Best Chicken And Beef Recipes

CHICKEN AND BEEF FAJITAS

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a blender, combine the olive oil, chili powder, Worcestershire, cumin, red pepper flakes, garlic and lime juice. Next add the sugar, salt and pepper and blend the marinade until it's totally combined and smooth.
• For the meat: Place the chicken and beef in separate 2-quart baking dishes or large resealable plastic storage bags. Pour the marinade over the chicken and beef and rub the marinade all over the meat. Give your hands a good wash, and then cover the dishes with plastic wrap and let them marinate in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours.
• For the pico de gallo: Chop the tomatoes, jalapenos and onion into a very small dice. (Leave the seeds in your jalapenos for a hotter pico. Adjust the amount of jalapenos to your preferred temperature.) Next, chop up a nice-sized bunch of cilantro. Just remove and discard the long leafless stems before chopping. No need to remove the leaves from the stems completely. Place all of these ingredients together in a bowl and give it a good stir. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the bowl. Add salt to taste and stir again.
• For the fajita vegetables: Throw the onions and bell peppers into a bowl and toss with the olive oil and some salt and pepper.
• When ready to cook, preheat the grill to high heat.
• Cook the chicken on both sides until completely cooked through (or to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F), about 4 minutes per side. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Grill the beef on both sides until completely cooked through, about 5 minutes in total. Remove it to a platter to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Tip the fajita vegetables into a grill basket and grill until cooked, tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes.
• To put it all together: Pile the veggies on a platter. Slice the chicken and beef.
• For the fixins: Wrap the tortillas in foil and warm through on the grill. Serve the chicken, beef and veggies with the warm tortillas, Fiesta Beans, grated cheese, sour cream, lime wedges and pico de gallo.
• Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Set them aside and let them soak for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
• Drain and rinse the beans, and then place them in a large pot. Add the garlic, green, orange and red bell peppers and the onions. Cover them with about an inch of water, and then add the ham hock or bacon. Next add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, and then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans until tender, about 2 hours. Check the liquid level about halfway through the cooking process; if you'd prefer the beans to be less soupy, you can ladle off about a third of the cooking liquid.

SOUVLAKI MARINADE (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK AND/OR LAMB)

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into the zipper bag.
• Add meat of choice.
• Refrigerate for up to 24 hours, turning occasionally to coat meat evenly.
• Reserve marinade to brush on meat while grilling.

CHICKEN AND BEEF SATAY WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim fat from beef or chicken. Cut into strips about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Refrigerate until needed.
• Combine remaining ingredients in blender, and puree until smooth. Pour over meat, and mix to coat evenly. Marinate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat grill or grill pan until hot. Thread a piece of meat lengthwise on each skewer, and grill until done, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Baste occasionally with marinade during cooking. Serve immediately with peanut sauce.

CHICKEN AND BEEF BRUNSWICK STEW

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, saute onions in butter until tender. Add chicken and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Remove chicken; when cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones. Discard bones and dice meat. Skim fat from broth; return chicken to broth. , Stir in the next 14 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. Stir in potatoes; heat through.

CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND BEEF SATES WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• For saté: Combine first 5 ingredients in large glass baking dish, Stir until sugar dissolves. Add shrimp, chicken and beef; stir to coat. Cover; chill 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Remove shrimp, chicken and beef from marinade. Thread on separate skewers, using about 3 shrimp per skewer and 2 beef or chicken pieces per skewer. Place on platter. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Grill skewered meats until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Line large platter with banana leaves. Place sauce in bowl in center of platter. Surround with skewers. Garnish with lime and flowers, if desired, and serve.
• For peanut sauce:
• Place peanut butter in heavy medium saucepan. Gradually mix in chicken broth. Add all remaining ingredients except lime peel. Stir over medium heat until smooth and thick, about 6 minutes. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Before serving, stir over medium heat until hot, thinning with water if necessary.) Pour sauce into bowl and garnish with lime peel. Makes about 3 cups.

CREAMY CHICKEN AND BEEF

Steps:

• In a large skillet, partially cook bacon over medium heat. Drain on paper towels. Place beef in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Fold chicken pieces in half and wrap a bacon strip around each; place over the beef. , Combine the flour, soup and sour cream until blended; spread over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 8-9 hours. Serve over noodles.

GRILLED BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, AND MUSHROOM SKEWERS

Steps:

