Best Beef Recipes: February 2016

Monday, February 29, 2016

ground beef casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped carrot
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 (8 ounce) package bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 pound shredded cheddar cheese

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heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. add onion, green bell pepper, carrot, and garlic to ground beef; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce into ground beef-vegetable mixture; season with salt and black pepper. cook on low until liquid is reduced and flavors have blended, about 45 minutes.
preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
spoon cream of mushroom soup over bow-tie pasta; top with ground beef-tomato mixture. sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and cheddar cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.

Guadalajara Soup

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Servings: 4
1 1/4 cups dried pinto beans
4 pounds lamb spareribs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
4 cups water
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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sort and wash the beans. in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the beans and enough water to be 2 inches above beans. bring to a boil for 2 minutes and remove from heat. cover, allow to soak for 1 hour and drain.
in a large dutch oven over medium high heat, saute the ribs in oil until browned. remove ribs from dutch oven and set aside. add the onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes, or until tender. add the beans, ribs, broth, water, chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, ground black pepper and fresh cilantro. cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until meat is tender.
remove the ribs, allow to cool and remove meat from the bones. return meat to broth. chill the broth until the fat rises to the surface and remove the fat. bring back to a boil and reduce heat to low. cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

my sloppy joes

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Servings: 4
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1 (10.75 ounce) can chicken gumbo soup
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 teaspoon onion salt

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heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. cook and stir beef in the hot oil until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. return skillet to heat.
stir onion, bell pepper, celery, and carrot into the ground beef; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes; add chicken gumbo soup, chili sauce, yellow mustard, and onion salt. reduce heat to medium-low, stir beef mixture, and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

brown sugar meatloaf

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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

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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.

rice and beef stuffed tomatoes

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Servings: 7
7 tomatoes
1 cup water
1 cup instant rice
1 pound lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, diced
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 fluid ounce) can tomato juice (optional)

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
cut tops from tomatoes and scoop out the pulp; transfer pulp to a bowl and chop. reserve tops of tomatoes.
bring water to a boil in a saucepan, pour in the rice, and cover pan; let stand until rice absorbs water, about 5 minutes.
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 cooked rice, onion, garlic, garlic salt, and black pepper into ground beef; add reserved tomato pulp and tomato sauce. bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, 10 minutes.
set hollowed-out tomatoes into the prepared baking dish and fill each tomato with ground beef mixture. if desired, place tomato tops back on filled tomatoes. pour tomato juice over filled tomatoes for extra juiciness.
bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are tender and filling is hot, about 20 minutes.

southern style french onion soup

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Servings: 4
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
5 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme
6 bay leaves
1/2 cup white (optional)
1 french baguette, cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
melt the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. place the onion in the butter and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. stir in the thyme and remove from heat.
in a large pot over high heat, combine the consomme, bay leaves and white , if desired. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, stir in the sauteed onions and allow to heat through, about 10 to 15 minutes.
ladle soup into 4 individual oven-safe bowls, filling each about 3/4 of the way. top each bowl with 2 slices of baguette bread and then cover each with the cheese.
bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

brown sugar meatloaf

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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

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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.

Sunday, February 28, 2016

spaghetti pie i

Ingredients

Servings: 6
6 ounces spaghetti
2 1/2 quarts boiling water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

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cook spaghetti in water with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon oil until tender but still firm. drain. add eggs, parmesan cheese, and butter. mix and shape into a crust in a greased 10-inch pie plate or springform pan.
spread cottage cheese over crust. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir the beef, onion, and green pepper until beef is thoroughly browned. mix in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and garlic powder. spread mixture over cottage cheese.
bake uncovered in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake 5 to 10 minutes more, until cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown.

Shearers' Mince And Potato Hot Pot

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Servings: 6
5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato sauce
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 (6 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons butter, diced

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). place potato slices in a medium bowl with enough water to cover.
heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. stir in ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, and worcestershire sauce. season with salt and pepper. cook until beef is evenly browned and onions are tender.
in a separate medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup butter, and thoroughly blend in flour. gradually stir in milk. cook and stir 5 minutes, or until thickened. reduce heat, and blend cheddar cheese into the mixture. season with salt and pepper to taste.
line a medium baking dish with 1/2 the potato slices. pour in the ground beef mixture, and top with mushrooms. cover with the cheese sauce mixture. top with remaining potatoes. dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
bake 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Kalbi (korean Bbq Short Ribs)

