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  • Ground Beef Taco Casserole

    Description

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for the baking dish
    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
    • 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 15 ounces tomato salsa
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
    • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
    • 1 medium tomato, diced
    • Greek yogurt or sour cream, for serving

    Instructions

    1. https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-ground-beef-taco-casserole-249773#post-recipe-12880
    2. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350℉.
    3. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with oil; set aside.
    4. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
    5. Add the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
    6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a plate, then drain any fat from the skillet.
    7. Reduce the heat to medium, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, and heat until shimmering.
    8. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 5 minutes.
    9. Return the beef to the pan and stir in the beans.
    10. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
    11. Cook for 2 minutes.
    12. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the salsa and 3/4 cup of the cheese.
    13. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
    14. Sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 cup cheese.
    15. Bake until the cheese is melted and casserole is heated through, about 20 minutes.
    16. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
    17. Top with lettuce and tomato, and serve with Greek yogurt or sour cream.
  • Steak Fingers & Gravy

    Description

    Ingredients

    • Steak Fingers
    • 1 pound flank steak, sliced into strips
    • 1 cup flour
    • 1 tsp seasoned salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • ¼ tsp cayenne
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 crisco bars
    • Gravy
    • 2 cups milk
    • 2-4 Tbls flour
    • ¼ cup grease

    Instructions

    1. Combine flour, seasoned salt, cayenne, salt, and pepper into a bowl.
    2. Whisk together.
    3. Ilk and eggs in a separate dish.
    4. Bread the strips of steak and put in oil.
    5. Fry until batter is brown and crispy (check the steak for doneness).
    6. For the gravy: in separate skillet, add the grease and flour on medium-high heat, whisking constantly.
    7. It will form into a paste.
    8. Whisk until it is a golden brown.
    9. Pour in milk and stir constantly.
    10. Allow gravy to cook and thicken.
    11. Add more milk if it is too thick.
    12. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Asian Beef with Broccoli

    Description

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup oyster sauce
    • 2 Tbls cornstarch
    • 1 lb broccoli florets
    • Sesame seeds (optional)
    • Hot cooked rice
    • Serves 4-6

    Instructions

    1. 1 1/2 pounds boneless chuck steak, about 1 1/2 inches thick, sliced thin (put in freezer for about 30 minutes before slicing)
    2. 1 can (10.5 oz) beef consommé
    3. Place steak in crock-pot slow cooker.
    4. Pour consommé and oyster sauce over meat.
    5. Cover; cook on HIGH 3 hours.
    6. Combine cornstarch and 2 tbls cooking liquid in a cup.
    7. Add to crock-pot slow cookier.
    8. Stir well to combine.
    9. Cover; cook 15 minutes longer or until thickened.
    10. Steam Broccoli.
    11. Add into crock-pot slow cooker.
    12. Gently toss beef and broccoli together.
    13. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds
  • Instant Pot Meatloaf

    Description

    Ingredients

    • For the loaf:
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
    • ⅛ cup milk
    • ⅛ cup ketchup
    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ small onion, minced
    • 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 ½ tsp yellow mustard
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • For the glaze:
    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • 1 ½ tsp mustard
    • 1 tbsp packed brown sugar

    Instructions

    1. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients for the meatloaf.
    2. Shape into a round loaf and transfer onto a large piece of aluminum foil.
    3. Gather and crimp edges of foil around meatloaf to make a “loaf pan” about the size of the bottom of the Instant Pot trivet.
    4. Pour 1/2 cup water into the Instant Pot and place trivet inside with the handles up.
    5. Place meatloaf on top of trivet and lock lid.
    6. Set to Pressure Cook on high for 25 minutes.
    7. Preheat oven to broil.
    8. Follow manufacturer’s guide for quick release, making sure to wait until cycle is complete before unlocking and removing lid.
    9. Transfer meatloaf to a baking sheet and broil until browned, about 5 minutes.
    10. In a small bowl, combine ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar.
    11. Brush over meatloaf and broil again until caramelized, about 2 minutes more.
  • Chili

    Description

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground
    • 1 clove garlic, chopped
    • 1 8oz can tomato sauce
    • 2 tbls chili powder
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1tsp oregano
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
    • 2 can pinto beans, drained
    • 1 ½ cups water
    • 1 onion, chopped
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    Instructions

    1. Brown the meat.
    2. Add in the onions and garlic.
    3. Add that mixture with the seasonings and water into a stock pot on low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
    4. Add beans when there is about 10 minutes left.
  • Vampire Steak

    Description

    Ingredients

    • Serves 6
    • 87 minutes
    • 4 tsp minced garlic
    • 1 Tbls lemon juice
    • 2 tsp Spanish smoked paprika
    • 2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
    • 1 (1 1/2 lb) flank steak, trimmed
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • Cooking spray

    Instructions

    1. Combine first 4 ingredients.
    2. Score a diamond pattern on both sides of steak; rub juice mixture evenly over both sides.
    3. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
    4. Preheat grill to high heat.
    5. Sprinkle both sides of steak evenly with salt and pepper.
    6. Place steak on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
    7. Remove steak from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
    8. Cut steak across grain into slices.
  • Beef & Broccoli

    Description

    Ingredients

    • FOR THE MARINADE
    • Juice of 1/2 lime
    • Kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
    • Sesame seeds, for garnish
    • Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish

    Instructions

    1. 2/3 c.
    2. low-sodium soy sauce, divided
    3. 3 tbsp.
    4. packed brown sugar, divided
    5. 2 tbsp.
    6. cornstarch, divided
    7. 1 lb.
    8. sirloin steak, sliced thinly against grain
    9. vegetable oil
    10. 1/3 c.
    11. low-sodium beef (or chicken) broth
    12. 2 tsp.
    13. Sriracha (optional)
    14. In a medium bowl, whisk 1/3 cup soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until combined.
    15. Add steak, season with salt and pepper, and toss until steak is coated.
    16. Marinate 20 minutes.
    17. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.
    18. Add steak in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and cook until seared, about 2 minutes per side.
    19. Remove steak and set aside.
    20. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    21. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch until garlic is coated, then stir in broth, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, remaining 1/3 cup soy sauce, and Sriracha.
    22. Bring mixture to a simmer.
    23. Add broccoli and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.
    24. Season sauce with salt and pepper (if necessary), then return steak to skillet.
    25. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
  • PepperSteak

    Description

    Ingredients

    • Kosher salt
    • Freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
    • 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • Cooked white rice, for serving

    Instructions

    1. 1/4 c.
    2. low-sodium soy sauce
    3. 2 tbsp.
    4. rice wine vinegar
    5. 4 tsp.
    6. packed brown sugar
    7. 1 tbsp.
    8. cornstarch
    9. vegetable oil, divided
    10. 1 lb.
    11. flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain
    12. freshly minced ginger
    13. Make sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch.
    14. Set aside.
    15. In a large skillet over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
    16. Add flank steak, season with salt, and cook until cooked through and seared on all sides, about 8 minutes.
    17. Remove steak to a plate.
    18. Add 1 tablespoon remaining oil and red and green bell peppers to the skillet.
    19. Cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
    20. Add the garlic and ginger and cook stirring until fragrant.
    21. Return the beef to the skillet and pour over prepared sauce.
    22. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is glossy about 2 minutes more.
    23. Serve with rice.
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  • Flank Steak with Spicy Lemon Sauce

    Description

    Ingredients

    • 20 minutes
    • 1 (1lb) flank steak, trimmed
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper
    • Cooking spray
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 3 Tbls prepared horseradish
    • 1 Tbls canola mayonnaise
    • 1 tsp dijon mustard
    • 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
    • 1 Tbls fresh lemon juice
    • 2 Tbls chopped fresh chives
    • 1 Tbls chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions

    1. Serves 4 people.
    2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    3. Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper.
    4. Coat pan with cooking spray.
    5. Add steak to pan; cook 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree or doneness.
    6. Place steak on a cutting board; let stand 5 minutes to rest.
    7. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.
    8. While steak cooks, combine sour cream and next 5 ingredients (through juice) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
    9. Stir in chives and parsley.
    10. Serve sour cream mixture with steak.
  • Pretzel Bites ATK

    Source
    Source: Raw notes label this recipe as America’s Test Kitchen (ATK).

