lunch into an easy weeknight meal. It's the ultimate comfort food. I make this often for kids at school using tater tots instead of mashed potatoes.
Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy
I saw this recipe from Martha Stewart for Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy, which reminded me of the TV dinners that we ate in the 60's and 70's. You are meant to make it in an oblong shape to look like steak, but I didn't do that. Everyone LOVED it and it freezes beautifully so that you can reheat and eat in front of the TV!
Salisbury steak is a dish made from a blend of ground beef and other ingredients and is usually served with gravy or brown sauce. Salisbury steak was invented by an American physician, Dr. J. H. Salisbury (1823–1905). The dish is traditionally served with mashed potatoes or noodles.
By - Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
Greek Pot Roast in a Slow Cooker
I love finding new ways to make a pot roast. There is nothing better than throwing a roast in the slow cooker on a Sunday morning. This Greek Pot Roast in a Slow Cooker is tender and juicy. It calls for Greek seasoning. You can either buy it ready made or I have included the recipe to make your own.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 8 hrs
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
