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Oven-Braised Beef Barbacoa (Make-Ahead Recipe)

Make-ahead oven-braised beef barbacoa, shredded and refrigerated overnight in all its sauce and juices. Best eaten the next day in tacos, bowls or quesadillas.

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3 hr 15 minEasy

Sunday Pot Roast (Tender, Fall-Apart Braiser Recipe)

Make the most tender Sunday pot roast in a cast iron braiser — rich pan gravy, fall-apart beef. An easy family dinner worth repeating.

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25 minEasy

Sauerkraut Grilled Cheese with Roasted Peppers (Crispy & Melty!)

Gooey cheese, tangy sauerkraut, and smoky roasted peppers in one crispy grilled cheese. Ready in 15 minutes — this is your new favorite lunch.

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