Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnati Chili

This dish goes together quickly and then simmers for an hour. It’s quickly became a family favorite. My daughter requested it for her birthday dinner this year. So let’s get started. First, you’ll need 1 ½ lbs. ground beef. Next, throw in one chopped...

Poor Man’s Steak

Steaks: 1 pound Pleasant Valley ground beef 1 1/2 cups whole wheat bread crumbs (Blend 3-4 slices of bread.) 1/2 cup skim milk 1/2 of a 1 1/4-ounce package dry onion soup mix egg salt and pepper (optional) Sauce: 1 103/4-ounce can cream of mushroom soup 1 soup can of...

Barbacoa (Crock Pot)

FOR THE BEEF: 3 lb. Pleasant Valley chuck or rump beef roast 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 6 garlic cloves, chopped 2 T. whole black peppercorns 2 bay leaves FOR THE SAUCE: 1 large (1 lb.) can tomato sauce 1/2 pound green chiles, roasted, skinned and...

Scrumptious Short Rib Dinner

In a Ziploc bag combine: 2/3 cup flour 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper Add: 1 pkg. Pleasant Valley Beef Short Ribs Shake to coat ribs. Saute coated ribs in 1/4 cup butter. Place in slow cooker. In a saucepan combine and bring to a boil: 1 large onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups...

Foolproof Oven-Baked Brown Rice

(I could never cook fluffy brown rice until I found this recipe.) 1 1/2 cups long, medium, or short-grain brown rice 2 1/3 cups water 2 tsp. butter or vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. salt 1. Adjust the oven rack to middle position; heat oven to 375°. Spread rice in 8-inch...

Vegetable Beef Stew

1 lb. Pleasant Valley stew beef, cut into 1 inch pieces 3-4 cups canned tomatoes 6 carrots, peeled and cubed 4 celery stalks, sliced in 1 inch pieces 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut 2 large onions, diced 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 cup raw pearl barley 6 cups hot...