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Servings: 4
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 pounds korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

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in a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved.
place the ribs in a large plastic zipper bag. pour the marinade over the ribs, squeeze out all the air, and refrigerate the bag for 3 hours to overnight.
preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. remove the ribs from the bag, shake off the excess marinade, and discard the marinade. grill the ribs on the preheated grill until the meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Double Cheese Casserole

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Servings: 6
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 ounces cream cheese
12 ounces cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
cook egg noodles according to package directions.
while noodles are cooking, brown the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat. reduce heat to low, add the tomato sauce, stir well, and let simmer for 1 minute. add the cream cheese and cottage cheese, stirring together until well blended. then stir in the egg noodles and sour cream until all ingredients are well mixed. pour into a 2 quart casserole dish.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.

Burrito Pie

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Wieners And Beans

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Servings: 5
8 beef frankfurters
4 tablespoons barbeque sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 (16 ounce) cans baked beans with lamb

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in a saucepan filled with water, boil the frankfurters for about 5 minutes.
in another saucepan, combine barbeque sauce, dry mustard and baked beans. stir and heat.
when the frankfurters are cooked, combine them with the sauce mixture for about 10 to 15 minutes or until heated through.

Saturday, February 27, 2016

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

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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 stroganoff iii

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Servings: 6
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces butter
4 green onions, sliced (white parts only)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup white
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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remove any fat and gristle from the roast and cut into strips 1/2 inch thick by 2 inches long. season with 1/2 teaspoon of both salt and pepper.
in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the beef strips quickly, then push the beef strips off to one side. add the onions and cook slowly for 3 to 5 minutes, then push to the side with the beef strips.
stir the flour into the juices on the empty side of the pan. pour in beef broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. lower the heat and stir in mustard. cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
five minutes before serving, stir in the mushrooms, sour cream, and white . heat briefly then salt and pepper to taste.

spanish-style oxtail stew

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Servings: 6
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cups dry white
1 cup beef broth
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
3 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons paprika
2 carrots, thickly sliced

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heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat until smoking. brown the oxtail in batches, and set aside. add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot; cook, stirring constantly, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
pour in white , bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. add browned oxtail, beef broth, chocolate, and bay leaves. return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.
season with salt and paprika, stir in carrots, recover, and allow to simmer until carrots are tender.

Tatertot Casserole

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Servings: 8
1 pound ground beef
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) package frozen tater tots

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink and completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes; season with salt and black pepper. stir cream of mushroom soup into the cooked ground beef; pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. layer tater tots evenly over the ground beef mixture; top with cheddar cheese.
bake until tater tots are golden brown and hot, 30 to 45 minutes.

Friday, February 26, 2016

Chili Noodle Casserole

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Servings: 6
12 ounces spaghetti
1 pound lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
chili powder to taste
1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

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bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
meanwhile, brown the meat with the onion ina skillet; drain off liquids. stir in salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste. stir in kidney beans, and saute 5 to 10 minutes.
serve meat and bean mixture over pasta.

shells with bacon and beef sauce

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Servings: 8
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 pounds seashell pasta
salt to taste

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heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat. cook the bacon in the oil until it just begins to crisp. stir in the onion. cook and stir until bacon is crisp and onion is soft. stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. remove the bacon mixture from the pan and reserve.
brown the ground beef in the saucepan; drain. stir the bacon mixture, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce into the beef. season with salt to taste. simmer over low heat while pasta is cooking.
bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. cook the pasta until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. drain.
toss hot pasta with bacon and beef sauce to serve.

Kalbi (korean Bbq Short Ribs)

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Servings: 4
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 pounds korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

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in a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved.
place the ribs in a large plastic zipper bag. pour the marinade over the ribs, squeeze out all the air, and refrigerate the bag for 3 hours to overnight.
preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. remove the ribs from the bag, shake off the excess marinade, and discard the marinade. grill the ribs on the preheated grill until the meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Hotdish No One Likes

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Servings: 6
8 potatoes - peeled and sliced thin
4 carrots, sliced thin
1 pound ground beef
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine potatoes, carrots and ground beef. spread condensed soup over top.
cover dish, and bake in preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes. remove from oven, and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

brown sugar meatloaf

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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

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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.

