Beef Recipes

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CROCKPOT SIRLOIN TIP BEEF 

2 slices bacon — chopped
2 pounds sirloin tip or round steak — cut in 1 inch cubes
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic — minced
1 cube beef bouillon — crushed
2 tablespoons cornstarch

In large skillet cook bacon several minutes. Remove bacon and set aside. Coat beef with flour and brown on all sides in bacon mixture.  Combine steak, bacon drippings, cooked bacon, seasonings, and bouillon  in crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until meat is tender. Turn control to high.  Add cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tablespoons water);  cook on high 15 minutes. Serves 6.  NOTES : Can add 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms during last 15 minutes, if desired.

BARBECUE BEEF STEW

2 lbs. stew meat
3 tbsp. oil
1 c. onion, sliced
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1 lg. clove garlic
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. beef stock
1 can (8 oz.) tomatoes
1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms
1/3 c. barbecue sauce
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water

Saute onion, pepper and garlic in oil. Add salt, pepper, beef stock, tomatoes, mushrooms and barbecue sauce. Cook in slow cooker/CrockPot on low heat 8-10 hours. Mix cornstarch, cold water and thicken before serving. Serve over hot cooked rice.