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Homemade Taco Seasoning

1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

-Mix everything together and store in an airtight container.
For taco meat
-Add some seasoning to browned ground beef, after the grease has been drained. Add the quantity desired to taste. Add water to achieve desired consistency

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Summer Lamb Kabobs

6 tablespoons dijon mustard
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dry sage
4 cloves garlic, chopped
5 pounds boneless lamb meat, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 green bell peppers, cut into large chunks
1 10oz package whole fresh mushrooms
1 16oz can pineapple chunks, drained with the juice reserved
1 pint cherry tomatoes
4 onions quartered
1 10oz jar maraschino cherries, drained & juice reserved
1/3 cup melted butter

-To make the marinade combine the first 8 ingredients together, then add the lamb, mix to coat the meat well, & refrigerate covered overnight
-Preheat the grill to medium high heat
-Add the marinated lamb, fruit, & vegetables to stainless steel or wooden skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them for at least 15 minutes before using)
-In a small bowl, stir together melted butter & some of the juices from the pineapples & cherries to create a basting sauce
-Place the skewers on preheated grill & cook about 12 minutes, turning and brushing with butter sauce

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Lamb Ragu

1 lb ground lamb
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 shallots, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups marinara sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 bay leaf
Salt & pepper to taste

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12 inch skillet, add lamb and cook until browned.
Remove lamb from pan, turn heat to medium low and add rest of the oil.  To this, add shallots and garlic.  Cook until soft
Add lamb back into pan.  Season with salt, pepper, bay leaf and oregano.
Add marinara sauce and broth.  Bring to a boil.
Turn heat down and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes on low.  Remove bay leaf before serving.
Serve over cooked pasta

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Grilled Balsamic & Soy Marinated Flat Iron Steak

1/2 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon rosemary
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds flat iron steak

-Whisk all of the ingredients together, except the steak, in a bowl
-Put the flat iron steak in a large resealable bag. Pour the marinade into the bag and coat the steak with the marinade. Squeese excess air from the bag and seal. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 6 hours
-Preheat the grill to medium high heat & lightly oil the grate
-Remove the steak from the marinade & shake to remove the excess liquid. Reserve marinade
-Cook the steak until firm, hot in the center, and just turning from pink to grey-4-6 minutes per side. Brush occasionally with the reserved marinade. A meat thermometer inserted should read 150 degrees F
-Move the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving
Serves 4

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Spicy Lemon Pesto Flat Iron Steaks

4 flat iron steaks (2 one pound steaks to be cut in half)
3 large garlic cloves, minced
salt
Spicy Lemon Pesto:
1/3 cup prepared basil pesto sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

-Combine spicy lemon pesto ingredients in a small bowl & set aside
-Press garlic evenly onto beef steaks & allow them to come to room temperature
-Preheat grill to medium high heat & lightly oil the grill grate
-Place steaks on the grill, cover, & cook for 10-14 minutes-turning once. This should make the steaks about medium-rare to medium
-Season with salt as desired
-Rest steaks for 3-5 minutes before serving
-Top steaks with pesto & garnish with lemon peel, if desired
Serves 4

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