Tag: beef

  • Mushroom Swiss Steak and Potatoes

    Mushroom Swiss Steak and Potatoes

    This week, the Texas Beef council asked each of the Beef Bloggers to post a recipe that is a family favorite. And, since they are helping us to eat healthier and pack in the nutrients, they took a look at each of our recipes and gave us a few suggestions on what we could do…

  • Dijon-Wine Steak Kabobs with Mushroom Wild Rice

    Dijon-Wine Steak Kabobs with Mushroom Wild Rice

    Today I was really strapped for time, but knew I needed to try out another beef recipe and share it with you. And I’m glad I pulled it together, raced to the store before lunch to get the steak and get it marinating, as once it became time to actually make dinner, it fell into…

  • Sugar Snap Peas with Sirloin and Pasta Salad with Gremolata Dressing

    Sugar Snap Peas with Sirloin and Pasta Salad with Gremolata Dressing

    Seriously? Can you believe I made that… and took that picture? This was one hearty salad that still felt light… and don’t you love all those veggies??? I sure do! This week we’re moving into our second week of Texas beef goodness. Last week I shared Szechuan Beef Stir Fry as a protein-packed dinner.  This…

  • Szechuan Beef Stir Fry

    Szechuan Beef Stir Fry

    Can you hear that sizzle and smell those steak and veggies?? You might remember back in November and December when I shared all those yummy beef recipes that the Texas Beef Council shared with me. Well, guess what… The Texas Beef Council has invited me to be a Beef Blogger once again and try out…

  • Easy, Fast Beef Steaks with Peppercorn Wine Sauce

    Easy, Fast Beef Steaks with Peppercorn Wine Sauce

    Company coming and want to impress? Or maybe you need to pull a quick dinner together, but still want it to be special? For the past four weeks I’ve been participating in a promotion with the Texas Beef Council and it has really opened my eyes to beef and how easy is really is to…

  • Delicious Beef Roast with Cherry Balsamic Sauce

    Delicious Beef Roast with Cherry Balsamic Sauce

    I made this for my family and new I had a winner before it even made it to the table. The beef was so tender and the spice of the pepper and sweetness of the sauce went together perfectly. It was very easy to make, and yielded some awesome leftovers I enjoyed throughout the week.…

  • Holiday meal planning with beef Twitter party TONIGHT

    Holiday meal planning with beef Twitter party TONIGHT

    Looking to serve something simple, delicious and out of the ordinary this Christmas? I and nine other Texas bloggers have been partnering with the Texas Beef Council this month to share new beef recipes with you. (I hope you have enjoyed what I already shared: Beef Crostini with Balsamic Drizzle and Easy Beef Cheese Quiche).…

  • Beef Crostini with Balsamic Drizzle and Parmesan Crisps

    Beef Crostini with Balsamic Drizzle and Parmesan Crisps

    Looking for new recipes to share with your family and friends this holiday season? I’m teaming up with nine other Texas bloggers and the Texas Beef Council for the next four weeks as we celebrate the holidays with beef. We’ll feature a new theme each week and let you know what we’ve discovered and how…

  • Shopping Guide for Cuts of Beef

    Shopping Guide for Cuts of Beef

    How many times have you found a great recipe and tried to shop for the right cut of beef only to be utterly confused in the meat department? I thought I was the only clueless one until the Texas Beef Council enlightened me at a cooking demonstration last week. I was chatting with one of…

  • Easy, Time-Saving Meals

    Thank you to so many of you who answered the request for for easy, time saving meals. I think we have a quite a resource list of recipes here! These all look delicious and, best of all, EASY to make when in a time crunch— perfect for Bible in 90 Days readers or anyone who…

  • Super Quick Mom Tip: Freezing Ground Beef

    Buying meat in bulk and freezing it for later can often save lots of money… not to mention saving the time it takes for extra trips to the store. Kelleigh over at Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs has a great tip for freezing bulk ground beef in a convenient and simple way. Click over and take a…

  • Texas BBQ Brisket

    Large slab of beef brisket Night before: In roasting pan, place long strips of foil, enough to completely cover brisket. Put brisket in fat side up. Season:  I pour a little Worcestershire sauce over it, then some liquid smoke (since I don’t have a smoker).  Then rub spices in—whatever mixture you like. Slice large onion and lay slices all over brisket. Close up…

  • Taco Pie

    My mother used to make this when my father was not home for dinner.  We loved it.  My kids love it. Hope I get it right—doesn’t have to be exact.  This is enough for about 8 big servings, I think. I use “light” versions of ingredients to make it lighter. 2-3 lbs lean ground beef…

  • Easy Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff This comes to us from Emily who writes: One of my family’s favorites is beef stroganoff. This is a recipe that my parents made when I was a kid…and it’s so quick and inexpensive too. Ingredients: 1-Beef Rice a Roni (generic works well) 1-Stroganoff sauce packet (Durkee and McCormick’s…haven’t found generic for this)…

  • Menu Plan, September 1-7

    Here’s what the 144 family will be dining on this week: Monday Breakfast- waffles with bananas, berries Dinner-left-over grilled chicken from fajita party in stir fry chicken and vegetables Tuesday Breakfast-scrambled egg whites and cheese, toast, yogurt smoothies Dinner–  Chicken and shrimp quesadillas (just grilled chicken and shrimp for mom plus some spinach) broccoli, pineapple…