Beef

Country Fried Steak with Pepper Gravy

Country Fried Steak with Pepper Gravy

I grew up on country fried steak, although we’d called them cube steaks back then. Ingredients Steaks 4 cube steaks (about 1/3 lb each) 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, divided 2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt, divided 1/2 teaspoons smoked […]

Mushroom Pot Roast

Mushroom Pot Roast

This is the tastiest roast I have ever made, and it is super easy. I use my cast iron dutch oven and it works perfectly for this. You can’t beat a one pan meal that tastes this good! Ingredients 3-4 pound chuck roast 1 tablespoon […]

Goulash

Goulash

My husband, Brian, grew up with his dad making this, although apparently they called it slop. Over the years I have either gathered recipes from my mother in law if she had them, or tried to recreate recipes from my husband’s youth based on what […]

Mexican Casserole with Beef

Mexican Casserole with Beef

This was one of the recipes that my husband brought with him into the marriage, and it’s been a favorite of many family members for years. I have changed it up some, the original recipe was yummy, but wasn’t done in layers and the Doritos […]

Unstuffed Green Peppers

Unstuffed Green Peppers

This recipe is just like stuffed green peppers, but even better! Make sure you bake it for at least an hour to make sure that the rice gets cooked thoroughly. The extra juice from the petite tomatoes makes this recipe not need extra water. If […]

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

Instructions 2 tablespoons butter (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (*if using canned, add in last step) 1 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 pound ground beef 1 1/2 cups beef broth, divided 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup […]

Sweet and Smoky Beef Jerky

Sweet and Smoky Beef Jerky

Ingredients 2 pounds thin sliced beef 1/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3/4 cup soy sauce 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika 2 Tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Directions Combine all […]

Teriyaki Jerky

Teriyaki Jerky

Ingredients 5 pounds thin cut meat 2 cups Worcestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon liquid smoke 1 1/2 cups soy sauce 4 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon cayenne powder 1 Tablespoon black pepper 1 Tablespoon kosher salt 1 Tablespoon red pepper flakes 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon maple syrup Directions Combine all […]

Jalapeño and Dr. Pepper Jerky

Jalapeño and Dr. Pepper Jerky

This is a great jerky recipe. If you find yourself not having Dr. Pepper, use a regular Coke or Pepsi instead. Ingredients 1 2-3 pounds thin sliced beef 2 cups Dr. Pepper 2 jalapeños sliced 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons […]

Mississippi Pot Roast

Mississippi Pot Roast

Ingredients 1 3-pound beef roast 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 packet ranch dressing mix 1 packet Au Jus mix 6 pepperoncini peppers 1 stick butter salt pepper Directions Lightly salt and pepper roast, then sear, on both sides, on stove in olive oil on high […]