mushroom stuffed beef rouladen

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Servings: 8
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 pound assorted mushrooms (brown, oyster, portobello), thinly sliced
1 pinch dried thyme
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs
8 (3 ounce) pieces top round, pounded thin
1/4 cup dry red
2 1/2 cups beef stock
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dijon mustard

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heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. stir in garlic and mushrooms. cook until the mushrooms have softened, then stir in dried thyme, remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature. once cool, season to taste with salt and pepper, then mix in the beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
evenly divide the mushroom mixture among the top round slices. roll each rouladen around the filling into a tight cylinder and secure with a toothpick.
preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. brown the rouladen, then transfer to a 8x8 inch baking dish. pour into the hot skillet and bring to a simmer. meanwhile, stir the beef stock into the flour, and mix until smooth. pour the beef stock into the skillet and return to a simmer. cook until thickened, then stir in the dijon mustard. pour this sauce over the rouladen.
cover, and bake 60 to 75 minutes in the preheated oven, until the meat is tender.

Green Chili Casserole

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Servings: 8
1 pound ground beef
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 small onion, diced
1 pound processed cheese food, shredded
1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk

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preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease a medium sized casserole dish.
in a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly browned; drain fat.
place half of the tortillas on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish and spread with half of the onion, cheese, ground beef and chiles. layer with the remaining tortillas, onion, half of the remaining cheese, ground beef and chiles.
in a medium bowl, dilute the soup with milk and pour over the top of the casserole. bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Zippy Beef Casserole

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Servings: 4
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup milk
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup dried minced onion
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 cup crushed potato chips

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preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until evenly browned; drain. stir in cooked macaroni, condensed soup, milk, and ketchup until well blended. mix in the cheddar cheese, green pepper, and minced onion. season with salt, and pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
cover, and bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven. uncover, sprinkle the top with potato chips, and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until chips are toasted.

Thursday, February 25, 2016

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

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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

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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

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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.

Mrs. Strong's Casserole

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Servings: 6
1 pound lean ground beef
1 clove garlic, crushed
salt to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
6 green onions, chopped
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. stir in crushed garlic, salt, sugar and tomato sauce; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes
bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and set aside.
preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a small bowl combine green onions, cream cheese and sour cream. in a 9x13 inch baking dish, place 1/3 of the noodles, cheese mixture, and tomato sauce; repeat twice. sprinkle cheddar cheese on top of the casserole.
bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until bubbly; serve.

cheesy macaroni and beef casserole with thyme

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Servings: 6
2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons white
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a large casserole dish.
bring a large pot of water to a boil. place the macaroni in the pot, cook 9 to 11 minutes, until al dente, and drain. transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
in a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef and onion until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. stir in the , and continue cooking 1 minute. mix in the milk, mustard, and worcestershire sauce. season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. continue to cook and stir until heated through. whisk the flour into the skillet, and gradually stir in 2 cups cheese until melted. mix in the thyme and cherry tomatoes.
stir the skillet mixture into the casserole dish with the macaroni. top with remaining cheese.
cook uncovered 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly brown.

The Best Spaghetti Casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 12
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 (26.5 ounce) cans meatless spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) container fat-free sour cream
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper to taste

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a deep 9x13 inch baking dish.
bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. stir in the spaghetti. boil the pasta until cooked through but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. drain well.
brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over high heat; drain fat. stir in the spaghetti sauce, sour cream, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. mix in the cooked pasta. transfer pasta mixture to prepared baking dish. top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and the parmesan cheese. cover pan with aluminum foil.
bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

corned beef noodle casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 (8 ounce) package wide egg noodles
1 (12 ounce) can corned beef
4 ounces processed cheese food (eg. velveeta)
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

Recipe

preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
cook noodles until tender and drain.
combine noodles, corned beef, cheese, cream of chicken soup, milk and onion. pour into a 2 quart casserole dish. top with buttered bread crumbs.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 45 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

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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 stroganoff iii

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces butter
4 green onions, sliced (white parts only)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup white
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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remove any fat and gristle from the roast and cut into strips 1/2 inch thick by 2 inches long. season with 1/2 teaspoon of both salt and pepper.
in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the beef strips quickly, then push the beef strips off to one side. add the onions and cook slowly for 3 to 5 minutes, then push to the side with the beef strips.
stir the flour into the juices on the empty side of the pan. pour in beef broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. lower the heat and stir in mustard. cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
five minutes before serving, stir in the mushrooms, sour cream, and white . heat briefly then salt and pepper to taste.

