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Kofta Curry (Indian Meatball Curry)

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Indian spiced meatballs simmered in a fragrant and flavorful curry coming at you in 3, 2, 1… This is Kofta curry. Have you met before? If not, trust me – this is going to be love at first bite! After all, what’s not to love about saucy spiced meatballs? Paired with some basmati rice and… Read More

Instant Pot Kerala Ground Beef Stew

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This delicious, comforting and aromatic Kerala ground beef stew is made by cooking ground meat, potatoes and carrots in spiced coconut milk. By using an instant pot, you can have this stew ready to eat in no time! This ground beef coconut milk stew is my simpler take on the popular Keralite “ishtu” (stew). Rather… Read More

Baked Spaghetti Casserole (gluten free option)

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This baked spaghetti casserole is cozy comfort food at it’s best! Think: spaghetti with meat sauce, a creamy center and then topped with hot and bubbly cheese! This is a casserole the whole family will love! The best thing about this baked spaghetti casserole – besides the fact that it’s delicious – is that it’s… Read More

Instant Pot Brown Rice Biryani with Beef or Lamb

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Get ready to eat this mouthwatering, aromatic brown rice biryani. Tender pieces of meat and perfectly cooked, springy grains of rice are coated in a perfect blend of spices. You are going to love this flavorful Instant Pot Beef/Lamb Brown Basmati Rice Biryani. Biryani used to be a special occasion dish in our household, but now… Read More

Ropa Vieja (Instant Pot and Slow Cooker)

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Ropa vieja, a juicy and tender shredded beef stew, is braised in the most flavorful, umami-rich tomato based sauce.  This recipe for ropa vieja is so easy to make – it’s a dump and cook recipe, which is basically the best kind of recipe there is. There’s minimal prep too. The hardest part about this… Read More

Best Beef Barbacoa (Instant Pot and Slow Cooker)

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Get ready to eat the most tender and delicious shredded beef you’ve ever had! This homemade beef barbacoa is better than any restaurant barbacoa. The best part about it is that it’s so flavorful and easy to make! This tender and juicy homemade beef barbacoa is perfectly seasoned, can be used in so many different… Read More

Instant Pot Ground Beef and Kidney Bean Chili

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This savory, warming chili is packed with flavorful ground beef and melt-in-your-mouth red kidney beans. It is the perfect bowl of comfort on a cold day and tastes even better when eaten while watching your favorite football team play. Or, if you’re like me and don’t care much for football, you can eat this while… Read More

Instant Pot Ground Beef Bulgogi

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When I first posted my recipe for ground beef bulgogi, I had no idea how popular it would be! I figure that since it’s a blog reader favorite, it only makes sense for me to adapt it to be Instant Pot-friendly, so that you can have it ready to eat ASAP. For this version, I doubled the… Read More

Spicy Sage Ground Beef and Green Beans

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I am always trying to find creative ways to use ground meat. It’s a protein that I almost always have in the fridge because it’s so easy to cook at the last minute. The only issue with ground meat is that it can be boring… unless you spice it up! That’s exactly what I’ve done with… Read More

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