Roast Beef with Port Sauce

Prep Time : 24 Hours Cook Time : 30 Minutes Ingredients : 1 whole beef tenderloin, tail end tucked under, tied every 3 inches 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, divided 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots 3 tablespoons Cognac or brandy 1 fresh rosemary sprig 1 teaspoon coarsely cracked […]

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Ricotta Meatballs

Ingredients: 1/2 onion, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground beef 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup parsley 1 egg, beaten salt ans pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce Method:   Saute onion in 2 tablespoons […]

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Sloppy Joes

Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard 3/4 cup ketchup 3 teaspoons brown sugar salt and black pepper Method: In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids. Stir […]

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Beef Wellington

Classic Beef Wellington Ingredients for the Beef Wellington : 1 kg beef fillet 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing 5 – 6 thin slices prosciutto plain flour, for dusting 500 g pack all-butter puff pastry 1 egg, beaten For the mushroom stuffing : 20 g dried porcini mushrooms 400 g chestnut or button […]

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