Some recipes from former White House chef, Walter Scheib.
Sizzling Steak Fajitas
1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium beef stock
1/2 cup dark beer
1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill
1/4 cup sherry
2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers (remove the seeds for less spicy fajitas)
2 tablespoons very finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon […]

Irish Stew
1 1/2 lbs. beef, cut into 1″ pieces
1/4 cup butter
1 can tomato soup
1 can water
4 carrots, cut into 1/2″ pieces
4 large potatoes, cut into 1/2″ pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
4 onions, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
1/4 […]

The winning recipe was Crown of Gold Meatloaf, Cajun Style Ribeye Steak came in second and the following recipes tied for third: Dad’s Italian Beef, 1937 Macaroni and Beef, and Cheeseburger Loaf.
Crown of Gold Meatloaf
1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
4 egg yolks
2 T. mustard
3 T. diced green peppers
1/3 cup catsup
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 […]

Great grilled but is also good broiled in the oven.
Marinated Flank Steak
1 cup red wine
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon brown sugar
juice of one lime
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons ground ginger
ground pepper
2 lbs. flank steak
Combine all ingredients in a 9″x13″ glass baking Score flank steak on top. […]

Newspaper food and cooking columns can be an excellent resource when searching for holiday recipes. Here are some links to Mother’s Day recipes from around the U.S.
The Burlington Freepress (Vermont) has Decadent French Toast Souffle and instructions for making a Rice Krispie Treat Mug (for dessert - don’t use it for serving a beverage!).
Decadent […]

From Newsday.com:
Homemade “Big Mac”
3 ounces (96 percent lean) ground beef (about 1/3 cup)
2 pinches salt
1 sesame seed hamburger bun and 1 bun bottom
1 slice (1/2 ounce) 2 percent milk yellow American cheese
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sauce (see next recipe), divided
1 teaspoon finely chopped white onion
1/3 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
2 rounds dill pickle
Divide the beef […]

From the Reader’s Digest Food Section: 10 Minute Meals
Italian Steak Sandwiches
Total Prep Time: 10 minutes
You Will Need
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
16 slices deli roast beef
1/2 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons red wine or additional beef broth
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried […]