Beef Stew with Red Wine and Peas  ( 2 hours cooking time, about 15 min. prep )  Beef comes out melt in your mouth tender with this simple slow and low recipe. I often will make a potato for a side, or serve with crusty bread.   Beef Stew Ingredients: 2 lb. stew beef; 1-1/2 c. red wine, 1/2 stick of butter, 1/2 c. + 1/4 c.  olive oil,  1 lb. onions, 4 med. carrots, 4 med. celery stalks, 10 oz. green peas  fresh or frozen), salt and pepper. Instructions: Pour 1/4 c. olive oil into skillet, brown beef on medium heat. Pour out any fat, and add  1/2 c.…

Homemade “Hamburger Helper” Cheeseburger Macaroni  ( 30 mins. cooking time, 10 mins. prep)  A delicious and so- much- better -for -you comfort food that’s really easy. Cheeseburger Macaroni Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef, 2 c. elbow macaroni, 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese, 2c. milk, 1 c. cold water,  n1/2 c. chopped onion, 1Tbsp. butter, 1 Tsp. each  salt and paprika, 3/4 tsp. each oregano, parsley, and garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. each sugar and chili powder. Instructions: Brown meat in skillet on medium heat. Add the onion, stir, and cook until onion is tender. Drain if any fat, and add remaining ingredients except for cheese. Stir well to combine and bring…