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Stewed Potatoes

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 plum tomato, chopped
6 potatoes, diced
1/2 rutabaga, diced
dried oregano, to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups chicken broth

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heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic and onion until tender. stir in the tomato, and cook until heated through. mix in potatoes and rutabaga. season with oregano, salt, and pepper. pour in the broth, and bring to a boil. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until potatoes and rutabaga 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

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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.

real canadian poutine

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 (14 ounce) package frozen french fries
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups cheese curds

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preheat an oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). grease a baking sheet.
spread fries in a single layer over prepared baking sheet.
bake in the preheated oven until light brown, about 15 minutes.
melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. whisk in flour vigorously. when mixture , reduce heat to low; cook and stir until the mixture thins, about 2 minutes. whisk in beef broth. bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until gravy has thickened, about 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper.
place fries on a serving plate or in individual bowls. distribute the cheese curds over the fries; pour hot gravy over the fries and curds. serve immediately.

Stovies

Ingredients

Servings: 4
6 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1 (12 ounce) can corned beef, cut into chunks
salt and pepper to taste

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in a saucepan, combine potatoes and milk. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
while potatoes are simmering, melt butter in a skillet over medium high heat. saute onions until soft and translucent.
when potatoes are soft, mix in sauteed onions and corned beef. cook an additional 10 minutes, or until heated through. season with salt and pepper.

Chili Casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chili
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
1/4 cup taco sauce
1 (15 ounce) can corn
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the beef and onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain fat. add the celery, chili, tomatoes, taco sauce and corn. heat thoroughly, reduce heat to low and allow to simmer.
meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to package directions. when cooked, place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish. pour the meat mixture over the noodles, stirring well. top with the cheese.
bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.

dutch croquetten

Ingredients

Servings: 8
1 pound lean ground veal
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
8 ounces spiced gouda cheese, cut into strips (optional)
1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 cup oil for frying

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place ground veal in a skillet over medium heat. cook, stirring to crumble, until evenly browned. set aside.
melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. stir in flour until smooth, and cook for about 2 minutes. gradually stir in milk, then chicken broth to make a smooth thick sauce. add the cooked ground veal, and season with paprika, chili powder, curry powder, salt, pepper , worcestershire sauce, and parsley. stir to blend well. remove from heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature.
when the meat mixture is cooled and slightly firm, shape into cylinders 3 to 4 inches long, and 1 1 /2 inches wide. if you wish, press a strip of the spiced gouda cheese into the center, making sure it is completely surrounded. in a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. place bread crumbs on a plate or tray. coat croquettes with flour, then dip in the beaten egg mixture, then roll the croquettes in the crumbs to coat. repeat the coating process if a thicker breading is desired.
heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. when oil is hot, fry croquettes until golden brown on all sides. if you have a deep-fryer, they can be deep-fried instead. remove to paper towels to drain, and serve hot.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

scrumptious beef and potato casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 tablespoons shortening
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 cup water
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flake cereal, crumbled

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
in a large skillet over high heat, melt the shortening and quickly brown the ground beef with the onion. stir in water and bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
in a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, salt and pepper. set aside.
pour meat mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. arrange potatoes over the meat. pour soup mixture over the potatoes. sprinkle with cheddar cheese. top with whole wheat flake cereal.
bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours.

fleischkuechle (flesh-keek-luh)

Ingredients

Servings: 10
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 eggs
2 cups milk
8 ounces extra lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 quart oil for deep frying

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in a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, salt and pepper until well blended. set aside.
in a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. pour in the eggs and milk, and stir until well blended using a sturdy spoon. form the dough into 2 inch balls, and roll out into circles 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
form the beef into golf ball sized balls, and place each one one half of a dough circle. fold the other halves of the circles over to enclose the dough. seal the edges using a saucer or pressing with your fingers.
heat the oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c), or over medium-high heat in a large deep skillet. fry the keuchle until golden brown, turning once. it should take about 10 minutes total for each batch.

