4 Packet Roast

I know this is not the greatest picture but the roast is awesome!  I have been using my crockpot a lot lately and it has done me well.  This recipe is another one from Sisters Cafe.  My husband is not a pot roast fan but he loved this one.  It also makes yummy gravy.  

4 Packet Roast

1 packet ranch dressing mix

1 packet brown gravy mix

1 packet Italian salad dressing mix

1 packet onion soup mix

1 roast of choice  ( I used 3 - 4 lb rump roast)

1/2 - 3/4 cup of water

assorted veggies if desired 

Place roast in crockpot.  Arrange vegetables around the roast if being used.  Sprinkle the mix packets over the roast.  Pour water around the roast.  Cook on low for 6 - 8 hours.

Beef and Broccoli

The fam really enjoyed this recipe and it was so simple to make. I think this will be a common meal at our house. I used what ever rice I had on hand. The broccoli had a great taste from being tossed in the oil mixture. Usually my vegetables are very plain so this was a nice change.

Beef and Broccoli

2 beef sirloin or ribeye steak, 1 inch think

1 cup jasmine rice

2 green onions, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 tsp. sesame oil

2 tsp. sugar

2 Tbs. soy sauce

1 lb. broccoli florets

Place refrigerate steak in freezer for a few minutes so it's easier to slice. Prepare rice as label directs. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 1 Tbs. sliced green onion, 1 tsp. minced garlic, 2 tsp. sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside. Take steak out of freezer and cut into very thin slices. Toss into a bowl with 1 Tbs. soy sauce, white parts of sliced green onion and remaining garlic. Set aside. In a 12 inch skillet, pour 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Add broccoli and cook a few minutes until tender. Drain well and then add broccoli to first bowl of oil mixture and toss. Heat 2 tsp. sesame oil in same skillet and cook beef until you like it. Stir in remaining green onions and some salt and pepper. Then stir in remaining soy sauce. Serve with rice and broccoli.

Crock Pot French Dip

Here is any easy recipe that you can put in the crock pot and forget about it. It tastes sooo good. I don't have a picture but have had so many requests for this recipe that I have to post it without. Just know that if you try this recipe you will love it! I have also doubled the recipe and made it a freezer meal. It is a great way to make this easy meal even easier.

Crock Pot French Dip

4 lb chuck roast

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 bay leaf

3-4 peppercorns

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp rosemary

1 tsp garlic salt

beef broth - enough to almost cover the roast.

Put all ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours or until done. When done shred meat and place on rolls. Use juice for dipping.

Easy Philly Steak Sandwiches

These are very good. I used left over roast from Sunday dinner, shred it and put it in with the Au Jus. I then saute the onions and peppers and put them in with the meat right before I am ready to serve. I made the rolls from a french bread recipe I found on another blog.

Easy Philly Steak Sandwiches

1 boneless beef roast (rump, sirloin tip roast, chuck, etc.) anywhere from 2 to 4 lbs

1 green pepper, sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 medium onion, sliced

mozzarella slices

1 McCormick Au Jus sauce packet

Hoagie rolls/buns

In crockpot, dissolve Au jus packet in 3 cups of cold water then add the roast. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours (I cooked mine about 8 hours on low before adding the peppers and onion for another hour) One hour before you plan to eat, shred the beef then slice the peppers and onions and add to crockpot. When it is finished, remove meat and veggies with a slotted spoon. Place mozzarella slices on buns and put under low broil until cheese is melted and lightly browned. Fill the rolls with the meat and veggies, then divide the Au Jus sauce into smaller bowls for dipping.

Thai Beef & Noodles

I have neglected this blog for long enough. I had a hard time cooking while I was pregnant. Hopefully I can get back into the swing of things and get cooking again. We have been eating really good lately because my mom was here, then Scott's mom, and neighbors and friends have been bringing meals. We really have been spoiled since Bryson was born. The following recipe is one that Scott's mom made while she was here. Scott liked it so much he said, " you should take a picture for your blog." So here it is. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Thai Beef & Noodles

1 lb 1 inch thick sirloin steak

1/4 cup dry sherry

1 1/2 Tblsp. soy sauce

1 tsp ginger minced

1 tsp garlic minced

1 tsp sesame oil

1/4 - 1/2 tsp red pepper pods crushed

2 cups Ramen noodles or linguine

1/4 cup chopped green onion tops

Marinate steak in mixture of sherry, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and pepper pods. Save Marinade

Cook steak in large skillet on medium high heat for 12 - 15 minutes total, turning once.

Remove steak from skillet and keep warm.

Prepare noodles.

dissolve 2 tsp cornstarch in 1/4 cup water. Mix with reserved marinade. Boil this mixture in skillet for 1 minute until thickened. Add noodles to this sauce and stir.

Serve sliced steak on top of noodles. Sprinkle with green onion tops.

Carne Asada Tacos

I apologize for not having a picture for this. I hope to make it again soon so that I can remember to take a picture. This is a new twist on tacos and we really liked it. Very easy and you can also freeze the left over meat for another meal. I however used the left overs to make Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches which were really really good. I will post that recipe some time soon. I found this recipe on Deals to Meals.

Carne Asada Tacos (freezer meal)

5 lbs. Roast Beef, cooked, shredded
Or 5 lbs. Steak, grilled and sliced thinly
1 T. Montreal Steak Seasoning
1 onion, sliced thinly
2 limes, sliced thinly
1 T. Beef Bouillon

Pico de Gallo Salsa:
5 large Tomatoes, diced small
1 bunch Cilantro, diced coarsely
1 large onion, diced small
½ c. Lime Juice (approximate)
Salt & Pepper to taste

Tortillas Coijita Cheese

Cook roast in crock pot (4-6 hours). Season meat with steak seasoning, bouillon, lime slices and onion in crock pot. Place meat mixture in flour tortilla. Top with cheese and Pico de Gallo salsa.