[BackBrainKick]

good BEEF recipe (mostly for those looking for MASS, not a clean diet)

large crock-pot (4-5 qt)

Soak two handfuls of dehydrated shiitake mushrooms in water for about 2 hrs., cut of stems and slice (I like shiitakes because they taste good and last almost forever in the pantry - also much cheaper than fresh)
Put crockpot on low; put drained shrooms on bottom.
Put 3-4 lb. piece of boneless chuck roast in a plate - coat w/ a mix of 1/4C hoisin sauce and 2 tablespoons of minced garlic.
Place on top of mushrooms in crockpot - close lid and let cook for 8-9 hours (don't lift the lid too much - it extends the cooking time 30min each time you do)

When ready to eat, put meat on a large plate or bowl, cover w/ foil to keep warm. Separate most mushrooms, drain shrooms from juices in crockpot

in a large 1 quart measuring cup (or same sized microwaveable bowl), put 1/4 C cold water and 2 tablespoons cornstarch; mix well.
Add crockpot juices; microwave 2 mins., stir, and re-nuke for 2 more mins. Stir well, add mushroom pieces for mushroom gravy!

Good recipe for those who have jobs or are at school...set it up in the morning, and its ready for dinner when you get home!

The meat comes out soft and easy to digest, and you can eat a pound of red meat pretty easily...also keeps well for leftovers.

Eat with mashed red potatoes;
4-5 red potatoes, cut into evenly sized wedges (quartered)

put in pot, cover w/ water, put a lid on it and heat to a boil...lower heat and simmer for 10-15 min. or until fork-tender

Drain water, put on stove for 1 min to dry up the water...

add 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 - 1/2 cup of milk, heavy cream, or sour cream (depending on taste)...salt and pepper, even green onion or parsley if you want, mash well or leave chunky