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Beef Recipes

The Secret Ingredient For the Best Homemade Chili

The Secret Ingredient For the Best Homemade Chili

This is my chili recipe. I emphasize that because it has taken me two years to perfect this recipe and I’m absolutely in love with it. The best part about chili to me is that it’s not a one-size-fits-all recipe. You can use the meat 

Leftover Prime Rib Pasta

Leftover Prime Rib Pasta

We decided to stay in West Virginia this year for the holidays and although I definitely missed seeing my family, I think it was the right decision for us. We traveled back to MI so many times these past few months preparing for the wedding 

Cheesy Chipotle Chili

Cheesy Chipotle Chili

When I lived at home, my dad used to make his version of the classic Velveeta and Hormel Chili Dip on Sundays for football games. His version included chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and cayenne pepper. Yes, it was spicy. And yes, it was delicious! I 

Beef and Broccoli in Michigan?!

Beef and Broccoli in Michigan?!

When I lived in Michigan, one of the biggest complaints my mom had (originally from a Chicago suburb) was that she could not find good Chinese food. There were a couple places we’d frequent, but it was never exactly right. Once in a great while, 

Steak Quesadillas

Steak Quesadillas

If you couldn’t tell, I’ve been on a Mexican kick this past week! I made these Guachos and also whipped up a batch of homemade salsa. While I was doing a whole lot of snacking, I thought it would be nice to have an actual 

Country Fried Steak

Country Fried Steak

I don’t really even think this post needs a huge explanation. The title is Country Fried Steak. It’s steak. That’s been breaded. And then fried. ‘Nuff said? Yeah, I thought so! Steak Ingredients: 2 lbs. round steak or cube steak cut into serving size pieces