Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style

June 2, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style - This shanghai, saucy, beef pot roast recipe is phenomenal! Meaty chuck eye roast is used, and can be slowly oven baked, or slowly simmered stove top, whichever you prefer. It even has it’s own thick, rich gravy, recipe included, that has a distinct International flare to it. Such a simple, easy, homestyle recipe, I eve served it as a family Christmas meal one year, and they loved it!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Main Ingredient: Beef Chuck Eye Roast
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style

5 lb Beef chunk eye roast, boneless
2 tb Cooking fat
Salt Pepper
1/2 c Onion, chopped
1/2 c Green pepper, diced
1/4 c Soy sauce
1/4 c Dry sherry wine
1 t Ginger, fresh grated; OR
1/4 ts, ground ginger
1/2 c Water
4 oz Sliced mushrooms,drained, save liquid
2 tb Cornstarch
Hot cooked rice

Directions to make Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style

Step 1:In a Dutch oven, or large pan with a tight-fitting cover, brown meat in fat. Season with salt and pepper and remove from pan. Pour off fat drippings.

Step 2:Add onion, green pepper, soy sauce, wine, ginger, water, and mushrooms; mix well. Return meat to pan. Cover and simmer for 3 1/2 to 4 hours, or until done. (Or cook in a 325F oven for same amount of time.) Turn meat once to cook it evenly throughout. When done, remove meat and keep warm.

Step 3:For 2 cups of gravy, pour liquid from pan into a 2-cup measuring cup. Let stand for 1 minute to allow fat to come to top. Discard all but 4 Tablespoons (or less) of fat. Add enough water (or other liquid) to measure 1 1/2 cups of liquid. Return to pan.

Step 4:Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Taste gravy and correct seasoning, if necessary, with salt and pepper.

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Tags: Asian, beef, Cornstarch, Dinner, Ginger, Herbs, Meat, Mushrooms, One Pot, Onion, Peppers, Rice, Simple, Soy Sauce, Spice, Stove Top, Vegetables, wine

Chicken Curry with Apples

May 26, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Recipes, Supper, fried

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Chicken Curry with Apples - If love to try International food, then this is a “Must Try”. Unique, Indian spices are the star of this chicken and fruit recipe, smothering the sweet apples and succulent chicken breast with their savory, warm flavor. Super easy, and cooks in only twenty minutes!

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Chicken Curry with Apples

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves,cut into strips
1 large sweet onion, diced
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup plain yogurt
salt and pepper to taste

Directions to make Chicken Curry with Apples

Step 1:Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 2:Add the onion and apple to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Cook and stir until the onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the bell pepper; continue to cook and stir for another 5 minutes. Season with curry paste and cinnamon; cook for a few more minutes to intensify the flavors.

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Tags: Apple, Chicken, Dinner, Fruit, healthy, Lunch, Meat, Quick, Rice, Spice, Vegetables, Yogurt

Spiced Turkey and Rice

February 3, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
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Spiced Turkey and Rice - This rustic, Spanish flavored turkey rice recipe is a simple, easy, stove top sensation. Cooked turkey, sweet vegetables, and hearty rice combine with herbs and spice to create this fabulous all in one, easy International recipe.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Turkey

Ingredients to make Spiced Turkey and Rice

2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
14 1/2 oz stewed tomatoes
2 cup long-grain white rice, cooked
1 cup green peas, thawed
2 cup turkey light meat, skinless, cooked and cubed

Directions to make Spiced Turkey and Rice

Step 1:In medium saucepan mix broth, basil, garlic powder, hot pepper sauce and tomatoes. Over medium-high heat, heat to a boil. Stir in rice.

Step 2:Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Stir in peas and turkey. Cover and cook 5 minutes more or until rice is done and most of liquid is absorbed.

