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Zesty Beef Soup

Zesty Beef Soup

2 T. flour
1 lb beef stew meat cubes
2 T. oil
12 oz. tiny new potatoes, halved or quartered
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2″ slices
1 large onion, chopped
1 C. beef broth
1 14 oz can chunky chili-style tomatoes
3/4 C. water
2 T. brown sugar
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. cider vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. instant coffee crystals
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground allspice

Place flour in a plastic bag. Add beef cubes and shake until beef is coated with flour. In a large skillet brown the meat in hot oil. In a 3 1/2 or 4 quart crockpot, place the potatoes, carrots and onion. Add meat. In a bowl stir together beef broth, undrained tomatoes, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, coffee crystals, cumin, ginger and allspice. Pour over all. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high heat setting for 4 to 5 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Ladle into bowls.

One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff

One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff

One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff

3 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced

salt and pepper

1/2 C. diced onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb ground beef

2 tsp. paprika

4 C. low sodium beef broth*

8 oz dry rotini

1/2 C. sour cream

fresh parsley, for serving

 

Heat 1 tsp. of the olive oil over medium heat in a pot or large skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from the pot into a bowl and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 tsp. of oil in the same pot. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook until translucent, 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add the ground beef and continue to cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon as it cooks, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the paprika over the top and stir to combine. Pour in the beef broth and the pasta*. Bring to a light boil then cover the pot. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, 17-20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the mushrooms and sour cream. Serve topped with fresh parsley.

 

*While 4 C. of beef broth always works well for me, many have commented that they ended up with too much liquid. You can always start with 3 C. of broth and add more if needed. Or if your end dish has more liquid than you like, you can leave the lid off of the pan for the last 5 minutes so that some of the liquid will evaporate. The cut of the pasta will also affect how much liquid you need.

Quickie Cubed Steaks

Quickie Cubed Steaks

4 Cube Steaks
4 slices Monterey Jack Cheese
4 cloves Garlic, minced
4oz. can diced Green Chiles
Salt & Pepper
2 tsp. Oil or Butter

Place a slice of Monterey Jack Cheese on each steak. Sprinkle garlic, green chiles, salt and pepper on top of the cheese. Gently roll up the cubes and pick a toothpick to hold them together. In a skillet, heat oil and fry the steak till golden brown on both sides or till done.

Traditional Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage

Traditional Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage

Traditional Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage

3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet

10 small red potatoes

5 carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces

1 large head cabbage, cut into small wedges

 

Place corned beef in large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add the spice packet that came with the corned beef. Cover pot and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer approximately 50 minutes per pound or until tender. Add whole potatoes and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are almost tender. Add cabbage and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove meat and let rest 15 minutes. Place vegetables in a bowl and cover. Add as much broth (cooking liquid reserved in the Dutch oven or large pot) as you want. Slice meat across the grain.

 

Canned “Swedish” Meatballs

Canned “Swedish” Meatballs

10 lbs. 90/10 Ground Beef
½ cup fine ground bread crumbs
3 T. minced garlic
dried parsley, rosemary, thyme, celery salt (to taste)
1 large onion (finely minced – I used a food processor)
8-9 eggs
canning salt and pepper
½ tsp. nutmeg

4 small cans of Cream of Mushroom soup (or create sauce using real foods following cream of x recipe!)
¾ cup of water for each can of soup used
salt, pepper, parsley, celery salt
2 T. beef base

For Meatballs: mix all ingredients and form into 1″ balls. You want a nice firm meatball so use just enough eggs to hold the meat together. These will be pressure canned for a long time so the meatballs need to be firm to help hold their shape. They will be tender after pressure canning. Bake on baking sheets at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until brown and done. For Sauce: Combine ingredients until mixture comes to a boil and keep at a low simmer. To Can: have your jars, lids and rings sterilized and ready to go. Keep your jars hot for filling. Get your pressure cooker warmed up and ready to go. Add meatballs to jar, ladle in sauce leaving 1″ head room, debubble your jars, wipe the rim with a clean paper towel dipped in hot water and vinegar, place your lid and ring on and then place in the pressure cooker to keep warm. Process quarts for 90 minutes at 10 pounds (please use correct poundage for your elevation and follow directions for your canner) or pints for 75 minutes.

Impossible Cheeseburger Pie

Impossible Cheeseburger Pie

1 lb. Ground Beef
1 1/2 C. chopped Onion
1 – 2 BBQ Sauce
1/2 tsp. each Salt & Pepper
1 1/2 C. Milk
3/4 C. Bisquick
3 Eggs
2 Tomatoes, sliced
1 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 9″ pie plate with cooking spray. Cook ground beef and onion until beef is brown; drain off any fat. Stir in BBQ sauce, and spread into pie plate. Stir remaining ingredients until blended. Pour into pie plate. Bake 25 minutes or until knife comes out clean. Top with tomatoes, sprinkle with cheese; cook another 8 – 10 minutes. Allow to stand 5 minutes before serving.

