String Meat

INGREDIENTS 3 lb chuck roast Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning packet McCormick Au Jus Mix 5 Pepperoncini Peppers (and some juice) 1 Stick of butter INSTRUCTIONS Put the chuck roast in the crock pot. Sprinkle the Au Jus mix and the hidden valley ranch mix on top of the roast. Put the stick of butter on top of the roast. Then put the pepperoncinis on top plus some of the juice but do not add water. Cook on low for 8 hours, shred the meat and serve. (It’s good with lime/cilantro rice).

February 28, 2020 · Travis

Stuffed Green Peppers I

INGREDIENTS 6 green bell peppers salt to taste 1 pound ground beef 1/3 cup chopped onion salt and pepper to taste 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup uncooked rice 1/2 cup water 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup water as needed INSTRUCTIONS Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the peppers, and remove the seeds. Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle salt inside each pepper, and set aside. In a large skillet, saute beef and onions for 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup water and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C). Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, and place peppers open side up in a baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup with just enough water to make the soup a gravy consistency. Pour over the peppers. Bake covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly. YIELD 6 servings ...

February 28, 2020 · Travis

Tator Tot Taco Bake

INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground beef 1 small onion (diced) 1 garlic clove (minced) 1 small can black olives (sliced) 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen corn 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies (diced and drained) 1 (12 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed) 1 (16 ounce) bag shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots 1 (10.5 ounce fluid ounce) can enchilada sauce INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat a skillet to medium high heat. Add ground beef, garlic, and onion and cook while breaking the meat apart with a spoon or spatula until the ground beef is completely browned. Drain off any excess fat. Add taco seasoning mix, green chilies, frozen corn, and black beans to the ground beef. Cook until heated through. In a large bowl combine ground beef mixture, 3/4 of the Mexican cheese blend, and all of the tater tots. Stir well to combine. Pour about 1/3 of the enchilada sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add the tater tot mixture to the baking dish and lightly pat the mixture down into a solid, even layer. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tater tots. Place into the oven and bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. During the last few minutes of baking, top the casserole with the remaining Mexican cheese blend and the sliced black olives. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

February 28, 2020 · Travis

Mini Honey-Mustard Meatloaves with Roasted Potatoes

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking sheet 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon honey mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 pound ground beef chuck 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 1 cup shredded white cheddar (about 4 ounces) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound white new potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons mustard and ketchup. In a medium bowl, combine beef, egg, panko, 1/2 cup cheddar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and teaspoon pepper. Form into four 2-by-4-inch loaves; place on baking sheet. Brush with mustard mixture; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar. On another rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Transfer meatloaves to upper rack of oven, and place potatoes on lower rack. Bake until loaves are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets after 10 minutes. Remove loaves from oven; continue to roast potatoes until tender, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together remaining tablespoon oil, remaining teaspoon mustard, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add lettuce to bowl, and toss. Serve meatloaves with potatoes and salad.

February 20, 2020 · Travis

Paleo Stew

INGREDIENTS 2 Tbs coconut oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 Tbs chili powder 1 tsp ground chipotle 2 tsp sea salt (optional) 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic salt 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1"x1" chunks 2 (28 oz) cans diced tomatoes 2 (4 oz) can diced green chilis 1/2 of a (4 oz) can diced jalapenos (may add more if desired) 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp thyme 1 bay leaf 7 to 8 medium mushrooms, sliced 2 medium carrots, sliced 2 medium zucchini, diced 1 yellow zucchini, diced 1 large red pepper, diced 4 to 6 large kale leaves, shredded fresh cilantro for garnish green onions for garnish 1 small can full fat coconut milk (placed in the fridge for a few hours) INSTRUCTIONS Heat large soup pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add coconut oil and onion to pot and brown slightly. Meanwhile, combine chili powder, sea salt, cumin and garlic salt in a large dish. Roll raw beef stew meat in the mixture to coat on all sides. When onions have browned slightly, add beef and brown on all sides. Add the diced tomatoes. Fill the empty can with water and add to the pot. Add green chilis, jalepenos, chipotle peppers, mushrooms, carrots, oregano, thyme and bay leaf. Turn heat down to medium and cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add zucchini and red pepper, and cook for another 20 minutes. Add kale and finish cooking for 10 more minutes. Season with sea salt if desired. Serve with sliced green onions, fresh cilantro and a dollop of thickened coconut milk from the top of the can. NOTES This one is good but it’s a lot of chopping. ...

February 20, 2020 · Travis

Grilled Skirt Steak with Chickpea Salad

INGREDIENTS 1 pound skirt steak 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (16 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and green parts 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup greek yogurt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil INSTRUCTIONS Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Season the steak on both sides with the coriander and salt and pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil and put on the grill. Cover and cook until nicely charred and the meat releases from the grill, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook until medium-rare, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the chickpeas, scallions, parsley, garlic, yogurt, and extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the skirt steak against the grain. Spread the yogurt onto plates, top with sliced steak, and then cap it off with the chickpea salad. Serve immediately. Serves 4 ...

February 18, 2020 · Travis

Grilled Skirt Steak with Cauliflower Hash

INGREDIENTS 1/4 Cup Olive Oil (plus more to brush grill) 2 lb Skirt Steak Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper 1/2 Onion (diced) 2 tablespoons Butter 1/2 Lb New Potatoes (sliced into 1/2-inch thick coins) 1/2 head Cauliflower (chopped into florets) 1 Teaspoon Red Chile Flake 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary (leaves only/chopped) 2 Tablespoons Parsley (leaves only/chopped) 1 bunch Kale (de-stemmed/cut into ribbons) 2 cloves Garlic (sliced) 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar INSTRUCTIONS Blanch the potatoes in a pot of boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Strain 1 and set aside. Preheat a grill or grillpan to medium-high heat. Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Brush grill with olive oil. Grill steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium. In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Add the onion, and potatoes in a single even layer. Cook until the potatoes have crisped, and then flip to crisp on other side. Add the cauliflower and cook, tossing to coat and soften the cauliflower. Add the kale and garlic and toss so the kale begins to wilt. Add the red chili flakes, rosemary, and parsley. Stir everything to mix, and once fully mixed, finish the dish with red wine vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil and transfer to platter to serve. YIELD 6 Servings TOTAL TIME 1:30 ...

February 6, 2020 · Travis

Crock Pot Salisbury Steak

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup 1 (1 ounce) packet dry au jus mix 3/4 cup water INSTRUCTIONS In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, and milk using your hands. Shape into 8 patties. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the patties in flour just to coat, and quickly brown on both sides in the hot skillet. Place browned patties into the Crock Pot stacking alternately like a pyramid. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, au jus mix, and water. Pour over the meat. Cook on the Low setting for 4 or 5 hours, until ground beef is well done.

January 28, 2020 · Travis

Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds beef stew meat, (cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp pepper 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 celery ribs, sliced 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced 6 oz can tomato paste 32 oz beef broth 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cups baby carrots carrots 4 to 5 small red potatoes,cut into bite-sized pieces (about 3 cups) 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon oregano 1 cups frozen peas 1 cup frozen corn 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup water INSTRUCTIONS Combine beef, celery, carrots, red onion, potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and tomato paste in the crock pot. I used a 6 qt crockpot for this stew. Cook on LOW for 10 hours or on HIGH for 6-7 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, mix the flour and the water together in a small dish and pour into the crockpot. Mix until well combined. This will add a nice thickness to the stew. Next add in your frozen peas and corn. Continue cooking covered for 30 minutes.

January 27, 2020 · Travis