🥩 Beef Strips
Ingredients:
- 1½ lbs beef sirloin or flank steak, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for marinating)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch + ¼ cup beef broth (for a light gravy)
Instructions:
- Marinate Beef:
- Combine beef strips with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and olive oil.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours in the fridge).
- Cook:
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Add beef strips in a single layer. Cook for 3–5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Optional: Mix cornstarch with beef broth and stir into the pan to create a light gravy.
🧀 Macaroni and Cheese (Stovetop Style)
Ingredients:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (preferably whole)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella (optional for stretch)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika or mustard powder (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook Pasta:
- Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make Cheese Sauce:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add cheeses, salt, pepper, and optional paprika/mustard. Stir until fully melted.
- Combine:
- Add drained macaroni to the sauce. Stir until fully coated and creamy.
- Keep warm until serving.
🥔 Classic Potato Salad
Ingredients:
- 4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp vinegar or pickle juice
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped (or green onion)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ tsp paprika (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook Potatoes:
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 10–15 min). Drain and let cool.
- Make Dressing:
- In a large bowl, mix mayo, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Combine:
- Add potatoes, chopped eggs, celery, and onion. Mix gently.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
🌶️ Sautéed Bell Peppers
Ingredients:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of garlic powder or Italian seasoning
Instructions:
- Sauté:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add bell peppers (and onion, if using). Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still slightly crisp.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
🍽️ To Plate:
- Scoop a portion of mac and cheese on one side.
- Add a generous serving of potato salad.
- Lay sautéed bell peppers beside or over the beef.
- Pile on the flavorful, tender beef strips.
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