Beef Hobos

Beef Hobos

2 slices Potato 1/4″ thick
4 slices Carrots, 1/4″ thick
2 Burger Patties
2 Onion slices
Salt and Pepper
Foil

Lay potato on foil large enough to enclose fillings. Top with onions and then hamburger patty. Add carrots to the top. Fold up foil to enclose packets. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hr. 15 minutes.

Moroccan Beef Stew with Couscous

Moroccan Beef Stew with Couscous

1 onion (3/4 lb.), peeled and chopped
1 tsp. salad oil
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne
1/4 tsp. ground dried turmeric
2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes
1 package (about 2 lb.) cooked boned beef pot roast with gravy
3 C. fat-skimmed chicken broth
2 C. couscous
1/4 C. chopped fresh mint leaves

In a 12-inch nonstick frying pan or a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir onion in oil until limp, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and their juice; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring often.. Discard any solidified fat from beef and sauce. Scrape sauce from meat into pan. Cut beef into 3/4-inch cubes and add to pan. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat is hot, 5 to 7 minutes.. Meanwhile, in a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover pan, and remove from heat; let stand until broth is absorbed and couscous is tender to bite, about 5 minutes. Pour couscous into a wide bowl. Spoon stew over couscous and sprinkle with mint.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 519
Fat: 8.1g (sat 2.9g)
Fiber: 4.2g

Beef Teriyaki Skewers

Beef Teriyaki Skewers

Bamboo skewers
1 lb. lean steak (flank steak is my favorite), thinly sliced across the grain
3 cloves garlic
1/2 C. agave nectar
1-1/2 C. dark soy sauce
1/2 C. + 1 tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tsp. shao hsing wine
2 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. rice vinegar
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger root
1 tsp. ground (dried) ginger

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes or more (you can do this right before you’re ready to cook). Place meat in a zip-loc bag. Add remaining ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until garlic is chopped and ingredients are well combined. Pour into the bag, press out the air, and seal. Massage the bag to coat the meat. Refrigerate for 4-8 hours. Thread strips onto the skewers, and discard the marinade. Cook skewers on the grill, on a stove top griddle, or under the broiler for 3-4 minutes.

Penne with Beef and Arugula

Penne with Beef and Arugula

2 New York strip steaks, about 8 oz. each
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. herbes de Provence
1 garlic clove, minced
¾ C. plus 3 tsp. EVOO
1 lb. penne pasta
¼ C. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
¼ C. chopped fresh basil
¼ C. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 C. chopped arugula

Season the steak with salt and pepper, herbes de Provence, and the minced garlic. In a skillet, heat 3 tsp. the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the steaks for about 7 minutes per side. Remove the meat to a cutting board and let it rest while you cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving ¼ C. the cooking water. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, ½ tsp. salt, ½ tsp. pepper, the basil, parsley, and ¾ C. olive oil. In a large bowl, toss the pasta with half of the salad dressing and the reserved pasta water. Set aside. Slice the steaks thin and add to the pasta with the arugula. Add more dressing, and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Ma’s Lasagna

Ma’s Lasagna

Lasagna Noodles
1 lb. Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
1 lb. Ricotta Cheese
1/2 C. Onion, chopped
1 1/2 T. Garlic Salad Dressing
2- 6oz Cans Tomato Paste
1 lb. Ground Chuck
1/2 C. Dry Bread Crumbs
1/4 C. Milk
2 Eggs
1/2 C. Parmesan Cheese
1/2 C. Finely Chopped Parsley
1 1/2 T. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
2 Cans Tomatoes
3 C. Water
1/2 tsp. Fennel Seed
1 1/2 T. Basil

Melt 4 tablespoon butter in pan. Add onion, salad dressing mix and tomato. Simmer until liquid evaporates. Combine beef, egg, milk, breadcrumbs, 1/4 C. parmesan cheese, 1/4 C. parsley, salt and pepper. Brown in 2 T. butter in skillet. Add meat to tomato mix. Add paste, rest of parsley, fennel, basil, a little sugar, remaining parmesan, and 2 tsp. Salt. Simmer 1 hour. Start with 1 C. sauce in bottom of pan. Layer noodles on top, a ricotta layer, and then a mozzarella layer. Repeat 3 times. Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.

Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage

Mom’s Stuffed Cabbage

2 lb. Ground Beef (lean)
2 C. Minute Rice
1 Egg
Onion
Salt and Pepper
Large Head Cabbage
Large Can Tomato Juice

Cut core out of cabbage. Place head in large pot with a little water in the bottom. Cover and steam for a little bit. Carefully pull off outer cabbage leaf. Continue until all large leaves are removed. Cut up remaining cabbage and line bottom of pot. Mix burger, rice and spices. Place small amount of burger mixture into each leaf and fold/roll up, placing in pan, seam side down – largest rolls in bottom. Pour juice over top and cook slowly with lid on about 1 hour. Remove lid and cook further to condense cooking juices.

