Slow Cooker Beef Stew I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 20 mins


• place meat in slow cooker. in a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
• cover, and cook on low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on high setting for 4 to 6 hours.

italian meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 pounds lean ground beef
• 5 tablespoons ground oregano
• 5 tablespoons dried parsley, crushed
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 2 cups italian-style dry bread crumbs
• 3 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 10x15 inch jelly-roll pan.
• in a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, oregano, parsley and garlic. mix in onion soup mix and seasoned bread crumbs. mix thoroughly.
• using a 1 ounce scoop, scoop and shape the meat mixture into balls. place in the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour or until meatballs are browned and cooked through.
• in a large pot over high heat, bring the spaghetti sauce to a boil and add cooked meatballs. reduce heat and simmer for 4 hours.

Bulgogi (korean Barbecued Beef)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (msg) (optional)
• 1 pound beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• in a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, sugar, salt, black pepper, and msg. place beef, carrots, and onions in the bag; seal, and shake to coat the vegetables and beef with the sauce. refrigerate for at least 2 1/2 hours. i prefer to marinate mine overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. remove meat and vegetables from marinade, and place on a large sheet of aluminum foil; seal. discard marinade.
• place on grill, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.

party italian wedding soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cups chopped carrot
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
• 3 ounces dry pasta
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a large pot over medium heat, combine the chicken broth, spinach, onions, carrots and celery. mix well and allow to simmer.
• in a separate large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs and egg and mix well. form mixture into 1/2 inch diameter meatballs and carefully drop them into the soup.
• put chunks of chicken breast into the soup and reduce heat to low. allow the soup to simmer for 1 hour. add the pasta 30 minutes before serving and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Beef Bourguignon Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds cubed stew meat
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups red wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned onions

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• in a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and ground black pepper. coat the beef cubes with this mixture.
• melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat. add the meat and brown well on all sides. pour this into a 2 quart casserole dish.
• return the skillet to the heat and add the onion, carrots and garlic to it. saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until onion is tender. add the wine, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, and liquid from the mushrooms. pour over meat.
• bake, covered, at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 2 1/2 hours. remove cover, add canned onions and mushroom crowns, and bake for 30 more minutes.

Beef And Sausage Fried Wontons

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 pound bulk hot italian sausage
• 1 tablespoon asian sweet chili sauce, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chinese five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup asian sweet chili sauce, for dipping

Recipe

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


• beat the egg and water together in a small bowl; set aside. lightly mix the ground beef, sausage, 1 tablespoon sweet chile sauce, five-spice powder, garlic powder, green onion, and salt and pepper. place about 1 teaspoonful of the meat mixture onto a wonton wrapper with one corner facing you. fold in the left and right corners of the wrapper to slightly overlap the filling, then tightly roll the lower corner up to create a pocket around the filling. continue rolling until just the tip of the remaining corner is visible; brush the corner with the egg mixture to seal.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• fry the egg rolls in the hot oil in batches until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. drain on a paper towel-lined plate. serve with 1/2 cup of sweet chili sauce.

French Beef Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons dijon-style prepared mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

• combine meat and flour in a large plastic food storage bag and toss to coat evenly.
• in a 6 quart saucepan brown meat in hot vegetable oil. season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• add diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, potatoes and thyme. bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover; and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
• blend in mustard and serve.

Burrito Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 9 ounces shredded colby cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. drain any excess fat, if desired. mix in the olives, green chile peppers, tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco sauce and refried beans. stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a layer of cheese. repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
• bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

French Onion Soup V

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup wine
• 1 french baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• in a large pot over medium heat, saute the onions in the butter or margarine for 10 minutes, or until onions are tender. stir in the flour, ground black pepper and the sugar to form a pasty mixture.
• now add the beef broth, water, parsley and thyme and simmer for 10 minutes, then add the wine and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• preheat oven to broil.
• fill individual oven safe bowls 3/4 full with the soup. place a slice of bread on top of the soup and cover with the cheese. place bowls in the oven.
• broil in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly

French Onion Soup Gratinee

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
• 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 thick slices french or italian bread
• 8 slices gruyere or swiss cheese slices, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shredded asiago or mozzarella cheese, room temperature
• 4 pinches paprika

