1-Classic French Onion Soup

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 4 people
• Calories: 240 per serving

2-Easy Beef Noodle Bowl

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 4 people
• Calories: 320 per servin
  • Course: Stews
          Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients:

• 8 oz rice noodles
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/2 lb thinly sliced beef (such as sirloin)
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Cook Noodles: Prepare noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a pot, add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Simmer Broth: Add beef broth, soy sauce, mushrooms, and carrots. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add Beef and Spinach: Stir in beef slices and spinach. Cook for 3 minutes until beef is tender.
5. Assemble: Divide noodles into bowls, pour the broth mixture on top, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

3-Simple Rice Pilaf

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 4 peolpe
• Calories: 180 per serving
         Course: Sides
         Cuisine: American

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup diced onions
• 1/4 cup diced carrots
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté Vegetables: Melt butter in a pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook until softened.
2. Toast Rice: Add rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Cook Pilaf: Pour in beef broth, add bay leaf, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
4. Fluff and Serve: Remove from heat, discard bay leaf, fluff with a fork, and season to taste.

4-Hearty Beef and Vegetable Soup

• Prep Time: 1 hour
• Cook Time: 2.5 hours
• Total Time: 3.5 hours
• Servings: 8
• Calories: 252 per serving
         Course: Soups
         Cuisine: Global

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef chuck, cut into cubes
• 8 cups beef broth
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 2 cups diced celery
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 cup green beans
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Brown Beef: Heat olive oil in a stockpot. Add beef cubes and cook until browned.
2. Sauté Vegetables: Add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. Simmer Soup: Pour in beef broth, tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2.5 hours.
4. Season and Serve: Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

5-Mastering the Perfect Beef Gravy

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Calories: 40 per serving
          Course: Gravies
          Cuisine: French

Ingredients:

• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Make a Roux: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes until golden.
2. Add Broth: Gradually whisk in beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
3. Season: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
4. Serve: Pour over roasted meats, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.

Nutrition Information

Key Nutritional Highlights per Serving:

• Protein: 6-18 grams (varies by dish)
• Vitamin B12: 10% DV (from beef broth)
• Selenium: 20% DV
• Fat: 3-11 grams (varies)
• Carbs: 10-25 grams