OK, back to my regularly scheduled posts. I had to take a couple days off to make Holiday Fruitcake (recipe on site), host Jim and Margo for my first try at preparing Cassoulet and get mincemeat (under Mincemeat Galette) started. Mincemeat (no critters harmed in my recipe BTW) needs to mellow in a cold environment for a couple three weeks before it is ready to be used in whatever dish I decide is worthy of its magnificence. And as “they” say, timing is everything! So, regardless of my commitment to you to provide you with my favorite recipes, Christmas reared its head and demanded my attention. But, at least for now, I’m back to post my list of favorite recipes by categories.

Like I said in an earlier post, this is not easy. Because I love food. And singling out just a few recipes out of over 2,000 (either on this blog or in my 2 cookbooks) is taxing. But being the considerate person that I am, and tired to death with being asked what my favorite recipe for this or that is, I am back on track. Well at least until it is time to make all the cookies and goodies that go in my kids and special friends Christmas treats packages. So, if I get off track again, get over it! I’ll get to each category as time permits. Remember, I’m 79 years old. Cut me some slack! (Now, if I could just remember to do the same, I would be a lot happier. But I digress!)

Anyway, these are my favorite beef recipes. And the ones I am going to prepare again and again until either my doctor tells me to cut back on beef (which I already have) or I look one more cow in the eyes and decide that there is no way I am going to be responsible for any more of these critters’ early loss of life! (And yes, I’m getting soft in my old age. I’m actually quite fine with that!)

So, my friends, I hope you enjoy these recipes. But certainly, don’t limit yourself to my favorites. Food is such a personal thing. Eat what you like. Eat healthily (at least most of the time). Cook from scratch. And try to make each meal special not only for yourself, but also for your family and friends.

And as always, peace and love to all.

MY FAVORITE BEEF RECIPES

Boeuf à la Bourguignonne (Beef Burgundy)

Beef Stew

Beef Stroganoff

Ćevapčići (Serbian Grilled Sausages)

Cheezy Stuffed Green Peppers

Chez Carr Chili Con Carne

Chicken Fried Steak with Pan Gravy

Grilled Argentine (Like) Marinated Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Grilled Meatloaf with Bacon Flavored Red Gravy

Hamburger Dip Sandwiches with Onion and Dry Sherry Au Jus

Hamburger Steak with Mushroom Onion Gravy

Meatballs (under Old Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs)

Old Fashioned Meatloaf

Oven Baked Boneless Beef Country Style Short Ribs

Pot Roast with Potatoes, Onions, and Carrots  

Quick and Easy Marinated Flank Steak

Simple Braised Corn Beef with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Steak Au Poivre (Peppercorn Steak)

Swedish Meatballs

Swiss Steak with Cheddar Cheese Polenta

Swiss Steak with Mushrooms

Weeknight Tamale Pie