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Tags: Broth, Chicken, Dinner, Lunch, Meat, Mexican, One Pot, Quick, Rice, Simple, Spice, Stove Top, Tomato, Vegetables

Delicious Chicken Parmesan

January 20, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Sauce, Supper

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Delicious Chicken Parmesan -This traditional Italian recipe for chicken parmesan, is not only delicious, it’s quick and easy. The perfect International dinner recipe for beginners, due to its oven baked simplicity, we recommend serving it with pasta and caesar salad or warm, toasted garlic bread. A “Must Try”.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 2-4
Main Ingredient: Chicken Breast
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Delicious Chicken Parmesan

4 Boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/3 Cup dry bread crumbs
1 Large egg, beaten
1 12oz Jar marinara sauce (or homemade)
½ Cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
¼ Cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions to make Delicious Chicken Parmesan

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 F.

Step 2:Flatten chicken breast with kitchen mallet between sheets of plastic wrap. Dip chicken cutlets into egg, then into bread crumbs.

Step 3:Place in lightly greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan, Bake 20 minutes.

Step 4:Remove from oven, pour marinara sauce on chicken breasts, then sprinkle with parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Return to oven, bake an additional 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and golden.

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Tags: Baking, Bread Crumbs, Chicken, Cream Cheese, Egg, Italian, Kid Friendly, Marinara, Meat, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Quick, Rice, Sauce, Simple

Fix It Fast Spanish Rice

July 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Buffet, Casserole, Easy International Food Recipes, Easy Recipes, Main Course, New International Food Recipe, Supper, fried

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Fix It Fast Spanish Rice - This distinct, delicious meaty spanish rice recipe, is very large on yummy, homemade flavor and is a cinch to make! Pan fried, stovetop, in just 30 Minutes, it brings new meaning to quick and easy. Great for potlucks or buffets, it has a real International ”flash of flavor”, everyone just loves.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Rice, Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fix It Fast Spanish Rice

3/4 pound ground beef, lean
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Beef Broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

Directions to make Fix It Fast Spanish Rice

Step 1:Cook beef, onion and pepper in skillet until beef is browned. Pour off fat.

Step 2:Add broth, tomato sauce, chili powder and garlic. Heat to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes or until rice is done. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.

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Tags: beef, Beef Broth, Dinner, Garlic, Ground Beef, Lunch, Meat, One Pot, Onion, Peppers, Quick, Rice, Simmer, Simple, Skillet, Stove Top, Vegetables

Russian Style Beef Stroganoff

July 20, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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Russian Style Beef Stroganoff - This super quick, Russian version of the classic beef stroganoff, goes from prep to plate in “Less Than 30 Minutes”! An enticing mix of tender sirloin steak strips, and a rich, creamy beef based sauce. Serve this easy International beef over hot fresh noodles, or rice if you prefer.

Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Sirloin Steak
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Russian Style Beef Stroganoff

1 lb Sirloin steak, cut in thin strips
4 tb All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
4 tb Butter or margarine
1 cn (3 oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 Chopped onion
1 Clove of garlic, minced
1 tb Tomato paste
1 cn (10 oz.) beef broth
1 c Sour cream

Directions to make Russian Style Beef Stroganoff

Step 1:Coat beef strips with 1 tablespoon flour and salt. Brown beef strips quickly in 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook until onion is crisp-tender, 3 to 4 min. Remove meat and mushrooms from pan.

Step 2:Add 2 tablespoon butter to pan drippings; blend in 3 tablespoon flour. Add tomato paste. Stir in broth. Stir over medium heat until thick and bubbly.

Step 3:Return meat and mushrooms to skillet. Stir in sour cream; cook slowly until heated through. Do not boil. Serve over hot buttered noodles.

