Classic Cottage Pie is a weeknight favorite with spiced ground beef, tender carrots, peas and a creamy potato cheese topping. Talk about easy! The Classic Cottage Pie checks all the boxes. Pantry recipe, YES. One pot meal, YES. Under 30 minutes, YES. It’s really the perfect weeknight meal that doesn’t break the bank. Budget friendly ground beef is browned with garlic, onion, smoked paprika and a pinch of red pepper flakes for added spice. The best part, though, are the creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes that are browned to perfection on top. Blending a creamy cheddar with a pungent Parmesan really adds flavor. If you have a few carrot tops, garnish…
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Tender Port Wine Braised Beef with pearl onions and carrots turns budget friendly chuck roast into a luxurious meal served over mashed potatoes. Turning an inexpensive beef chuck roast into a luxurious dinner is just a few pantry items away. I always have a bottle of port wine on hand. It doesn’t have to be expensive. I buy the low cost kind from the local grocery store. Port wine can really take your sauces and braises up a notch or two. I also always have Clamato juice on hand because I’m a lover of Bloody Mary’s and red beer. And that’s why Clamato juice is the “secret ingredient” in this…
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Tender, slow cooked Chipotle Shredded Beef piled high on a sauce drenched bolillo bun with crispy fried onions, thinly sliced radish and fresh cilantro. Sweet & sticky sauce drenched bolillo buns are the base for Chipotle Shredded Beef Tortas. I’m pretty sure I could be totally satisfied with just that, but piled high with shredded beef that’s been simmering away for hours? Yes, please! This is one of those sandwiches that is going to drip down your arm. Yes, it’s messy..but man-oh-man is it good. Top these babies with fresh cilantro and crunchy radish or your favorite toppings. Maybe some sliced avocado, a smear of refried beans or, for an…
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Bold and earthy coffee pairs with warm spices and sweet brown sugar to create a caramelized crust on this grilled flank steak. Served in a rich and flavorful pasilla cream sauce that accentuates the coffee rub. I always keep a jar of espresso powder in my pantry for times when I run out of coffee or want to add a little zip to my baked goods. But, have you tried using it as a rub? Coffee pairs perfectly with cinnamon, smoked paprika and cocoa powder. Add in brown sugar and you have a rub that delivers that sought after caramelized crust on your grilled flank steak. Now, you could eat…
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Crispy Beef Lettuce Wraps are going to be your new go-to weeknight dinner. Sweet and spicy ground beef, pickled cucumber, thinly sliced radish and crunchy hazelnuts wrapped up in butter lettuce. These lettuce wraps are totally awesome for several reasons! First, they use ground beef, so you’re not breaking the bank here. Second, they come together is about 15 minutes, which is EVERYTHING. Because who wants to be hanging around the stove, right? Third, I mean do I even need a third? O.k. Third, they are beautiful. You’re getting your colorful veggies and a vibrant punch of flavor. Are you following? If you’ve been following my blog posts, you know…
