Creole Beef Soup

A great winter soup to warm you and your family right up!

Makes: 8
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 lbs. Beef roast - chuck or round, cut to one inch thick
1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes, undrained
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup of sliced celery
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups of hot cooked rice (optional)

Instructions

Combined beef, four cups of water, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, bouillon cubs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Cover tightly and simmer for two hours.

Next, stir in cabbage and bell pepper. Continue cooking for 20 additional minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in lemon juice and serve with rice.

Beef Sirloin Pasta Portobello

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc, and a good source of fiber.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 20

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds beef Top Sirloin Steak boneless, cut 1 inch thick
8 ounces uncooked linguine or angel hair pasta
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces portobello mushroom caps, cut in half, then cut crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 medium red, yellow or green bell pepper, cut into 1/8 inch thick strips
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
Fresh basil sprigs and bell pepper rings

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Keep warm.
Meanwhile trim fat from beef steak. Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/8-inch thick strips. In wok or large nonstick skillet, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef and garlic, 1/2 at a time, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface is no longer pink. Remove from pan with slotted spoon; season with salt and pepper. Keep warm.
In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil until hot. Add mushrooms and bell pepper strips; stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Remove from heat. Return beef to pan; add sliced basil and toss.
Place pasta on large deep oval platter; arrange beef mixture on pasta. Sprinkle cheese over beef and pasta or pass separately, if desired. Garnish with basil sprigs and bell pepper rings.

Recipe courtesy of the Beef Council.

East Meets West Steak Salad

Checkout this great recipe courtesy of the Beef Checkoff!

Makes: 4
Prep Time: 
Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 beef Ranch Steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
3/4 cup prepared reduced-fat or regular Asian-style dressing
1 package (1 pound) coleslaw mix
1 cup snow peas, trimmed, cut diagonally in half or 3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, defrosted
1/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts, chopped or slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions

Place beef Steaks and 1/4 cup dressing in food-safe plastic bag; turn Steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.

Remove Steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place Steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

Carve Steaks into thin slices; season with salt and pepper, as desired. Toss coleslaw mix, snow peas and peanuts with remaining 1/2 cup dressing in large bowl until well coated. Add beef; toss to combine.

Beef Sticky Buns

A twist on cinnamon buns, these savory buns get a protein boost from homemade beef breakfast sausage and plenty of veggies like mushrooms and spinach.

Makes: 4
Prep Time: 60 - 75 Minutes total
Cook Time:

Ingredients

1 recipe Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage (recipe below)
1 cup sliced button mushrooms
3/4 cup diced onion
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza dough
1/2 cup jalapeño pepper jelly, warmed (optional) or Cream Cheese "Frosting" (optional, recipe below )

Instructions

Prepare Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage. Set aside 2 cups beef in large bowl; reserve remaining beef for another use. Add onion and mushrooms to same skillet sprayed with cooking spray over medium heat; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add spinach to skillet; stir to wilt spinach. Add vegetable mixture to beef; set aside 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is cooled completely, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Unroll pizza dough on flat surface; pat or roll dough evenly to 14 x 10-inch rectangle, pinching together any tears, if necessary. Spread beef mixture on dough, leaving 1/2 inch border on short side furthest from you. Starting at closest short end, roll up jelly-roll style, pinching to close. Slice dough into 8 pieces using serrated knife and careful sawing motion; place cut-side-up on greased baking sheet.
Bake in 425°F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove buns to cooling rack. While still warm, drizzle with melted jalapeño pepper jelly, if desired.

Basic Country Beef Breakfast Sausage: Combine 1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean), 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot. Add beef mixture; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. (Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.) Makes 2-1/2 cups crumbles

Cream Cheese "Frosting": Combine 1/4 cup softened reduced-fat cream cheese and 1 tablespoon milk in small bowl, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over warmed beef buns.

Recipe courtesy of beefitswhatsfordinner.com