Where’s the beef? It’s on the dinner table tonight! This focused collection of recipes offers 50 tasty ways to serve up protein-rich beef meals without a lot of fuss. Flavorful beef suppers (Cheeseburger Soup, Shepard’s Pie Mac & Cheese) are featured along with new classics (Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas, 20-Minute Mongolian-style Beef ), salads (Southwest Steak Salad w/ Chipotle Ranch and Steakhouse Salad w/ Blue Cheese), quick hits (Empanada Hand Pies and Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce), and the tried-and-true burgers, steaks, and chili. Juicy photos provide the inspiration and confidence cooks of all levels need to deliver on the promise of a great meal every time.
Jessica Formicola is the creator of Savory Experiments, a trusted food and lifestyle blog. She appears regularly on national networks providing cooking demonstrations and entertaining ideas. She has contributed to Parade, The Daily Meal, Mashed, and Better Homes & Gardens, and has partnered with over 100 national food brands on product releases and cooking tutorials. Formicola lives near Baltimore, Maryland with her husband and children.
ContentsPreface
Chapter 1: Beef Up Your Knowledge- Figuring Out What to Buy
- Cuts of Beefs Demystified
- Shopping for Beef
- Storage and Handling
- Methods of Cooking Beef
- Salt Is the Key Seasoning
- Go-To Kitchen Tools
Chapter 2: Beefy Small Bites- Spicy Hand Pies
- Sweet & Sour Meatballs
- Delish Beef Knishes
- “Fancy” Beef Crostini
- Beef Wellington Tartlets
- Beefy White Queso
- Blue Cheese & Garlic Mushrooms
- Cheesy Stuffed Jalapeños
Chapter 3: Hefty Soups, Stews & Chili- Smoky Steak Chili
- Winter Beef & Barley Soup
- Beefy Tomato & Macaroni Soup