Beef Gravy

Place both broth and potato water in large pot. Heat to boil. Mix flour and water until smooth. Slowly pour the flour mixture into broth, quickly using the whisk to incorporate. Heat until bubbly, stirring constantly. Season to taste. If necessary, bouillon can be added for more flavor.

Crockpot Roast Beef

4 lb. Tri Tip Roast (Costco)
1 pkg. dry onion soup mix
2 cans of beef broth

Place roast in crock pot. Pour soups over beef. Sprinkle soup mix over meat. Cook on HIGH for 6 hours or until meat falls apart when tested with a fork. Drain most, but not all of the broth. Save for gravy.

Crockpot Beef and Gravy

1 Can Cream of Mushroom Soup (Can use cream of celery also)
2 Tablespoons Onion Soup Mix
2 Tablespoons Beef Broth
1 Tablespoon Quick-Cooking Tapioca
1 Pound Beef Stew Meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
Noodles or Mashed Potatoes.

In a slow cooker, combine the soup, soup mix, broth and tapioca; let stand for 15 minutes. Stir in the beef. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Serve over noodles or mashed potatoes. Makes 3 servings.

Beef Jerky Brisket

Named for the scent, not the dryness :)

4 to 5 lb. brisket
2 T. liquid smoke
1 T. Worcestershire
3 T. brown sugar
4 T. soy sauce
1/2 c. ketchup
2 t. salt
1 t. dry mustard
2 t. onion salt
3 drops hot sauce
2 t. garlic salt
1 t. lemon juice
2 t. pepper
1 T. soy sauce
1 T. celery salt dash of nutmeg

(I mix the ingredients in an oversized Ziploc bag, then marinade it in the bag.)

Mix first 8 ingredients (the first column) in order and marinate brisket overnight or longer, turning every few hours. Remove from marinade and bake at 300 for 3 1/2 hours. Mix remaining ingredients and top roast for the last 45 minutes of cooking.

Italian Beef Sandwiches

3 to 4 lb. boneless chuck roast
1 red bell pepper
1 whole brown onion, cubed
8 to 10 pepperoncinis, (I use bottled.)
1 to 2 cans beef broth
1 packet Good Seasons brand Italian seasoning mix

Place meat, onion, bell pepper, and pepperoncinis in crock pot. Sprinkle packet of seasoning mix on top and pour in 1 to 2 cans beef broth – enough to cover meat 1/2 way.

Cook in crock pot 6 hours on HIGH. Meat is done when it can be easily shredded and falls apart. Remove from pot and shred for sandwiches. Serve on sandwich/steak rolls or hoagie buns. Save sauce/gravy for dipping.