Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 medium large yellow onion diced
• 6 garlic cloves finely chopped
• ½ bell pepper diced
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 3 small potatoes peeled and cut in small pieces
• ¾ cup dry white wine
• ½ cup whole green olives stuffed w/ pimentos
• ½ cup raisins
• ¼ cup capers drained
• 16 ounces of tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large cast iron at medium high heat, brown the ground beef with a 1/2 tbsp or so of cumin and a dash pepper, drain off any excess grease, and set aside in a separate bowl. In the same cast iron, decrease heat to medium and add 2 tbsp of olive oil and cook the diced onion until translucent.
2. Add the chopped garlic and cook until almost golden.
3. Mix in the bell pepper, 1/2 tbsp cumin, dash of pepper and pinch of salt.
4. Add the chopped potatoes and cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the ground beef and the wine, let the liquid reduce.
6. Add raisins and tomato sauce when the potatoes are starting to soften. 
7. Cook for 5-10 more minutes and then add the olives and capers.
8. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are ready. If the sauce thickens too much, you can add some more wine or a little bit of water. Taste and adjust any seasonings: salt, pepper, cumin or additional olives and capers.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. ground beef (93/7 is my personal preference)
• 10 oz shredded carrots
• 1 Tbs fresh grated ginger (or from a refrigerated squeeze tube)
• 1 Tbs fresh minced garlic (or jarred minced garlic)
• 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 Tbs sriracha
• 2 Tbs rice vinegar
• Bibb, Boston or "Living" Lettuce, leaves torn off at the base and kept whole to make a "cup"
• 1 bunch of green onions - sliced thinly

Directions:

1. In a pan over medium high heat, brown and crumble the beef.
2. Once browned, add in the garlic, ginger and carrots and cook for 2 minutes or until the carrots are slightly softened but still hold their shape.
3. In a measuring cup, mix the hoisin, soy sauce, sriracha and vinegar. Add one Tbs of hot water if needed to loosen.
4. Turning the heat down to medium, pour the sauce over the beef/carrot mixture and stir until combined and hot, about 1 minute.
5. Turn off heat.
6. Lay the lettuce leaves out on plates and scoop the beef mixture into, using the lettuce as a cup/bowl. We serve this buffet/family style at home; with lettuce leaves stacked on a plate, and the beef mixture staying warm in the pan. 
7. Garnish with sliced green onions. Additional garnishes can include chopped cilantro, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts or chopped cashews.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. chuck roast 
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/2 onion, finely sliced
• Slider buns
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup coleslaw (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp. beef broth

Directions:

1. Season the chuck roast with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and onion, sautéing until translucent.
4. Add the seasoned chuck roast to the pan and brown on all sides.
5. Once browned, add beef broth to the pan.
6. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and can be easily shredded.
7. Once cooked, shred the beef and mix with BBQ sauce. 
8. Serve the shredded beef on slider buns topped with coleslaw.