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By: Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:57:51 +0000

[…] Barbacoa is a term used to describe the preparation of meat (sheep, goat or beef) that is steam cooked in an underground oven. Today the term can include slow cooking meats on the stove or slow cooker. Our Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef recipe is an easy dish to make, and it delivers big flavors! We use smoky chipotles, cumin and oregano to flavor this shredded beef dish for your tacos, nachos or burritos!This recipe is property of GreatChefRecipes.comIngredients:4 pounds chuck roast, cut into large cubes4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon black pepper2 teaspoons cumin1.5 teaspoons Mexican oregano1 bay leaf2 canned chipotle pepper1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle pepper can1 cup beef brothFresh chopped cilantroDirections:1. Place the meat in the slow cooker.2. Add garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, chipotle, adobo sauce and beef broth. 3. Stir to combine.4. Cook on low for 8-hours or on high for 4-hours.5. Shred the meat, remove the bay leaf and top with cilantro.Wine Pairings:We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner.Beaujolais Nouveau WineThis Slow Cooker Barbacoa Beef recipe is a nice bold dish. I would prefer a lighter red wine to compliment the dish, as you don’t want anything that is overpowering. A Beaujolais Nouveau is a young fresh red wine that is meant to be enjoyed young. Since it’s not complex, offers light fruit flavors and is a little dry, which melds well with this dish! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Beaujolais Nouveau wines- LetsHaveWine.com. […]

By: Grilled Greek Turkey Burger Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Grilled Greek Turkey Burger Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:44:54 +0000

[…] Our grilled Greek Turkey Burger recipe is moist, flavorful and delicious. The burger is dressed with a tomato and feta relish and topped with tzatziki sauce. Opa! This recipe makes 4 turkey burgers. This recipe is property of GreatChefRecipes.com Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey 2 large scallions, finely chopped 1 small zucchini, grated 1 large egg white 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper 1 tomato, diced 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped 2 full tablespoons crumbled feta 2 teaspoons olive oil Tzatziki to Serve (Get the recipe here) Directions: 1. In a large bowl mix together turkey, scallions, garlic, zucchini, egg white, mint, cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. 2. Form mixture into four flat patties. 3. For 3/4″ patties, grill over direct medium heat (350-450F) for 12-14 minutes. Temperature should be 165F. 4. Meanwhile in a small bowl toss together tomatoes, onion, 2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. 5. Fold in the feta. 6. Serve the turkey burgers on buns, topped with the tomato-feta relish and tzatziki. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Beaujolais Nouveau Wine This grilled Greek Turkey Burger recipe produces a nice juicy burger. While most people think that poultry should be paired with a white wine, I prefer a chilled light red wine. A Beaujolais Nouveau is a young fresh red wine that is meant to be enjoyed young. Since it’s not complex, offers light fruit flavors and is a little dry, it melds well with this pasta dish! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Beaujolais Nouveau wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Beef and Spinach Lo Mein Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Beef and Spinach Lo Mein Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 04:33:36 +0000

[…] Our Beef and Spinach Lo Mein recipe is an easy recipe to make that uses spaghetti noodles in the dish. Lo mein is a Chinese dish that uses egg noodles. The dish usually contains vegetables with meat or seafood. This recipe is property of GreatChefRecipes.com Ingredients: 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 lb. beef top round steak, thinly sliced 6 oz. uncooked spaghetti 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 8 oz. sliced water chestnuts, drained 2 green onions, sliced 10 oz. fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 1 red chili pepper, seeded and thinly sliced Directions: 1. In a small bowl mix the hoisin, soy sauce, water, sesame oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. 2. Pour 1/4 cup of the mixture in a large bowl, add the beef and toss to coat. 3. Marinate at room temperature for 10-minutes. 4. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. 5. In a wok, heat 1.5 teaspoons canola oil. 6. Add half of the beef and stir fry for 1/2 minutes (until no longer pink.) 7. Remove the beef, add 1.5 teaspoons canola oil and remaining beef mixture. 8. Remove the beef. 9. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil, add water chestnuts and green onions and cook for 30-seconds. 10. Stir in spinach and remaining hoisin mixture. Cook until the spinach is wilted. 11. Return the beef to the walk and heat through. 12. Drain spaghetti, add to beef mixture and toss to combine. 13. Sprinkle with chili pepper. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Beaujolais Nouveau Wine This Beef and Spinach Lo Mein recipe is an easy and quick dish to make with the salty flavors from the hoisin and soy. With this dish, I prefer a chilled light red wine. A Beaujolais Nouveau is a young fresh red wine that is meant to be enjoyed young. Since it’s not complex, offers light fruit flavors and is a little dry, which melds well with this dish! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Beaujolais Nouveau wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Sausage, Kale and Bean Rigatoni Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Sausage, Kale and Bean Rigatoni Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 01:58:12 +0000

