Hungarian Goulash is a thick and delicious beef soup (like a stew), warm and comforting, perfect for a cold weather day. Traditionally it is made with meat and vegetables and usually seasoned with paprika and other spices. The basic Hungarian goulash recipe calls only for meat (beef or veal), onions, bell pepper and spices (especially paprika). I prefer a rich and nourishing soup and I add diced potatoes. They provide starch as they cook, which makes the goulash thicker and smoother. I also add carrots, celery root and csipetke, those tiny pinched dumplings. A few tablespoons of red wine may also be added near the end of cooking to round the taste, This…
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Beef tacos (video recipe)
If you’re planning a Mexican fiesta, you definitely need tacos! Crunchy, messy and packed with flavor beef tacos :). In less then 30 minutes and a handful of ingredients you can prepare 10-12 super delicious tacos. And everybody lover beef tacos, right? But let me tell you a few words about tacos. Tacos are a traditional Mexican dish made from corn or wheat tortilla, folded and filled with goodies. These goodies may consist in meat (beef, pork or chicken), seafood or veggies and topped with other goodies like cheese, salsa, tomatoes, onions or lettuce. Yummy! There are many varieties of taco and below I’m going to tell you about beef…
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Easy peas, ground beef and couscous skillet
Do you know that feeling when you get home late and you have to cook dinner for your family? I do :). And I found out that is very easy to cook a delicious dinner using ground beef and frozen veggies. Couscous is also a good choice for a quick dinner but choose fine couscous (which is similar to bulgur) because it doesn’t need to be cooked. It just need hot water :). But let’s get back to our dinner. I’ve made a delicious combo of peas, ground beef and couscous, very tasty, quick and easy to make. Instead of peas, you may use your favorite veggies, fresh or frozen,…
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Easy mushroom and ground beef skillet
When you crave for stuffed mushrooms but you run out of time, what can you do? Toss all the ingredients into a skillet and definitely you’ll get something absolutely delicious 🙂 To prepare this mushroom and ground beef skillet I used fresh button mushrooms because these are the most popular mushrooms in Romania. You can use your favorite mushrooms, fresh or frozen. Frozen mushrooms have the advantage of being already chopped and you can save some extra time because chopping the mushrooms is the most “difficult” part of this recipe. I also added canned tomatoes and tomato paste for a little bit sourish taste. It’s not necessary to add water…
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Swedish meatballs in creamy mustard sauce (Kotbullar)
How to make Swedish meatballs, creamy Swedish meatballs, easy Swedish meatballs recipe These delicious Swedish meatballs are smothered in rich and creamy sauce and, if you wish, garnished with spring onion rings or fresh parsley. The creamy mustard sauce is really what makes this dish so absolutely delicious. It’s a sauce made with cream, butter and mustard, very creamy and a bit sourish, perfect for meatballs! It’s very similar to the Bechamel sauce. In the traditional Swedish recipe the meatballs are fried in butter. I chose a healthier way: I baked the meatballs. Baked meatballs are very easy to make and you don’t have to use extra fat. You can…
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Meat stuffed eggplants (Karniyarik)
These meat stuffed eggplants (Karniyarik) are a Turkish dish, incredibly flavorful and tasty. Traditionally, this dish is made with lamb but beef goes also very well. There is also a vegetarian version called Imam Bayildi and in this case the eggplants are stuffed with tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, garlic and aromatic herbs. These delicious meat stuffed eggplants are quite easy to prepare. You have to cut the eggplants into halves, lengthwise, and scoop out the center pulp. Then you have to roast the eggplant shells for a few minutes on both sides. I recommend you to roast the eggplant into the oven because you will need less vegetable oil. To…
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Meatball Stroganoff recipe
Juicy and tender meatballs soaked in creamy mushroom sauce, a little sourish and absolutely delicious. This meatball Stroganoff recipe is a hit and you really have to try it. As regarding the meatballs, they are regular meatballs and you can use your favorite recipe. The sauce is what makes the difference. It’s a thick and creamy sauce, more or less sourish, with mushrooms, very easy to make. There are many variations for the Stroganoff sauce and you can add your favorite ingredients. To obtain the sourish taste I used mustard and pickles but you can use instead lemon juice. Although all the meatball Stroganoff recipes that I found on internet…
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Keftedes – Greek meatballs recipe
Keftedes recipe, Greek meatballs recipe, Greek patties Incredibly juicy and tender, flavorful and absolutely delicious, these Greek meatballs (Keftedes) are a hit! Keftedes are a Greek appetizer made from ground beef (or a mixture of beef and pork), flavored with parsley, mint and oregano. Mint is what makes these meatballs so special. They have a subtle mint flavor which goes perfectly with the other ingredients. We love meatballs and I’ve tested many meatballs recipes. I can tell you for sure that Keftedes are the best! Traditionally, Keftedes are served as an appetizer with Tzatziki sauce and pita bread. You can also serve Keftedes as a main course with your favorite…
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Bifteki – Greek patties
Juicy, flavored, Feta cheese stuffed, Bifteki are my favorite patties. You definitely have to give them a try! Bifteki are grilled patties, usually made of ground lamb or beef meat, seasoned with oregano, thyme, fresh parsley and sometimes with fresh or dry mint. If you don’t have the possibility to grill bifteki you can bake them. You can serve Bifteki on a bun, in burger style, or in platter version with your favorite side dish. Bifteki goes well with potatoes, rice, salad and/or tzatziki sauce. Ingredients for Bifteki – Greek patties –700gr ground beef –1 egg –2 slices of bread soaked (in water or milk) and squeezed –1 onion –3-4…
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Stuffed pepper soup
Thick, rich, absolutely delicious, quick and very easy to make, this stuffed pepper soup is a recipe that you really must try. I’m sure you love meat stuffed bell peppers and this soup has all those flavors. And the good part is that this stuffed pepper soup is quick and easy to make. You have to prepare the stuffing but you don’t have to fill the peppers, you simply have to chop them and toss them into the pot. To prepare this soup, you can use your favorite meat but it has to be lean meat. I prefer beef or turkey but you can also use chicken or even pork.…
