Beef

Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup With Ginger

In Vietnam, pho, as this rice-noodle soup is known, is often enjoyed for breakfast. Nutritionists recommend incorporating red meat into one's diet just as it's used here -- in small portions and as a complement to other foods. The soup also includes bean sprouts and a handful of fresh herbs. The stock needs to be refrigerated for at least six hours; make it a day ahead.

Ingredients

Serves 4.

Satay Wraps

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
* 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 pound lean ground beef ~ or diced chicken
* 1 cup shredded carrots
* 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* Boston lettuce leaves
* Chopped peanuts (optional)
* Cilantro (optional)

Directions

Asian Beef Stew

Ingredients

* 2 large onions, sliced
* 2 pounds round steak, sliced for stir-fry
* 2 ribs celery, sliced 1/4 inch thick
* 1 cup peeled baby carrots
* 1 cup orange juice
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
* 1-1/2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
* 1 teaspoon Asian chili paste
* 3 tablespoons cornstarch
* 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
* 6 cups cooked white rice

Directions

1. In 5- to 5 1/2-quart slow cooker, layer onion, beef, celery and carrots.

Tex-Mex Stew

Ingredients

* 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
* 1 cup frozen chopped sweet green and red peppers
* 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 (11-ounce) can corn nibblets, drained
* 1 (4 1/4-ounce) jar diced green chiles
* 1 packet onion soup mix
* 2 1/4 cups water
* 1 tablespoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1/4 cup water
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

Mexican Meatloaf

 Serves 4-6

2 pounds ground beef
2 cups crushed corn or tortilla chips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2/3 cup salsa
2 eggs, beaten
4 tablespoons taco seasoning

Combine all ingredients in large bowl; mix well.
Shape meat mixture into loaf and place in slow cooker. Cover; cook on LOW 8-10 hours.

Tip: For a glaze, mix together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon dry mustard. Spread over meatloaf. Cover; cook on HIGH 15 minutes.

Grandmama's Meat Sauce (Bolognese)

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, minced (about 1 cup)

1 medium carrot, peeled and finely shredded (about 1/2 cup)

1/2 cup minced celery with leaves

Salt

1 pound ground beef

1pound ground pork

1/2 cup dry red wine

1 tablespoon tomato paste

3 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), with their liquid, crushed

3 bay leaves

Freshly ground black pepper

4 cups hot water, or as needed

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