Recipe: beef ragout

Recipe: beef ragout
Beef Ragout
This is an old Italian dish called a peposo because it calls for lots of pepper.
If you double the recipe, double the cooking time – 24 hours instead of 12.
2 1/2 pounds lean stewing beef, cut into 2-inch cubes
12 whole cloves garlic, peeled
2 to 3 tablespoons freshly cracked (not ground) black pepper
4 cups canned diced tomatoes in juice (three 14 1/2 ounce cans)
1 cup hearty red wine, such as merlot
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
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Beef Pot Pie Recipe: Homemade Beef Pot Pie

Beef Pot Pie Recipe: Homemade Beef Pot Pie
Hearty beef pot pie is a great meal to serve on a cold day or any time you want something that really sticks to your ribs. You can add extra zing to this recipe by adding 1 large chopped onion and mix in 1/3 cup of red wine with the gravy.
1 pound sirloin steak, cubed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 oz.) can beef broth
3 large carrots, cubed
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
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Recipe: Beef Brisket with Smoky Barbecue Sauce

Beef Brisket with Smoky Barbecue Sauce
This recipe works well for a 2- to 3-pound beef brisket (flank steak). Any piece of meat that would be used for a roast is good, but a real brisket cut is better. You can serve on buns or rolls or just plain. The meat falls apart after being in the crockpot overnight.

Rub
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Rub liberally over the entire surface of the brisket.

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