[…] Our Sausage, Kale and Bean Rigatoni Recipe does not use a red sauce. The beans break down to form a nice coating on the pasta, while the kale and Italian sausage shine in this dish. This is an easy recipe to make and delivers big flavor! Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 2 sprigs rosemary 8 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casings removed 1 (15.5-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained 1/4 cup dry white wine 12 ounces rigatoni Kosher salt 8 cups (lightly packed) torn kale 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, divided Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Directions: 1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 2. Fry rosemary in oil (1-minute per side). 3. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. 4. Add sausage to the Dutch oven, breaking up with a wooden spoon and stirring until browned and cooked through (8-10 minutes). 5. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate. 6. Add beans to pot and cook (4-5 minutes). 7. Transfer 1/2 of the beans to the sausage plate. 8. Add wine to pot, bring to a boil and cook until liquid is almost evaporated (2-minutes). 9. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water. Undercook by 3-minutes less than the package directions. 10. Using a slotted spoon transfer to pot with beans and kale and 1 cup pasta cooking liquid. 11. Cook tossing often until kale is wilted, pasta is al dente and sauce is thickened (4-minutes). 12. Add another 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid, then add 1/2 cup cheese, tossing until melted and dissolved. 13. Thin with more pasta cooking liquid if needed. 14. Season with salt and pepper. 15. Add butter and toss to combine, then mix in reserved sausage and beans. 16. Crumble rosemary over top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and serve. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Beaujolais Nouveau Wine This Sausage, Kale and Bean Rigatoni recipe is an easy and quick dish to make that has the spice of the sausage that combines with the creamy pasta. With this dish, I prefer a light red wine. A Beaujolais Nouveau is a young fresh red wine that is meant to be enjoyed young. Since it’s not complex, offers light fruit flavors and is a little dry, which melds well with the spice of the sausage! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Beaujolais Nouveau wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:30:45 +0000

[…] Barbacoa is a term used to describe the preparation of meat (sheep, goat or beef) that is steam cooked in an underground oven. Today the term can include slow cooking meats on the stove or slow cooker. Our Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa recipe, takes a cheap cut of meat and turns it very tender and succulent in the slow cooker. We use smoky chipotles, beer, oregano and cinnamon to flavor this shredded beef dish for your tacos, nachos or burritos! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil One 3-pound boneless beef chuck or rump roast Kosher salt 3.5 tablespoons ancho chili powder 6 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 2 chipotle chilis in adobo 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 bottle (12 ounces) Negra Modelo beer Directions: 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Pat dry beef with a paper towel and season all sides with salt. 3. Brown in hot oil on all sides (10-minutes total). 4. Once done, add meat to slow cooker. 5. In a food processor add ancho powder, garlic, vinegar, sugar, chipotle, oregano, cinnamon, 1-cup water and blend. 6. Cover meat with blended mixture. 7. Stir in the beer, cover and cook on HIGH for 6-hours. 8. Remove meat from and place a cutting board to cool. 9. Add slow cooker juices to a sauce pan and boil over high heat to concentrate the flavors, then season with salt. 10. Shred beef using two large forks. 11. Add shredded beef to a large plate or serving bowl and ladle in the concentrated juice to keep the meat moist. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Beaujolais Nouveau Wine This Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa recipe has flavors of beef, but is actually lightened by the ancho, chipotle and cinnamon. While these flavors are robust a heavier red wine is too overpowering. For this dish I prefer a light red wine. A Beaujolais Nouveau is a young fresh red wine that is meant to be enjoyed young. Since it’s not complex, offers light fruit flavors and is a little dry, which melds well with this dish! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Beaujolais Nouveau wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Chipotle Chicken Bowl Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Chipotle Chicken Bowl Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:26:18 +0000

[…] Chicken bowls are a healthy option for lunch or dinners. Our Chipotle Chicken Bowl recipe uses grilled chicken which has been marinated combined with healthy ingredients. This is a very easy dinner to put together! Ingredients: 1/2 red onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, plus 2 tablespoons sauce 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts Cooked Brown Rice Optional Ingredients Avocados, sliced Corn Black beans Guacamole Jalapenos, sliced Lime wedges Radishes, sliced Red cabbage, thinly sliced Salsa Directions: 1. In a food processor, blend onion, garlic, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, oil, oregano and cumin until smooth. 2. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Add chicken to a large freezer bag and cover with marinade. 4. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2-hours. 5. Grill chicken over direct medium heat (350-450F) for 4-6 minutes per side, depending on thickness. 7. Once done allow chicken to rest. 8. Serve chicken over the cooked rice alongside optional toppings. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Beaujolais Nouveau Wine This Chipotle Chicken Bowl recipe picks up strong flavors from the ancho chili powder, chipotle pepper and adobo sauce. With these flavors and the fresh vegetables, I prefer a light red wine. A Beaujolais Nouveau is a young fresh red wine that is meant to be enjoyed young. Since it’s not complex, offers light fruit flavors and is a little dry, which melds well with this dish! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Beaujolais Nouveau wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Pad Krapow Gai Recipe – GreatChefRecipes.com

Pad Krapow Gai Recipe – GreatChefRecipes.com — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 22:42:31 +0000

[…] Our Pad Krapow Gai recipe is simply a Thai basil beef recipe. It is an easy recipe to create and goes great over jasmine rice. Ingredients: 10 cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 onion, diced 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons fish sauce 4 teaspoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable stock 6 tablespoons soy sauce 1 lime, juiced 4 cups fresh basil leaves Sweet peppers, sliced Directions: 1. In a food processor, pulse the garlic into tiny pieces. 2. Transfer to a small bowl, add red pepper flakes and let it sit for 3-minutes. 3. In a wok, heat oil on high. 4. Add garlic chili mixture and onions, sauté for 1-minutes. 5. Add the beef, black pepper and cook until meat is no longer pink (5-7 minutes.) 6. Add the fish sauce, brown sugar, vegetable stock, soy sauce and lime juice; and cook 2-3 minutes. 7. Add the basil and cook until basil is wilted (1-2 minutes.) 8. Turn off heat, top with sliced sweet peppers; and serve over jasmine rice. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Beaujolais Nouveau Wine This Pad Krapow Gai Recipe recipe is an easy and quick dish to make with sweet, spicy and fresh flavors from the basil. With this dish, I prefer a light red wine. A Beaujolais Nouveau is a young fresh red wine that is meant to be enjoyed young. Since it’s not complex, offers light fruit flavors and is a little dry, which melds well with this dish! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Beaujolais Nouveau wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Spinach Fettuccine Carbonara Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Spinach Fettuccine Carbonara Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:22:56 +0000

