Orange Beef and Broccoli

Tonight we made Orange Beef and Broccoli.  We both thought we’d made it before but neither of us could remember cooking it once we got started.  It was very easy to make and the Trader Joe’s Brown Rice Medley actually took longer than the entire prep and cooking of the beef and broccoli.

This was really flavorful and fragrant.  It’s probably even better for during the week when we need quick recipes that taste like a treat.

Orange Beef and Barley Stew

Tonight we made Orange Beef and Barley Stew which is an old Good Housekeeping recipe that my mom used to make when I was a kid.

This took about two and a half hours total and it was so easy. We ended up using baby carrots and halving them.  The orange flavor is very subtle and it’s a very thick and hearty stew. It’s made the house smell delicious.