Tim Love’s Grilled Texas Ribeye

Tim Love’s Grilled Texas Ribeye

Three 1 1/2-pound, bone-in rib eye steaks, about 1 inch thick, at room temperature
Canola oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper

Light a grill and heat, covered, until hot. Brush the steaks with oil and season with salt and with pepper. Grill the steaks over high heat for 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer the steaks to a carving board and let rest for 10 or up to 30 minutes. Return the steaks to the hot grill, cover and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once; the steaks are done when an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the meat registers 130° for rare or 135° for medium-rare. Return the steaks to the carving board and let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice the steaks across the grain and serve.

Crispy Orange Beef

Crispy Orange Beef

1.5 lbs sirloin steak
3 tsp. soy sauce
6 tsp. cornstarch
1 softball sized navel orange
3 tsp. molasses
2 tsp. brandy or red wine
1 tsp. rice vinegar
1.5 tsp. sesame oil
1 jalapeño, inner seeds and ribs removed, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. freshly grated ginger
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 scallions, chopped (for garnish)
vegetable oil, for frying

Cut the beef into thin slices, about 1/4 inch thick. Toss the beef with 1 tsp. soy sauce. Next, sprinkle the beef evenly with the cornstarch and mix well. Evenly spread the beef out on a wire rack set atop a sheet pan, and place the beef in the freezer for 45 minutes. This will help our beef get crispy later on, because the freezer dries the surface moisture on the meat. Use a vegetable peeler to peel off about 10 zest strips from the orange, taking care not to get any of the bitter white pithy part. Only peel off the orange colored part. Thinly slice the orange peels into long strips. Cut the orange in half and juice it, measuring out 1/4 C. juice and placing it in a bowl. Add the other 2 tsp. soy sauce, molasses, brandy or red wine, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to the orange juice, and whisk to combine. Set the liquid aside. Heat up a deep fryer to 375 degrees F and set up a sheet pan lined with paper towels. Once the fryer has reached the proper temperature, fry about 1/4 to 1/3 of the beef at a time, for about 3 minutes, making sure to stir gently so the beef doesn’t stick together. After 3 minutes the beef will be golden brown and crispy, and you can remove it to the paper towels to drain. Cook the remainder of the beef. Heat up a large skillet over medium heat, and add 1 tsp. vegetable oil. Add the orange strips and jalapeño and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes, and stir for 30 seconds (no longer, or the garlic will burn). Add the soy sauce mixture to the pan, then add all of the beef. Stir to coat in the sauce. Garnish with the chopped scallions and serve with rice or desired side dish. Enjoy!

Steak Salad with Bacon & Crispy Potatoes

Steak Salad with Bacon & Crispy Potatoes

4 oz. bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 oz. Yukon gold or fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
kosher salt and black pepper
2 tsp. canola oil
1 ½ lb. sirloin steak (1 inch thick)
¾ C. crumbled blue cheese, such as Stilton or Roquefort (3 oz.)
¼ C. sour cream
¼ C. buttermilk
1 tsp. red wine vinegar
1 scallion, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 8 C.)

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve the skillet.
Add the potatoes to the drippings in the skillet, season with ¼ tsp. each salt and pepper, and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a second large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with ¼ tsp. each salt and pepper and cook until and instant-read thermometer inserted in each piece register 130ºF, 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing. Mix together the blue cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, vinegar, scallion, and ¼ tsp. each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Divide the lettuce among plates, top with the steak, bacon, and potatoes, and drizzle with the dressing.

Rare Roast Beef Baguettes with Roast Tomato and Currant Chutney

Rare Roast Beef Baguettes with Roast Tomato and Currant Chutney

¾ C. thickened cream (35% whipping cream)
¼ cup Dijon mustard
¾ C. finely grated parmesan
2T. olive oil
2lb. beef fillet, trimmed
2 sourdough baguettes
2 cups (loosely packed) arugula

2/5 lb. large cherry tomatoes, such as Johnny love bites
2 long red chillies (possibily fresno; or try asian market)
1/3 cup olive oil
2 Spanish onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
100 ml red wine vinegar
200 gm light brown sugar
2 tbsp currants, soaked in warm water until plump, water discarded

For roast tomato and currant chutney, preheat oven to 180C. Scatter tomatoes and chillies on 2 oven trays lined with baking paper, drizzle with 2 tbsp oil and roast until golden (30 minutes). Remove skin and seeds from chillies if desired, finely chop flesh and set aside with tomatoes. Heat remaining olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add onion and garlic and stir occasionally until tender (10-12 minutes). Add tomato, chilli, vinegar and sugar, season to taste, reduce heat to low and stir occasionally until thick (45-55 minutes). Season to taste, stir in currants and set aside to cool. Makes 500ml. Combine cream and mustard in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring to just below the simmer, add parmesan, stir until melted, season to taste and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 140C. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat, season beef fillet to taste and cook, turning occasionally, until browned (1-2 minutes each side). Transfer to an oven tray and roast until cooked to your liking (25-30 minutes for medium-rare). Set aside to rest (30 minutes), then thinly slice. Halve baguettes lengthways and spread bases with chutney. Top with roast beef and rocket, drizzle with mustard cream, season to taste and serve.

