Spicy Southwestern chili is real-deal Texas chili: chunks of sirloin browned and simmered low in tomato and beef stock with a deep, layered chile blend. No beans, plenty of heat, and big bold flavor for chiliheads.
Easy pot-au-feu with lean pork, leeks, carrots, and mixed vegetables simmered in beef broth with thyme and marjoram. A simplified French one-pot dinner ready in 90 minutes.
Red lentil soup with paprika, bay leaf, dried mint, and parsley simmered in beef or chicken stock until the lentils dissolve into a thick, velvety potage. Puree optional.
Incredibly rich, red wine flavor infused into the rice perfectly with the tomato and cheese. Typically from Northern Italy, choose a Pinot Noir or any other good Italian drinking wine.
Elegant French-style sea consomme blending beef stock and clam juice with a squeeze of lemon, topped with salted whipped cream. A 15-minute starter that feels luxurious.
Seared chicken breasts simmered in a wine-laced sauce with chicken and beef broth, tarragon, fresh tomatoes, and mushrooms. Classic French chasseur made simple for weeknights.
Roast beef stroganoff turns leftover roast beef into a creamy mushroom and sour cream sauce with celery, onion, and beef bouillon. A smart weeknight repurpose served over rice or egg noodles in 40 minutes.
This old-fashioned egg drop soup drizzles a thin batter through a colander into rich beef broth, creating tender, wispy noodle-like strands in minutes. A frugal, warming bowl that stretches pantry staples into something special.
Hungarian-style paprika gravy with sour cream, beef stock, green peppers, tomatoes, and garlic. A rich, velvety sauce for schnitzel, dumplings, or roasted meats.
In other parts of Central Asia this dish is made with red beans and I have it made with beef, horse, camel, chicken, and venison for the meat instead of the lamb. It is excellent anyway it comes.
German egg-dough drop soup with breadcrumbs, butter, eggs, and nutmeg in warm beef broth. A simple, warming Central European soup ready in under 25 minutes.
Creamy pate blended with cream cheese and topped with a shimmering bourbon-beef aspic. A retro-chic appetizer that unmolds beautifully for cocktail parties.
Quick beef stir-fry with fresh mushrooms, sweet pepper, and a savory white wine sauce served over rice. Ready in 45 minutes, this herb-seasoned wok dish makes a satisfying weeknight dinner for six.
Noodle stroganoff with ground beef, mushrooms, Burgundy wine, and sour cream, made in one pan with the egg noodles cooked directly in the sauce. A 30-minute weeknight dinner for six.
Risotto with lamb and fennel: creamy Italian rice folded with seared lamb loin, blanched fennel, and fragrant fennel seeds. A restaurant-style dinner for two.
Manitoba wild rice baked casserole with bacon, mushrooms, and beef stock. Nutty, earthy wild rice simmered then finished in the oven for deep savory flavor.