Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

After moving out of the dorms in college, I found an apartment to share with three others. A mighty fine trade of labor, if you ask me! No more grocery bill, laundry, ironing, washing the car, or studying! Elise Bauer Well, the secret is to blanch or steam the broccoli first, before stir-frying the beef. Youll add the broccoli back into the pan as the beef finishes cooking. Most recipes will have you add the garlic in the pan or wok before you add the beef....

April 20, 2025 · 1 min · 210 words · Emily Roberts

Beef Bourguignon

A version of Julia Child’s classic, perfect for Christmas dinner or any special winter meal. Looking for something celebratory? This is our take on the iconic French dish, boeuf bourguignon, popularized in America by Julia Child. Laura Heller Yes, the sauce is a bit fussy, but truly it is worth it. We made this for the family the other day and not a drop was left. Laura Heller The Best Mushrooms for Beef Bourguignon We’ve included dried porcini mushrooms in this dish....

April 20, 2025 · 4 min · 821 words · Steven Robinson

Beef Brisket Pot Roast

Beef Brisket cooked as a pot roast couldn’t be easier. Beef brisket is a fabulous cut of meat. The brisket is located between the shoulders and the forelegs of the steer. Elise Bauer So they are highly flavorful and perfect for slow braises. Long cooking time is needed to melt the connective tissue. Upon serving, the meat is cut across the grain, helping it become fall-apart tender. Elise Bauer The flat cut is flatter and leaner than the point cut and is more readily available at grocery stores....

April 20, 2025 · 4 min · 656 words · Amanda Martinez

Beef Chuck vs. Round: A Butcher Explains the Difference

Each is meant for specific recipes and cannot be used interchangeably. When it comes to cuts of beef, deciding what to buy can get complicated quickly. What Is the Difference Between Chuck and Round Beef? Simply Recipes / Photo by Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne The main difference between chuck and round beef is where theyre sourced from on the steer. Meanwhile, the round is sourced from the rump of the steer....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Lisa Davis

Beef Enchilada Casserole

Deconstruct traditional enchiladas for a family-friendly winner. It takes some of the labor out of making traditional enchiladas. Instead of rolling individual enchiladas, the corn tortillas are dipped in a homemade enchilada sauce and left flat. Simply Recipes / Marta A Rivera Diaz If youre on the hunt for your next weeknight casserole, this one is sure to fit the bill. Las Palmas or La Victoria are my favorite brands of canned enchilada sauce....

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 459 words · Brian Campbell

Beef Goulash with Dumplings

Beef goulash with light, fluffy dumplings. What better on a chilly day than a plate of steaming hot beef stew with light, fluffy dumplings? The dumpling recipe comes from my friend Elizabeth who brought it back with her from a summer in Prague. Elise Bauer The combination is a knock-out! Rich, flavorful, spicy beef stew balanced with light dumplings. Beef Goulash with Dumplings verify you are using fresh, flavorful paprika!...

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Jessica Grant

Beef Kebabs

Call them kabobs, kebabs, or shish kabobs. Either way, whats a summer grill without them? Marinate sirloin chunks in soy sauce with garlic, ginger, and olive oil. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer Skewer with veggies and get to grilling! How is it that two people can remember things so differently? Unfair.I can still smell them now. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer There was nothing I wanted more in the world at that moment than those kebabs....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Valerie Matthews

Beef Noodle Casserole

The best beef noodle casserole ever, and it feeds a crowd. It has ground beef, egg noodles, black olives, corn, mushrooms, and shredded cheddar cheese. ), but wow is it good! Elise Bauer Can This Noodle Casserole Be Made in Advance? Meal planners, rejoice! Pull the casserole from the fridge when you preheat the oven. Elise Bauer Freeze an uncooked, fully assembled casserole for up to 3 months. Cover the casserole in its dish with foil and then wrap with two layers of plastic wrap....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Ronald Smith

Beef Pot Roast in Red Wine

Not your everyday pot roast! Braise chuck roast in red wine with pancetta for an elegant pot roast recipe. No, indeed it isn’t. Elise Bauer The sauce includes an entire bottle of bold red zinfandel wine. The beef, braised for hours is fork tender. But it is important to keep some fat, as this will keep the roast moist while braising. Elise Bauer In many supermarkets chuck roasts will already be properly trimmed....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Daniel Shepard

Beef Roulades with Walnut Parsley Pesto

Thin flank steak stuffed with pesto and wrapped in bacon. Roulades, pinwheels, whatever you call them, this is a classic party dish. Mum’s version didn’t use pesto. Elise Bauer Her filling was just parsley and garlic salt. Even though I last ate these close to 30 years ago, I can still remember that parsley. It was so “adult” when I was a kid. Elise Bauer I do like a squeeze of lemon on the roulade right at the table....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Ryan Baker

Beef Stroganoff

A comfort food classic best served over egg noodles. Oh, beef Stroganoffthe ultimate comfort food! It will put a smile on everyone’s face. Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer For aquick version, you’re free to use ground beefinstead of beef strips. It’s not particularly fussy, the bulk of the prep time comes from slicing the beef and mushrooms. The dish became popular in the U.S. in the 1950s from servicemen returning from Europe and China after WWII....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Christian Keller

Beef Tacos de Lengua (Beef Tongue Tacos)

Learn how to make these classic Mexican tacos, served simply with salsa verde and avocado. This recipe is not for the food-queazy. You’re still with us? Elise Bauer Okay, don’t say I didn’t warn you. It looked, and felt (I touched it, who could resist?) like a ginormous tongue. Elise Bauer Just like my little 8-year old tongue, but oh my gosh, it was so big! And then my parents cooked it and made us eat it....

April 20, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Mr. Kevin Sheppard Jr.

Beef Wellington

Based on Gordon Ramsays beef Wellington recipe, it does not disappoint. Who knows where he got the idea, maybe just curiosity. A great idea for a Father’s Day dinner for the beef-loving dads out there. Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker What Is Beef Wellington? Beef Wellington is a traditional English way of preparing beef tenderloin. It’s then wrapped in puff pastry and cooked in the oven. Simply Recipes / Michelle Becker...

April 20, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Kelsey Moore