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. stir in salt, red onions and sweet onions. cook 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized and almost syrupy.
• mix chicken broth, beef broth, red wine and worcestershire sauce into pot. bundle the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf with twine and place in pot. simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove and discard the herbs. reduce the heat to low, mix in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. cover and keep over low heat to stay hot while you prepare the bread.
• preheat oven broiler. arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and broil 3 minutes, turning once, until well toasted on both sides. remove from heat; do not turn off broiler.
• arrange 4 large oven safe bowls or crocks on a rimmed baking sheet. fill each bowl 2/3 full with hot soup. top each bowl with 1 slice toasted bread, 2 slice gruyere cheese and 1/4 of the asiago or mozzarella cheese. sprinkle a little bit of paprika over the top of each one.
• broil 5 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. as it softens, the cheese will cascade over the sides of the crock and form a beautifully melted crusty seal. serve immediately!

French Beef Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons dijon-style prepared mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

• combine meat and flour in a large plastic food storage bag and toss to coat evenly.
• in a 6 quart saucepan brown meat in hot vegetable oil. season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• add diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, potatoes and thyme. bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover; and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
• blend in mustard and serve.

Rich And Simple French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups sliced onions
• 4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices french bread
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 2 slices swiss cheese, diced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

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


• melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. do not brown the onions.
• add beef broth, sherry and thyme. season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• heat the oven broiler.
• ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced swiss and 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese. place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

Easy Tater Tot® Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (26.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as tater tots®)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried parsley flakes, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. spread beef into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• stir cream of mushroom soup, potato nuggets, and cheddar cheese together in a large bowl until potato nuggets are evenly coated in soup and cheese. spread potato nugget mixture over beef mixture.
• bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. sprinkle paprika and parsley flakes over the top.

Burrito Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 9 ounces shredded colby cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. drain any excess fat, if desired. mix in the olives, green chile peppers, tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco sauce and refried beans. stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a layer of cheese. repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
• bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

Rich And Simple French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups sliced onions
• 4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices french bread
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 2 slices swiss cheese, diced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

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


• melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. do not brown the onions.
• add beef broth, sherry and thyme. season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• heat the oven broiler.
• ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced swiss and 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese. place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

Manda's Taco Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 2 (1 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix (such as mccormick® original)
• 1 (16 ounce) can hot chili beans, undrained
• 1 (12 ounce) bag nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as doritos®)
• 2 (8 ounce) packages shredded mild cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until crumbly and browned, about 10 minutes; drain grease. mix water and taco seasoning mix into ground beef, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low. simmer ground beef mixture, stirring often, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
• heat chili beans in a saucepan over low heat until simmering.
• spread layers of tortilla chips, ground beef mixture, and chili beans, respectively into a casserole dish; repeat layers until you run out of chips, beef, and beans. top casserole with cheddar cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until cheese is bubbling and tips of exposed tortilla chips are golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Easy Tater Tot® Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (26.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as tater tots®)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
• 1 pinch dried parsley flakes, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• cook and stir ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes. spread beef into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• stir cream of mushroom soup, potato nuggets, and cheddar cheese together in a large bowl until potato nuggets are evenly coated in soup and cheese. spread potato nugget mixture over beef mixture.
• bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. sprinkle paprika and parsley flakes over the top.

Burrito Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 9 ounces shredded colby cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. drain any excess fat, if desired. mix in the olives, green chile peppers, tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco sauce and refried beans. stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a layer of cheese. repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
• bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

Beef Bourguignon Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds cubed stew meat
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups red wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned onions

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• in a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and ground black pepper. coat the beef cubes with this mixture.
• melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat. add the meat and brown well on all sides. pour this into a 2 quart casserole dish.
• return the skillet to the heat and add the onion, carrots and garlic to it. saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until onion is tender. add the wine, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, and liquid from the mushrooms. pour over meat.
• bake, covered, at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 2 1/2 hours. remove cover, add canned onions and mushroom crowns, and bake for 30 more minutes.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Beef Bourguignon Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds cubed stew meat
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups red wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned onions

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• in a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and ground black pepper. coat the beef cubes with this mixture.
• melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat. add the meat and brown well on all sides. pour this into a 2 quart casserole dish.
• return the skillet to the heat and add the onion, carrots and garlic to it. saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until onion is tender. add the wine, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, and liquid from the mushrooms. pour over meat.
• bake, covered, at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 2 1/2 hours. remove cover, add canned onions and mushroom crowns, and bake for 30 more minutes.

Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (beef In Rich Onion Sauce)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 onions, very thinly sliced
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups water, or as needed

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• combine beef, butter, and canola in a large saucepan; cook and stir beef over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. add onions, chicken bouillon, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to beef; pour in water. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender and onions have reduced into a thick sauce, at least 2 hours.

French Onion Soup V

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup wine
• 1 french baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• in a large pot over medium heat, saute the onions in the butter or margarine for 10 minutes, or until onions are tender. stir in the flour, ground black pepper and the sugar to form a pasty mixture.
• now add the beef broth, water, parsley and thyme and simmer for 10 minutes, then add the wine and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• preheat oven to broil.
• fill individual oven safe bowls 3/4 full with the soup. place a slice of bread on top of the soup and cover with the cheese. place bowls in the oven.
• broil in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Vietnamese Stir-fry

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 dash sesame oil
• 2 pounds sirloin tip, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups frozen whole green beans, partially thawed
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thai basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins


• whisk together the olive oil, 4 cloves of garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. add the beef sirloin tip, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. remove the beef sirloin tip from the marinade, and shake off excess. discard the remaining marinade.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the beef. cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned, and no longer pink. place beef on a plate and set aside. reduce heat to medium, adding more vegetable oil to the skillet if needed. stir in 2 cloves of garlic, green onion, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in green beans, beef broth, lime juice, basil, mint, red pepper flakes and pepper. return beef sirloin to skillet and toss to combine. remove from heat and toss in cilantro.

French Onion Soup Gratinee

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
• 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 thick slices french or italian bread
• 8 slices gruyere or swiss cheese slices, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shredded asiago or mozzarella cheese, room temperature
• 4 pinches paprika

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. stir in salt, red onions and sweet onions. cook 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized and almost syrupy.
• mix chicken broth, beef broth, red wine and worcestershire sauce into pot. bundle the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf with twine and place in pot. simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove and discard the herbs. reduce the heat to low, mix in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. cover and keep over low heat to stay hot while you prepare the bread.
• preheat oven broiler. arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and broil 3 minutes, turning once, until well toasted on both sides. remove from heat; do not turn off broiler.
• arrange 4 large oven safe bowls or crocks on a rimmed baking sheet. fill each bowl 2/3 full with hot soup. top each bowl with 1 slice toasted bread, 2 slice gruyere cheese and 1/4 of the asiago or mozzarella cheese. sprinkle a little bit of paprika over the top of each one.
• broil 5 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. as it softens, the cheese will cascade over the sides of the crock and form a beautifully melted crusty seal. serve immediately!

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Beef Bourguignon Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 pounds cubed stew meat
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups red wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
• 1 (16 ounce) can canned onions

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• in a small bowl, combine the flour, salt and ground black pepper. coat the beef cubes with this mixture.
• melt the butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat. add the meat and brown well on all sides. pour this into a 2 quart casserole dish.
• return the skillet to the heat and add the onion, carrots and garlic to it. saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until onion is tender. add the wine, bay leaf, parsley, thyme, and liquid from the mushrooms. pour over meat.
• bake, covered, at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 2 1/2 hours. remove cover, add canned onions and mushroom crowns, and bake for 30 more minutes.

