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Beef Stew

Ingredients

2lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 carrots, sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
4 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional)
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the beef stew meat with flour, salt, and pepper. Toss until the meat is coated evenly with flour.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and mushrooms to the pot. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.

Return the browned beef stew meat to the pot and mix well with the vegetables.

In a separate bowl, whisk together beef broth, red wine (if using), tomato paste, bay leaves, and dried thyme. Pour the mixture into the pot.

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2-3 hours, or until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally.

Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if desired.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Note: Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or green beans to the stew if you like. You can also garnish it with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor.

Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
hamburger buns

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Add onion, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir until well combined.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve on hamburger buns. Enjoy!