Vegetable Beef Stew

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🍂 Fall Begins in the Kitchen: Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Stew 🥣🌿

There is something especially comforting about a pot of beef stew simmering away on a cool fall day. And with the first day of fall arriving alongside Kitchen History Day, this recipe feels just right.

Generations ago, a pot of beef, potatoes and garden vegetables might have simmered for hours on the back of a cookstove. Today, I’m making much the same kind of comforting meal in my slow cooker. The equipment may have changed, but the tradition of gathering around a warm, nourishing meal has not. ❤️

🌿 RosemaryThyme Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1–1½ lb Walmart lean beef stew meat
• 1–1½ lb The Little Potato Company Mixed Medley potatoes, halved as needed
• 1 bag Great Value Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• 4 cups Swanson Unsalted Beef Broth
• 1 can (6 oz) Hunt’s No Salt Added Tomato Paste
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, optional
• 1–2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt at the table, if desired

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a skillet and brown the stew beef on all sides. It does not need to cook through.
Place the potatoes in the slow cooker and add the browned beef.
Whisk the tomato paste into the beef broth. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and seasonings, then pour over the beef and potatoes.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours, or until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
Add the frozen mixed vegetables during the last 60–90 minutes so they stay colorful and don’t become overly soft.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.

For a thicker stew: Mix 1½ tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir into the hot stew during the last 15–20 minutes of cooking and allow it to thicken.

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Rosemary Thyme Cast-Iron Steak Bites

Rosemary Thyme Cast-Iron Sirloin Steak Bites

With Baby Potatoes, Green Beans & Sweet Onions

There’s something so satisfying about a simple supper that comes together on one pan…

A hot cast-iron baking sheet,

a handful of good ingredients,

and the kind of meal that fills the kitchen with warmth before it ever reaches the table.

This is one of those meals.

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Ingredients

Potatoes & Vegetables

• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved

• 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed

• 1 medium sweet onion, sliced into thick wedges

• 2–3 tbsp olive oil (divided)

Steak Bites

• 1½ lbs sirloin steak, cut into bite-size pieces

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Seasoning (Rosemary Thyme Style)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp dried rosemary (or powdered)

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• black pepper to taste

Finish

• 1 tbsp melted butter

• squeeze of fresh lemon juice

• chopped parsley (optional)

• pinch of fleur de sel (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and place your cast-iron baking sheet inside to heat.

2. In a bowl, toss the potatoes with about 1½ tbsp olive oil and half of the seasoning blend.

3. Carefully remove the hot pan and spread potatoes out in a single layer.

Roast for 15 minutes.

4. While potatoes cook, toss steak bites with olive oil, Worcestershire, and remaining seasoning.

5. In another bowl, toss green beans and onions with remaining olive oil and a light sprinkle of seasoning.

6. Remove pan from oven. Add steak, green beans, and onions—spread everything out so it roasts, not steams.

7. Return to oven and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until steak is browned and vegetables are tender.

8. Drizzle with melted butter and a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.

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Rosemary Thyme Kitchen Tip

A hot pan makes all the difference.

Starting your cast-iron baking sheet in the oven gives you that beautiful sear on the potatoes and steak—just like a skillet, but with the ease of a sheet-pan meal.

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Rosemary Thyme Blessing

May your table be filled with simple meals,

your kitchen with warmth,

and your home with the quiet joy of cooking for those you love.

Helene 💛

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Grilled Sirloin Steaks with Rosemary Butter

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Rainy Day Steak Night

💛 QUESTION OF THE DAY

When bad weather changes your plans, what favorite meal do you make indoors instead?

We had planned on grilling steaks outside today on our electric grill, but the weather had other ideas. Rainy Saturdays have a way of changing plans, and over the years I’ve learned that a good backup plan can be just as enjoyable as the original one.

Instead of heading out to the patio, I’ll be firing up my George Foreman grill right here in the kitchen.

