All of your favorite Mexican spices are wrapped up in these tender juicy bite-size meatballs. This might be the easiest meatball recipe ever and it happened almost by accident a few weeks ago. I made a huge tray of Black Bean and Beef Taco Nachos for lunch and I still had some ground beef that needed to be used. The Mexican spice mix was sitting on the counter and one thing led to another. I made the first batch of...
Almost a year ago, I ran across a recipe for Reuben Soup. I mentioned it to my husband at the time and he did not let me forget it. His all-time favorite sandwich is the classic reuben; rye bread piled high with corned beef, sauerkraut and melting Swiss cheese. This soup takes all of those Reuben flavors and combines them in a steaming hot bowl of soup, perfect for these chilly nights.This week, in the midst of Christmas preparations, I...
Tender chunks of beef, potatoes and vegetables are simmered in a spicy beef broth for this stew. My husband was craving a beef stew and I was in the mood for something a bit spicier. We really liked the slightly spicy version of this classic hearty meal. Everyone in the family was happy with this dinner! Part of the key to a great beef stew is cutting everything into the same size pieces. This helps everything finish cooking close to the...
This stew starts with tender strips of beef in a savory broth with caramelized onions and mushrooms, then it is scooped into a bread bowl and topped with a gooey layer of melted cheese. Philly Cheesesteak Stew is a cross between your favorite Philly cheesesteak sandwich and french onion soup. The flavor combination is perfect together. I can’t even tell you how thrilled I am with this recipe. My entire family loved this meal. It...
The juiciest steak you’ll ever eat can be ready in just five minutes! Crisp and browned on the outside, hot and juicy inside, these steak bites were declared to be some of the best steaks we have ever eaten. In less time than it takes to heat the grill, you can have this steak dinner on the table. I served the steak bites with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, and an awesome Homemade Steak Sauce. Get New...
Crisp on the outside, hot and juicy on the inside, these Asian Steak Bites are a hit every single time I make them. This is one of my favorite ways to cook beef. It only takes a few minutes and the result is bite-size pieces of the juiciest steak you will ever eat! Steak Bites Oh, how I love this recipe. Last time I was in the mood for steak bites, I tried this quick honey soy marinade and WOW. The whole family went crazy for...
Beef and bacon all wrapped up in a perfect little cheese topped meatball. Are you at all surprised that my kids went absolutely nuts over these Bacon Cheeseburger Meatballs? I served the meatballs on their own with a whole bunch of cut up veggies and ranch dip. (We are super fancy like that.) However, my oldest was quick to point out that these meatballs would make the world’s greatest burger if I served them in a bun. Barefeet...
Bite-size meatballs, sautéed mushrooms, and fettuccine noodles are smothered in a creamy classic stroganoff sauce to make this Meatball Stroganoff Fettuccine. This recipe is the result of combining my boys’ request for meatballs with my own craving for pasta and mushrooms. My whole family gave the meal two thumbs up and it will definitely be made again. I think these saucy meatballs will also be delicious served with...
Fresh jalapeños, garlic, oranges and limes combine to create one of the best marinades we have ever made. I came home from the farmer’s market one weekend with lots of fresh citrus and a bag full of mixed hot peppers. I knew that I wanted a marinade from some of it. When I stumbled onto this recipe, it looked perfect. Over the past three years, this has become one of my favorite marinades. Whether it’s beef for Carne Asada, a simple...
Juicy, flavorful tri-tip steak tender enough to cut with a fork is possible with just a few minutes on the grill. This is a fool-proof method for grilling tri-tip. What is Tri Tip? If you aren’t familiar with tri-tip, it is a small triangular piece of beef cut from the sirloin. Tri Tip is one of my favorite cuts of beef for feeding my family, especially when it comes to steaks. It turns out perfectly on the grill every time we make it....