    Description

    Ingredients

    • YIELD Serves 6 to 10
    • TIME 2¾ hours, plus 3 hours rising and resting
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Pretzel Bites
    • Gather Your Ingredients
    • 2⅓ cups (12¾ ounces/361 grams) bread flour
    • 1 teaspoon table salt
    • 1 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast
    • 1 cup room temperature water
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 40g lye crystals or ½ cup baking soda
    • Pretzel salt
    • Before You Begin
    • *

    Instructions

    1. For pretzel bites that were sturdy and chewy, we started with bread flour, which contains more gluten-forming proteins, and we added just enough water to make a malleable dough.
    2. Rolling out each portion of dough with a rolling pin removed most air bubbles, ensuring that the crumb would be even and fine.
    3. We rolled each portion into a rope in 2 stages, giving them a short rest halfway through to keep the gluten relaxed so the ropes wouldn’t contract.
    4. A quick dip in either a room temperature lye solution or a simmering baking soda solution jumpstarted the Maillard reaction, breaking up proteins on the surface of the dough.
    5. We cut the ropes into 2-inch lengths only after dipping to play up the visual contrast between dipped and non-dipped surfaces.
    6. During the brief, hot bake the dipped surfaces browned quickly and deeply while the cut surfaces remained pale, producing the classic pretzel bite appearance.
    7. Dipping pretzel bites in a lye solution before baking gives them their characteristic flavor and texture, but lye is caustic and can be dangerous if used incorrectly.
    8. (Lye-dipped pretzel bites are perfectly safe to eat after baking; the heat of the oven neutralizes the alkali.) If dipping in lye, you MUST read the “How to Work With Lye Safely” before proceeding.
    9. Alternatively, use the simmering baking soda dip.
    10. Food-safe lye and pretzel salt are available at specialty baking shops and online.
    11. Kosher salt may be substituted for the pretzel salt, but it will melt more easily.
    12. We strongly recommend measuring the flour by weight.
    13. This is a great place to use a silicone baking mat, or you can line your baking sheet with parchment paper and coat it very generously with nonstick spray.
    14. Combine flour, salt, and yeast in bowl of stand mixer and stir to combine.
    15. Add water and butter.
    16. Attach dough hook and mix on low speed until all flour is moistened, about 1 minute.
    17. Increase speed to medium-low and continue to mix until dough is smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes, scraping down bowl and dough hook halfway through mixing.
    18. Shape dough into ball and transfer to lightly greased bowl.
    19. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
    20. Divide dough into 8 equal portions.
    21. Working with 1 piece of dough at a time, form into smooth balls.
    22. Cover with damp towel and let rest 10 minutes.
    23. While dough rests, line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    24. Place 1 dough ball seam side up on un-floured surface and flatten with hand, pressing out as much air as possible.
    25. Using rolling pin, roll dough out to expel remaining air.
    26. Stretch and pat dough into roughly 4 by 8-inch rectangle with short side running parallel to counter edge.
    27. Starting at short side farthest away from you, roll dough into tight spiral.
    28. Pinch seam to seal.
    29. Roll log into 9-inch rope and place under damp cloth.
    30. Repeat with remaining dough portions.
    31. Roll first 9-inch rope into 12-inch rope.
    32. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, laying rope crosswise.
    33. Repeat with remaining logs.
    34. Let sit for 10 minutes, uncovered.
    35. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
    36. Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 475 degrees.
    37. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats or well-greased parchment.
    38. FOR THE LYE DIP: Set up station as directed in step 2 of “Working with Lye Safely.” Set plastic cutting board next to dip.
    39. Transfer 1 rope to dip and let soak for 15 seconds (it’s fine to curve rope to fit into dip).
    40. Drain well and transfer to cutting board, straightening rope if necessary.
    41. Repeat dipping remaining ropes.
    42. Still wearing gloves, cut ropes into 2-inch lengths and transfer to 2 prepared baking sheets.
    43. FOR THE BAKING SODA DIP: Dissolve baking soda in 8 cups water in Dutch oven and bring to boil over medium-high heat.
    44. Reduce heat to simmer.
    45. Set plastic cutting board next to dip.
    46. Transfer 1 rope to simmering baking soda mixture and cook for 30 seconds, pressing occasionally with slotted spatula to submerge.
    47. Drain rope well and transfer to cutting board, straightening rope if necessary.
    48. Repeat simmering remaining ropes.
    49. Cut ropes into 2-inch lengths and transfer to 2 prepared baking sheets.
    50. Sprinkle pretzels evenly with salt.
    51. Bake until deeply browned, about 8 to 10 minutes, switching and rotating pans halfway through baking.
    52. Transfer to wire rack and cool at least 5 minutes before serving.