Burnaby Community Kitchens

  Savoury porridge with marinated beef   serves 2 Lynn’s Mom made this breakfast dish for her often; it’s warm, filling, and delicious.  It’s similar to congee in texture but you can make it thicker or thinner according to your preference. Ingredients: Marinated beef: ½ cup ground beef or thinly sliced beef 1 tsp soy sauce ½ tsp oil Pinch of sugar Pinch of salt and pepper Pinch of garlic powder (optional) Oats: 2/3 cup oats (whole grain or 5 minute quick cook variety) 2 cups water Directions: Combine beef with seasonings listed and marinate.  This can be prepared just before cooking the porridge or the night before. Combine oats and water in small pot.  Bring to a boil and simmer until porridge is well cooked.  Add extra water or oats according to your preference of a thicker or thinner porridge.   Add marinated beef to the bubbling porridge and stir.  Cover with pot lid and cook for about five minutes or until beef is well cooked. Serve...

  The Best Classic Chili Recipe  serves 6 Get Recipe This is a highly rated traditional chili recipe that is made with ground beef, kidney beans, and a simple homemade blend of chili seasonings.  Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion -diced 1 pound 90% lean ground beef 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder** 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper -optional 1 1/2 cups beef broth 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes 1 (16 oz.) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce Instructions Add the olive oil to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat for two minutes. Add th...

  Wendy’s Chili serves 4 Get Recipe This is a famous American dish from Texas.  Delicious with a green salad and corn bread, garlic toast, or rice. Ingredients: 1 lb. ground meat (you can omit to make it vegetarian and add more beans) 1 onion (chopped) 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup canned tomatoes 1 small tin tomato paste 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups water ¾ teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon salt ground pepper to taste 4 teaspoons chili powder (you can buy this spice mix or make your own) 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 15-oz. tin red kidney beans Method: Brown meat and onion; drain off fat. Add flour, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic powder and water. Cover and simmer one hour. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 10 minutes. If you like it more spicy, add dried red pepper or thin slices of fresh small red or green peppers (e.g. jalapeños). Serve with grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy! Homemade chili...

  Beef and mushrooms stir-fried over rice   serves 2   Get Recipe Ingredients 2 bowls of white fluffy rice 4 ounces ribeye, thinly sliced into bite size strips 1 garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or soy sauce ) ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup chicken broth (or beef broth or vegetable stock) 2 teaspoons potato starch    Vegetables and mushrooms 3 dried shiitake mushrooms , soaked in cold water for several hours until soft, sliced thinly 2 to 3 ounces enoki mushrooms (about ½ package), trim off the woody base of the stalks 1 small carrot (about 2 ounces), cut it 2 inch long crosswise and slice thinly 1 spicy green chili pepper (optional), chopped if using 2 green onions, divide white and green. Cut white part into 2 inch long and chopped green part for garnish 1 small onion (about 2 to 3 ounces), sliced thinly Directions Combine the chicken broth and potato starch in a bowl and mix we...

Easy, quick, authentic carne asada street tacos you can now make right at home! Top with onion, cilantro + fresh lime juice! SO GOOD! printer-friendly recipe YIELD:  6 SERVINGS PREP TIME:  1 HOUR 15 MINUTES COOK TIME:  15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME:  1 HOUR 30 MINUTES   INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 12 mini flour tortillas, warmed 3/4 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 lime, cut into wedges DIRECTIONS: In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano.   In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine soy sauce mixture and steak; marinate for at least 1 hour up to 4 hours, turning the bag occasionally.   Heat remaining 1 tables...

  The classic at its best. Treat your family to the easiest taco around with Old El Paso™ - a brand of seasonings and taco shells found in every supermarket. printer-friendly recipe 15 Minutes Prep 20 Minutes Total 6 Servings INGREDIENT LIST 1 box (12 count) Old El Paso™ taco shells 1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef 2/3 cup (150 mL) water 1 package (24 g) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix PREPARATION Heat taco shells as directed on box. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning mix; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened. Spoon beef into taco shells. EXPERT TIPS For a dinner your family will love, top these tacos with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato and shredded Cheddar cheese!

  yield: 24 Filling Ingredients: 3 lb. ground beef 8 large onions 1 tablespoon paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1 can of black olives, pitted and sliced 6 hardboiled eggs, sliced into four pieces each Dough ingredients:   4 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder (magic powder) 1 tablespoon salt ¼ lb. Crisco shortening 1 cup hot milk Directions: Prepare the meat filling one day ahead so it can be chilled completely.   Fry the ground beef with the onions, paprika, salt and pepper.  Cool down and chill mixture in the refrigerator. For the dough, put the flour in a large bowl.   Add baking powder, salt and shortening.  Mix well and work the Crisco all together with the flour. Add the hot milk and mix everything until it’s not sticky. Leave dough to rest for 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 375° F. Roll out dough on a floured surface.  Cut dough into circles using the edge of a cup or glass.   Put cold meat filling into the centr...