Vietnamese Stir-fry

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, minced
• 1/4 cup fish sauce
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 dash sesame oil
• 2 pounds sirloin tip, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 green onions, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups frozen whole green beans, partially thawed
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thai basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins


• whisk together the olive oil, 4 cloves of garlic, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl, and pour into a resealable plastic bag. add the beef sirloin tip, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. remove the beef sirloin tip from the marinade, and shake off excess. discard the remaining marinade.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the beef. cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned, and no longer pink. place beef on a plate and set aside. reduce heat to medium, adding more vegetable oil to the skillet if needed. stir in 2 cloves of garlic, green onion, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in green beans, beef broth, lime juice, basil, mint, red pepper flakes and pepper. return beef sirloin to skillet and toss to combine. remove from heat and toss in cilantro.

French Onion Soup Gratinee

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large red onions, thinly sliced
• 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley
• 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 thick slices french or italian bread
• 8 slices gruyere or swiss cheese slices, room temperature
• 1/2 cup shredded asiago or mozzarella cheese, room temperature
• 4 pinches paprika

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. stir in salt, red onions and sweet onions. cook 35 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are caramelized and almost syrupy.
• mix chicken broth, beef broth, red wine and worcestershire sauce into pot. bundle the parsley, thyme, and bay leaf with twine and place in pot. simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. remove and discard the herbs. reduce the heat to low, mix in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. cover and keep over low heat to stay hot while you prepare the bread.
• preheat oven broiler. arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and broil 3 minutes, turning once, until well toasted on both sides. remove from heat; do not turn off broiler.
• arrange 4 large oven safe bowls or crocks on a rimmed baking sheet. fill each bowl 2/3 full with hot soup. top each bowl with 1 slice toasted bread, 2 slice gruyere cheese and 1/4 of the asiago or mozzarella cheese. sprinkle a little bit of paprika over the top of each one.
• broil 5 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. as it softens, the cheese will cascade over the sides of the crock and form a beautifully melted crusty seal. serve immediately!

French Onion Soup V

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 onions, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup wine
• 1 french baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

• in a large pot over medium heat, saute the onions in the butter or margarine for 10 minutes, or until onions are tender. stir in the flour, ground black pepper and the sugar to form a pasty mixture.
• now add the beef broth, water, parsley and thyme and simmer for 10 minutes, then add the wine and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• preheat oven to broil.
• fill individual oven safe bowls 3/4 full with the soup. place a slice of bread on top of the soup and cover with the cheese. place bowls in the oven.
• broil in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly

Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (beef In Rich Onion Sauce)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 onions, very thinly sliced
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups water, or as needed

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• combine beef, butter, and canola in a large saucepan; cook and stir beef over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. add onions, chicken bouillon, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to beef; pour in water. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender and onions have reduced into a thick sauce, at least 2 hours.

Sauerkraut A La France

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 pound lamb tenderloin, cut into thin strips
• 1 cup water
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cube beef bouillon, crumbled
• 1 (16 ounce) jar sauerkraut

Recipe

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


• heat the margarine in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until tender. season with paprika, caraway seed, and marjoram. place lamb strips into the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, until lightly browned. stir in water and tomato paste, and sprinkle in the bouillon. continue cooking 10 minutes.
• mix sauerkraut into the skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until lamb is done and sauerkraut is heated through.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Bierock Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed dry
• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• brown onion and ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat; drain extra fat out of skillet, then stir in drained sauerkraut. heat through and set aside.
• press 1 package of crescent roll dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. spread beef mixture on top, then lay 2nd package of crescent roll dough over the top of the beef mixture. press dough seams together and sprinkle all with cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Rich And Simple French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups sliced onions
• 4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices french bread
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 2 slices swiss cheese, diced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

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


• melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. do not brown the onions.
• add beef broth, sherry and thyme. season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• heat the oven broiler.
• ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced swiss and 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese. place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

Burrito Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 9 ounces shredded colby cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. drain any excess fat, if desired. mix in the olives, green chile peppers, tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco sauce and refried beans. stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a layer of cheese. repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
• bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

Bierock Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed dry
• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• brown onion and ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat; drain extra fat out of skillet, then stir in drained sauerkraut. heat through and set aside.
• press 1 package of crescent roll dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. spread beef mixture on top, then lay 2nd package of crescent roll dough over the top of the beef mixture. press dough seams together and sprinkle all with cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Bean Bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• 1 small onion, minced (optional)
• 1 (16 ounce) can lima beans, drained
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste
• 3 slices bacon

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• cook and stir ground beef chuck and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat until meat is crumbly and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. drain fat.
• stir lima beans, tomato soup, and brown sugar into beef mixture and mix well. pour mixture into a baking dish and top with bacon strips.
• bake in preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 20 to 30 minutes.

