Beef Sweet and Sour.

Hello everybody.

Typical lazy Friday,started by waking up really late for a change, usual coffee at Rula’s noon time then asking what to eat for lunch, decided to make this dish cause It’s been long time since we ate it plus me and my friends went out to dinner the other night at Ren Chai and ordered the same dish but It wasn’t that good or I didn’t enjoy it well !

Searched for an easy recipe to do,found this at Allrecipes.com,great web by the way!

Ingredients and method:

* meat balls (sauteed ahead till golden)

* sweet peppers chopped to large pieces.

* 1 onion chopped to large pieces also.

* 3-4 pieces pineapples.

* 1 tablespoon brown sugar.

*1 tablespoon starch.

* 2 big spoons ketchup.

* 2 big spoons soy sauce.

* 1 tablespoon vinegar.

* 1 small cup water.

 

* saute peppers and onions in a bit of vegetable oil till tender.

* add the meat balls .

* mix ketchup,soy sauce,sugar,starch,vinegar and water well together.

* add mixture to pan and stir,then add pineapples.

* simmer for 15-20 minutes.

* serve with boiled rice.

 

Really tasty and well flavored I even didn’t add salt or pepper !

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Shepherd Pie.

Hello everybody.

Feels like Autumn today,cold and cloudy,never had a Summer this strange,very cold at night and only few hot days.

Lunch today is a bit wintry but it suits the clouds!! it’s usually done cause it’s fulfilling and hot in cold days. I also made some mushroom soup with it .

Ingredients and method:

* cooked ground beef.

* chopped onions and garlic.

* some veggies,peas,carrots,corn and mushrooms.

* 3-4 boiled potatoes.

* soy sauce,ketchup and Worcestershire sauce ( i didn’t have it today so I used HP)

* bread crumbs.

* salt and pepper.

 

* Saute onions,garlic and meat in some oil or butter.

* add the veggies and sauces and simmer till done.

* mash the potatoes with some butter and milk,salt and pepper.

* pour the potatoes over the veggie meat mix.

* bake in a medium heated oven for 30-40 minutes.

* sprinkle some bread crumbs on top and toast.

* Serve hot with ketchup and salad.

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Noodles with Beef.

Hello everybody.
Busy day, had some house repairs and painting walls so I kind of started to cook late 🙁
After a quick search I took out some cooked shredded beef, all the veggies in fridge and noodles. Tossed all with soy sauce, ketchup and ginger, easy quick dinner.
I also made salad with fried potatoes, eggplants and tahini sauce on top.
Another working day awaiting me tomorrow !

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Homemade Shawerma .

Hello everybody.

I know many people specially youngsters prefer to eat Shawerma from local specialized restaurants. In my case I don’t like buying it at all ( had many bad health incidents whenever  I do !!) . It’s not a difficult dish to do at home,you even  eat with comfort cause you’re sure of meat quality and hygiene  as well.

I started Spring clean up today,so to be quick, called the butcher and ordered fresh lean steaks . picked them noon with some fresh thin bread and started cooking.

Ingredients and method:

* shredded beef marinated in soy sauce,balsamic vinegar,lemon juice,salt,pepper,all spice,cinnamon,cloves and pinch of nutmeg .

* 2 big thinly sliced onions.

* Summaq.

* sliced tomatoes,pickles and tahini sauce for adding in sandwich.

* thin bread ( خبز شراك).

 

* Heat pan till very hot then add meat ,stir till all excess water is gone and meat starts sizzling.

* mix onions with summaq then add over meat.

* lower the heat to minimum and cover till onions are tender. ( you might add a bit of water so as meat won’t dry).

* upon serving fill bread ,roll it and press it in grill till crispy.

* serve with french fries,tomatoes,pickles,tahini,mayonnaise as each one prefers.

 

Bet you it’s  best than any Shawerma sandwich you buy !!!

Enjoy my friends.

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Steak Sandwiches♡

Hello again.

Lunch today is a favorite for all, plus it’s convenient when family members arrives home at different times.

Steak sandwiches can be a goid trick for kids who doesn’t like meat..making it into sandwiches is more convincing.

Ingredients:
* shredded beef steak.
* shredded onion.
*shredded mixed sweet peppers.
* shredded mushrooms.
* gravy powder or steak seasoning.
* buns or steak bread.

Method:
* sautee the onions in butter and oil till tender. ( a trick I learned from cooking tv shows, mixing butter and olive oil keeps them both from burning and adds a delicious flavor).
* add beef, seasoning  and salt. Mix till meat is almost done.
* add the veggies then leave to simmer for 30 minutes.  You can add a bit of water to ensure all ingredients are well done.
* fill the breads, add cheese, lettuce, mustard, ketchup as each one favors.
* heat them in the oven till crispy.
* make french fries or baked potatoes or salad on the side.

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I also made noodles soup with peas and carrots.

Ingredients:
* 1 small onion, finely chopped.
* 1 cup frozen peas and carrots.
* 1 cup small noodles (شعيريه ).
* 1 cube chicken broth or fresh chicken broth.
* 4 cups water.
* salt, pepper, all spice as desired.
* small bunch chopped parsely.

Method:
* sautee onions till tender with little oil.
* add noodles stir till golden.
* add peas and carrots.
* add chicken cube, seasoning and water.
* leave to boil then simmer for 20-30 minutes.
* add parsley before serving.

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