Steak has always been one of Zach’s favorite meals. Ever since he was a little boy, he has loved a good steak dinner. Some foods come and go through the years, but a perfectly cooked steak has remained at the top of his list.

There is something comforting about gathering in the kitchen on a rainy afternoon while supper cooks. The windows may be covered with raindrops, but the aroma of steak, rosemary, and butter fills the house with warmth.

Tonight’s steaks are seasoned with a simple blend of kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, rosemary, and thyme. After grilling, each steak is topped with a pat of rosemary butter that slowly melts over the warm meat.

Sometimes the best family meals aren’t the ones that go exactly as planned. They’re the ones that adapt to the weather, bring everyone together, and remind us that home is less about where the meal is cooked and more about who gathers around the table.

🥩 Grilled Sirloin Steaks with Rosemary Butter

Steak Seasoning Blend
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Rosemary Butter
• 4 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• Pinch of black pepper

Mix butter ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to use.

Pat steaks dry, brush lightly with olive oil, and season generously. Grill to your preferred doneness. Allow the steaks to rest for 5–10 minutes, then top each with rosemary butter before serving.

🌿 Kitchen Note

Don’t let rainy weather cancel dinner plans. Indoor grills can create wonderful meals and some of the coziest memories happen when everyone gathers in the kitchen.

🔴 QUESTION OF THE DAY

What meal always reminds you of family dinners at home?

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Greek Lemon Herb Burger

🍋🌿 Saturday Night Burgers

Greek Lemon Herb Burgers with Creamy Lemon Feta Sauce

💛 QUESTION OF THE DAY:

Did your family have a meal that faithfully appeared on the table every week? I’d love to hear about the traditions you grew up with!

Growing up in my family, every Saturday night was burger night.

It didn’t matter what season it was or what kind of week we’d had—we always gathered around the table for hamburgers. During the summer, we’d decide which fresh salads or garden vegetables would go with them, and somehow those simple meals became some of my favorite memories.

I never outgrew that Saturday night burger tradition. It found its way to my own family table, and now I enjoy giving those classic burgers a fresh Mediterranean twist with bright lemon, fragrant herbs, creamy feta, and plenty of fresh vegetables.

If your family enjoys burger night too, I hope you’ll give these a try!

🍔 Greek Lemon Herb Burgers

Makes: 4 burgers

Ingredients

Burgers

* 1½ pounds lean ground beef (90/10)

* 2 teaspoons dried oregano

* 1 teaspoon dried parsley

* 1 teaspoon garlic powder

* ½ teaspoon onion powder

* 1 teaspoon lemon zest

* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

* 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

* ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

* ½ teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

Creamy Lemon Feta Sauce

* ½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

* ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

* 1 teaspoon lemon zest

* 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill (or ½ teaspoon dried dill)

* ½ teaspoon dried oregano

* Freshly ground black pepper to taste

For Serving

* 4 whole wheat or brioche buns

* Baby spinach or romaine lettuce

* Sliced tomato

* Thin slices of English cucumber

* Thin slices of red onion (optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, gently combine all of the burger ingredients until just mixed. Do not overwork the meat.

2. Shape into four equal patties and press a slight indentation into the center of each.

3. Refrigerate the patties for about 20 minutes while preparing the sauce.

4. Stir together all of the sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

5. Grill the burgers over medium-high heat for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

6. Lightly toast the buns.

7. Spread the creamy lemon feta sauce on both halves of each bun. Add lettuce, the burger, tomato, cucumber, and red onion if desired. Serve immediately.

🌿 Rosemary Thyme Tip

These burgers are delicious served with a Mediterranean cucumber salad, grilled zucchini, roasted rosemary potatoes, or a slice of fresh watermelon on a warm summer evening.

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May your home be filled with simple traditions, good food, and the people you love around the table.

Have a peaceful and blessed day.