Pinto Beef Tamale Pie

Pinto Beef Tamale Pie

1 ¼ C. cornmeal
½ tsp. salt
¼ C. water
1 (12oz) can evaporated milk
1 (4oz) can diced green chiles
½ tsp. onion powder
1 C. water
½ tsp. garlic powder
1 (12oz) can beef chunks
½ tsp. cumin
2 (15 oz) cans pinto beans, drain
¼ tsp. sugar
¼-1/2 tsp. chili powder

Combine cornmeal, salt, milk and water in small saucepan. Cook on medium heat. Stir until bubbling; continue stirring until VERY thick, 2-3 more minutes. Save ½ C. cornmeal mixture; cover with plastic wrap. Put rest of mixture in a lump in bottom of greased 10-inch pie plate. Allow to cool 2-3 minutes. Using a slightly wet had, press dough to cover bottom and sides of plate. Bake in 425ºoven for 10 minutes. While crust is baking, pour beef into medium saucepan and break up. Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring often. Spread pinto beef mixture over baked cornmeal. On a piece of waxed paper flatten reserved cornmeal into an 8-inch round. Place on center of bean filling. Bake pie for further 15 minutes and serve. Serves 6. Variations: Pinto beef filling can also be served in tortillas, on tostadas or over rice

Easy Baked Beef & Beans

Easy Baked Beef & Beans

2 14 oz. cans baked beans
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 C. diced onion
1/2 C. brown sugar, packed
2 T. ketchup
Salt & pepper, to taste

In a skillet brown the ground beef with the onions. Drain off any grease. In a crock pot or in a 350 oven safe pan place the canned beans, sugar and ketchup. Add browned meat and onions, stir well. Season to taste.

Chiles en Nogada

Chiles en Nogada

4 Poblano peppers
3 T. Canola Oil

3 T. Vegetable Oil
1 lb. ground beef
2 T. Tomato Paste
2 tsp. dried Mexican oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 C. dried apricots, diced
1/4 C. dried currants
1 ripe plantain, peeled and diced
1 green apple, peeled and diced

1/2 C. blanched slivered almonds
4 C. Milk, divided
6 oz. queso fresco
1/2 C. Sour Cream
1 small clove garlic
1 lime, zested and juiced

Chopped fresh cilantro (garnish)
Pomegranate arils (garnish)

Preheat oven to 425ËšF. Coat peppers with oil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until peppers are blistered. Place peppers in a large bowl and cover with a towel to steam. Remove towel when peppers are cool enough to handle. Using a paring knife, gently make a slit across the top of pepper and remove and discard seeds and ribs. To prepare filling, brown beef in oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add tomato paste, oregano, cumin, garlic and onions; season with salt and reduce heat to medium-low. Add apricots, currants, plantain and apple; cook for about 10 minutes or until fruit is cooked through and mixture is thick, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. To prepare sauce, place almonds and 2 C. milk in a small saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully puree almond and milk mixture, remaining milk, queso fresco, sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper and lime juice in a blender.* Place peppers in a baking dish and stuff with filling. Bake for 15 minutes. Transfer to serving plates and top with almond cream sauce. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and cilantro, if you like. *Use caution when blending hot liquids. Hold blender lid down with a kitchen towel while blender is running.

Chili Mac Skillet

Chili Mac Skillet

12 oz. lean ground beef
1 15oz. can Corn, drained
1 can (14.5oz.) Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Mild Green Chilies, not drained
1 can (15oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
¾ C. water
¾ C. dry elbow macaroni
2 tsps. chili powder
½ C. (2oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Brown beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat; drain. Stir in corn, tomatoes, beans, water, macaroni and chili powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 12 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 5 minutes for cheese to melt.

Hamburger Special

Hamburger Special

2 lb. ground beef, or substitute 2 C. cooked whole wheat berries for one lb. the meat
1 medium chopped onion
1/4 C. vinegar
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 C. catsup
1/2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 can tomato paste (6 oz.)
1 can water

Brown beef with onion and drain fat. Add all the other ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve over hot rice and garnish with grated cheese, kidney beans, shredded lettuce or cabbage, diced celery, diced tomatoes, diced avocado, sour cream, and /or corn chips.

Chopped Sirloin on Toast with a Fried Egg and Green Peppercorn Sauce

Chopped Sirloin on Toast with a Fried Egg and Green Peppercorn Sauce

2 T. Canola Oil
1 small Shallot, grated or minced
1 large clove Garlic, grated or minced
4 T. green Peppercorns in Brine, drained
Salt & Pepper
2 T. Flour
1 ½ C. Red Wine
2 sprigs fresh Thyme
2 C. Veal or Beef Stock
½ T. Butter

1 ½ lb. chopped Sirloin
5 lg. Eggs
1 T. fresh chopped Parsley
2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Pepper
1 T. Canola Oil
4 1″ thick slices bread from Rustic Loaf
1 T. Butter, melted
¼ C. EVOO
Sea Salt

To make sauce heat oil with shallot and garlic in a large heavy bottomed saucepan over medium high heat and saute about 1-2 minutes, until shallot is soft and garlic is fragrant, stirring constantly. Add peppercorns and stir another minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add flour and mix well. Add wine and thyme and stir to combine. Bring to simmer, reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes. Add stock, return heat to high, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 20-25 minutes. Just before serving, stir in butter.