• Make marinade:
• Mince garlic and mash to a paste with salt using a large heavy knife. Transfer to a small bowl and whisk in lemon juice and pepper, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified. Divide marinade among 4 (1- to 2-quart) bowls.
• Prepare skewers:
• Cut steak into 20 to 25 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide), then toss with marinade in one of bowls and thread each slice lengthwise onto a skewer.
• Cut chicken breast halves diagonally into 20 to 25 (1/4-inch-thick) slices (about 4 inches long and 1 inch wide; if breasts are thin, hold knife at a 45-degree angle to get 1-inch-wide slices). Toss with marinade in another bowl and thread each slice lengthwise onto a skewer.
• Toss shrimp with marinade in another bowl, then thread 2 shrimp onto each of 20 to 25 skewers.
• Toss mushrooms with marinade in remaining bowl and thread 2 small mushrooms or 2 large halves onto each of 20 to 25 skewers.
• Prepare grill for cooking over hot charcoal (high heat for gas); see "Grilling Procedure," below.
• Grill skewers in batches on lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, turning over once with tongs, until beef is medium-rare, about 3 minutes total; chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes; shrimp is just cooked through, about 2 minutes; and mushrooms are tender, about 4 minutes.
• Grilling Procedure
• If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. When charcoal turns grayish white (about 15 minutes from lighting), hold your hand 5 inches above grill rack to determine heat for charcoal as follows:
• Hot: When you can hold your hand there for 1 to 2 seconds
• Medium-hot: 3 to 4 seconds
• Low: 5 to 6 seconds
• If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then, if necessary, reduce to heat specified in recipe.

PAELLA (BEEF, CHICKEN AND CHORIZO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Brown chicken with salt and pepper in separate skillet over med-high heat until cooked through (about 10 minutes). Set aside and keep warm.
• Brown skirt steak with salt and pepper in separate skillet over med-high heat until medium rare (about 5 minutes). Set aside and keep warm.
• Using paella pan (enamel/cast iron/dutch) with olive oil over med-high heat sauté onions, garlic, bell pepper, and chorizo until chorizo is browned (about 10 minutes).
• Add rice, stock, turmeric, saffron and bring to a boil.
• Add the previously set aside proteins and frozen peas, stir all ingredients combined. Immediately place into preheated 400 degree oven for 20-30 minutes (or until liquid has evaporated).
• Serve immediately.

WHO-KNEW???? GROUND BEEF AND CHICKEN CROCK POT CHILI

Steps:

• Brown and drain the hamburger meat in a pan.
• Do the same for the chicken.
• Place into crock pot with remaining ingredients, stir well and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6. (I used the high setting due to lack of time).
• Enjoy with cornbread and an ice-cold Newcastle.

CHICKEN AND DRIED BEEF

Steps:

• Spray 9 x 13 x 2" baking dish.
• Pound chicken until thin.
• Roll chicken with dried beef.
• Slice and secure with a toothpick.
• Blend soup, sour cream, and wine until smooth.
• Pour over chicken.
• Bake covered 300* for 2 hours.
• Uncover, cook at 350* for another 20 minutes.

BEEF AND CHICKEN FAJITA BURGERS: HAVE ONE OF EACH!

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan or large skillet over medium high heat.
• For Beef Fajita Burgers:
• Combine sirloin, Worcestershire, spices, thyme, hot sauce and grill seasoning. Mark meat into 4 sections and make 4 patties, 1-inch thick. Using the reserved 1/4 onion piece, grate half of it on the burgers. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil on the patties. Cook patties 4 minutes on each side for medium or, until desired doneness.
• For Chicken Fajita Burgers:
• Combine chicken, chipotle powder, cilantro, hot sauce and grill seasoning. Score and divide meat into 4 sections and form big patties, 1-inch thick. Using the rest of the 1/4 reserved onion piece, grate the other half of it on the burgers. Drizzle patties with extra-virgin olive oil and cook 6 minutes on each side or until meat is firm and cooked through.
• Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil and peppers and onions. Stir-fry the veggies tossing them with tongs to sear them at edges. Add the jalapeno or serrano pepper. Toss and turn the mixture about 3 minutes, then add salsa of choice and toss a minute longer. Place burgers on each bun bottom and top with 1/4 of the pepper and onion mixture and bun top. Serve Bacon and Bean Smash on the side.

SPICED BEEF AND CHICKEN KABOBS WITH CUCUMBER YOGURT

Steps:

• For the yogurt sauce: Stir together the yogurt, mint, lemon juice and cucumbers. Add salt to taste. Refrigerate while the meat marinates. (The sauce can be made up to 1 day ahead.)
• For the kabobs: Mix the yogurt, cilantro, coriander, cumin, turmeric, allspice, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Add the beef and chicken (you can separate them into 2 bowls if you prefer) and toss to coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
• Prepare a grill for cooking over medium-high heat.
• Toss the peppers and onions with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste.
• Thread the chicken and beef onto separate skewers (about 5 pieces of meat per skewer), threading a piece of onion between each piece of meat--for even cooking, avoid overcrowding the skewers. Use 2 skewers to thread the peppers, to make them easier to turn. (Make 4 double skewers with 3 peppers each.)
• Grill the kabobs, turning occasionally, until lightly charred on the outside and cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes for the beef (medium-rare), 10 to 12 minutes for the chicken, and about 12 minutes for the vegetables.
• Serve the kabobs with lemon wedges and the yogurt sauce on the side.

EASY TASTY MARINADE FOR BEEF, PORK AND CHICKEN SHISH KABOBS

Steps:

• 1 Mix all ingredients in a container, whisk or shake. 2 Place meat in a heavy duty plastic bag and add marinade. 3 Seal tightly and refrigerate 8 hours or overnite. Prepare in the morning and its ready for the grill at dinner time.

