BEEF RECIPES
I love to eat well and go outdoors as much as I can. So, here are just a few of my favorite crockpot recipes. This way, we can save time, eat well and use our time to do things we enjoy!
Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 pounds Ground beef
- 1 cup Cornflake crumbs
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Chopped, fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup Ketchup
- 3 tablespoons Minced onions
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Sauce
- 16 ounces Can, jellied or whole cranberry sauce
- 12 ounces Chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cornflake crumbs, parsley, eggs, ketchup, onion, soy sauce, garlic powder and pepper. Mix well and form into small balls, from 1/2" to 3/4" in diameter. Place in a casserole or baking pan. Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan,combine cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar and lemon juice. Cook stirring over medium heat until smooth. Pour hot sauce over meatballs in casserole. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the size of the meatballs. Transfer to Crock Pot and keep
on low for serving.
Crockpot Boeuf Bourguignon
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Cup Dry red wine
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 Large Onion — sliced
- 1/2 Teaspoon Thyme
- 2 Tablespoons Parsley — chopped
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Pounds stewing beef, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 Slices Bacon (thick-cut is possible) — diced
- 12 Small White onions
- 1/2 Pound Sliced mushrooms
- 2 Cloves Garlic — minced
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
DIRECTIONS:
Combine first seven ingredients, mix well, add beef. Marinate at least 3 hours (overnight if refrigerated) Drain meat, reserving marinade. In skillet, saute bacon and remove. Brown meat in bacon fat. Combine beef, bacon, vegetables and seasonings in slow cooker. Pour over enough marinade to cover. Cook on low 8-10 hours.
Crockpot Beef Fajitas
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 pounds beef flank steak
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 green sweet pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder)
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 can (8oz) chopped tomatoes
- 12 8inch flour tortillas
- Toppings: sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheddar cheese and salsa
DIRECTIONS:
Cut flank steak into 6 portions. In any size crockpot combine meat, onion, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander and salt. Add tomatoes. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-5 hours. Remove meat from crockpot and shred. Return meat to crockpot and stir. To serve, spread meat mixture into flour tortillas and top with toppings. Roll up.
Crockpot Beef Stew
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 lbs. stew beef
- 1/4 c. flour
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 4 lg. carrots
- 3 lg. potatoes
- 1 c. condensed beef broth
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/3 c. soy sauce
- 1 lg. onion
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz.)
DIRECTIONS:
Layer potatoes, then carrots. Top with meat; sprinkle meat with soy sauce, salt, paprika, pepper and flour. Spread with chopped onions. Combine beef broth and tomato sauce and pour overall. Cover & cook on low 7 – 8 hrs. or high 4 – 5 hrs.
Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 c. beef broth
- 3 Tbsp. sherry
- 1 tsp. salt
- Dash pepper
- 1 can mushrooms, drained
- 1 c. sour cream
DIRECTIONS:
Brown ground beef with onion and garlic; drain. Add to crock pot with remaining ingredients except for sour cream. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours. Stir in sour cream. Heat through. Serve over egg noodles.
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Alexandra McAllister
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