Combine sirloin, one egg, parsley, salt and pepper in large bowl and mix with hands until combined. For into 4 equally sized patties, shaping to fit your bread slices. Heat oil in a large skillet until almost smoking. Place patties in pan and sear 2 minutes per side for rare, 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove patties to a plate and hold while preparing toast and eggs.

Toast bread, then brush one side with melted butter. Fry eggs in olive oil over high heat – oil should be almost smoking. Break egg into a small bowl, then transfer to skillet. Let it just begin to set around the edges, then you can add the next egg (let them set so they don’t run into each other). Cook them about 90 seconds, until whites are set, edges are turning crispy but yolks are still runny. Remove eggs to a plate, then cook remaining 2 eggs the same way.

Place 1 slice toast on a plate, buttered side up. Place burger on top. Repeat with remaining 3 toast and patties. Pout the peppercorn sauce on and around the beef and toast, reserving about 4 tablespoons. Top each with egg, season with sea salt, then garnish with another tablespoon of peppercorn sauce per plate.

Beef and Scallop Sauté

Beef and Scallop Sauté

2 oz. lean beef strips
3 oz. Scallops
Minced garlic, chopped scallions, ground pepper, pinch red pepper flakes
1-2 T. sherry, optional
1 C. sliced water chestnuts
1 1/3 tsp. olive or peanut oil

In a non-stick pan, sauté beef strips in oil. Add spices, water chestnuts, sherry and scallops. Cook scallops quickly, until they are just heated through and browned lightly, so that they don’t get tough.

Seared Beef Filet with White Beans, Bitter Greens and Black Olive Tapenade

Seared Beef Filet with White Beans, Bitter Greens and Black Olive Tapenade

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for thinning the tapenade if necessary
5 cups loosely packed arugula leaves (or a mixture of arugula and radicchio)
Kosher salt
2 large cloves garlic, grated or minced (about 2 teaspoons)
1 14-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup water
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
4 6-ounce beef tenderloin filets (about 3/4 inch thick)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons black olive tapenade

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the oil’s almost smoking (you will begin to smell the oil at that point). Add the arugula to the skillet and let it sit for about 30 seconds without stirring. Season it with a pinch or two of kosher salt, add the garlic and cook, stirring, for another 30 seconds, until some of the leaves are just wilted but some remain bright green. (Some of the leaves may brown slightly, which is fine; it lends a nice flavor to the dish.) Add the beans and water. Stir to incorporate, and cook the mixture for about 2 minutes, until it’s warmed through. Season to taste with lemon juice and salt, if needed. Remove beans and greens to plate or bowl and keep warm. Season both sides of the steaks with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Wipe out the same skillet you used for the beans and greens; add the vegetable oil and place skillet over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the oil’s almost smoking (you will begin to smell the oil at that point). Add the steaks and sear them on one side for 2 minutes if you want them medium-rare, 4 minutes for medium. Flip the steaks, turn off the heat and let them sit in the skillet until the skillet goes quiet, about 3 minutes. If the tapenade is thick and pastelike, put it in a small bowl and stir in a tablespoon or two of olive oil until you have a loose, spoonable consistency. Divide the beans and greens mixture among four plates. Place the steaks with the first-cooked sides up in the center of each plate and smear the tapenade on the steaks.

Tortilla Chip Casserole

Tortilla Chip Casserole

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 T. butter
1 can (15 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) tortilla chips, crushed
2 C. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1 cup dairy sour cream
1 lb. ground beef
1 cup cheddar cheese

Sauté onion in butter. Add sauce, chilies, cumin, salt, red pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. Layer in buttered 9 inch square pan, half of each of the following: Tortilla chips, Monterey Jack cheese, beef and sauce. Repeat once. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven, about 25 minutes. Spread sour cream on top and cheddar cheese. Return to oven 10 minutes.

Beef Steaks with Pepper-Onion Relish

Beef Steaks with Pepper-Onion Relish

1/4 C. seasoned fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. snipped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash dash ground black pepper
1 beaten egg
1 tsp. water
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1/2 inch thick (1 to 1-1/4 pounds)
2 tsp. olive oil or cooking oil
3 red, green, and/or yellow sweet peppers, cut into bite-size strips
2 large onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings (3 C.)
1 sprig fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
3 tsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. butter or margarine
Snipped fresh rosemary (optional)

In a shallow dish combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and black pepper. In another dish stir together the egg and water. Rub about half of the garlic over steaks. Dip steaks in egg mixture; coat with crumb mixture. Set aside. For the relish, in a large skillet heat 1 tsp. the oil over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic, the sweet peppers, onion, and rosemary sprig or dried rosemary; cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove fresh rosemary, if used. Stir in vinegar. Remove from heat; keep warm. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat butter or margarine and remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add meat; reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, to desired doneness, turning once. [Allow 10 to 12 minutes for medium doneness (160 degrees F).] Serve with the relish. If desired, sprinkle with snipped rosemary. Makes 6 servings.

