Cowboy Steak and Bean Stew

Oh my heavens!!! Two posts in one day!  I had a heavenly day off today and have been able to cook up a small storm in the Worley House.  We started with Bomb Diggity Donuts, some yummy blueberry pancakes and now we are making some amazing stew for dinner.  Creative juices flowing I was too excited not to share.  I dedicate this post to a dear friend out in Sodak whose heart is on the mountains and prairies of Montana.  Kelly Girl, this one's for you!  One of these days we are going to make this and share a beer or two...or three...or you know, LOL!

Cowboy Steak and Bean Stew

3lbs steak of choice cubed
2 bell pepper chopped
1 large onion chopped
1 29oz can chili beans (heat of choice, I used mild)
2 14 oz cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
1 12oz can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
1 12 oz can diced tomatoes (no seasoning)
1 30oz can tomato sauce
1 12oz jar Heinz Au Jus Beef Gravy
1/4 cup Chili Garlic paste (I get this in the Asian food aisle)
2 Tbsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp Ancho Chili powder
2 Tbsp Chili Con Carne powder
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
salt and pepper to taste
oil for cooking

Heat pot to medium heat, coat bottom of pot with vegetable oil.  Heat for about 5 minutes and add spices to the oil including chili garlic paste.  Stir around to warm the spices then add the meat.  Brown meat for about 10 minutes.  Once the meat is browned, add green peppers and onions and cook with meat until softened.  Add the rest of the ingredients and let simmer for an hour or longer until the meat is tender.  Taste before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.  Serve with biscuits or cornbread. 

ENJOY!

Bomb Diggity Donuts

Wow! I can't believe Thanksgiving is just a week away!  It seems like once we get past Halloween time just spins forward racing to the end of the Year.  Halloween wasn't even over and stores were putting out Christmas displays.  I almost have an anxiety attack at the anticipation over everything I need to get done in just a few short weeks.  Now I am at the point of looking for shortcuts to getting little tasks done so I can spend more time on bigger, more detail oriented needs.

Today is just one of those days where I need to just get things done.  Happy Veteran's Day out there to any military bloggers who might join us today!  We love you and are proud of the job you are doing!  So this sweet treat is dedicated to all those serving our country and their families that await their return.

This donut treat is something my mom made for us when we were little kids.  We all have a sweet tooth and when you are on a budget, you get creative.  All you need is some refrigerator biscuits and a little creativity!

Bomb Diggity Donuts

1 Tube refrigerator biscuits/rolls (I used Grands)
oil for frying
Toppings of your choice

For Cinnamon Sugar I used 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.  Mixed together in a pie plate for dipping once the donuts are cooked.

Heat your oil on medium heat until water makes it crackle.  Take your biscuits/rolls out of the tube packaging, poke a hole in the middle of your dough, stretch it some because it will close some during the cooking process.  Cook on both sides until a golden brown.  About 3-5 minutes per side. 

Take your hot donuts and drop them in your plate of cinnamon sugar mix, shake off excess and place on a paper towel lined plate.  Serve warm.

Other toppings to consider would be frosting, chopped nuts, melted jam....let your imagination go wild on this one!  Great for the holidays for breakfast when you have a full house and don't want to be in the kitchen all morning.

 

ENJOY!