We don't make steaks often around here...but when we do, we make them with a homemade seasoning or rub! My oldest and third sons would eat steak morning, noon and night. They have been known to jump up and down in the kitchen when I tell them we are having steak for dinner! The meal is a bit of a throw back for me...as we'd often enjoy a thin steak with rice and avocado … [Read more...]
Sweet ‘n Spicy Meatballs
Pre-made meatballs. Bell peppers. Sauce. Rice. Yes, it's that simple. I've been experimenting with all kinds of fun sauces on the Asian aisle the past few months. Mostly for testing new MyFreezEasy recipes, but also because they are so delicious!!! With this recipe, you saute the bell peppers in a little oil. You could add some diced onion, since we still have … [Read more...]
Beef Coconut Curry
There's something about coconut milk curries that just perfectly cooks beef and chicken...especially when the meat is sliced uber-thin. With this curry, you want to "shock" the small amount of juices that are in the thin slices of beef by sautéeing them over high heat. Then you stir in the coconut milk and curry powder and simmer the beef in the coconut milk...further softening … [Read more...]
Italian Meatballs & Pasta
These giant meatballs are simply amazing. Because of the way the slow cooker cooks meatballs, you can make really large meatballs and serve one or two on each plate on top of a pile of spaghetti. The combo of Italian sausage and ground beef is perfect. And you can use whatever flavor of marinara sauce you'd like - roasted garlic would be amazing, garden marinara would be … [Read more...]
Holiday Beef Roast with Mushrooms and Pearled Onions
Turkey Day is coming!!!! So why in the world and I am sharing a Beef Roast recipe?!?! I'm just sharing it as an option. In case you don't like turkey. (I don't like turkey. I mean I'll eat it, but I really don't like it. I think years of stuffing myself, followed by a tryptophan-induced coma has led me to a place of admitting that I just don't like turkey! I can flavor it … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Cowboy Beans
Ride 'em Cowboy! Get your boots on and toss these delicious beans onto the table for a filling and scrumptious dinner. Our family gives these beans a huge stamp of approval...even my bean-averse kiddo loved these. The BBQ-the bacon-the beef-the beans....perfect cowboy food! Yeehaw!!! Beyond the fabulous flavor, this meal was super easy to throw together. Here's … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Chili
I think the name here just speaks for itself. It really does taste like a bacon cheeseburger. In chili form. This chili will get rave reviews when you serve it for dinner, or set it out for your football watching party! I wish I could offer you a spoon for you to reach through the screen for a bite. Look for the special, no need to soak ahead of time Slow … [Read more...]
Italian Meatball Soup
First, let me start by saying this is not Italian Wedding Soup. (See that recipe here.) This is a more tomato-y version of Italian Wedding Soup. It's thicker and more like spaghetti and meatballs in soup form. And using small shell pasta instead of spaghetti. Also, I'm very much a 'make your own' kind of girl. But this week, something had to give. I've been traveling more … [Read more...]
Negra Modelo Black Bean and Beef Soup
Remember last week how I told you that the white wine combined with the beef stock makes for a much richer and flavorful French Onion Soup? Well, this week we're turning to beer...specifically Negra Modelo beer. You don't need much and can absolutely substitute with beef broth. BUT...just like the French Onion Soup, the beer brings up the flavors and makes for a … [Read more...]
Chunky Beef & 15 Bean Chili
I'm sitting here watching Sunday night football. Rather, I'm sitting here with football playing in the background. My older boys have become quite the football aficionados and I know more about football these days than I ever have in my entire life. (Thanks to the endless supply of information and stats they tell me every day.) I've always loved college football...but that … [Read more...]