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With gratitude,

Helene

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Slow Cooker Cubed Steak with Creamy Onion Sauce

Slow Cooker Cubed Steak with Creamy Onion Sauce

There was a time when many slow cooker cubed steak recipes started with a can of soup and a seasoning packet. They were easy, affordable, and helped many families get supper on the table after a long day.

Lately, I’ve found myself looking for ways to make some of those familiar comfort foods with ingredients I already keep in my kitchen. This version uses sweet onions, beef broth, Greek yogurt, and our Rosemary Thyme Herb Blend to create a creamy, savory sauce that tastes like it simmered all day—because it did.

The cubed steak becomes fork-tender, the onions melt into the sauce, and a handful of broccoli added near the end brings a little color and freshness to the meal. Served over brown rice, it’s the kind of supper that feels like home.

RECIPE

Ingredients

• 2 pounds cubed steak

• 1 large sweet onion, sliced

• ¾ cup unsalted beef broth

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon Rosemary Thyme Herb Blend

• 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces

Creamy Finish

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

1. Layer the sliced onions in the bottom of a slow cooker.

2. Place the cubed steak over the onions.

3. Whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Rosemary Thyme Herb Blend. Pour over the steak.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.

5. During the last 30–45 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets.

6. Mix the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Stir into the cooking liquid and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.

7. Place the Greek yogurt in a bowl. Slowly whisk in about ½ cup of the hot cooking liquid to temper the yogurt.

8. Stir the yogurt mixture into the slow cooker and heat gently for 15–20 minutes. Do not boil.

9. Serve over cooked brown rice.

Kitchen Note

Many traditional slow cooker cubed steak recipes rely on canned soups and seasoning packets for flavor. This version takes a different path, using real ingredients to create a creamy sauce while keeping the sodium a little lower and the ingredient list a little simpler. At Rosemary Thyme, we believe small changes made one meal at a time can help create a healthier kitchen without giving up the comfort foods we love.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

What comfort-food recipe from your family would you like to see updated with a few simple, lower-sodium ingredients?

Have a peaceful and blessed day.

Helene

Rosemary Thyme

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Famous Barr John White Burger

🍔 St. Louis Table — Famous-Barr John White Burger

Before online shopping carts and curbside pickup…

there were Eagle Stamps.

All summer long I would sit at the table pasting those tiny stamps into the books — page after page — while my mom saved them carefully in a drawer. When the books were filled, we would go downtown to Famous-Barr to redeem them. But the real treat wasn’t what we brought home…

It was lunch together.

We would walk into the Famous-Barr Café, sit down like ladies out for the day, and I always hoped for the same thing — the John White Burger. It didn’t taste like any other burger. No lettuce, no tomato… just a warm bun, a juicy patty, sweet onions, and that unforgettable creamy cheese sauce poured right over the top.

It felt special every single time.

Today I’m sharing a faithful recreation so a St. Louis favorite can live on at our tables.

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Ingredients

Rarebit Cheese Sauce

• 6 oz deli American cheese, chopped

• ¾ cup half-and-half

• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

• ½ tsp dry mustard

• Pinch black pepper

Signature Onions

• 1 large sweet onion, very thinly sliced

• Neutral oil for shallow frying

• Pinch salt

Burgers

• 1 lb ground beef (80–85%)

• Salt & pepper

• 4 soft hamburger buns

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Instructions

1. Make the sauce

In a small saucepan over low heat combine half-and-half and cheese. Stir gently until smooth. Add Worcestershire, mustard, and pepper. Keep warm — do not boil.

2. Fry the onions

Heat about ½ inch oil in a skillet over medium. Cook onions in batches until soft and pale golden, not brown. Drain and lightly salt.

3. Cook the burgers

Season patties with salt and pepper and cook in a cast-iron skillet or griddle. Toast buns lightly in the drippings.

4. Assemble

Bottom bun → burger → generous onions → ladle of cheese sauce → top bun

Serve immediately while hot and cozy.

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Kitchen Note

This is not a backyard burger — it’s a café sandwich. The warm rarebit sauce is what makes it the Famous-Barr classic.

