Best Ever Roast Beef
This is my most favorite Roast beef recipe. It is the only time I indulge and actually use coffee (I have a caffeine sensitivity) all be it decaf coffee.
2 1/2 lbs. boneless roast
1 Tbsp. canola oil
Heat oil in a dutch oven (large pot)
Brown all sides of the roast. then add:
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup brewed coffee
3/4 cup water
1 beef bouillon
2 tsp. dried Basil
1 tsp. dried Rosemary, crushed
salt and pepper
Bring to a boil. Simmer for 2-2/12 hours without lifting the lid
Remove roast.
In a shaker mix 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 cup water. Add to drippings to make gravy.
Enjoy!

SHEPHERD'S PIE CASSEROLE

I found this recipe in an old magazine and have adapted it to my liking. I sometimes make it with ground beef or stewing beef. I sometimes use half sweet potato for added interest. This casserole freezes well.

3 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 lbs. boneless round steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
1 cup water
1/2 cup beef broth (I use a beef boullion disolved in 1/2 cup water)
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. dried minced onion (I use a small onion, chopped)
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
2 cups fresh mushrooms (I sometimes use 1 can, drained)
2 cups frozen peas, thawed (I sometimes use corn, carrots or a combo)
3 cups mashed potatoes (mashed with milk and butter)
1 Tbsp. butter (optional)
Paprika

In a large resealable bag, combine flour, salt and pepper; add beef cubes and shake to coat. In a skillet over medium heat, brown beef in oil.  Add water, broth, mushrooms, garlic, onions, thyme and Rosemary; bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.  Pour into a greased 9X13 pan. Cover and bake at 350F for 1 1/2-1 3/4 hours or till beef is tender. Sprinkle peas over meat. Spread potatoes evenly over top. If desired brush with melted butter; sprinkle with Paprika. Bake 15-20 minutes more.
Yield: 6-8 servings

Sweet and Sour Sauce for ribs or meatballs

1/2 cup Brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 cups water
1 can of tomato soup concentrate
1 can pineapple either crushed or chuncks - if desired
mix and bring to a boil and pour over desired meat.

Ruth's Wieners and Macaroni

I remember making this as a young girl. It has become a comfort food recipe for me. Not much for measurements as I just go by taste.

6 all beef wieners cut into 1/2-1 " pieces
2 cups raw macaroni cooked to pkg instructions
Tomato juice about 3 cups
1 heaping Tbsp. flour
1 onion
worchestershire sauce - several shakes
chili powder - a shake or 2
pepper to taste
In the fry pan brown wieners and chopped onion.
add flour to make a rue. Add juice and spices. Finally add cooked macaroni
simmer for a few minutes.
Yield: 4 servings

Joy's Creamy Beef Macaroni and Corn Casserole

2 cups uncooked macaroni - cook as pkg directions
2 cups (400g) ground beef , browned and drained
1 large onion, chopped and sauted
salt and pepper
2 12 oz. cans Peaches and cream kernel corn (add with water)
2 cans mushroom soup
2 cups (500ml) sour cream
Mix all the above in a greased casserole dish
Bake in oven for 40-50 minutes at 350F or till heated through.

Yield: 6-8 servings

Betty's Deep Dish Boston Pizza

Filling
2 cups ground beef, browned and drained
1 medium onion
salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. fennel seed
1 Tbsp. oregano
5 oz. tomato paste
simmer for 20 minutes on low heat.

Make your favorite bread dough.
I use my bread maker recipe and use approx 2/3 of the dough (made from 2 cups flour).
In a greased 9x13 pan line with the dough
Put 1/2 of filling onto dough
spread with 1 cup shredded cheese
Top with rest of filling
Spread with another cup of shredded cheese
Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes at 350-375F or until crust appears brown
remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Yield 6-8 servings

Pastitsio

2 cups macaroni (uncooked) - prepare as per pkg directions
Brown 1 1/2 lbs/750g ground beef, drain
In Fry pan : melt 1 Tbsp butter
saute: 3 garlic cloves, minced
         1 medium onion, chopped
add: 1/2 tsp oregano
        1/2 tsp cinnamon
        salt and pepper to taste
        14oz/398ml stewed tomatoes
        5 1/2 oz tomato paste
        1/4 cup fresh parsley ( 1/8 c dried)
        1/2 cup water
set aside.
Sauce
melt 2 Tbsp butter in sauce pan
whisk in 2 Tbsp flour
add: 1 cup milk
cook until thick. Remove from heat
Add: 1 cup cottage cheese
         1 egg
        pinch of nutmeg
Grease 9x13 pan. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp bread crumbs.
spoon in 1/2 of the macaroni. Top with meat mixture.
Sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
add rest of macaroni. Pour on sauce.
Sprinkle with 2/3 cup parmesan cheese.
Bake for 50-60 minutes at 350F or until top is golden.

Yield: 6-8 servings

Bev's Impossible Lasagna Pie

Spread on bottom of greased 10"x1  1/2 " pie pan:
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup parmasan cheese
Brown: 1 lbs ground beef
drain fat
saute: 1 small onion
add: 1 cup tomato sauce ( spaghetti sauce)
        1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Spread on top of cheese mixture
Blenderize for 1 minute:
2 eggs
1 cup milk
3/4 cup bisquck mix
Pour over meat and bake in oven at 400F for 30-35 minutes

Yield 6-8 servings

        

Bolognese Sauce for Spaghetti

Brown and drain  1 lbs/ .454gm ground beef
set aside.

2 Tbsp. Olive oil
2 Medium carrots, shredded
1 large onions, chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
saute vegies in oil. add the ground beef.
Add:
796ml/28oz. canned tomatoes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 tsp salt (less)
1 pkg beef bouillion
1 tsp Oregano
3/4 tsp. pepper
Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with spoon.
Stir in 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped ( or 2 Tbsp. dried).

 Yield:  Makes 5 cups of sauce, enough to serve over 1 lb pasta for 6 servings

Beef Stew Stroganoff

Brown 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into bite sized pieces, in 1 Tbsp. oil
add:  2 medium sized onions, chopped
        1/2 tsp. nutmeg
        1 Tbsp. chili powder
        1/2 tsp garlic powder
        2/4 cup Tomato paste (or ketchup)
        5 cups water
        salt and pepper to taste
place in dutch oven or casserole dish. Bake in oven at 350F  for 2 hours
thicken with flour
serve over potatoes or broad noodles.