Burrito Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 9 ounces shredded colby cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. drain any excess fat, if desired. mix in the olives, green chile peppers, tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco sauce and refried beans. stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a layer of cheese. repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
• bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

Rich And Simple French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups sliced onions
• 4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices french bread
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 2 slices swiss cheese, diced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

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


• melt butter with olive oil in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat. add onions and continually stir until tender and translucent. do not brown the onions.
• add beef broth, sherry and thyme. season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• heat the oven broiler.
• ladle soup into oven safe serving bowls and place one slice of bread on top of each (bread may be broken into pieces if you prefer). layer each slice of bread with a slice of provolone, 1/2 slice diced swiss and 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese. place bowls on cookie sheet and broil in the preheated oven until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Ragu's Family Favorite Chili Mac

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (24 ounce) jar ragu® old world style® traditional sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Recipe

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


• cook ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until done.
• stir in sauce and chili powder. bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat to low and simmer covered 10 minutes.
• stir in macaroni and heat through. serve, if desired, with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.

Ragu's Family Favorite Chili Mac

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (24 ounce) jar ragu® old world style® traditional sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

Recipe

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


• cook ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until done.
• stir in sauce and chili powder. bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat to low and simmer covered 10 minutes.
• stir in macaroni and heat through. serve, if desired, with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.

Sauerkraut A La France

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/2 pound lamb tenderloin, cut into thin strips
• 1 cup water
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cube beef bouillon, crumbled
• 1 (16 ounce) jar sauerkraut

Recipe

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


• heat the margarine in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until tender. season with paprika, caraway seed, and marjoram. place lamb strips into the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, until lightly browned. stir in water and tomato paste, and sprinkle in the bouillon. continue cooking 10 minutes.
• mix sauerkraut into the skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until lamb is done and sauerkraut is heated through.

Bean Bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• 1 small onion, minced (optional)
• 1 (16 ounce) can lima beans, drained
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, or to taste
• 3 slices bacon

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• cook and stir ground beef chuck and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat until meat is crumbly and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. drain fat.
• stir lima beans, tomato soup, and brown sugar into beef mixture and mix well. pour mixture into a baking dish and top with bacon strips.
• bake in preheated oven until bacon is crisp, 20 to 30 minutes.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Bierock Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed dry
• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• brown onion and ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat; drain extra fat out of skillet, then stir in drained sauerkraut. heat through and set aside.
• press 1 package of crescent roll dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. spread beef mixture on top, then lay 2nd package of crescent roll dough over the top of the beef mixture. press dough seams together and sprinkle all with cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Bierock Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed dry
• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• brown onion and ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat; drain extra fat out of skillet, then stir in drained sauerkraut. heat through and set aside.
• press 1 package of crescent roll dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. spread beef mixture on top, then lay 2nd package of crescent roll dough over the top of the beef mixture. press dough seams together and sprinkle all with cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Burrito Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 9 ounces shredded colby cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. drain any excess fat, if desired. mix in the olives, green chile peppers, tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco sauce and refried beans. stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a layer of cheese. repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
• bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

Taco Tuesday Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• cooking spray
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 9 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
• 5 flour tortillas
• 1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 corn tortilla chips, or more to taste
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, or to taste (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped olives, or to taste (optional)

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until almost browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. add onion; cook and stir until beef is browned and onion is softened, about 5 minutes more. mix water and taco seasoning into beef mixture; simmer until water evaporates, about 5 minutes.
• line the prepared baking dish with tortillas and top with 1/2 of the ground beef mixture. spoon 1/2 of the corn over the beef layer and top with 1/3 of the cheddar cheese. crush tortilla chips over cheese layer. repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and olives.
• bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

Bierock Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed dry
• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• brown onion and ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat; drain extra fat out of skillet, then stir in drained sauerkraut. heat through and set aside.
• press 1 package of crescent roll dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. spread beef mixture on top, then lay 2nd package of crescent roll dough over the top of the beef mixture. press dough seams together and sprinkle all with cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Awesome Mexican Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 (15 ounce) cans prepared chili, divided
• 2 (15 ounce) cans beef tamales, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mexican cheese blend
• 8 ounces diced onion
• 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 (6 ounce) container guacamole (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• spread 1 can chili into the bottom of a baking dish and top with 1 can beef tamales; repeat layering. top mixture with cheese and diced onion. spread salsa over the cheese layer.
• bake in preheated oven until bubbly, about 25 minutes. top with guacamole and sour cream to serve.

Burrito Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 9 ounces shredded colby cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. drain any excess fat, if desired. mix in the olives, green chile peppers, tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco sauce and refried beans. stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a layer of cheese. repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
• bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

Scotch Broth I

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds meaty beef soup bones
• 2 quarts water
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup turnips, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup pearl barley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large kettle, combine soup bones, water, and peppercorns. cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat comes easily off the bones.
• remove bones. strain broth; chill.
• skim off fat. remove meat from bones; dice and return to broth along with carrots, turnips, celery, onion, and barley. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer about 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
• in a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. place on top of the ketchup.
• bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Scotch Broth I

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds meaty beef soup bones
• 2 quarts water
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup turnips, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup pearl barley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 40 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs


• in a large kettle, combine soup bones, water, and peppercorns. cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat comes easily off the bones.
• remove bones. strain broth; chill.
• skim off fat. remove meat from bones; dice and return to broth along with carrots, turnips, celery, onion, and barley. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer about 1 hour or until vegetables and barley are tender.

Bierock Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed dry
• 2 (8 ounce) cans refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• brown onion and ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat; drain extra fat out of skillet, then stir in drained sauerkraut. heat through and set aside.
• press 1 package of crescent roll dough into the bottom of a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. spread beef mixture on top, then lay 2nd package of crescent roll dough over the top of the beef mixture. press dough seams together and sprinkle all with cheese.
• bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Burrito Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) jar taco sauce
• 2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
• 12 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 9 ounces shredded colby cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. add the onion and garlic, and saute for 5 more minutes. drain any excess fat, if desired. mix in the olives, green chile peppers, tomatoes with green chile peppers, taco sauce and refried beans. stir mixture thoroughly, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
• spread a thin layer of the meat mixture in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole dish. cover with a layer of tortillas followed by more meat mixture, then a layer of cheese. repeat tortilla, meat, cheese pattern until all the tortillas are used, topping off with a layer of meat mixture and cheese.
• bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is slightly brown and bubbly.

French Beef Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons dijon-style prepared mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

• combine meat and flour in a large plastic food storage bag and toss to coat evenly.
• in a 6 quart saucepan brown meat in hot vegetable oil. season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• add diced tomatoes, beef broth, carrots, potatoes and thyme. bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover; and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender.
• blend in mustard and serve.

Taco Ring

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 8 ounces sour cream, divided
• 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls

Recipe

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


• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. mix water and taco seasoning mix into ground beef; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix ground beef mixture, 1/2 of the cheddar cheese, and 1/2 of the sour cream together in a bowl.
• roll crescent roll dough out onto a baking stone in the shape of a sunflower, with the triangle points pointing outward. spread ground beef mixture onto dough in a circular shape. wrap pointed end of dough around the beef mixture, sealing to the other end of dough making a ring-shape.
• bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes. serve alongside the remaining cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Grandma's Swedish Meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons grated onion
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• salt to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• mix ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, black pepper, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl; form into small balls. arrange balls on a baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. flip meatballs and continue baking until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees f (70 degrees c).

Minestrone-stuffed Shells

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 24 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
• 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce, warmed
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

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


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. drain.
• cook and stir ground beef, bell pepper, onion, and salt in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain. mix kidney beans, mozzarella cheese, and pesto into ground beef mixture.
• spoon 1/4 cup ground beef mixture into each pasta shell. arrange stuffed shells in a serving dish and top with pasta sauce and parmesan cheese.