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🌿Rosemary Thyme Blessing

From their tables to mine — and from my table to yours.

With gratitude for the hands that prepared meals before us and the hands gathered here today, may this meal bless our bodies, hearts, and minds, bringing strength and joy. 🙏💛

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Slow Cooker Barbecue Brisket

ROSEMARY THYME SLOW COOKER BARBECUE BRISKET

For years, whenever smoke from the grill blew into my face, Dennis would tell me to say, “I don’t like bunny rabbits.”

He later informed me this came from old folklore. I tried it. Repeatedly.

The smoke remained unconvinced.

These days I’ve found a simpler solution.

No smoker.

No grill.

No standing outside in the summer heat.

Just a slow cooker quietly doing all the work while I go about my day.

This brisket develops rich barbecue flavor from smoked paprika, herbs, tomato sauce, and a touch of maple syrup. The result is tender, sliceable beef with all the comfort of traditional barbecue and none of the babysitting.

If you’re looking for a summer meal that’s easy enough for a weekday and special enough for Sunday dinner, this one might become a favorite.

Rosemary Thyme Slow Cooker Barbecue Brisket

Yield: 8–10 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8–10 hours on LOW

INGREDIENTS

Brisket:

• 4–5 pound beef brisket

• 2 large sweet onions, sliced thick

• 2 celery stalks, cut into chunks

• 2 carrots, cut into chunks

Smoky Brisket Rub:

• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 2 teaspoons onion powder

• 1 teaspoon powdered rosemary

• 1 teaspoon powdered thyme

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Rosemary Thyme Smoky Barbecue Sauce:

• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Pat the brisket dry with paper towels.

2. Combine all rub ingredients and coat the brisket generously on all sides.

3. Place onions, celery, and carrots in the bottom of a slow cooker.

4. Set the brisket on top of the vegetables.

5. Whisk together all sauce ingredients.

6. Pour half of the sauce over the brisket.

7. Cover and cook on LOW for 8–10 hours, or until fork tender.

8. Remove brisket to a cutting board and rest for 15 minutes.

9. Skim excess fat from the cooking liquid.

10. Stir the remaining sauce into the cooking liquid.

11. Slice brisket against the grain.

12. Spoon sauce over the sliced brisket before serving.

Rosemary Thyme Kitchen Note

The extra smoked paprika helps recreate some of the flavor we normally associate with outdoor barbecue. If you enjoy a more pronounced smoky flavor, the optional liquid smoke adds another layer of depth without ever lighting a smoker.

May your kitchen be filled with simple meals, peaceful moments, and the quiet comfort of caring for the people you love one plate at a time.

Save this recipe for the next time you want barbecue without standing outside in the summer heat.

QUESTION OF THE DAY

Are you a smoker, grill, oven, or slow-cooker brisket person?

I’d love to hear how you make yours!

Slow-Smoked Brisket

Rosmary Thyme Slow-Smoked Brisket on the Porch Smoker

There is something about the smell of a smoker going on a summer afternoon that instantly feels like home to me. This brisket is slow-smoked the old-fashioned way — fire on one side, meat resting slowly in the gentle smoke on the other. It’s simple, peaceful cooking that takes time, patience, and a little faith in the process.

This is the kind of meal meant for family gatherings, long conversations, summer evenings on the porch, and paper plates filled beside bowls of homemade potato salad.

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Ingredients

• 1 whole brisket, about 5–7 pounds

• 2 tbsp avocado oil or yellow mustard (binder)

Rosemary Thyme Brisket Rub

• 2 tbsp coarse black pepper

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp onion powder

• 2 tsp smoked paprika

• 2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

(or 1 tsp table salt)

• 1 tsp rosemary thyme herb blend

• Optional: 1 tsp brown sugar for a slight caramelized bark

For Wrapping:

• 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth

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Instructions

Pat brisket dry and trim excess hard fat, leaving a thin layer for moisture and flavor.

