Tag: Beef

Barbecued Round Steak

I am always looking for easy family recipes that I can put in the oven and forget about. This is one such recipe. This is a favorite family recipe of mine for round steak. The steak is tender and tasty.

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 pounds round steak, about 1 1/2 inches thick
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
Cut round steak into crosswise slices about 1/2 inch wide. Heat oil, brown steak on all sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove meat to a baking dish; set aside. Pour off fat, then place remaining ingredients in skillet; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour over steak, cover tightly with foil and bake @ 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for 30 minutes longer. Serve with rice or potatoes.

Sicilian Supper

Here is one of those easy family favorite recipes that I love to make. You can’t beat the combination of beef, noodles and cheese. I have no idea why it is called Sicilian, but it is sure to please your family any day of the week.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 6 ounce tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 2 cups egg noodles

Directions
Cook noodles according to package directions. Brown meat, add onion and cook until tender. Add tomato paste, water, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Heat milk and cheddar cheese. Blend well. Stir in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, green pepper, and noodles. Mix meat into the cheese mixture and pour into a casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle top with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Pepper Steak with Rice

This is another old fashioned, family pleasing recipe. It is easy to make and enjoyed by all ages.
Try it soon.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 pound lean beef round steak, cut into 1/2 inch thick
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup sliced onions
  • 2 green peppers, cut into strips
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 large fresh tomatoes, cut into eighths

Directions
Pound steak to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 1/4 onch wide strips. Sprinkle meat with paprika and allow to stand while preparing other ingredients. Using a large skillet, brown meat in butter, add garlic and broth. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in onion and green peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes more. Blend cornstarch, water, and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring until clear and thickened, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir gently. Serve over rice.

Crockpot Roast Beef with Pepperoncini Pepper

Roast Beef
Roast Beef
Here is a great favorite crockpot roast recipe. It is super easy and deliciously different. Get some good crusty French bread for dipping up the juice.

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 pound boneless beef rump roast
  • 1 jar pepperoncini salad peppers
  • 1 package Good Seasoning dry Italian dressing mix

Directions
Put all ingredients in the crockpot including the juice from the peppers. Cook on high for 2 hours. Turn crockpot to low for 6 hours.

Impossible Taco Pie

This is another of those old fashioned favorite recipes from my Mom. She got it from McCall’s magazine, so who knows how long ago that was. It is an easy and family friendly recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
  • 1 4 ounce can chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1 1 /4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup Bisquick
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Directions
Brown ground beef and onion then drain. Stir in seasoning mix. Spread into a greased pie plate and top with chilies. Beat milk, Bisquick and eggs until smooth. Pour over ingredients in pie plate. Bake @ 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and top with tomatoes and cheese. Return to oven and cook for 10 more minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with sour cream, salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes if desired.

Pot Roast Meat Loaf

This is a great family favorite recipe that is easy to put together. I love these types of recipes that you can get in the oven, forget about them and do something else until dinner is ready. It is a complete meal and cleanup is easy.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/3 cup fine bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • Dash of pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
  • 3 medium onions, sliced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions
Combine all ingredients except parsley flakes, vegetables and salt. Shape into loaf. Place in 9×13 inch pan. Place vegetables in layers around meat. Sprinkle with parsley flakes and salt. Cover with foil. Bake @ 375 degrees for 1 hour or until vegetables are done. Remove foil and bake 10 minutes longer.

Old Fashioned Sauerkraut Hot Dish

For some reason I have been craving sauerkraut. So I have been looking through all of my favorite recipes and just came across this one. It is easy and a good.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 med onion, chopped
  • 2-3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 can or jar sauerkraut
  • 2-3 cups egg noodles, cooked
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of celery soup
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions
Brown ground beef, onion and celery. Layer the following in a buttered casserole dish: sauerkraut, egg noodles, ground meat mixture, mushroom soup and celery soup. Bake @ 350 degrees for 1/2 hour, covered. Uncover and top with the cheese. Return to oven and bake for another 1/2 hour.

Grandma’s Round Steak Sauerbraten

Here is another family favorite recipe from my Grandma. Sauerbraten is a German meat dish that is marinated in vinegar, sugar and spices. My Grandma had some German blood, not sure if this was an old family recipe or not. But try this, it is easy and economical.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds round steak or stew meat
  • 2 envelopes brown gravy mix
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 Tablespoons minced onion
  • 4 Tablespoons vinegar
  • 4 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • flour
  • cooked egg noodles

Directions
If using round steak, cut into cubes. Brown meat in shortening. Combine all ingredients except flour and pour over meat. Simmer slowly for two hours on stovetop. If it cooks down too much, add water. Just before serving thicken with flour to make a thin gravy. Serve over cooked noodles.

Old Fashioned Dakota Biscuits

Here is a real old fashioned favorite recipe that is a real family pleaser. It is easy to make and hearty. I got this recipe from a North Dakota friend.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 10 canned biscuits (refrigerator tube type)
  • 1 cup colby or cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspooon oregano

Directions
Brown beef and onions, drain grease. Add tomato sauce and seasonings. Simmer for 15 minutes. Place biscuits in greased baking dish (8×8 or 6×9). Spoon beef mixture over biscuits. Bake @ 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Sprinkle cheese over top and bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted.