Picadillo

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 celery rib, small dice
• 1 carrot, small dice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 potato, small dice
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon sazon goya seasoning, orange box
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sofrito sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 brown beef and onions until carmelization starts.
• 2 add all remaining ingredients and mix well.
• 3 bring to a steady simmer, turn down and let simmer stirring occasionally until vegetables are cooked (about 50 minutes).
• 4 serve with tortilla chips and enjoy.

Hot Stuffed Bell Peppers

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 large green peppers or 4 large red peppers
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream

Recipe

• 1 remove tops and seeds from peppers and blanch for 5-7 minutes.
• 2 heat vegetable oil in skillet.
• 3 add onions, garlic, some chopped pepper from tops and fry until soft.
• 4 add the meat, oregano, salt, bay leaves and tabasco sauce and fry until meat is cooked.
• 5 stir in flour, stock, ketchup and bring to boil.
• 6 reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 7 preheat oven to 350.
• 8 discard bay leaves from mixture, spoon into peppers and place in a greased baking dish.
• 9 bake for 40 minutes.
• 10 while peppers are baking make the sauce.
• 11 put cream cheese, cream, salt and cayenne into a pan and simmer until mixture is smooth, stirring constantly.
• 12 do not boil.
• 13 pour the hot sauce over the peppers and cook until sauce is bubbling and starting to brown, about 15 minutes.
• 14 serve immediately.

Momma's Dutch Mafia Meatloaf

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 15 ounces tomato sauce (divided into 3/4 c. sauce for the loaf and the remainder to be mixed in with the sauce)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon vinegar

Recipe

• 1 lightly mix the first 6 ingredients (remember to only mix in 3/4 cup of the tomato sauce).
• 2 shape into an oblong loaf on a baking or roasting pan forming loaf to be about 12" x 3" and then flatten its top.
• 3 combine remaining ingredients into a sauce (don't forget to add the remaining tomato sauce).
• 4 pour sauce over the top of the meat loaf, covering it evenly. bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 hour. baste a couple of times with the sauce so that it will form a light glaze over the loaf.

Momma's Hamburger Gravy

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) can cream of broccoli soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Recipe

• 1 brown hamburger
• 2 add milk, soup and soup cream
• 3 heat until heated through
• 4 about 10 mins.

Hot Tamales

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 combine the first 8 ingredients together, gradually adding in water.
• 2 in a large pot, bring the tomato juice, sauce, water, sugar and salt to a boil.
• 3 form the tamale mixture into walnut-size balls and drop into boiling juice.
• 4 boil softly for 30 minutes.
• 5 note: the longer this cooks the more flavorful it becomes.

Picadillo

Total Time: 37 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 22 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 small sweet green peppers, chopped
• 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 1 -2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (or to taste)
• 1 -2 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 using a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat, breaking up with spoon, until browned and drain off any fat.
• 2 add onions and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until nearly tender.
• 3 add garlic and peppers, and cook, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes or until onions are softened.
• 4 mix tomato paste with water and stir into beef mixture along with raisins, olives, capers and worcestershire sauce (original recipe called for 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce but i found that to be too much).
• 5 simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors then stir in vinegar (i would add the same amount of vinegar as worcestershire sauce), salt and pepper.

Palaver Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 smoked lamb hocks (only use one if it is large! also, you could substitute some really great smoked bacon or salt lamb )
• 1 cup water
• 2 lbs fresh spinach, torn into pieces (if you can find platto or bologi, use that...i recommend that if you can't find platto or bologi, th)
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated (may use 1 tsp ground ginger)
• 1 -2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
• hot cooked rice (optional)
• finishing salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan or dutch oven, combine beef, lamb hocks, and 1 cup water. bring to a boil; reduce heat. cover; simmer about 50 minutes, or until the beef is just tender.
• 2 remove lamb hocks; cool slightly. cut meat from the bones; discard the bones and return the meat to the dutch oven.
• 3 in a large covered saucepan simmer the greens in a small amount of water for 5 minutes; drain well.
• 4 in a large skillet, cook onions, garlic, tomatoes, gingerroot, and ground red pepper in hot oil until the onion is tender but not brown.
• 5 stir the onion mixture, drained spinach, and chopped eggs into the meat mixture. cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 6 if desired, serve over hot cooked rice in soup bowls.

Marinated London Broil

Total Time: 24 hrs 24 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 24 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) can cola drink
• 1 (10 ounce) bottle teriyaki sauce
• 1 (2 1/2-3 lb) london broil beef

Recipe

• 1 combine cola and teriyaki sauce in a shallow dish or large zip-top plastic freezer bag; add london broil.
• 2 cover or seal, and chill 24 hours, turning occasionally.
• 3 remove london broil from marinade, discarding marinade.
• 4 grill, covered with grill lid, over medium heat (300* to 350*) 12 to 15 minute on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
• 5 let stand 10 min.; cut diagonally into thin slices across the grain.

Italian-style Turkey Meatloaf (scd)

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves finely minced garlic (or add 1 tsp. garlic powder with the salt, pepper, and basil)
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 3 lbs ground turkey
• 2 cups parmesan cheese, grated (or provolone)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can italian-style tomatoes, pureed (sugar-free)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste (sugar-free)

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 350 degrees. thaw spinach. chop onion and mince garlic.
• 2 cook onion and garlic in oil until soft, about 2 minutes.
• 3 whisk eggs with yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and basil.
• 4 add spinach, onion and garlic, turkey, and cheese, and mix well.
• 5 turn mixture out onto baking pan and form it into a 9x5 inch loaf.
• 6 brush with tomato sauce and bake approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until 180 degrees in the center.

Pakistani Kima (hamburger Curry)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb ground beef (i use venison)
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1 dash cinnamon
• 1 dash ginger
• 1 dash turmeric
• 2 cups tomatoes, diced and cooked
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups green beans, chopped (fresh or frozen)

Recipe

• 1 saute onion and garlic in butter till soft.
• 2 add meat and brown well.
• 3 stir in curry powder and seasonings, and remaining vegetables.
• 4 cover and simmer 25 minutes, stirring several times and adding more water if needed.
• 5 serve with rice.

Picadillo

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled & chopped
• 1 medium apple, cored,peeled & chopped
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons pimento stuffed olives, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

Recipe

• 1 in a skillet cook the meat, onions and garlic until the meat is browned and the onions are tender.
• 2 add remaining ingredients to the skillet (except the almonds) mix well and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
• 3 stir in the toasted almonds, cook uncovered for 2 more minutes.

New England Chop Suey

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1 (28 ounce) can italian-style crushed tomatoes
• 2 (10 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
• 10 ounces water, or can of v8 vegetable juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 8 baby portabella mushrooms, sliced

Recipe

• 1 add hot water to a large pan. i like to add to my pasta water heavy salt, dried oregano and a splash of evoo. bring to a boil and add elbows, cook to al dente 9 minutes. drain pasta and return to pan, set aside.
• 2 while pasta is cooking chop up a large cup of onions, a cup of mushrooms and garlic to preference.
• 3 in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onions and half a tbs of evoo. soften onions, then add beef. when beef is nearly browned add mushrooms then garlic.
• 4 simmer for 2 minutes (enough to mix semi evenly) then strain off excess fat. add meat mixture to the pan with your pasta and return to low heat.
• 5 add the can of crushed tomatoes and 2 cans of condensed soup. add one soup cans worth of water and keep on low heat 10-15 minutes simmering gently but not sticking. spice. i salt and pepper generously and add about 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper. i like to add a teaspoon of sugar to neutralize the acidity of tomatoes.
• 6 serve on a cold day.

Homemade Gravy

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon onion, finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup beer
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 saute the onions, garlic, and beer in a pan over medium heat.
• 2 cook until the onions are tender and the beer has reduced.
• 3 add the water, beef bouillon, flour, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
• 4 whisk until the gravy has reached the consistency of your liking.

Homemade Gravy

Total Time: 6 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• juices from cooked meat
• 2 tablespoons flour (heaping tablespoons)
• water or vegetable stock
• 1 dash red wine
• 1 tablespoon red currant jelly
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 add flour to juices from cooked meat and mix for approximately 1 minute.
• 2 stir in the water or stock and stir well to prevent lumps.
• 3 add wine, jelly, salt and pepper to taste.

Mommy's Meatloaf

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup uncooked oats
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped

Recipe

• 1 preheat ovent to 375.
• 2 combine all ingredients, mix well and bake for an hour, or until done in a loaf pan.

Grilled Skewered Beef

Total Time: 1 hr 14 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 4 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple chunks
• 1 lb sirloin beef, cut in slices
• 1/3 cup soya sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 12 olives (specifies stuffed)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Recipe

• 1 drain the juice from the pineapple and mix with the soya sauce, garlic and ginger; add the beef and let it stand for 1 hour.
• 2 place alternate pieces of beef and pineapple on wooden skewers and put an olive at the end of each skewer.
• 3 grill, turning once, for 10-12 minutes.

Old Fashioned Sunday Pot Roast With Vegetables And Brown Gravy

Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 lbs boneless beef rump roast
• 3 large garlic cloves, peeled, cut in thirds
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup celery, corasely chopped
• 1 cup onion, coarsely chopped
• 3 large carrots, peeled, halved
• 4 cups beef stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 6 small potatoes, peeled, quartered
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 325*.
• 2 make 9 deep incisions in the meat and insert the garlic pieces.
• 3 heat 1 tbls of oil in a heavy roasting pan; add the meat and brown on all sides over medium heat.
• 4 transfer the meat to a plate.
• 5 add the remaining tbls of oil to the pan, add the celery, onion, carrots and saute for about 5 minutes.
• 6 add the stock, bay leaves green pepper and ketchup.
• 7 return the meat to the pan, cover and bring to a boil.
• 8 transfer to the oven and bake for 2 hours.
• 9 move the meat aside and stir in the thyme, salt and pepper.
• 10 at this point, the move can be store in the refrigerator until the next day.
• 11 place the potatoes on the bottom of the pan and arrange the meat on top.
• 12 re-cover, and bake 45 minutes or until the meat and potatoes are tender.
• 13 in a small bowl, mash the butter and flour together to form a smooth paste is formed.
• 14 transfer the meat to a large heated platter and using a slotted spoon, remove the carrots and potatoes and arrange them around the meat.
• 15 discard the bell pepper, bay leaves and celery.
• 16 bring the pan juices to a boil over high heat.
• 17 then whisk in the butter mixture by tblsspoonfuls.
• 18 cook over high heat until the mixture forms a gravy, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
• 19 add hot pepper sauce to taste.].
• 20 pour some of the gravy over the meat and pass the remainder with the meat and vegetables at the table.

Picadillo (ground Meat Stew)

Total Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/2 lbs lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef, finely chopped
• 1 lb large tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 -3 jalapeno pepper
• salt
• pepper
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil and brown onion and garlic; add meat and brown. add next 9 ingredients. cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes. if the mixture dries out, add a little water. when cooked, add the peppers and salt and pepper to taste. if used, fry the almonds in a little oil and sprinkle over the picadillo. the mixture should be dry. this freezes well.

Momma Leite's Braised Beef In Wine And Garlic

Hot Stuffed Banana Peppers

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 12 hot banana peppers, cored and seeded
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) jar dried beef, fnely chopped
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 cup crushed saltine crackers

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients except parmesan and saltines and carefully stuff peppers (wear gloves when handleing peppers!).
• 2 place peppers in lightly greased casserole dish and top with parmesan and crushed crackers. (i just guessed at those amounts, top them as you like with more of less of each).
• 3 place in oven at 350 and bake 40 minutes or until filling is hot.

Jack Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
• 6 slices dried beef or 6 slices ham or 6 slices prosciutto
• 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
• 6 slices monterey jack cheese
• 1 pint sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Recipe

• 1 flatten chicken breasts with a mallot.
• 2 place a slice of ham,beef or proscuitto and cheese on each breast.
• 3 roll up and fasten with toothpicks.
• 4 mix mushroom soup,sour cream and curry together.
• 5 place chicken rolls in baking dish,seam side down.
• 6 pour sauce over chicken.
• 7 bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Italian-style Meatloaf

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 brown onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 kg beef mince
• 1 (200 g) jar sun-dried tomato pesto
• 2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 lemon, rind grated
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 40 g butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 200 degrees celcius.
• 2 grease a loaf pan and line with baking paper, allowing 2cm overhang on each side longwise.
• 3 heat oil in a pan over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until soft. allow to cool.
• 4 combine mince, pesto, 1 cup breadcrumbs, lemon rind, egg, half the onion mixture and peas in a large bowl. mix well then spoon into loaf pan.
• 5 combine remaining breadcrumbs and onion mixture, parmesan and butter in a bowl. spoon over meatloaf.
• 6 bake for 30 minutes, then remove from oven and cover top loosely with foil. cook for a further 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
• 7 cool for 10 minutes, then lift out and place on a serving plate.

Momma Neely's Pot Roast

Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (3 -4 lb) round roast (or chuck roast})
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 yellow onions, peeled and quartered
• 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• freshly chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
• 2 season the roast on all sides with salt and pepper.
• 3 in a dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil and sear the roast on all sides. add the onions, garlic and tomato paste and cook until slightly colored.
• 4 add the wine, stock, thyme and bay leaves. bring the liquid to a simmer, cover, and place in the oven.
• 5 roast for 1 1/2 hours and then add the carrots.
• 6 continue to cook for 1 more hour.
• 7 transfer the roast to a cutting board and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
• 8 slice and place on a serving platter.
• 9 skim the fat off the braising liquid and serve with the roast.
• 10 garnish with parsley.

Picadillo

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/4 lbs ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup beer
• 1 1/3 cups canned chopped tomatoes, drained (from one 15-ounce can)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 lb baking potato, about 2,peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup pitted green olives, quartered

Recipe

• 1 in a large dutch oven, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink.
• 2 add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
• 3 stir in the beer, tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and tabasco sauce and bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
• 5 meanwhile, in a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderately high heat.
• 6 add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• 7 add the potatoes, raisins, and olives to the meat mixture.
• 8 cook, covered, until the potatoes are just done, about 15 minutes longer.
• 9 serve with warm flour tortillas.

Momma's Meatloaf

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, diced
• 1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 lb saltine crackers, crushed
• 1 egg
• salt
• pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350.
• 2 in a large bowl mix together ground beef, bell pepper, onion, garlic, mushrooms, canned tomatoes, 6 oz. of tomato sauce, crushed crackers, egg, salt, and pepper.
• 3 place in a loaf pan and bake for 45-60 minutes or until brown.
• 4 remove from oven and place ketchup mixture on top of meatloaf.
• 5 place back in the oven for 10-12.

Picadilly Dip/chili

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 lb ground beef
• 1 hot italian sausage, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, liquid included
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 fry ground beef and sausage until done, drain fat except 1 tbs.
• 2 add onion, tomato, green pepper and garlic and saute until onion is golden. transfer to pot, add beans, olives, raisins and spices.
• 3 cover and simmer low about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Picadillo Beef Chili

Total Time: 3 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 lbs boneless beef sirloin (cut into about 1-inch pieces or a bit smaller)
• seasoning salt
• black pepper
• 4 -6 tablespoons oil (more if needed)
• 2 large onions, chopped (can use 3 medium)
• 3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/3 cup chili powder (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons dryed chili flakes (add in more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (pureed with juice)
• 1 cup raisins (or to taste)
• 3/4 cup pimento stuffed olive, sliced (or to taste)
• 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans (about 2 cups, rinsed and drained)
• 1/3 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• salt and pepper
• tabasco sauce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
• 2 season beef cubes liberally with seasoned salt and pepper.
• 3 brown beef cubes in hot oil on all sides until well browned; transfer to a plate or bowl.
• 4 add in the onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried chili flakes and cinnamon; saute for about 5-6 minutes, or until onion is slightly softened.
• 5 add the beef cubes back to the pot along with any drippings from the plate.
• 6 add in the water, beer, broth and tomato puree; simmer covered over medium-low heat for about 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 7 add in the raisins and olives, simmer uncovered for another 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
• 8 add in the drained beans and chopped coriander; simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the beans are heated through.
• 9 season once again with salt and pepper and add in tabasco (if using).
• 10 delicious!

Momeo's Beanless Spicy Chili

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 lb chopped andouille sausage
• 1/3 cup chili powder
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (no more)

Recipe

• 1 brown ground chuck and onions in a large pan.
• 2 in a separate pot, heat all tomato goods, garlic, andoullie, chili powder, pepper flake, black pepper, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, and cinnamon to a boil.
• 3 add cooked ground chuck and onion to pot with tomato mixture.
• 4 boil on low/medium until thick and some water is cooked out about 1 hour.

Picadillo

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup beef stock
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon lime juice

Recipe

• 1 heat the olive oil in a large skillet until shimmering. add beef and saute, chopping beef up into small bits, until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. drain any accumulated grease and discard. add chorizo and saute until it starts to give up its red-orange fat, 3-4 minutes.
• 2 add onions and bell pepper and saute until limp, 3-4 minutes. add garlic and cook 1 minute, until fragrant. add spices and cook 1 minute. add tomatoes, stock and sugar. bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes.
• 3 add raisins, olives, vinegar, capers, almonds and lime juice. simmer 5-7 minutes until hot and flavors are blended.

Picadillo

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry sherry or 1/2 cup wine
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard (or 1/4 tsp cayenne)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup currants or 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped stuffed green olive
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons capers (optional)

Recipe

• 1 fry the beef in oil til browned, drain off fat.
• 2 add garlic, onion and pepper. cook, stirring often, until onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
• 3 stir in all of the remaining ingredients except almonds. heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• 4 reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 15 - 20 minute serve hot, garnish with almonds.

Picadillo

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and juice reserved
• 5 tablespoons capers
• 5 tablespoons currants
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup chopped italian parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat; drain beef in a collander and set aside.
• 2 add oil to the skillet; over medium heat saute the garlic, onion, red bell peppers and jalapeno peppers until the onion is translucent.
• 3 add the cooked ground beef back to the skillet along with the chopped tomatoes and juice, capers, currants, vinegar, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, oregano, and cloves.
• 4 bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes.
• 5 should have the consistency of a thick chili.
• 6 add in the parsley and cilantro; simmer for 5 minutes.
• 7 add salt and pepper to taste.

Painter's Veal

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 veal cutlets, 4-oz each
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• paprika, to taste
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 2 medium onions, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup burgundy wine
• 3 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chervil or 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 place veal between 2 sheets of wax paper; flatten to 1/4 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or rolling pin. (my veal is usually thin enough from my butcher, so i can skip this step.) cut veal into 1-inch pieces. dredge the veal in the flour.
• 2 heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. brown the veal in the oil; drain well. place in a lightly greased 11x7x1 1/2 inch baking dish. sprinkle with paprika. set aside.
• 3 wipe out the skillet, then add the 3 tbsp butter and melt. saute the mushrooms and onion in the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are tender. add the beef broth and remaining ingredients. stir well. bring to a boil; cover and reduce the heat to low. simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
• 4 pour the mushroom mixture over the reserved veal. cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Picadillo

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 green chilies, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon goya brand adobo seasoning
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 cup dry wine
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet or a dutch oven heat the oil over medium heat. add onion, pepper, chiles, and garlic. saute until the onions are soft and transparent.
• 2 add the beef and the seasonings. cook until the beef is brown and crumbly, about five minutes.
• 3 add the wine, tomato puree, raisins, and almonds. bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until almost dry (you do want some sauce), this will take about 30 minutes.
• 4 add herbs and enjoy.

Picadillo (hash) At The Flores Family's El Charro Cafe

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup garlic, pureed
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 1/2 cups potatoes, cooked and diced
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup raisins, soaked in hot water until plump
• 8 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup (optional)
• 1/2 cup water (optional)
• 6 spanish olives, pitted, chopped
• 1 teaspoon sugar (up to 2 teaspoons sugar) (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup apple, unpeeled and diced

Recipe

• 1 heat a skillet and add the salt, water, and ground beef.
• 2 stir and separate the beef, and brown it quickly.
• 3 mix ketchup with water in equal proportions.
• 4 add the garlic puree, onion, potato, celery, tomato, raisins, vinegar, ketchup/water mixture, olives, sugar, cinnamon, and apples.
• 5 cook until flavors blend, about 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 6 makes 6-8 servings.

Luscious Oven-braised Short Ribs

Total Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 leek, cleaned and finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 1 celery, finely chopped
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup red wine
• 1/2 cup soy sauce or 1/2 cup tamari
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 1/2 lbs short ribs
• 2 -3 idaho potatoes, peeled and cut in quarters (optional)

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients except the meat and potatoes in a 9 x 15-in. roasting pan. add the ribs and rub all over with the marinade. the meat should fit comfortably in a single layer in the pan. cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours or up to overnight. occasionally turn the meat over in the marinade. remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking.
• 2 preheat the oven too 400ºf. braise the short ribs for 2 ½ to 3 hours, reducing the heat to 350ºf after an hour. turn the ribs over. add the potatoes in the last 40 minutes of cooking. add water to the pan if too much liquid evaporates. you want to end up with glistening ribs in a reduced glaze.

Midnight Madness

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 (28 ounce) cans refried beans
• 3 cups taco sauce (1 cup for each plate,or to suit taste)
• 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (1 cup for each plate or to suite taste)
• 3 cups sour cream, to taste

Recipe

• 1 note: if you like something hotter or more spice, something can certainly be added to the browned ground beef.
• 2 brown ground beef with onion and then drain.
• 3 put refried beans on the bottom of pie plate (probably 3 pie plates, depending on the size of them).
• 4 put browned ground beef over beans.
• 5 put taco sauce over beef.
• 6 grate monterey jack cheese over taco sauce.
• 7 bake for 15 minutes.
• 8 spoon sour cream over.
• 9 serve with taco chips.
• 10 note to freeze: you can freeze this a number of ways. you can brown the ground beef and onion,drain. put the refried beans in the pie plate topped with the ground beef, then freeze. remove from freezer, thaw.then top with the remaining ingredents and bake. or you could finish it completely, freeze then put in a lower oven about 300-325°f and bake a bit longer (until heated through). top with sour cream and serve. there are so many variations with this recipe. do whatever works for you.

Piccalilly

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lbs ground round
• 1 lb ground lean lamb
• 3 large onions, chopped
• 5 -6 garlic cloves, chopped
• 6 large tomatoes, skinned, deseeded & diced
• 1 (5 ounce) package almonds, chopped
• 1 cup golden raisin, seedless
• 1 (4 ounce) jar jalapeno peppers, drained and diced
• 3 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt, add (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper, add (to taste)
• 1/2 cup flour

Recipe

• 1 saute' lamb & beef with chopped onions until meat is brown. do not let onions brown.
• 2 add garlic, tomatoes, almonds, raisins, jalapeno peppers, oregano, salt and pepper. simmer until tomatoes are done.
• 3 sprinkle with flour and stir until thick enough to dip. do not add any water. the juice from the meat and tomatoes should be sufficient.
• 4 serve hot in a chafing dish aand cip with corn chips.

Picante Meatloaf

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb ground chuck
• 2/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped carrot
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup picante sauce

Recipe

• 1 combine first 8 ingredients. shape into a loaf and place on a rack coated with cooking spray. place rack in a shallow roasting pan.
• 2 bake at 400°f for 35 minutes. brush picante sauce over loaf. bake an additional 5 minutes. let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Old Fashioned Meatballs & Spaghetti

Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 5 slices day old sweet french bread, crusts removed (can use plain bread)
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons dry basil leaves
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons oil
• cooked spaghetti
• parmesan cheese
• 2 (12 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/2 lb mushroom, chopped
• 3/4 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons dry basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups water

Recipe

• 1 combine ingredients for gravy; set aside.
• 2 in a food processor or blender, whirl bread to make crumbs (you should have 2 cups lightly pressed crumbs).
• 3 in a large bowl, mix together crumbs, ground beef, parmesan cheese, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, and eggs.
• 4 form mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls.
• 5 heat oil in a large frying pan and brown meatballs.
• 6 drain on paper towels.
• 7 add meatballs to gravy.
• 8 add 1/4 cup parmesan cheese to gravy.
• 9 bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• 10 serve over cooked spaghetti.

Picadillo With Pizzazz

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• hot pepper sauce, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. add the ground beef and onion and brown the beef until no pink remains. add the remaining ingredients and mix well. reduce the heat to low and simmer until the mixture is warmed through.

Piño Chilean Empanada Filling

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 lbs ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 large onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin (comino)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup raisins
• black olives
• 1 diced hard-boiled egg

Recipe

• 1 preparation: chop onion, mince garlic.
• 2 saute onion in olive oil and add garlic. once onions are translucent add beef and brown. while browning, add salt, sugar, spices, and bay leaf.
• 3 simmer for 20 minutes uncovered.
• 4 remove bay leaf, and add olives and raisins.
• 5 serve in your choice of empanada dough, made from scratch or frozen (i use cubanita brand).

New England Crock Pot Roast

Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 -4 lbs beef roast (any cut you like will be fine)
• 8 small red potatoes, cut into quarters
• 8 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared horseradish
• 1 -2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

• 1 place potatoes, carrots, and onion into a 4-6 qt slow cooker.
• 2 place beef on top of vegetables.
• 3 mix horseradish, salt, pepper and 1 cup water; pour over top of beef.
• 4 cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
• 5 remove 2 cups of juices from crock pot and put into small sauce pan.
• 6 mix corn starch with 2 t cold water and then add to juices.
• 7 bring to a boil while stirring constantly until thickened.
• 8 serve gravy over meat and vegetables.

Moms Southern Style Meatloaf

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 8 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees f.
• 2 mix all meat loaf ingredients well and place in a baking dish.
• 3 shape into a loaf.
• 4 topping: mix ingredients for topping and spread on loaf.
• 5 bake for 1 hour.

Picadillo Pie Topped With Sweet Potato

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 onions, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 scotch bonnet peppers, deseeded and minced or 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 sweet pepper, deseeded and chopped
• 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons stuffed green olives, chopped
• 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed (optional)
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Recipe

• 1 preheat the over to 350 degrees.
• 2 put the sweet potatoes in a pan of salted water and boil until tender, about 20 miutes. drain well.
• 3 meanwhile, heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet. add the onions and cook over medium heat for about 6 miutes until soft.
• 4 add the meat and cook, stirring constantly, for about 10 minutes or untl lightly coloured.
• 5 add the hot pepper, garlic, green or red pepper, tomoatoes, parsley, cumin, oregano, cloves, golden raisisn, salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• 6 stir in the chopped olives and capers and cook for a further few mintues. taste and adjust the seasoning. put into a casserole dish, leaving space for the sweet potaot topping.
• 7 mash the sweet potatoes with the butter and mild and season with allspice. put this on top of the picadillo and spread eveny. place in the oven for 20 minutes or until the potoato topping starts to brown on the edges.

Piccadillo

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 large green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided in half
• 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, crumbled
• 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (red ground pepper)
• 29 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup green olives, sliced, juice reserved
• 1 (3 ounce) jar capers, drained
• 1 cup raisins
• reserved olive juice (optional)
• slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, place onions and peppers in 2 tablespoons oil. saute over medium heat until soft, about 8 minutes. set aside. add 2 tablespoons more oil to skillet. add beef. saute meat, until it is browned. add celery salt, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, garlic, cayenne pepper, and reserved onions and peppers. mix well.
• 2 add tomato sauce and worcestershire sauce. stir to blend. cook 10 minutes over medium heat, so flavors mingle. stir occasionally. add olives, capers, and raisins. cook over low heat, covered, for 40 minutes. add reserved olive juice, if needed for consistency.
• 3 top with slivered toasted almonds.

Pakistani Kima (beef Or Venison Curry)8

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, use more if using venison
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb venison
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 1/2 cups diced tomatoes in tomato puree, about 21 ounces if using canned
• 3 potatoes, diced small, just a bit larger than peas
• 2 -3 cups peas

Recipe

• 1 melt oil in large pan and add the onion and garlic on low until the garlic begins to brown. do not turn up garlic will burn easily before the onion is done.
• 2 add meat and cook thoroughly.
• 3 add curry, salt and other spices.
• 4 add potatoes, tomatoes and peas to the pan.
• 5 bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are done.

Hot-pepper Pasta Sauce

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 lb ground beef
• 16 ounces tomato paste
• 3 serrano peppers, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 teaspoons oregano
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1/4 teaspoon sage
• 1 pinch dried cilantro
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced to be added with cilantro (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in medium saucepan on medium heat, brown meat along with bay leaf, oregano, basil, sage, garlic and serranos.
• 2 as meat turns from red to browny-pink, add cilantro (and red pepper, if you're adding it).
• 3 when meat is completely brown, add tomato paste and stir in thoroughly.
• 4 optional: if draining grease, do so before adding sauce.
• 5 you may want to add more oregano and basil to taste after draining.
• 6 cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 7 serve over pasta.

Lyonnaise Potatoes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 medium boiled new potatoes
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 cup finely sliced onion
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons beef drippings
• salt and pepper
• parsley

Recipe

• 1 while the potatoes are still hot, peel and slice evenly and thinly.
• 2 saute to an even brown in a heavy skillet in the butter and oil.
• 3 meanwhile, saute the onions in butter in another pan until golden.
• 4 mix onions and potatoes together gently, season to taste and sprinkle with parsley.

Middle Eastern-style Slow Cooked Baked Beans (vegan Friendly)

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, save the liquid (you can use freshly cooked kidney beans if you prefer)
• 1 (15 ounce) can chicken chilli
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (can add more if you wish)
• 1 teaspoon sumac
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 small whole cinnamon stick
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (can sub honey, raw sugar, etc.)
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled, finely minced (i used a food processor to finely mince the onion and garlic)
• 1 -2 garlic clove
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 lb cooked ground chicken (can sub beef, turkey, etc.)
• 2 cups red beans
• 1/4 cup tomato paste (or tomato sauce)
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno, finely minced (this is optional)
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons raw apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/3 lb cooked ground chicken (can sub beef, turkey, etc.)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 300º.
• 2 homemade chicken chili: if using homemade chicken chili first brown the ground chicken in a little bit of oil.
• 3 add the cooked ground chicken and the remaining chicken chili ingredients to the casserole dish.
• 4 chili: place all the ingredients in a 2-quart ovenproof casserole dish. cover.
• 5 bake for 2 hours, stirring a few times to make sure the beans don't become to dry. if they are a little on the dry side, add a small amount of the reserved bean liquid or broth.
• 6 also, the oven temperature can be reduced to 275º if the beans appear to be drying out. i reduced the temperature to 275º the final 30 minutes of baking.

Old Fashioned Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Casserole

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb italian sausage
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1/4 cup water
• 5 leaves fresh basil
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 remove ground beef and sausage from refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before cooking.
• 2 place bread crumbs in large bowl and stir in 1/3 cup water.
• 3 when absorbed, blend together with eggs, garlic, grated romano, salt, and pepper.
• 4 preheat oven to 425°.
• 5 add meats to bread crumb mixture and combine well with fork.
• 6 form into 12 even meatballs.
• 7 place in 1 layer in 9x13â€? baking dish so each is separated by about 1 inch.
• 8 in a separate saucepan, sauté 2 cloves of garlic in olive oil.
• 9 add crushed tomatoes and water.
• 10 add fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 11 pour tomato mixture over and around meatballs.
• 12 sprinkle tops with grated romano cheese.
• 13 bake in center of oven until meatballs are just cooked through, about 25 minutes.

Momma's Sunday Pot Roast On A Tuesday

Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 chuck roast
• 1/2 lb yukon gold potato
• 1/3 lb baby carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 (12 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
• 1 (8 ounce) jar beef gravy

Recipe

• 1 put roast in bottom of slow cooker.
• 2 cut potatoes into cubes, skin on.
• 3 put veggies on top of meat.
• 4 mix all other ingriedents and pour over veggies.
• 5 cover and cook on low 8-10 hours.

Marinated Roast Beef

Total Time: 49 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 48 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 6 -8 lbs rump roast
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup prepared mustard
• 30 cloves garlic, cut in half
• 1 tablespoon ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 pierce roast at 1 inch intervals with a meat fork, and place in a large zip lock bag.
• 2 combine vegetable oil and next 5 ingredients; pour over roast in zip lock bag.
• 3 seal and chill for 24-48 hours, turning roast occasionally.
• 4 bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 50 minutes or until a meat thermometer registers 145-160 degrees.
• 5 let stand for 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
• 6 roast beef will be rare.

Pichelsteiner One-pot (german Style Meat Stew)

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 lbs beef rump, cut into 1 inch cubes and patted dry (or 3/4 pound beef rump and 3/4 pound lamb shoulder)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon celery root, chopped
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 carrots, diced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and broken into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons chives, snipped (garnish)

Recipe

• 1 in a large dutch oven over high heat melt butter with the oil and then add meat in batches and brown on all sides. remove meat with a slotted spoon and set aside.
• 2 reduce heat to medium and add next 3 ingredients (onion - celery) and cook stirring for 5 minutes.
• 3 stir in beef broth and next 4 ingredients (tomato - pepper) and return meat to the pot.
• 4 cover with layers of the vegetables (potatoes - green beans). reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
• 5 garnish with chives.

Piccato Di Vitello

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 slices veal, pounded thin
• 1/2 cup flour
• salt
• pepper
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup capers, drained
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• wine

Recipe

• 1 in a pie pan combine flour, salt and pepper. dredge veal in flour mixture.
• 2 in a skillet heat oil over medium high heat until almost smoking.
• 3 place veal in hot oil, cook one side for 2-3 minutes or until browned, turn and cook other side.
• 4 add wine and lemon juice and allow to reduce for about one minute or so.
• 5 add capers and parsley.
• 6 serve veal with sauce.

Lemony Veal Meatballs

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 lb ground veal
• 2 ounces breadcrumbs
• 2 ounces grated parmesan cheese
• 1 ounce pine nuts, finely chopped
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 lemons, zest of
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl (with clean hands), combine all ingredients (except olive oil)and work mixture until well-combined. if mixture is too dry, add 1 tbsp of water or more lemon juice.
• 2 for best results, allow to rest in refridgerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
• 3 roll into 1 1/2" balls.
• 4 in a large skillet, heat oil and fry meatballs until giolden-brown on all sides.
• 5 instead of frying, you can bake in a shallow baking dish at 375 for about 20 minutes.
• 6 best served without a sauce or just a little tomato sauce.

Old Mill Restaurant's Signature Corn Chowder

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 3 cups onions, diced
• 3/4 cup crumbled unsalted oyster crackers
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup clam juice
• 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups beef stock or 2 cups ham stock
• 3 cups potatoes, diced
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups frozen corn (defrosted)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 mix liquids and 1 tablespoon butter, add potatoes and onions, cook until done.
• 2 mix cracker crumbs, flour and seasonings. add to potato and onion mixture.
• 3 sauté chopped bell peppers in remaining butter till tender.
• 4 add to potato and onion mixture.
• 5 stir to mix well, bring to boil; add half and half and corn.
• 6 simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• 7 *seasonings are to taste. taste often and add extra as desired.

Picante Black Bean Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 4 slices bacon, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup pace picante sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (you may want to add more)
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, crushed
• sour cream

Recipe

• 1 cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp.
• 2 remove to paper towels; set aside.
• 3 add onion and garlic to drippings.
• 4 cook and stir for 3 minutes.
• 5 add beans, broth, water, 3/4 cup picante sauce, salt and oregano.
• 6 cover and simmer 20 minutes.
• 7 ladle into soup bowls; dollop with sour cream.
• 8 sprinkle with bacon.
• 9 serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

Grilled Short Ribs

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed, toasted and crushed
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 3 lbs beef short ribs, sliced crosswise /2 in thick

Recipe

• 1 combine vinegar, soy, honey, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, coriander, orange and lemon zests, salt and pepper.
• 2 add ribs, turn to coat.
• 3 cover and marinate in fridge for at least 6 hours or overnights.
• 4 prepare grill to medium high heat.
• 5 drain ribs and discard marinade.
• 6 grill ribs until slightly charred and crispy, about 3 minutes on each side.
• 7 remove from grill and transfer to cutting board.
• 8 chop each rib into 3 or 4 peices.
• 9 transfer to platter and sprinkle with seasame seeds and chopped cilantro.

Momma's Vegetable Beef Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen lima beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced potatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) bag frozen okra, cut up
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 brown and drain ground beef in skillet.
• 2 boil lima beans as directed on package in salted water until half done.
• 3 add okra, being careful not to break it up too much (slow boil).
• 4 add rest of ingredients and simmer on low until warm through.

Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef (7% fat)
• 1 small onion, diced (1 cup)
• 1 large carrot, julienned (1 cup)
• 3 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12 ounce) can v8 vegetable juice
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 lb ditali pasta, cooked and drained

Recipe

• 1 brown ground beef in large saucepan or soup pot. drain.
• 2 add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
• 3 simmer 10 minutes, then add remaining ingredients except pasta.
• 4 simmer 1 hour.
• 5 add cooked pasta.
• 6 simmer 5 minutes, then serve!

Jack Daniel's Whiskey Bbq Glaze

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup jack daniel whiskey
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon tabasco sauce (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 in a small sauce pan combine all above ingredients.
• 2 bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 3 allow to cool completely.
• 4 use as a glaze on any grilled meat.

Monastery Lentils

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or more)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram (or more)
• 3 cups beef stock (or vegetarian stock) or 3 cups chicken stock (or vegetarian stock)
• 1 cup dry lentils, washed and sorted
• salt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 lb canned tomato
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• grated parmesan cheese or cheddar cheese or swiss cheese, to top

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, saute the carrot and onions 3-5 minutes in the olive oil.
• 2 add and saute one minute more: thyme and marjoram.
• 3 add the stock, lentils, salt, parsley, and tomatoes.
• 4 bring to boil, then cover and reduce heat.
• 5 let cook until lentils are tender (about 35-45 minutes).
• 6 add the sherry and allow to cook for just a few minutes more.
• 7 top with cheese to serve.

Jack Daniel's Spectacular Sauce

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup jack daniels whiskey

Recipe

• 1 rub saucepan with garlic; discard garlic.
• 2 melt two tablespoons butter; stir in flour.
• 3 slowly add broth, stirring constantly.
• 4 add parsley; cook until thickened, then set aside.
• 5 sauté mushrooms and onion in one tablespoon butter until tender.
• 6 add the jack daniel's whiskey and the thickened broth.
• 7 simmer several minutes over low heat.