HOT AND SWEET PEPPER CURRY SAUCE WITH CHICKEN, LAMB OR BEEF

Steps:

• Marinate the meat sprinkled with salt, pepper and paprika in the lime juice for 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven, then add the coriander, cumin, turmeric and cardamom and stir until very fragrant, 1 minute. Next add the garlic, sweet and hot peppers, ginger, onions and some salt and pepper. Soften for 5 minutes partially covered, and then add the passata, stock, chutney, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and diced tomatoes. Simmer over low heat, about 1 hour. Remove the bay and cinnamon.
• Add the marinated meat to the sauce and simmer to tender. Wilt the spinach into the sauce. Serve, or cool and store in the refrigerator or freezer for a make-ahead meal.
• Serve the curry with naan bread and/or over rice with a dollop of yogurt for mixing in. Garnish with cilantro and scallion slices.

CHICKEN WITH BACON AND CHIPPED BEEF CASSEROLE

Steps:

• line casserole with overlapping pieces of chipped beef
• Wrap each piece of chicken with piece of bacon
• Lay chicken pieces on beef
• Make a sauce of one ca cream of mushroom soup and one carton of sour cream (small)
• Pour sauce over chicken
• cover and cook at 225 for three hours
• Serve with rice

VIETNAMESE SALAD ROLLS WITH CHICKEN, SHRIMP AND BEEF

Steps:

• Assemble all ingredients and let stand in a bowl that it may be presented in later.
• To Assemble and Serve:
• Soak the rice papers a few at a time in hot water. Have a towel ready to work on and to take up some of the extra moisture.
• Have your fillings ready and seasoned.
• Roll a variety of salad rolls (some just chicken, just vegetable, some combos, etc.) until all filling and wrappers are used.
• Arrange the garnishes on a platter along with the fresh salad rolls and the nuoc cham dipping sauce.
• Tradition has it that the guests using a lettuce leaf as a cup will garnish his or her own salad roll as they choose and dip into nuoc cham.
• Cut all vegetables carefully and mix with herbs. Wait to season with nuoc cham until you are ready to roll.
• Brush chicken, beef and shrimp with marinade and cook, preferably on grill. Cool after grilling.
• Cut chicken, beef and shrimp into desired size and toss with any leftover marinade to season.

CORNED BEEF AND BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Wrap 1 corned beef slice around each chicken breast.
• Wrap a slice of bacon around outside of corned beef wrapping. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
• Arrange wrapped chicken in a deep baking dish.
• Arrange broccoli florets around wrapped chicken breasts.
• Stir cream of mushroom soup and sour cream together in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken and broccoli to completely cover. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake in preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove foil from the dish, return to oven, and bake until bacon browns, about 30 more minutes.

CHICKEN AND BEEF SATES

Steps:

• In a baking pan soak skewers in warm water 20 minutes. While skewers are soaking, in a blender blend cream, spices, salt, onion, and garlic. Cut chicken and beef crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips and in a bowl toss with cream mixture. Marinate chicken and beef, covered, at room temperature 15 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Thread some chicken and beef strips lengthwise, without bunching, onto each skewer (using three fourths of skewer) and discard any remaining marinade. Broil satés on well-oiled rack of a broiler pan as close to heat as possible, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through.

CHICKEN AND BEEF MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Follow instructions on the box for instant soup. Too much or too little water and the soup is either too weak or too salty.
• Add chicken stock mix to boiling water.
• Roll ground beef into little meat balls approximately the size of a quarter.
• Bring chicken stock mix to a boil, add the meat balls, add the vermicelli, nutmeg and parsley. Break vermicelli noodles into 1/2 inch pieces. adding too much vermicelli makes the soup too thick.
• Cook until all meatballs surface, approximately 15 minutes.
• Add a dash of Magi to taste, otherwise use salt and pepper. (a few dashes of dark Japanese soy sauce can be substituted, but it just doesn't taste the same, just too salty).
• This soup can be eaten right after it is made, but is much better the following day after it is refrigerated and reheated. Place in refrigerator.
• After cooling, don't skim fat.
• Place back on burner and reheat.
• Good for three or four days and is delicious. To serve as a meal, add a nice salad and some crusty bread and butter. Enjoy!

VEAL, CHICKEN AND BEEF CANELLONI

Steps:

• To Make Crepes: In a medium bowl beat eggs thoroughly, then add milk and butter. Beat in flour and salt until smooth. (Note: Batter is best if left to set for 1/2 hour before using). Brown crepes in a medium hot skillet, making them 6 to 8 inches in circumference. Set aside.
• To Make Meat Filling: Brown veal, chicken and beef in butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Stir in the parsley, cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Let cool.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• To Make White Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook flour and butter together for 1 minute. Stir in salt, pepper and nutmeg, then stir in milk and continue to cook until thick.
• Spread 1/2 of the pasta sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon meat mixture into prepared crepes, folding over all sides of crepe to form palm-sized bundles. Place filled crepes, seam side down, in baking dish. Cover with remaining pasta sauce and pour White Sauce over all. Cover with mozzarella cheese and top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and brown around the edges. Serve hot.