April 1- Salsa Steaks

This is probably the easiest dinner I've ever made. It was on the table in less than 20 minutes and we both really enjoyed it. A great choice for a hectic week!

Salsa Steaks

1.5-2 lb boneless steaks

1-2 tbsp olive oil

16 oz jar salsa

1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add steaks and brown on all sides.

2. Add salsa to the skillet and bring to a boil. Cook until steaks are cooked to desired doneness.

3. Serve over rice.

The next day, I tossed a salad with spinach, tomatoes, edamame beans, guacamole, and diced leftover salsa steak. Mmm, it was incredible. 

July 1- Beef Sirloin Steak w/Baby Spinach

I married a carnivore.

 I usually don't eat much red meat, but I'm definitely willing to expand my horizons to feed my hungry hubby. I had been looking for ways to incoorporate beef into the dinner repetoire and stumbled across this gem. I'm really glad I found a beef recipe that both of us enjoy!

Thank you, Campbell's Kitchen for making dinner so easy and so delicious! 

Beef Sirloin Steak with Baby Spinach
Original recipe by Campbell's Kitchen
2 tbsp olive oil
1lb boneless beef sirloin steak (about 4 pieces)
1 large onion, sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 10.75oz can Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves (can also use 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed)
1 bag fresh baby spinach

1. Heat 1tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until well browned on both sides. Remove beef from skillet and drain any fat.
2.  Heat the remaining 1tbsp oil in the skillet. Add the onion and pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook until vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring often.
3. Stir the soup, water, vinegar and rosemary in the skillet and heat to a boil. Return the beef to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the spinach. Cover and cook for 2 minutes or until beef is desired doneness. Enjoy!

Campbell's suggests serving with mashed potatoes. We enjoyed ours with baked. Just a matter of preference, but I would say that potatoes complete the meal!

January 13- Beef Stroganoff

First time making beef stroganoff and it turned out great! Personally, I'm not a huge fan of beef but I did enjoy it and my carnivorous husband said it was delicious. 

The sauce has a great flavor.

 (My meal was basically sauce and mushrooms over noodles, but it was pretty tasty that way!)

Beef Stroganoff

1 8oz carton sour cream (can use reduced fat or light if desired)

3 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup flour

1 tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

2lb boneless steak, cut into 2-inch strips or chunks

1 tbsp butter

1/2 chopped onion

1 14oz beef broth

1 cup sliced mushrooms (canned or fresh)

8 cups cooked egg noodles 

1. Combine the first 3 ingredients and set aside.

2. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a ziplock bag. Add beef, seal bag, and shake well to coat.

3. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet. Add onion and saute 2 minutes or until tender. Add beef mixture and saute 3 minutes or until beef is browned. Gradually add broth. Add mushrooms. Cover and cook 5 minutes. 

4. Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in cream mixture. Cook, uncovered 1 minute or until heated through. Be careful not to let the mixture boil, to maintain consistency and prevent curdling. 

5. Serve over cooked egg noodles. 

August 22-Beef Fajitas

Beef fajitas. Served with warm flour tortillas, corn, beans, and homemade salsa. Mmm mmm.

Beef Fajitas
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
1.5 lb beef
1/4 cup water
1 packet fajita seasoning

1. In a large skilled, heat olive oil. Add onion and bell peppers. Heat until onion is browned. Remove from skillet.
2. In the same skillet, cook beef. Drain excess fat.
3. Return vegetables to the skillet, with water and seasoning. Bring to a boil and heat through.

April 16-Carne Asada Night

Fiesta night in the Hernandez house. Today's forecast called for a high of 79, so it was the perfect day to sit out on the patio and enjoy this delicious ensemble. 

Carne Asada

Skirt or Flank Steak, sliced thin

Lemon (1 for each 2lbs steak)

Lime (1 for each 2 lbs steak)

Onion

Soy Sauce

Worcestershire Sauce

Dired Oregano

Salt and Pepper

Garlic Salt

In a 9 x 13 pan, place one layer of steak. Slice a lemon and rub over one side of steak, while gently squeezing juice. Repeat with lime. Splash soy and worcestershire sauce, generously covering meat. Sprinkle salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic sauce. Turn steaks over and repeat as above. Top with onion slices. Add next layer of steak and repeat all steps. 

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4-5 hours, flipping steaks occasionally prior to grilling. Grill steaks on medium high heat. Serve with tortillas and fixings.

Homemade Guacamole

2 Avocados 

Lemon Juice

Chopped Onion

Garlic Salt

Light Miracle Whip

Mash avocados. Add remaining ingredients as desired for taste and consistency.

Easy Spanish Rice

Brown Minute Rice

1 can stewed tomatoes, partially drained

Cook rice, add tomatoes, heat through. 

Beans

Open can. Heat. Done. 

(No shame! Hey, it's easy.)

March 26- Beef & Broccoli w/Rice

Worth repeating. 

February 2-Super Easy Beef and Broccoli

One night we both had a hankering for Chinese takeout...rather than go out, I decided to see what I already had on hand, and whipped together this dish. This is our classic go-to meal on a busy night. It's quick, simple, and delicious. 

Kristin's Super Easy Beef & Broccoli
1 lb beef, thinly sliced
1 onion
1 bag of frozen broccoli
Garlic cloves, chopped (1-2 depending on preference)
Garlic Salt
Soy sauce

In a large wok, brown beef in soy sauce (amount as desired) and add a dash of garlic sauce. Once the meat is cooked, add onion, broccoli, and garlic.

Continue to cook until onions are browned and broccoli is heated through.

Serve over rice.