Rub lightly with avocado oil or mustard to help the seasoning adhere.

Mix all rub ingredients together and coat the brisket generously on all sides.

Refrigerate several hours or overnight for deeper flavor.

Prepare smoker with the fire on one side and the brisket on the opposite side for indirect heat.

Maintain smoker temperature around 225–250°F.

Place brisket fat-side up on the cooler side of the smoker and cook slowly until the internal temperature reaches about 165°F and a deep bark forms.

Wrap brisket tightly in butcher paper or foil with the beef broth.

Return brisket to smoker and continue cooking until probe tender, usually around 195–203°F internal temperature.

Remove from smoker and let rest at least 30–45 minutes before slicing.

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Rosemary Thyme Kitchen Note

Brisket is not a fast meal — and that is part of its beauty. The tenderness comes slowly as the connective tissue melts down over time. Low heat and patience are the secret.

Rosemary Thyme Brisket Tip

If this is your first brisket, don’t panic when the temperature suddenly seems to stop moving for hours. Almost everyone who smokes brisket experiences that moment of standing beside the smoker wondering:

“Did I ruin it?”

“Why is this thing stuck?”

“Is dinner ever going to happen?”

This is called “the stall,” and it is completely normal. Usually around 160–170°F, the brisket may appear to stop rising in temperature for quite some time as moisture evaporates from the meat.

The first time I made brisket, I had no idea this could happen — so now I always start much earlier and plan ahead for the stall instead of stressing over it.

This is also why experienced brisket cooks usually think:

“How early can I start this?”

instead of:

“How late can I get away with starting it?”

At the stall stage, you can:

• continue smoking patiently through it, or

• wrap the brisket in butcher paper or foil with a splash of broth to help push through the stall while keeping the meat moist and tender.

And the good news? If a brisket finishes early, that’s perfectly fine. A wrapped brisket can rest beautifully and often becomes even more tender while resting.

Low heat, patience, and time are the real secret ingredients to great brisket.

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Serving Ideas

Perfect with:

• Family German-Style Potato Salad

• Creamy coleslaw

• Grilled corn

• Cast-iron cornbread

• Garden tomatoes

• Sweet iced tea or Garden Waters

Serves about 8–10.

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A Simple Note from My Kitchen

Some of the best meals are the ones that ask us to slow down a little. The smoker quietly going on the porch, family gathering in and out of the kitchen, summer air moving through the screens — those moments become part of the recipe too.

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May your kitchen be filled with simple meals, peaceful moments, and the quiet comfort of caring for the people you love one plate at a time.

Rosemary Thyme House Burgers

Rosemary Thyme House Burgers

Simple • Flavorful • Indoor Grill Friendly

There’s something comforting about burgers made at home — not fast food, not overloaded, just a good burger cooked in your own kitchen with ingredients you recognize.

This seasoning blend is built the Rosemary Thyme way: flavorful herbs, gentle smokiness, garlic, onion, and black pepper doing the heavy lifting instead of excessive salt. And the indoor grill makes it easy enough for an ordinary weekday supper.

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Ingredients

For the Burgers

* 1½ lbs lean ground beef (85–90% lean works beautifully)

* 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

* 1 tsp olive oil

* 6 burger buns or sourdough rolls

Rosemary Thyme Burger Seasoning

* 1 tsp garlic powder

* 1 tsp onion powder

* 1 tsp smoked paprika

* ½ tsp dried thyme

* ½ tsp dried rosemary, crushed finely

* ½ tsp black pepper

* ¼ tsp cumin

* ¼ tsp kosher salt (optional)

Optional Toppings

* Sliced Gouda or cheddar

* Tomato slices

* Red onion

* Lettuce

* Pickles

* Avocado

* Dijon mustard or a simple yogurt sauce

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Instructions

1. Make the seasoning

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, thyme, rosemary, black pepper, cumin, and optional salt.

2. Prepare the burgers

Place the ground beef in a large bowl. Add Worcestershire sauce and olive oil.