[…] This Spinach Fettuccine Carbonara recipe combines the dynamic duo of spinach and bacon in this pasta dish. It is an easy recipe to make, in a short amount of time that is big on flavor! Ingredients: Kosher salt 1 pound chopped bacon 1 pound fettuccine 1 whole egg, plus 2 large egg yolks at room temperature 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 heaping teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper 2 cups baby spinach leaves Shave parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 2. In a large high sided skillet, or Dutch oven; cook the bacon over medium-high heat until crisp (around 10-minutes.) Remove from the heat and reserve bacon in the pan. 3. Cook the pasta according to the directions (around 12-minutes.) 4. In a small bowl whisk the egg and yolks, 1 cup cheese and pepper. 5. When the pasta is almost done, return the bacon and pan to medium-heat. 6. Add 1/2 cup pasta cooking water into the egg and cheese mixture, and whisk until it’s loosened. 7. Reserve some additional cooking water and then drain the pasta. 8. Add the pasta to the bacon and pan and toss. 9. Slowly drizzle in the egg and cheese mixture evenly coating the noodles. If pasta looks dry, add additional pasta water. 10. Add spinach to the pan and toss until combined. 11. Transfer the carbonara to a serving bowl and top with shaved Parmesan. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Beaujolais Nouveau Wine This Spinach Fettuccine Carbonara recipe goes great with a Beaujolais Nouveau. A Beaujolais Nouveau is a young fresh red wine that is meant to be enjoyed young. Since it’s not complex, offers light fruit flavors and is a little dry, it melds well with the bacon and the cheese! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Beaujolais Nouveau wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Spring Vegetable Carbonara Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Spring Vegetable Carbonara Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 22:50:37 +0000

[…] This Spring Vegetable Carbonara recipe is a vegetarian dish that uses asparagus and peas. The dish is nice and light, but it is also a flavorful dish! Ingredients: 1.5 cups frozen peas 1 pound spaghetti 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 lemon juiced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 12 basil leaves, thinly sliced, plus more for serving Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 2. Add peas to pot and boil for 2-minutes. 3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer peas to a small bowl. 4. Add spaghetti to boiling water and cook until al dente, (9-11 minutes). 5. Reserve 1-cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta. 6. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. 7. Add garlic slices to the oil and quickly sauté (30-seconds). 8. Add the asparagus and cook until tender (3-minutes). 9. Add peas along with 1 teaspoon salt, and cook (2-minutes). 10. Turn off heat and set aside. 11. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs with Parmesan. 12. Add drained pasta, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and toss. 13. Fold in asparagus and pea mixture along with lemon zest, lemon juice and basil. 14. Season pasta with 1/2 teaspoon pepper and any additional salt. 15. Top with shaved Parmesan and enjoy! Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Beaujolais Nouveau Wine This Spring Vegetable Carbonara recipe is a lighter dish that could go well with white wine, but I chose a Beaujolais Nouveau instead. A Beaujolais Nouveau is a young fresh red wine that is meant to be enjoyed young. Since it’s not complex, offers light fruit flavors and is a little dry, it melds well with the asparagus and Parmesan cheese! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Beaujolais Nouveau wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]

By: Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com

Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe - GreatChefRecipes.com — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 22:21:37 +0000

[…] Ground turkey is a great substitute to beef, as its low in calories and fat but high in protein and Vitamin-B. Our grilled turkey burger recipe is easy to make and will keep your burgers nice and moist. Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey 1 large egg, beaten 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley Kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper Directions: 1. In a large bowl mix together turkey, egg, garlic, soy sauce and parsley. 2. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Form mixture into four flat patties. 4. For 3/4″ patties, grill over direct medium heat (350-450F) for 12-14 minutes. Temperature should be 165F. Wine Pairings: We preface all of our wine pairing suggestions by letting you know that it’s really a matter of personal taste. While we do offer our opinions and why we selected a specific varietal, there is no right or wrong answer when pairing a wine with your dinner. Beaujolais Nouveau Wine This Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe produces a nice juicy burger. While most people think that poultry should be paired with a white wine, I prefer a chilled light red wine. A Beaujolais Nouveau is a young fresh red wine that is meant to be enjoyed young. Since it’s not complex, offers light fruit flavors and is a little dry, it melds well with this pasta dish! Follow the link to our wine review site to find our favorite Beaujolais Nouveau wines-LetsHaveWine.com […]