Recipes posted a year ago: Crockpot Chicken The other night, after working a long week, I wanted to get dinner on the table quickly and without a lot of prep or cleanup. Luckily, Karen had a package of elk "cube" steaks thawed out in the fridge. After a little head scratching and a few minutes of perusing … Continue reading Quick Cube Steak with Mushrooms
Category: Beef or Venison
Pear-Ginger Marinated Steaks
Recipes from a year ago: Avocado Hummus Herb Smoked Prime Rib This marinade recipe has a distinctively Asian influence, and was incredible with the elk sirloin steaks we had when my parents came to visit for Christmas. Served with our Pomegranate, Apple, and Walnut Salad from the other day, it was a great meal for the … Continue reading Pear-Ginger Marinated Steaks
Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Recipes from a year ago: Herb-Roasted Chicken with Fennel Pork Chops with Apple Cabbage Slaw If you're looking for a simple recipe for a weeknight, this is a good one. You can pair it with roasted spaghetti squash for "spaghetti and meatballs," or you can simply enjoy it as a thick hearty soup like we … Continue reading Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Elk Stew
Recipes from a year ago: Mediterranean Stew Sauteed Mushrooms Here is a quick and easy recipe. I used elk meat, but of course any kind of meat you want to use is great. For stews, you can almost throw anything together and it usually comes out pretty well. Gather Up: 1 to 2 pounds of … Continue reading Elk Stew
Flank Steak Italiano
Posts from a year ago: Taco Salad Guacamole Steak on the grill is always a great mid-week meal that is both easy and quick. With cuts like flank steak, which is tougher in texture than other cuts, it is best to plan ahead a little and marinade things - but this doesn't mean you have … Continue reading Flank Steak Italiano
Pumpkin and Apple Chili
Recipes posted a year ago: Mashed Cauliflower Finger Steaks I am pretty proud of myself with this recipe. I basically took some fall fruit and veggies from our CSA and threw in some elk meat, the tomatoes I canned, and anything else that sounded good, to make this yummilicious chili. Local, organic, seasonal produce is so … Continue reading Pumpkin and Apple Chili
Ginger Marinated Flank Steak
Recipes posted a year ago: Garlic-Roasted Asparagus & Mushrooms Paprika & Clove Rubbed Pork Chops This recipe uses a long marinade to help tenderize the long, tough fibers that are found in flank steak, and to add moisture that is otherwise lacking due to the leanness of this cut of meat. The marinade is, however, … Continue reading Ginger Marinated Flank Steak
Shepherd’s Pie
Recipes posted one year ago: Jerk Chicken Skewers Creamy Carrot and Sweet Onion Soup Meatloaf Here is a great "comfort food" recipe. I have never actually made a Shepherd's Pie before and was giving myself a big pat on the back as it turned out incredible and even got a huge thumbs up from the … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
Broccoli Beef Stir Fry
Stir fry is a great way to make a "one pot" meal with tons of veggies, meat, and other goodies. This recipe originated as a stir fry classic, but adds mushrooms and bell peppers, along with a sauce that has just a touch of heat and sweetness. Another benefit is that they take very little … Continue reading Broccoli Beef Stir Fry
Merlot Braised Short Ribs
Short ribs, coming from the "short plate" (lower middle rib area) on a steer, contain a considerable amount of connective tissue and tendon that can result in tough and chewy meat if not prepared correctly. There are, however, a number of ways to prepare and cook these tasty (and less expensive) cuts of meat to ensure … Continue reading Merlot Braised Short Ribs
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