Sprinkle in most of the seasoning blend, reserving a little for the outside of the patties.

Gently mix just until combined. Do not overwork the meat.

3. Form patties

Shape into 5–6 patties slightly thinner in the center so they cook evenly on the indoor grill.

Sprinkle the outside lightly with the remaining seasoning.

4. Preheat the George Foreman grill

Lightly oil the grill plates if needed.

Cook burgers about 4–6 minutes depending on thickness and desired doneness. The George Foreman drains excess grease nicely and gives beautiful grill marks indoors.

If adding cheese, place it on during the last minute of cooking.

5. Serve warm

Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.

These are especially good with:

* oven potatoes

* creamy coleslaw

* pasta-style brown rice salad

* watermelon in summer

* grilled onions and peppers

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Rosemary Thyme Kitchen Notes

* A little rosemary goes a long way in burgers — enough to create warmth without tasting “piney.”

* Smoked paprika gives that outdoor-grill flavor even indoors.

* George Foreman grills work wonderfully for lower-fat cooking because excess grease drains away naturally.

* For lower sodium, skip salting the meat heavily and finish the burger with flavorful toppings instead.

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A Simple Note from My Kitchen

Some of the best meals aren’t complicated at all. Just burgers sizzling on the grill, people gathered nearby, and the comfort of eating at home together. That kind of meal never really goes out of style.

May your kitchen be filled with simple meals, peaceful moments, and the quiet comfort of caring for the people you love one plate at a time.

Slow Cooker Ginger Garlic Beef & Broccoli

Rosemary Thyme Slow Cooker Ginger Garlic Beef & Broccoli

(Soy-Free • Lower Sodium • Cozy Slow Cooker Supper)

My son has always loved going to a hibachi grill. In fact, we’ve even gone there on Christmas Day for dinner — just like in A Christmas Story.

There’s something special about gathering around warm sizzling food, the comforting smell of garlic and ginger, and simply being together around the table.

This slow cooker version brings a little bit of that cozy hibachi-style flavor home, but prepared in a gentler lower-sodium style using rich broth, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and simple ingredients from home.

Sometimes loving our families well looks like recreating the foods they enjoy in a way that better supports health while still feeling warm, familiar, and comforting.

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Ingredients

* 1½ lbs stew beef, cut into bite-size pieces

* 3 cups broccoli florets

* 1 small onion, thinly sliced

* 3 cloves garlic, minced

* 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)

* 1½ cups no-salt-added beef broth

* 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

* 1 tsp molasses or honey

* 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

* 1 tbsp avocado oil

* 1/2 tsp onion powder

* Black pepper to taste

Optional Thickener

* 1 tbsp cornstarch

* 2 tbsp cold water

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Instructions

1. Add stew beef, onion, garlic, and ginger to the slow cooker.

2. Pour in:

* beef broth

* balsamic vinegar

* molasses or honey

* avocado oil

3. Add onion powder and black pepper.

4. Stir gently to combine.

5. Cover and cook:

* LOW for 7–8 hours

* HIGH for 4–5 hours

until the beef becomes tender.

6. During the last 20–30 minutes of cooking, stir in the broccoli florets.

7. For a thicker sauce, whisk together cornstarch and cold water, stir into the slow cooker, and cook an additional 10–15 minutes with the lid slightly open.

8. Stir in toasted sesame oil just before serving.

Serve warm with Rosemary Thyme brown rice.

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Rosemary Thyme Kitchen Tip

Adding the sesame oil at the very end helps preserve its warm toasted flavor and gives the dish that cozy hibachi-style aroma without needing heavy sauces or excess sodium.

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A Simple Note from My Kitchen

Cooking at home doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. I build meals around simple basics, seasonal produce, and pantry staples—then let herbs and a finishing touch make it feel special.

Blessing

May your home be filled with peaceful meals, gentle moments together, and the comforting smell of something warm waiting in the slow cooker.