Kansas City Rib Rub

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
3/4 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne

Mix all ingredients together and store in an air tight container.

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French Style Roast Beef

3 lb boneless chuck or rump roast 
4 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
4 c water
2 medium onions, quartered
2 medium stalks celery, cut into 1″ pieces
1 tsp salt
4 peppercorns
1 large clove, garlic
4 carrots cut into quarters
2 turnips cut into quarters

Put the beef roast, salt, thyme, clove, peppercorns, bay leaf and garlic in Dutch oven.  Add the water.  Heat until it is boiling, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 2 1/2 hours.  Now add remaining ingredients. Cover the Dutch oven and simmer until beef and vegetables are tender.  This should take about 30 minutes.  Remove beef and vegetables. Cut beef into 1/4″ slices. Strain broth and serve with beef and vegetables.

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Easy Dutch Oven Recipes

Dutch oven cooking is very versatile.  You can cook almost anything in it, including soups or stews, all kinds of meats, casseroles, breads, desserts, breakfasts, and a whole lot more.  If you are just getting started with Dutch oven cooking, you probably want to try some easy Dutch oven recipes.  While Dutch oven cooking isn’t difficult, you’ll be happier with some tried and true recipes to get you going.  Here are some easy Dutch oven recipes for you to try:

I hope you enjoy these.  They should be easy enough for any beginner to do.  You’ll find that you can do fairly sophisticated meals with Dutch ovens, but best to start with some easy Dutch oven recipes.

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    Sioux Berry Stew

    1 1/2 lbs chuck beef or venison, trimmed
    3 tbs oil
    1 medium onion,sliced
    2-3 cups beef broth
    1 cup blackberries
    1 tbs honey
    salt to taste

    Brown the meat in a dutch oven. Add the onions and saute them.  Add the berries and stock enough to cover the meat. Stir in honey. Bring to boil and cover. Simmer 1 hour. Salt to taste and serve.

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    Sizzlin’ Beef Kabobs

    3 tbsp vegetable oil
    2 tbsp soy sauce
    1 tbsp red wine vinegar
    1 tsp California style blend garlic powder
    3/4 t Hot Shot! Black & Red Pepper Blend
    1 lb Sirloin steak,cut into 1″ cubes
    Assorted vegetables (onion, squash, cherry tomatoes, green peppers, pearl onions, etc.)

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    Combine first 5 ingredients in large self closing plastic bag or shallow glass dish. Add steak and toss to coat it with the marinade.  Refrigerate 3 or more hours. Spear with veggies on metal skewers. Grill or broil 12-15 minutes, turning frequently.

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