Taco Soup

Taco Soup

CommonGround Nebraska volunteer Joan Ruskamp shares her Taco Soup recipe with Pure Nebraska viewers. 2 Pounds Lean Ground Beef4 Garlic Cloves4 Teaspoons Chili Powder1 Teaspoon Salt1 Teaspoon Paprika1 Teaspoon Onion Powder1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper28 Ounces Crushed...
Beef Kabobs

Beef Kabobs

CommonGround volunteer Joan Ruskamp shares her recipe for Beef Kabobs with Pure Nebraska viewers. Her granddaughters joined in the fun to help build the kabobs. Beef Kabobs 1 lb. beef tri tips, sirloin steak tips or other steak cutbell peppers (red, yellow, green)1...
Prime Rib

Prime Rib

CommonGround volunteer Joan Ruskamp shares her recipe for Prime Rib. Prime Rib 1 rib roast (15-20lbs)olive oilgarlic saltaccent (optional)favorite beef seasoning, we like Mike's Seasoningaus jus Take meat out of bag and wash it off with cold water. Rub olive oil...
Marching Towards Planting Season

Marching Towards Planting Season

March is one of my favorite months.  First, March reminds us spring is just around the corner. Second, I get to celebrate another birthday!  With a birthday at the end of the month, I have enjoyed many celebrations with spring-like weather, but I have had...
Irish Beef Stew

Irish Beef Stew

CommonGround volunteer Joan Ruskamp shares her recipe for Irish Stew with Pure Nebraska viewers. Irish Beef Stew 2 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 1-inch cubes)2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 cup onion (diced)8 ounces button mushrooms (sliced)2 teaspoons minced...
New Year: Protein Front and Center

New Year: Protein Front and Center

Happy New Year!  A new year can often bring hope for changes in our health, finances and relationships.  I don’t know how many times in my life I’ve made  New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and eat healthier foods.  When I think about eating...