Monday, April 14, 2008

Easy Beef Stew

Wonderful, flavorfull beef stew. Easy to prepare.

2 - lb. boneless beef chuck, cut in 1 to 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 - tsp. garlic salt
1 - tsp. salt
1/4 - tsp. black pepper
2 - medium onions, sliced
3 - medium carrots, scraped and cut into circles
1 - large parsnip, cut into circles
1 - large turnip - sliced
4 - small redskin potatoes, not peeled
1 - 14,5-oz. can whole or diced tomatoes
1 - tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 - cup beef broth
2 - tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice

Butter a large, shallow casserole. Arrange beef cubes
in bottom of casserole. Arrange the vegetables on top
of meat. Mix tomatoes, beef broth, vinegar or lemon
juice, and spices in a large bowel. Pour the mixture
over meat and vegetables.
Cover and bake in a 350-degree over for 2 hours or
until meat is tender.
Especially good served over noodles.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 2 hours at 350-degrees
Serves 4 to 6

Franks and Kraut

Easy, very tasty recipe.

1/2 small onion, chopped
2 tbsp. cooking oil
3/4 cup catsup
3/4 cup water
1 tbsp. dark brown sugar
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 #2 1/2 can sauerkraut, drained
10 to 12 frankfurters

Saute onion in cooking oil until tender, then add catsup, water,
sugar and mustard. Bring to a boil. Drain sauerkraut and place
in large casserole. Slash or split frankfurters and place on top
of the sauerkraut. Pour on the sauce, bake uncovered at
350-degrees for 30 minutes. This recipe can be done ahead.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 6 to 8.

Barbequed Ham Sandwiches

This is a very easy recipe for Barbequed Ham. Quick and good.

1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tsp. dark brown sugar
3/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. paprika
3 tbsp. vinegar
6 tbsp. catsup
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup water
1/2 lb. chipped ham

Cook onions in a little fat or olive oil until browned. Add the rest of
the ingredients, except for the ham, and simmer for 15 minutes,
uncovered. Tear the chipped ham into smaller pieces, add to
mixture. Cook another minute over low heat.
Serve on hamburger buns.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves 6 to 8