Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup

Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup

Fall comes, the leaves turn, and at that first temperature drop, don’t we all start to crave comfort food? A really good Beef Barley Soup ranks high on my list. But ranking even higher is this quicker, very doable (thanks to the Instant Pot), Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup.

Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup

Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup

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Mexican Pot Roast Carne Guisada

Mexican Pot Roast

If you’re looking for a simple dinner with flavor to die for, this is the one. Mexican Pot Roast. Perfect for a family, easy to make and a bounty of succulent, tender meat for dinner (and if there’s any left) some of the best leftovers, ever.

Mexican Pot Roast

Mexican Pot Roast – leftover as tostadas

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Ropa Vieja

Ropa Vieja

This is my Classic Cuban Ropa Vieja. Yeah, it translates to old clothes or old rags because the meat is cooked to shreds – gosh that name just does not do this lovely meal justice! Slowly simmered beef, simmered until it’s all but fallen apart, with garlic and cumin and aromatics. And then there are the peppers. Oh my.

Cuban Ropa Vieja - Shredded Beef

Cuban Ropa Vieja – Shredded Beef

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Bloody Mary Pot Roast

Bloody Mary Pot Roast

Bloody Mary Pot Roast is one of those oldie-but-goodie recipes that’s been in my recipe box for ages. The sauce is basically what’s used in a Bloody Mary. Of course, you’re not going to get tipsy and it’s perfectly fine for children! If there’s any concern about the wee bit of alcohol, I’ll show you how to substitute white wine vinegar for the Vodka.

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