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Ready-for-Anything Beef - Create Yours

Source of Recipe

Viv~Nkpa62


List of Ingredients

1 boneless chuck roast (4-5 lbs) cut in 3/4" cubes
2 medium onions -- chopped
4 cloves garlic -- minced
2tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onions and garlic in oil; drain. Stir in water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 3/4 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Cool. Divide beef and cooking liquid between three freezer containers; cover and freeze. May be frozen for up to 3 months.


Recipe

Batch #1 - Chunky Chili:
1 batch Ready for Anything Beef-- thawed
1 jar salsa (11 oz.)
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder (to 2 tsps.)
1 can kidney beans (16 oz.) -- rinsed and drained

In a saucepan, combine beef, salsa, water and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in kidney beans; heat through.

Yield: 3-4 servings


Batch #2 - Barley Soup:
1 portion Ready for Anything Beef-- thawed
3 cups water
1 cup frozen cut green beans
1 cup frozen sliced carrots
1/4 cup quick-cooking barley
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt

In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-14 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

You certainly can clean out the produce bin for this hearty soup!

batch # 3 - Yummy Beef Stew:
1 portion Ready for Anything Beef, thawed
3 medium red potatoes quartered & cut in 1/4" slices
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon dried oregano (to 1 1/2 tsps.)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup sliced carrots
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice

In a saucepan, combine the beef, potatoes, water, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add peas; heat through. Combine cornstarch and lemon juice until smooth; gradually add to beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.