Cube Steak with Lime Mojo

Cube Steak with Lime Mojo

Mojo is a garlicky citrus sauce that’s popular throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. This lime-heavy version (most mojo is made with sour oranges) is a perfect marinade for cube steak, a quick cooking cut of beef round.

8 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt
1 ½ tsp. fresh Oregano, finely chopped
1 tsp. Cumin
Pepper
¾ C. fresh Lime Juice (4 limes)
½ C. Orange Juice (1 Orange)
1 tsp. Sugar
4 Beef Cube Steaks
1 tsp. Canola Oil
½ lg. White Onion, thinly sliced
½ lg. Red Bell Pepper, cored and thinly sliced

In a mortar, lightly crush the garlic with a pestle. Sprinkle with 2 tsp. salt and let sit for 5 minutes. Add the oregano, cumin, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper and mash until a paste forms. Transfer to a medium bowl and add the lime juice, orange juice, and sugar; whisk until well combined. Lay the steaks in a 9×13-inch glass or ceramic dish and pour the garlic mixture (the mojo) over them. Let the steaks marinate for no more than 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook, stirring constantly until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add the steaks to the pan along with 2 tsp. the mojo (discard the rest). Cook for 2 minutes, flip, add the onions and peppers, cover, and cook for 1 minute more. Uncover and continue cooking until the meat is just cooked through, about 2 minutes more. Serve the steaks topped with the onions, peppers, and a drizzle of the cooked mojo.

Beef & Barley Dinner

Beef & Barley Dinner

Beef & Barley Dinner

 

1 lb. Ground Meat

1 T. dried minced Onion

16oz. can French cut Green Beans, with liquid

8oz. can Tomato Sauce

1 C. Water

½ C. Pearl Barley

 

In large skillet, cook ground meat, breaking up large pieces, until cooked through and browned. Drain excess fat. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until barley has softened and swelled – 10-15 minutes. Feel free to add herbs, spices, and / or hot sauce to taste.

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

Ree Drummond's Sloppy Joes As Seen On Food Network's The Pioneer Woman

4 tsp. olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1/2 carrot, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 pound lean ground beef
1 C. canned diced tomatoes
2 T. tomato paste
1 T. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. red-wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. hot red pepper sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Rolls

In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat the oil. Sauté the onions, celery, carrot and bell pepper until the onions are translucent, 10-12 minutes. Stir in the oregano and thyme, then add the beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, tomato paste and 2 T. water, add to the beef mixture and Cook 1 minute. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, pepper sauce, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Serve on the rolls.

Curve’s Beef & Asparagus Stir Fry

Curve’s Beef & Asparagus Stir Fry

½” long piece of ginger, minced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
4 T. Soy Sauce
4 T. Corn Starch
1 Lb. Flank Steak or London Broil, cut in thin strips
½ C. Chicken Broth
1 T. Hoisin
1 T. Black Bean Sauce
1 tsp. Sugar
2 T. Canola Oil
1 lb. Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1″ pieces
¼ C. chopped Scallions.

In a bowl, combine ginger, garlic, soy sauce and 3T. cornstarch until blended. Add beef strips and mix well. Set aside. Combine broth, hoisin sauce, black bean sauce and remaining cornstarch in another bowl. Heat heavy skillet on medium. Add 1 T. oil and swirl to make sure the pan is coated. Add asparagus and stir fry until crisp but cooked, for about 4 to 5 minutes. Add scallions during last minute of cooking. Transfer to a bowl. Add remaining oil to pan. Cook beef, until done about 5 to 7 minutes. Return asparagus and scallions to pan, add sauce and bring to boil. Stir while cooking until thoroughly heated. The sauce will thicken when it boils. Transfer to serving platter and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 524
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 4g

Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stir Fry

Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stir Fry

Spicy Vietnamese Beef Stir Fry

 

2 lb. lean beef (flank steak, top round or beef tenderloin), trimmed & cut into strips

1 oz. Vietnamese chili paste (sambal olek)

1 T. ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

1 T. garlic, peeled and minced

1 T. onion, peeled and minced

4 large shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced

2 heads bok choy, cleaned, cored and sliced

1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

1 small Japanese eggplant, thinly sliced

2 oz. soy sauce, low sodium

2 oz. water

1 T. cilantro, chopped

1 T. sesame seeds

steamed brown rice

 

Roll beef in the chili paste until evenly distributed. Heat a large nonstick sauté pan or work until white hot. Add beef and stir vigorously. Shake pan until beef is cooked to just under desired temperature. Remove beef and set aside. Keeping the pan white hot, add ginger, garlic, onion, bok choy, mushrooms, peppers and eggplant. Shake and stir vigorously. When half-way cooked, add soy and water. Continue to cook until vegetables are fully cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add beef and stir. Spoon steamed rice in the center of the plates. Top with beef stiry fry, cilantro and sesame seeds.

Pizza Spins Hamburger Helper

Pizza Spins Hamburger Helper

Pizza Spins Hamburger Helper1 lb. Ground Beef
¼ C. Butter
2 C. Wagon Wheel Pasta
2 C. Water
1 small can Tomato Sauce
2 T. Italian Seasoning (Basil, Oregano, Garlic Powder & Parsley)

Brown one pound ground beef in a skillet. Add butter. Once melted add water and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender.

