Beef Pho My Way – Leels Cooks

I LOVE PHO, pho bo tai more specifically which is pho with thinly sliced rare beef that cooks perfectly in the hot broth, but I’ll take any I can get my hands on. Really I love all asian noodle soups, ramen also has a special place in my heart (and my weekly meal planning) but there’s just something about the lightness of pho. It’s beautifully spiced, satisfying but also doesn’t leave you feeling heavy afterward. The perfect meal, really. Unfortunately, I moved away from a west coast city with a large asian population to the South. North Carolina hasn’t had … Read more

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How To Make Roast Beef With Your Air Fryer

Jordan Lye/Getty Images Air fryers are magical little machines, often doing the work of an oven for less hassle, with consistently better results. Though there are certainly meats that you shouldn’t cook in an air fryer, plenty of other foods seem tailor-made for this appliance. For instance, air fryer frittatas easily develop deep flavor and come out perfectly set almost every time. Roast beef yields similarly surprising results, meaning you can execute this classic main dish in less time with little cleanup.  When seasoned properly and cooked in an air fryer, roast … Read more

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Instant Pot Beef Stew – Leels Cooks

I’m still craving these hearty type dishes, even though it’s weirdly not very cold here in NC. We are just LOVING our instant pot. I never thought I’d love (and slightly fear) a pressure cooker so much, but it really makes delicious things, especially meat, and cuts the time down significantly. Pulled pork in an hour?! Stew in 45, broths and soups are rich and full of depth. Literally the only convenience appliance I actually regularly use! Here’s my recipe for beef stew made in an instant pot/pressure cooker. What you need:(serves 4) 2 lbs stew beef or chuck, cut … Read more

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