Beenzen Buzzard Stew Recipes

LAZY DAY STEW

Steps:

• Mix all but vegetables in deep casserole.
• Bake at 300 degrees for 3 hours.
• Add carrots after 1 hour.
• Add potatoes after 2 hours.
• Add more water if needed.
• I have also just put all ingredients into a crock pot on low all day.

IRANIAN WASH-DAY STEW

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours.
• Serve into pita pockets with a slotted spoon.
• I serve with Hoda's Cucumber-Yogurt. Combine 32 ounces of plain yogurt with 1 large cucumber peeled and diced (about .5 cm size), a LOT of dill (at least a tablespoon), and salt to taste. (I asked my friend Hoda what it's called and she told me in Persian. I said, "what does that mean?" "Cucumbers and Yogurt." Well, okay.).

LEFTOVER MEATLOAF SOUP

Steps:

• Sauté onions and garlic in a small amount of oil.
• Add carrots and potatoes, and cook for another minute.
• Pour in tomatoes (I used to pre-seasoned kind) and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add stock and bring to a boil.
• Add frozen vegetables, barley and pasta, and meatloaf.
• Return the pot to a boil, cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until barley is tender.
• Toss in a few handfuls of baby spinach leaves (optional).
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

THE BEST BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 275 degrees F. Tie the parsley, thyme, rosemary and bay leaves together with kitchen twine.
• Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the beef in a single layer spaced about an inch apart, turning a few times, until the pieces are browned on at least three sides, 8 to 10 minutes per batch. As the beef finishes browning, transfer to a large plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Add the carrots and celery and continue to cook until they are brightly colored and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Stir in the wine, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot, and cook until it evaporates, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle the vegetables with the flour, stir to evenly coat them and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth, potatoes, tomatoes and the reserved beef with any accumulated juices. Season with 3 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the herb bundle and bring the stew to a simmer.
• Cover the pot and then transfer to the oven. Bake until the beef is tender but still holds its shape, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Let the stew cool for 30 minutes before serving. Discard the herb bundle and serve topped with chopped parsley.

CREAMY SHRIMP FONDUE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package instructions.
• Add frozen shrimp for the last 2-3 minutes of pasta cooking time.
• Drain pasta and shrimp.
• While pasta is cooking, prepare sauce.
• Melt butter with olive oil in pan.
• Saute shallots until tender, then add garlic and saute untl tender being careful not to burn.
• Add wine off heat and return pan to flame.
• Allow wine to come to a simmer and reduce a bit.
• Turn off heat and add cream cheese in chunks.
• Cover pan and allow cream cheese to melt.
• When cheese is melted, whisk into sauce to combine.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine pasta, shrimp, sauce, scallions and tomato.
• Turn into a buttered casserole dish and top with grated cheddar.
• For OAMC freeze at this point.
• Thaw completely in fridge.
• Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

BEENZEN BUZZARD STEW

Steps:

• Saute cut- up chicken, onion, peppers and celery in 4 qt saucepan or soup pot with olive oil until celery is soft.
• Add zucchini and green beans.
• Drain white beans and add to pot. Add Butter Beans without draining.
• Add chicken stock and seasonings.
• Bring to just to a boil, turn down heat and simmer 30-60 minutes until chicken is completely cooked.