- fresh ground black pepper
- olive oil
- beef broth
- unsalted butter
- packed brown sugar
- dried Mexican oregano
- ground cumin
- flat beer
- tomato sauce
- vegetable oil
- whole dried ancho chiles
- whole dried chipotle chiles
- -3 lbs sirloin or 2 -3 lbs porterhouse steaks or 2 -3 lbs filet mignon
This is one of those go-to weeknight meals that we can throw together with our eyes closed and one hand behind our back. Chewy pasta and gooey cheese are balanced out by a big helping of veggies. Add in a spicy kick and everyone leaves happy. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples at our house, and there’s plenty of flexibility in the recipe to throw in whatever happens to be in season or on hand.
If you’d like to save yourself an extra step, you can actually cook the pasta right in the skillet along with the ragu. Add it in with the tomatoes, along with an extra 1/2 cup of water. The pasta will absorb the flavorful cooking liquid and release starch, making the dish extra creamy!
- – 1.5 pounds of ground beef
- elbow macaroni
- diced tomatoes with juices
- chili powder
- cumin
- smoked paprika
- shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper
- fresh lime juice
- soy sauce
If you prefer, youi may cook the Sauerbraten in the oven rather than on top of the stove. Bring the casserole to a boil over high heat, cover tightly and cook ina preheated 350 degree oven for about 2 hours.
- bay leaves
- black peppercorns
- boneless beef roast
- lard
- red wine vinegar
- carrots
- flour
- water
- coarsely chopped yellow onions
- dry red wine
- best-quality olive oil
- diced celery
- flour
- olive oil
- beef stock
- tomato paste
- cumin
- chili powder
- vegetable oil
- butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
- beef stock or 6 cups beef broth
- Dijon mustard
- dry red wine
- fresh ground pepper
- chopped parsley
- grated swiss cheese
Flat Iron Steak is a fantastic cut of meat to have on hand for a quick, midweek supper. Besides lending itself to a speedy preparation (it only requires a few minutes in the skillet and a few more to rest), it is full of juicy flavor due to its characteristic marbling. Here I pair it with salsa verde and, because it’s still so wonderfully possible, fresh sliced garden tomatoes on the side.
Tip: My Trader Joe’s carries flat iron steak in 8 oz packages, which is just perfect for two light meat eaters.
- salt and pepper
- tomato
- flat iron steak
- sour cream or softened cream cheese
- large egg yolk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ground beef or ground lamb
- butter
- all-purpose flour
- beef stock or broth
- sweet paprika
- chopped fresh parsley leaves