3420 better than paula Recipes

i use a 3 1/2 to 4 lb chuck roast, well marbelized with fat, and if you can find a bone-in roast, that s better yet (but it s almost always boneless chuck that you find at the grocer). i like to quickly rinse the roast in cold water just before i lay it on the cutting board to coat it with seasoned flour. place the following ingredients in a small baggie and shake the closed bag to mix it up, flour, salt, garlic salt, crazy mixed-up salt (if you can tsp get this seasoning, use seasoned salt instead, but jane s is by far the best), pepper, use your hands to generously pat the seasoned flour into the roast, on both sides, flipping the roast a couple times and repeating the process., in a dutch oven or roasting pan large enough to hold the roast, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat - you want your pan and oil to be hot enough to sear the roast well when you put it in the pan. when the oil is just about to the smoking point, put the roast in and cover the pan. let the meat sear until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip the roast. let it sear for a minute or two on the second side, then add, beef stock (i much prefer the boxed stock to the canned broth - it just seems to give the gravy a much richer taste in the end), cover the roasting pan and place it in a pre-heated 300 degree oven. roast for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is fork tender and falls apart easily. i check the roast each hour, quickly opening the lid, just to make sure the stock has not evaporated. as long as your pan has a good seal on it, this shouldn tsp happen. but if necessary, add more stock to the pan., an hour before the roast is done , prepare the mashed potatoes. peel 6 large red potatoes (these work better - at least for me - because they are much moister than the russets, so the mashed potatoes are creamier); cut into 1/4th, and place them in a large saucepan - rinse the cut potatoes 2 times in cold water, then cover them in fresh cold water and place the pan over medium high heat; boil until tender. this is usually about 30 minutes, but it depends on the size of your cuts, so just cook them until you can easily insert a fork into a potato. drain potatoes well, reserving 1 cup of the water for the gravy. add the following to the hot potatoes, butter, sour cream, milk, salt, crazy mixed up salt (use regular salt or garlic salt if jane s salt is not available), pepper, i use a hand masher , but you can use an electric mixer or however you chose to mash the potatoes into a creamy yet firm texture. add more milk if potatoes are too stiff. place the mashed potatoes in a buttered casserole dish, cover with foil, and place in the oven to keep warm while you make the gravy., prepare the gravy, melt 2 tbsp butter, stir in 1/4 cup flour to make a paste, stir in enough beef stock to thin the paste enough to pour., finished roast from the pan and place it on a plate; cover meat with foil to keep warm., place the roasting pan over a medium flame and bring the liquid to a gentle boil (i usually seem to have about 1 1/2 to 2 cups liquid in the pan when the roast is done - if you have less, just use the beef stock to increase your liquid)., use a whisk to gradually whisk in the butter/flour/stock liquid., add 2 tbsp beef base - i use tone s (i prefer beef base to buillon - has a richer flavor and is really worth having on hand, but if you can tsp find this, try knorr s beef buillon extra large cubes), add the 1 cup of reserved potato water, add 1/2 cup beef stock, taste the gravy and see if you want more seasoning. i usually find i don tsp need to add anything at this point, since i have the seasoning from the flour coating and the stock and the beef base. if you think you need more seasoning, add salt and pepper to your taste. beef base will also give you more saltiness., keep the gravy warm while you uncover the meat and use 2 forks to pull the meat apart into small to medium chunks., you are now ready to assemble...

pork roast (pre-diced pork works well for a faster preparation. just brown with onions), cooking oil or 2 tbsp lard or 2 tbsp bacon grease, chopped onion (not traditional) (optional), head minced garlic (taste great , but also helps prevent heart burn), flour, tomatoes, drained, diced green chilies (i use big jims, roasted, peeled and frozen by the bushel every fall), tomatillos, husks removed and coarsely chopped (optional), jalapenos (optional), water (broth is not traditional, but i like the flavor better) or 5 cups chicken broth (broth is not traditional, but i like the flavor better), ground cumin (or to taste), ground chili powder (or to taste) (optional), salt

butter, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, butter, fresh carrots, grated, broccoli, washed, cut (i use a whole rubber-banded bunch), flour, half-and-half, chicken stock (i use superior touch better than bouillon chicken base) or 1 quart chicken bouillon (i use superior touch better than bouillon chicken base), salt and pepper, to taste, nutmeg, grated sharp cheddar cheese

flank steaks or 1 lb chicken breast, marinated, chopped garlic (in a jar is easiest), cooking oil, lime, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke (mesquite flavor my favorite), white onion, green bell peppers, grated cheddar cheese (both is better) or 2 cups grated monterey jack cheese (both is better), flour tortilla, guacamole (recommended ) (optional), salsa (recommended ) (optional), salt and pepper

pork and beans, bacon cooked and crumbled, whole onion chopped, yellow mustard, maple syrup, ketchup

self rising flour, shredded sharp cheese -optional, sour cream, unsalted butter

peeled, cooked ,mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, ginger, milk, in unbaked pie crust, egg whites

cream cheese softened, pepper jack cheese grated, mayonnaise, limes juiced, hot sauce, lump crab meat ell drained and picked clean of shells, diced tomatoes 2 medium - seeded, green onions chopped (scallions), white and light green parts, fresh basil leaves chopped, garlic finely chopped, salt, black pepper, avocado, crackers or crusty bread for serving

yellow squash , abt 3 large cooked, mashed, ritz crackers crumbs, evaporated milk, cheddar cheese, onion chopped, whole eggs lightly beaten, salt, pepper, sugar, butter

elbow macaroni cooked, drained, whole hard boiled eggs chopped, celery diced, green pepper diced, green onions diced, mayonnaise, lemon pepper, house seasoning, prepared yellow mustard

cream cheese softened, butter room temperature, sweetened coconut flakes, pecans, german chocolate cake mix follow directions on box, almond joy covered candy or candy of choice, butter, cocoa powder, milk, confectioners sugar, almond extract

whole kernel corn drained ( 17 oz ), diced pimiento ( 4 oz ) chopped, swt red pepper chopped, vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, instant minced onion, celery seeds, salt

your favorite ground meat , deer, moose, elk, ground steak, and if you must, ground hamburger (drained), diced onion, red, yellow , vidalia (in season the best), red bell peppers or 1 green pepper, diced, tomato juice (better ) or 12 -16 oz v 8 vegetable juice (better), diced tomatoes (better ) or 12 -16 oz diced tomatoes and green chilies (better), pork and beans (the better the brand, the better it is), red kidney beans, sea salt or 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, better or 1 1/2 tsp salt, prepared minced garlic (in jar or fresh crushed ), chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes (to taste or leave out ), shredded pizza cheese or 1 cup taco blend cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese, cornmeal mix, creamed corn (yea i know but it comes out good in the end), real vitamin d milk (none of that sissy fat free stuff, why start now right), sugar (add more..don tsp ! ), good oil (not olive it burns to quick), liquid smoke (in meat while cooking(= not optional=(), water, flour

vegetable oil (i use crisco ), soy sauce, garlic clove, crushed, brown sugar (i used sugar twin to keep the calories down), fresh ginger, minced (fresh is better though) or 1/4 tsp dried ginger (fresh is better though)