Roasted Beef Heart Chili
One of the first meals that Tucker every cooked for his newly found city girl, that would be me, was roasted beef heart chili. It was a recipe that his dad has passed down to him. A recipe that was…
Homemade Lasagna: It is as Easy or as Hard as You Choose
I was always under the impression that you needed to devote an ENTIRE day of your life to making a tray (or 2 - one to put in the freezer for a treat in the future) of lasagna. After all,…
An Easy Beef and Pasta Soup
I thought I would share an easy and hearty soup recipe since we are finally experiencing winter. Growing up my dad always made Pasta Fazool which is the inspiration for this recipe. I change it to fit my family and…
Osso Buco
1/2 Cup Flour Salt And Pepper, To Taste 4 Pieces Veal Shank With Bone, Cut 3 Inches Thick 3 TBSP. Olive Oil 3 TBSP. Butter 1 Onion, Chopped 1/2 Cup Celery, Chopped 1/2 Cup Carrots, Chopped 4 Cloves Garlic, Coarsely…
Beef in Stout
2 Lbs. Stew Meat – Chuck, Boiling Beef, Brisket, Or Shanks ½ Lb. Bacon Or Ham 2-3 Cooking Onions, Peeled And Sliced Dusting Of Flour (Optional) 1-2 Bottles Stout Or Porter 1 Qt. Of Stock Or Water 2 Bay Leaves…
Moussaka Cottage Pie
4 TBSP. Butter Or Olive Oil 2 Medium Onions, Diced 3 Or More Large Cloves Garlic, Minced 1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Tsp. Ground Cloves 2 Pounds Grassfed Ground Beef 2 Cups Chopped Tomatoes Or Canned Crushed Tomatoes 1/3 Cup…
Barbecue Braised Short Ribs
My standard formula for braising is two caramelized onions, some garlic and herbs, bone broth, and some kind of acidic liquid. Short ribs will benefit from the brine described in the recipe section, as the salt will help to draw…
Beef Roast
Plan ahead. Thaw out the roast overnight. Do not use a micro-wave. Pat dry with a paper towel. Brown/sear with two tablespoons of good oil in a hot roaster (preferably cast iron). Add one sliced onion, some parsley, a clove…
Goat Chili
2 lbs. Lean Goat Meat 2 TBSP. Sesame Oil 1 Tsp. Fresh Cracked Black Pepper 2 Large Onions, Chopped 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced 1/4 Tsp. Ginger 1 TBSP. Virgin Olive Oil 3 Cans Kidney Beans 2 Cans Stewed Tomatoes 1…
Beets and Caramelized Onions with Feta
2 TBSP. Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Tsp. Dijon Mustard (Preferably Whole-Grain Or Coarse-Grain) 1/4 Tsp. Black Pepper 3/4 Tsp. Salt 5 TBSP. Olive Oil 1 lb. Onions (2 Medium), Quartered Lengthwise, Then Cut Crosswise Into 1-Inch Pieces 2 (15 oz.)…