Beef Stroganoff

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
2 lbs london broil, sliced thinly
1 onion, chopped
2 c mushrooms, sliced
1 c sour cream
1 can cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste

Brown onion and meat in large skillet. Add mushrooms and garlic, cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt & pepper.

Serve over rice or egg noodles.

Pugmire Burgers

We call them Pugmire Burgers, they call them BBQ burgers... although you don't actually BBQ them... whatever they are they sure are delicious. A moist burger covered with oodles of onions and loads of sauce.

Pugmire Burgers 

 Hamburger pattys (we just use ground beef and form our own), browned 

1 (or 3) large onions, sliced into rings (depending on how much you like onions) 

1 cup ketchup 

1 cup water 

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 

1 Tbsp mustard 

2 Tbsp sugar 

1 Tbsp brown sugar 

1 Tbsp vinegar 

1/2 tsp ground cloves 

Saute onions for a couple of minutes in a large saucepan just to get them started. While onions are starting, in a bowl combine ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce, mustard, sugars, vinegar and cloves. Pour this sauce over the onions. Add the hamburgers. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove cover and simmer 15-30 minutes uncovered so sauce has a chance to thicken. Serve over buns.

Beef Stew

Beef Stew

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 lbs stew meat (1" pieces)
2 c flour
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
2 c sliced mushroomos
3 c beef stock
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 lb new potatoes diced
1 c diced carrots
1 c diced onion (or frozen pearl onions)
1/2 c frozen peas
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 fresh oregano sprigs
4 fresh rosemary sprigs
2 bay leaves

In a medium bowl combine flour. pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt. Heat olive oil in large skillet. Dredge meat in flour mixture and brown in olive oil. Remove from heat and place in a large pot. Add 1 c stock to skillet and scrape all the goodies off the bottom. Add thyme, oregano, rosemary and bay leaves. Pour mixture into pot with meat. Add mushrooms remaining stock and tomato paste. Cover and simmer 2-3 hours. Remove bay leaves, thyme, oregano, and rosemary sprigs. Add potatoes, carrots and onion. Cook for an additional 20 minutes. Add frozen peas during last minute of cooking. Serve hot with homemade bread.

Asian Flank Steak

We had this for dinner last night... oh so yummy.

Asian Flank Steak

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 c Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
1 1/4 lb flank steak

Wisk first 5 ingredients together and place in a 9x13 pan. Add steak and turn to coat. Marinate 1 hour at room temp, or in the fridge overnight.
Turn BBQ to medium-high heat. Grill steak about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to platter and let stand 10 minutes. Thinly slice across grain.

Note: Sometimes in a pinch I'll use garlic instead of the ginger, I know it's not the same, but it still tastes good. Last night we had this with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts.

Ribs

We got this recipe from my Aunt Mimi a few years back, and it has been a favorite ever since. It makes a lot of ribs, so we invite friends over, but we can't invite too many friends over 'cause husband likes leftovers!!

Ribs

1 cup vinegar
2 cup ketchup
2 tsp paprika
4 tsp celery salt
2 tsp dry mustard powder
3 tsp chili powder
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp pepper
ribs

Place ribs in a large roasting pan. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over ribs. Bake at 325 for 2 1/2 hours.

Side dish suggestions: We like this with rice (that way you can pour the nummy sauce overtop), corn (or green beans), and a salad.