All posts by Sharon

Beef Stroganoff

1 1/2 pounds cubed round steak, cut into thin strips
Everglades Seasoning
All-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, sliced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can beef broth
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
Salt and black pepper
1 cup sour cream 
Cooked egg noodles
Season the steak strips with Everglades Seasoning, then dust with flour. In a large skillet, quickly brown them on both sides in the olive oil and butter. Remove the steak from the pan. Add the onion slices and mushrooms to the pan drippings. Saute for a few minutes, until the onion is tender. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon flour. Put the steak back into the pan with the onion and mushrooms. Add the mushroom soup and beef broth. Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, covered. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding salt and pepper, as needed. Stir in the sour cream the last few minutes, right before you serve. Serve over cooked noodles.
 4  Servings

Beef Lombardi

1  pound lean ground beef
1  (14 1/2-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1  (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
2  teaspoons sugar
2  teaspoons salt
1/4  teaspoon pepper
1  (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1  bay leaf
1  (6-ounce) package medium egg noodles
6  green onions, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1  cup sour cream
1  cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1  cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1  cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish: fresh parsley sprigs
Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain.Stir in chopped tomatoes and next 4 ingredients; cook 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and bay leaf, and simmer 30 minutes.
Cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain.Stir together cooked egg noodles, chopped green onions, and sour cream until blended.  Place noodle mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with beef mixture; sprinkle evenly with cheeses.
Bake, covered with aluminum foil, at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover casserole, and bake 5 more minutes.
Garnish, if desired.
Note: Freeze casserole up to 1 month, if desired. Thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bake as directed.
To lighten: Substitute low-fat or fat-free sour cream and 2% reduced-fat Cheddar cheese. Reduce amount of cheeses on top to 1/2 cup each.
 6  Servings

Beef in Red Wine

1-1/2  pounds beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 
2  medium onions, cut up 
2  beef bouillon cubes or 1 envelope (1/2 of a 2.2-ounce package) onion soup mix 
3  tablespoons cornstarch    
Salt    
Black pepper 
1-1/2  cups dry red wine   
Hot cooked whole wheat pasta (optional) 
Place the beef and onions in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Add bouillon cubes. Sprinkle with cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Pour red wine over all. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or on high-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours. If desired, serve over pasta.
6  Servings

Beef Filets in Balsamic Sauce

4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 Tbsp butter1 yellow onion, medium and sliced thin
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 fresh rosemary sprigs, finely chopped
1/2 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup beef broth
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 beef tenderloin filets (6 oz each)
1 dash parsley, finely chopped
Rosemary sprig, for garnish
Heat oil and butter in large saute pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions, salt, and pepper.   Cook 10 minutes or until caramelized (softened and golden brown), stirring frequently.   Add wine, broth, vinegar and chopped rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced by half.   Rub beef filets with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Grill to preferred temperature.   Place grilled filets on a large platter; top with sauce. Garnish with parsley and rosemary.
 4  Servings

Beef Casserole

Serve with a tossed green salad. 
2  (8-ounce) cans crescent rolls, divided
1 1/2  pounds ground beef
1/2  small onion, minced
2  cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2  cup water
1/2  cup chili sauce
2  tablespoons taco seasoning
1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2  teaspoon garlic salt
1/2  teaspoon pepper
Toppings: 
sour cream, salsa
Unroll 1 can crescent rolls, and press into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan.  Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in cheese and next 6 ingredients; spoon over crust. 
Unroll remaining can of crescent rolls, and shape into a rectangle, pressing perforations to seal; cut into 1/2-inch strips. Arrange strips in a lattice design over beef mixture.
Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until golden. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream and salsa, if desired.
6  Servings