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Tags: Creamy, Dinner, Garlic, Lunch, Meat, One Pot, Onion, Pasta, Quick, QuickSimple, Rice, Sauce, Sautee, Sirloin Steak, Skillet, Stove Top, Tomato

Indian Bean Tofu Enchiladas

July 9, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
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Indian Bean Tofu Enchiladas - An Indian food lovers dream, and, a vegetarian recipe all in one! We even threw in a little mexican flare, to jazz this one up. Two International favorites are combined into one quick, easy, succulent meal, that you can whip up in no time at all.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35-40 mins
Main Ingredient: Beans, Tofu

Ingredients to make Indian Bean Tofu Enchiladas

1 c Slightly pureed Anasazi Beans *
1/2 c Cooked rice
1/2 c Tofu, excess water removed
1/4 c Chopped bell pepper
1/4 c Chopped green onion
1 c Grated cheddar
1 c Grated Monterey Jack
10 oz Enchilada sauce
10 Corn tortillas

Anasazi is a Navajo word meaning ancient one. Anasazi beans have been found in many southwestern Indian dwellings. Bean connoisseurs will appreciate the characteristic taste and texture talents of pinto and kidney combined within this ancient Indian entrant.

Directions to make Indian Bean Tofu Enchiladas

Step 1:Mix first five ingredients together. Add 2 T. enchilada sauce. Moisten tortillas in warmed enchilada sauce.

Step 2:Fill tortilla with mixture and roll. Place in greased 6 1/2 inch X 10 1/2 inch pan with the opening of the roll down. Any remaining sauce should be poured on top of the enchiladas once the pan is filled. Place cheeses on top and bake at 300 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.

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Tags: Beans, Cream Cheese, Dinner, healthy, Indian Cooking, Lunch, Mexican, No Meat, Onion, Peppers, Quick, Rice, Sauce, Tofu, Tortilla, Vegetarian

Cola Curry Chicken

July 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Dinner, Easy Recipes, Main Course, Supper, fried

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Cola Curry Chicken - A fragrant mix of healthy, flavorful, veggies, fruit, and of course, curry, make up this wonderful International recipe. Pan fried, it has an over the top aroma, that is quick to fill the house, and brings everyone to the table, without being called, to enjoy this awesome Indain food! We suggest serving over healthy long grain rice.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Cola Curry Chicken

2 1/2 lb Cooked, Cubed Chicken
Water
Salt
Celery Tops
3 tb Butter
1 md Tart Apple, Peeled, diced
1 md Thinly Sliced Onion
1 tb Curry Powder, Or More
1/3 c Raisins
1 c Chicken Broth
1/2 c Coca-Cola
3 1/2 tb Flour
1 c Half And Half
1 ts Salt
1/8 ts White Pepper

Directions to make Cola Curry Chicken

Step 1:In a skillet, melt the butter. Add the apple, onion and curry powder. Saute for 5 minutes, blending well. Stir in raisins, 1 cup of the reserved chicken broth, and the Coca-Cola.

Step 2:In a bowl, mix flour with the Half and Half, stirring until smooth. Add the salt and white pepper to the onion apple mixture. Stir and cook over low heat until thick and creamy. Taste for seasoning. Add the chicken and turn into a covered container to chill overnight.

Step 3:Reheat in the top of a double boiler over hot water and serve on cooked rice with a selection of condiments; including, grated coconut, chopped peanuts, chopped raw onions, raisins, sweet pickle relish, chutney, chow chow, andor lime wedges.

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Tags: Chicken, Cola, Curry, Fruit, Meat, Raisins, Rice, Skillet, Stove Top, Vegetables

Ingredients to make Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style

Directions to make Beef Pot Roast, Oriental Style

Ingredients to make Chicken Curry with Apples

Directions to make Chicken Curry with Apples

Ingredients to make Spiced Turkey and Rice

Directions to make Spiced Turkey and Rice

Ingredients to make Delicious Chicken Parmesan

Directions to make Delicious Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients to make Fix It Fast Spanish Rice

Directions to make Fix It Fast Spanish Rice

Ingredients to make Russian Style Beef Stroganoff

Directions to make Russian Style Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients to make Indian Bean Tofu Enchiladas

Directions to make Indian Bean Tofu Enchiladas

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