Korean BBQ: Kogi Tacos

Korean BBQ: Kogi Tacos

Korean BBQ: Kogi Tacos

 

3 pounds flanken-style beef short ribs
1 C. soy sauce
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/3 C. mirin
1/4 C. sesame oil
6 cloves garlic
6 scallions
2 tsp. fresh peeled ginger

Korean-Style Slaw:
3 C. Napa cabbage, chopped
1 C. daikon, diced into matchsticks
1 C. bean sprouts
6 scallions, diced
3 T. cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
2 T. soy sauce
1 T. mirin
1 T. sriracha or chili pepper sauce
1 T. extra virgin olive oil

For assembly:
10-15 yellow corn tortillas
sriracha

Begin by cutting off excess fat from the short ribs. You can also remove the membrane under the bone side of the rib. Place in a large flat dish or in a zip-top bag. In a food processor, blend together soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, scallions and ginger. Reserve 1/2 C. of sauce and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Pour the rest of the sauce over the short ribs, ensuring all ribs are covered. Seal tightly and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. To prepare the slaw: Place Napa cabbage, daikon, spouts, scallions and cilantro together in a medium to large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, mirin and sriracha. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss to coat. Store covered in the fridge until ready to serve. Reduce the extra marinade ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick. Place in a serving bowl to drizzle on tacos. Heat your grill to 550° F or so**. The intent here is to flash cook the meat while simultaneously caramelizing the marinade. Place your short ribs on the grill. Cook for three minutes and flip. Cook an additional three minutes, wrap in foil and set aside. Lower grill heat to medium. Place corn tortillas on the grill. Flip after 45 seconds. Grill for another 45 seconds and remove. Cut short ribs into strips, avoiding the bones. Assemble your Korean tacos: Corn tortilla, barbecued short ribs, a drizzle of Korean barbecue sauce, Napa cabbage slaw and extra sriracha to match your tastes. Serve immediately. **If you are doing chicken, you will want to lower the heat a bit and extend the cooking time.

Tomato Beef Stew with Dumplings

Tomato Beef Stew with Dumplings

1 to 2 lbs. beef stew meat cut into 1 inch pieces (may substitute venison for the stew meat)
1 cup chopped onion
2 T. vegetable oil
1 can 4 oz. mushroom stems and pieces
1 can 16 oz. whole tomatoes
1 can 6 oz. tomato paste
2 1/2 C. hot water
1 T. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. dried marjoram leaves
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup cold water
2 T. flour
2 C. Bisquick baking mix
1/3 cup margarine, melted
1/4 C. fresh herbs

Cook and stir beef and onion in oil in dutch oven until beef is brown. Stir in mushrooms (with liquid), tomatoes (with liquid), tomato paste, hot water, salt, sugar and pepper. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally, until beef is almost tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Add bay leaf, thyme, marjoram, carrots and celery. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Mix cold water and flour until smooth; gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; reduce heat. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix remaining ingredients until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes. Drop by spoonfuls onto hot beef mixture. Bake until dumplings are brown, about 15 minutes. Serve with sour cream, if desired.

Mexican Casserole with Tortilla Chips

Mexican Casserole with Tortilla Chips

2 tsp. Vegetable Oil
12 oz. Ground Turkey or Ground Beef
14oz. can Stewed Tomatoes
8oz. Mixed Bell Pepper Strips
¾ tsp. Cumin
½ tsp. Salt
½ C. finely shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (or try queso fresco)
2 oz. Tortilla Chips, lightly crushed

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add turkey and cook until no longer pink, stirring to break up meat. Stir in remaining ingredients, except tortilla chips and cheese. Reduce heat, cover and cook 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese and chips and serve.

Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten Beef

Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten Beef

Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten Beef

2 lb beef stew meat (1-inch pieces)

1 cup chopped onions (2 medium)

1 cup beef broth

1 cup red wine vinegar or cider vinegar

2 dried bay leaves

6 cups uncooked medium egg noodles (12 oz)

¾ cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 15)

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

 

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix beef, onions, broth, vinegar and bay leaves.  Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.  About 15 minutes before serving, cook noodles as directed on package. Remove bay leaves from beef mixture. Stir in crushed cookies and brown sugar. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 15 minutes longer or until mixture is bubbly and thickened. Serve beef mixture over noodles; sprinkle with parsley.

