Beef Stroganoff

This is one of my husband's all-time favorite dishes, so naturally I experimented with the usual ingredients to give it my own personal touch!

Beef Stroganoff
Yield: plenty ;)

Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
24 oz container fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
16 oz container sour cream
10.5 oz can gluten free cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk
2 beef bouillon cubes (I use Herb Ox brand)

Directions
1. In large skillet, brown ground beef until no longer pink. Remove to plate lined with paper towel to drain excess fat.
2. In leftover skillet drippings, using additional olive oil as necessary, sauté mushrooms and onions until mushrooms have released all liquid and onions are tender. Add garlic and sauté additional few minutes, until garlic is fragrant.
3. Spoon beef back into skillet with vegetables. Add sour cream, mushroom soup, and milk; stir to combine. Crush beef bouillon cubes over skillet and stir to evenly distribute.
4. Continue cooking over low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve over gluten free pasta noodles, brown or white rice, or cauliflower pearls (also called cauliflower rice) with a side of steamed broccoli or peas. Enjoy!

Chili Con Carne

Cooler weather outside means it's time to warm up with some hot chili inside!

Chili Con Carne
Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients
2 lbs ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup water
3 beef bouillon cubes (I use Herb Ox brand)
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2 (16 oz) cans diced tomatoes with liquid
1 (15.5 oz) can kidney beans, undrained

Directions
1. Brown ground beef in large skillet. Stir frequently to break up clumps. When no longer pink, spoon meat into slow cooker and reserve drippings.
2. In skillet drippings, sauté garlic, onions, and green peppers over low heat until onions are tender. Spoon veggies into slow cooker.
3. Add rest of ingredients to slow cooker. Stir together until well mixed.
4. Cover. Cook on low 2+ hours.
5. Stir well to combine before serving.

Serving Suggestion:
* Top individual servings with shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, sliced green onions, sliced black olives, etc.
* Scoop with tortilla chips.

Recipe adapted from "Chili Con Carne Supreme" found on page 53 of Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook: 600 Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes by Phyllis Pellman Good.