A Nostalgic Recipe From My Childhood Classic Pepper Steak is a nostalgic recipe for many. The flank steak used in this recipe is usually a more affordable cut of meat helping stretch your food budget. This steak is marinated in a soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and baking soda mixture and then sautéed quickly. Simmered in a delicious au jus with peppers and onions, then served over rice it’s a simple meal that everyone in the family will love. It’s also perfect for making in advance and reheating when ready to eat. The beef tends to tenderize even more as it…
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Continue ReadingMake The Best Roast Beef Sandwich At Home Did you know you can make Deli Style Roast Beef at home? All you need is a round roast from your local grocery store, some oil, and a mix of seasoning and herbs and you’ll be ready for the best roast beef sandwich of your life. I have shared many times that I worked in a Chicagoland grocery store deli for many years. One of my favorite sandwiches was a roast beef sandwich with thinly sliced radishes and salt and pepper. At the store I worked at on Archer Avenue on Chicago’s…
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Continue ReadingMemories and Comfort, In A Bowl Grandma’s Classic Beef Oxtail soup is rich, hearty, and packed with deep, slow-simmered flavor. It is the ultimate comfort food. This is a classic recipe from my Grandma that I only learned to appreciate as an adult. Tender, fall-off-the-bone oxtails simmers for hours with aromatic vegetables, garlic, and herbs, creating a nourishing broth that warms the soul. Perfect for chilly days or whenever you need a wholesome, nourishing bowl of goodness. How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Ox Truth be told, I loathed this soup as a child. My Grandmother and…
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Continue ReadingA Mouthful For A Title and A Dinner If you are looking for a budget friendly meaty meal, this quick cooking Potato and Beef Skillet Stew is the answer to your prayers. This will easily feed a family of four to six people with maybe some leftovers. Inspired by some wonderful senior lady friends I used to teach, it’s made from simple ingredients that you likely will have on hand and it cooks up savory and delicious on your stovetop. This cooks so quickly that you can start it at 5:30 pm and eat by 7pm. The Friendly Ladies This…
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The Easiest Recipe That Will Please Your Tastebuds If you’re looking for a simple dinner that is not too heavy, this Beef and Peppers Skillet is a winner. The ground beef, green peppers, and red onions are sautéed up and then simmered in a delicious sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, and white pepper. I can say from experience that this is a very affordable and very delicious meal. The sauce can be made spicy if you like things fiery. Cheap and Tasty Eats Truth be told, I started making this dish when my food budget was nonexistent. I…
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Continue ReadingThe Ultimate In Comfort Soups Beefy Dumpling Soup is a winter classic. Savory beef, slow cooked in a tomato broth with beans and veggies makes for a hearty and delicious feast. I have a proven record of making delicious dumpling recipes and this dish is one of the most comforting. The added dumplings add a wonderful texture to this soup, though pasta can also be substituted. This soup is great as leftovers and can be frozen. This is a perfect soup to make a big batch of and freeze for days you do not feel like cooking. It thaws and…
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Continue ReadingComforting, Easy and Delicious This Beef and Potato Pie has a biscuit crust, savory beef with mushrooms and gravy, and a creamy, buttery, cheesy potato topping. It is the ultimate in cozy comfort food. These savory slices of deliciousness are easy to make, perfect for a family, and easy to reheat. This simple recipe for Beef and Potato Pie will wow your family. To me, it is all my favorite things in a Midwest meal all rolled into one. Buttery, biscuit crust, savory meat, and then cheesy mashed potatoes baked up on top. It really does not get much better…
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Affordable and Delicious Way To Celebrate My Holiday Beef Roast is not only delicious, but budget friendly. This bottom round roast is seasoned well, oven seared, and then bakes up low and slow revealing a tender and flavorful dish. Serve sliced thin with a mushroom gravy and creamy mashed potatoes. It’s something special for the holidays that will leave you with more money for spreading holiday cheer. There’s a recipe card with all of the instructions at the end of the post, but first you’ll want to read these tips to become a meat master. Cheap and Easy This bottom…
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