WIW: Cornmeal Waffles with Spicy Chili

WIW: Cornmeal Waffles with Spicy Chili

WIW: Cornmeal Waffles with Spicy Chili

 

1 3/4 C. all-purpose flour

1 1/4 C. yellow cornmeal

1 T. baking powder

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. salt

2 C. milk

3 T. vegetable oil

2 large eggs

Spicy chili, recipe follows

Shredded Cheddar, for garnish

Sour cream, for garnish

Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

 

1 lb. lean ground chuck

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 T. chili powder

1 T. ground cumin

1 tsp. salt

1 T. fresh ground black pepper

2 (15-oz.) cans ranch-style beans

1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce

1 (15-oz.) can niblet corn, drained

1 (10-oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles

 

Preheat waffle iron according to manufacturer’s instructions. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add milk, oil, and eggs; stirring until smooth. Pour batter onto hot waffle iron and bake in batches. Set aside and keep warm. Serve with Spicy Chili. Garnish with shredded Cheddar, sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro. Spicy  Chili: In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown ground chuck, until beef is crumbly. Stir in onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in beans, tomato sauce, corn, diced tomatoes, and green chiles. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes uncovered, stirring occasionally. Yield: 10 to 12 servings

Bone Marrow Custard With Black Pepper And Parsley

Bone Marrow Custard With Black Pepper And Parsley

Long leg bones from beef steers provide delicious, buttery marrow. Purchase them precut, or ask your butcher or rancher to cut them 1 to 4 inches thick to make scooping out the marrow a little more manageable. While you can remove the marrow from the center of a raw bone, roasting the bones significantly improves the flavor and makes it easier to remove, too. From

5 pounds beef marrow bones, cut about 1 inch thick
5 eggs
2 C. heavy cream
1 tsp. finely ground unrefined sea salt
1 tsp. finely ground black pepper
1 T. minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Put the bones in a single layer in a roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let the bones cool until they are comfortable to handle. Decrease the oven temperature to 325 degrees and grease six 4-oz. or four 6-oz. ramekins with a bit of butter. Extract the marrow from the bones with a spoon and drop it into a bowl, discarding the bones. Whisk the eggs and cream into the marrow, then pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl to remove any coagulated bits of marrow or lumps of egg. Whisk in the salt, pepper, and parsley. Pour the mixture into the buttered ramekins and place the ramekins in a large baking dish. Fill the dish with enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the sides of the custards are set but the centers remain a touch wobbly. Serve warm.

Hot-and-Sour Beef and Rice Noodle Salad

Hot-and-Sour Beef and Rice Noodle Salad

1 beef flank steak (about 1 lb.)
8 oz. dried thin rice noodles (see “Four Types of Noodles,” below)
1/2 C. lime juice
1/4 C. Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla) or soy sauce
1/4 C. sugar (2 T. if using soy sauce)
1 T. minced garlic
3 to 4 tsp. minced fresh serrano chiles
2 quarts salad greens (5 oz.), rinsed and crisped
1 C. cherry tomatoes (8 oz.), rinsed, stemmed, and halved
1/2 C. thinly slivered red onion, rinsed
1/3 C. fresh mint leaves, rinsed
1/3 C. fresh cilantro leaves, rinsed

Rinse steak and pat dry. Lay on a grill 4 to 6 inches above a solid bed of hot coals or high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds); close lid on gas grill. Cook steak, turning once, until browned on the outside but still pink in center of thickest part (cut to test), 9 to 12 minutes total. Transfer to a board and let rest at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring 2 1/2 to 3 quarts water to a boil; add noodles and stir occasionally until barely tender to bite, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water until cool, and drain again thoroughly. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 C. (1/4 C. if substituting soy sauce for fish sauce) water, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and garlic. Add chiles to taste. Thinly slice meat across the grain at a 45° angle, then cut the slices into 3- to 4-inch lengths. On each of four dinner plates, layer equal portions of salad greens, noodles, tomatoes, onion, mint, and cilantro. Top salads with slices of beef. Spoon half the dressing over salads; serve remaining to add to taste.

Four types of noodles: Look for dried Asian noodles in the international section of the supermarket or in an Asian market.

Bean threads (saifun or cellophane noodles). Thin, wiry dried noodles, made from the starch of mung beans, turn clear and slippery when cooked in water or puffy and crisp when deep-fried. Neutral flavor.

Rice noodles (rice sticks, mai fun, mi fun). Dried white noodles, made from rice flour, vary from whisker-thin to about 1/4 inch wide. When cooked in water, they turn opaque and tender; when fried, they puff and crisp. Mild rice flavor.

Soba. Buckwheat and wheat flour infuse thin, tan Japanese noodles with robust, earthy flavor.

Wheat noodles (Chinese noodles or Oriental noodles, mein). Available in many forms, these all-purpose noodles taste similar to spaghetti and go by many names.

Soy-Glazed Beef Tri-Tip with Shiitake Mushrooms

Soy-Glazed Beef Tri-Tip with Shiitake Mushrooms

Soy-Glazed Beef Tri-Tip with Shiitake Mushrooms

 

1 pound beef tri-tip, cut into 4 x 1/2-inch strips

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 cups sliced stemmed shiitake mushrooms

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger

1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves

 

Put a large skillet over high heat. Season the beef on both sides with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil to the pan. Arrange the beef in a single layer and cook, without stirring, for 2 minutes. Flip the meat and scoot it to one side of the pan. To the open space, add the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the garlic and shake the pan to distribute everything into an even layer. Cook, without stirring, until the beef and mushrooms are browned and cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk to combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, 2 tablespoons water, the cornstarch, and ginger. Add this mixture to the pan and cook until the sauce just starts to thicken, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat, stir in the cilantro, and serve.