Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Tasty Beef Great Budget Dinners

. Classic Meat Loaf
Combine 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 1 grated onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 egg, 3/4 cup marinara, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/4 cup bread crumbs. Form into a loaf on a baking sheet; cook at 375 degrees F. for 1 hour. Brush top with 1/4 cup marinara mixed with 3 tablespoons brown sugar and broil until bubbly.
 Asian Gingered Beef Salad (pictured)
Marinate 1 1/2 pounds flank steak in 2 tablespoons grated ginger, 1/3 cup brown sugar, some crushed garlic, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 cup lime juice, and olive oil. Drain and grill or broil about 6 minutes per side. Slice meat and serve with a salad of baby greens, sliced cucumber, scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Dress with an Asian vinaigrette.

 Blue Cheese and Steak SaladSeason and cook skirt steak to desired doneness. Whisk together 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, a pinch of sugar, and 5 tablespoons olive oil. Toss dressing with salad greens, sliced steak, and some blue cheese.
 German-Style Roast Beef
Pour 1 cup ketchup and one 12-ounce can beer over a salted 3-pound boneless rump roast in a Dutch oven. Bake, covered, at 325 degrees F. for 2 1/2 hours. Stir 1 tablespoon brown sugar into drippings; simmer 10 minutes. Slice and serve with sauce.
. Chipotle Apricot Pot Roast
In a slow cooker, combine a salted 3-pound boneless chuck roast with 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo, and 1/2 cup water; cook for 5 hours on high. To make sauce, simmer cooking liquid with 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water until thick.
 French Dip Sandwiches
Saute 8 ounces sliced mushrooms and a sliced red onion with olive oil until tender; season with salt and pepper. Serve on 4 toasted rolls with sliced deli roast beef and prepared au jus.
 Roast Beef Pita Pockets
Spread prepared roasted-garlic hummus inside pita halves. Fill with sliced deli roast beef, sliced tomatoes, and chopped lettuce. Top with 1/2 cup plain yogurt mixed with 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1/2 cup chopped cucumber, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin.
. Italian Bunless Burger
Combine 2 pounds ground beef, 8 ounces spicy Italian sausage, 1/2 cup chopped roasted bell peppers, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. Form into patties and grill. Serve with mozzarella and lettuce leaves or with a salad.
. Black Bean and Beef Tacos
Saute 1 pound ground beef and a chopped onion until cooked through. Add a can of drained black beans, 1 cup frozen corn and taco seasoning; heat through. Serve in taco shells with salsa, grated cheese, and avocado.
. Garlic-Spice Rubbed Steak
Combine 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt, paprika, cumin, and coriander, 1/2 teaspoon each of cinnamon and ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Rub mixture onto a 2-pound skirt steak; marinate 1 to 6 hours, then grill. Serve with salad and roasted sweet-potato fries.


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