• 1 pound thinly sliced lean steak, such as sirloin or round steak
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 4 large bell or poblano peppers, any color, halved lengthwise, seeds and cores removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for peppers
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled, halved, and sliced ¼ inch crosswise
• 1 8-ounce container sliced mushrooms
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• cayenne and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 8 slices melting cheese (provolone, mozzarella, asadera)

Meat Lover's Stuffed Peppers

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• 3 tablespoons ancho chili powder
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• Kosher salt
• 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1- to 1½-inch chunks
• 3 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 6 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 14½-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 4 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 3 ounces (2 cups) tortilla chips, finely crushed

Instant Pot Chile con Carne

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• 6 pounds beef roast or venison
• Creole seasoning mix to taste
• 8 cups unsalted beef broth, in all
• vegetable oil as needed
• ¾ cup flour
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 3 ribs celery, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped

Creole Beef Debris

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• 2 pounds thinly sliced beef round steak, pork, or venison
• salt, pepper, granulated onion, granulated garlic, cayenne pepper, all to taste
• 1 cup flour, in all
• ½ cup oil, or as needed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1½ cups beef stock
• 1 can diced tomatoes and chiles
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• Cooked grits, for serving

Instant Pot Grillades

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• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 12 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus 1 ½ teaspoons minced
• 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch chunks
• Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Tuscan Beef and Black Pepper Stew

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• 1 pound sirloin tips, trimmed
• 3½ tablespoons soy sauce, divided ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 dried red chilies (such as arbol or Japones), stemmed
• 1 ½ tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted
• 5 large garlic cloves, minced
• 6 teaspoons grapeseed or other neutral oil. divided
• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 4 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1½ cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems

Spicy Stir-Fried Cumin Beef

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• 1 pound top beef found, cut into 4 thin slices
• ¼ pound provolone cheese, cut into 4 thin slices
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons chopped, peeled carrot
• 4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons chopped celery
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup chopped red onion
• ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons Italian red wine
• 2 28-ounce cans plum tomatoes, drained and puréed (3½ cups purée)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Neapolitan-Style Braised Beef Braciole

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Texans consider beans a Yankee addition from north of the Red River and unequivocally keep them out of chili.

• 2 large onions, diced 
• ¼ cup vegetable or canola oil 5 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 lb. ground chuck or venison 
• 1 tablespoon table salt 
• 3 tablespoons ancho chile powder 
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin 
• 1 tablespoon paprika 
• 2 (14.5-oz.) cans diced tomatoes 
• 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste 
• 1 (12-oz.) can amber ale beer 
• 2 Tablespoon masa harina (cornflour) 
• 1 (16-oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (optional; see note above) 

West Texas Chili

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• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Creole mustard
• 2 tablespoons Tiger Sauce, Pic-a-Peppa, or A1
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon coarsely cracked black pepper
• 2 pounds beef flank steak, sirloin tips, etc. cut into 1½-inch cubes

Basic Grilled Beef Kebabs

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• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 1½ pounds ground pork
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 2 tablespoons garlic puree
• 1 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon red pepper
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• 2 cups self-rising flour, sifted
• ⅓ cup shortenting
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 egg, beaten

Mama's Cajun Meat Pie

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