Kalbi (korean Bbq Short Ribs)

Ingredients

Servings: 4
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 pounds korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

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in a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved.
place the ribs in a large plastic zipper bag. pour the marinade over the ribs, squeeze out all the air, and refrigerate the bag for 3 hours to overnight.
preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. remove the ribs from the bag, shake off the excess marinade, and discard the marinade. grill the ribs on the preheated grill until the meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Unstuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 pound ground beef
3 cups cooked rice
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. break ground beef into pieces and add to skillet; cook and stir until about half of the beef is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. stir red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and green bell pepper into the beef; continue to cook and stir until the beef is entirely browned, about 5 minutes more. drain and discard grease.
mix tomato sauce and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over the beef mixture. stir rice into the beef mixture and stir; transfer to a 9x13-inch baking dish. sprinkle cheddar cheese over the mixture.
bake in preheated oven until the cheese is bubbling, about 30 minutes. cool dish 5 minutes before serving.

beef and rice

Ingredients

Servings: 4
1 pound ground beef
1 (6.9 ounce) package chicken flavored rice mix (such as rice a roni®)
2 cups water

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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.
stir rice portion of packaged rice mix into beef; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. pour water into beef and rice, stir seasoning packet from rice into mixture, and cover skillet. bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the liquid has been almost completely absorbed, about 30 minutes.

grandma flo's shipwreck

Ingredients

Servings: 4
4 potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
arrange potatoes in the bottom of the casserole dish. crumble ground beef over potatoes, and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper. spread onions over meat, and then beans. pour undiluted soup over everything. sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. cover.
bake for 30 minutes. remove cover, and continue baking for 1 hour.

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

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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

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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.

Monday, February 22, 2016

angie's polenta lasagna

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 pound ground beef
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (24 ounce) jar prepared pasta sauce
1 (18 ounce) package precooked polenta
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese with chives
1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
place the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir the meat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. drain off excess grease. mix in the tomato sauce and pasta sauce until thoroughly combined; bring to a simmer.
remove the polenta from its package, and cut into 1/2-inch slices. lay the slices in a single layer in a 9x12-inch baking dish. top each polenta slice with a tablespoon or two of the chive cottage cheese (use all the cottage cheese). pour the sauce evenly over the cottage cheese, and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese.
bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is lightly browned and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

sliced potatoes with bacon and parsley

Ingredients

Servings: 9
4 pounds small yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1/2 cup apple vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 pound bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 cup diced onion
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

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place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover by several inches. bring to a boil over high heat, add 1 tablespoon salt, and reduce to a gentle boil. cook until potatoes are just tender when pierced with a knife. do not overcook. drain, cool, and transfer to a bowl.
while the potatoes cook, combine the vinegar, sugar, and remaining salt in a small saucepan and place over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. drizzle over the potatoes, and gently toss to coat.
saute bacon in a large skillet placed over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until browned and crisp. remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. drain excess fat from skillet, leaving a thin coat of bacon grease in skillet.
saute onions in skillet with the reserved bacon grease until translucent but not browned. pour in the beef broth and bring to a boil over high heat. reduce heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by half; about 20 minutes. pour the broth mixture over the potatoes, and sprinkle with the bacon and chopped parsley. gently stir, and 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

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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.

Traditional Reuben Casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 12
1 1/2 cups thousand island dressing
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced onion
6 slices dark rye bread, cubed
6 slices light rye bread, cubed
1 pound sauerkraut, drained
1 1/2 pounds corn beef, cut into bite-size pieces
2 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
1/4 cup margarine, melted

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
in a bowl, mix the thousand island dressing, sour cream, and onion.
arrange the dark and light rye bread cubes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, reserving about 1/2 cup each for topping. layer the bread with sauerkraut and corned beef. spread the dressing mixture over the corned beef. sprinkle with swiss cheese, top with remaining bread cubes, and drizzle with margarine.
cover, and bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. uncover, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

beef stroganoff iii

Ingredients

Servings: 6
2 pounds beef chuck roast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces butter
4 green onions, sliced (white parts only)
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup white
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

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remove any fat and gristle from the roast and cut into strips 1/2 inch thick by 2 inches long. season with 1/2 teaspoon of both salt and pepper.
in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the beef strips quickly, then push the beef strips off to one side. add the onions and cook slowly for 3 to 5 minutes, then push to the side with the beef strips.
stir the flour into the juices on the empty side of the pan. pour in beef broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. lower the heat and stir in mustard. cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
five minutes before serving, stir in the mushrooms, sour cream, and white . heat briefly then salt and pepper to taste.

johnny marzetti casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 6
8 ounces rotini pasta
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk mild italian sausage
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14.4 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups shredded italian cheese blend
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook until just al dente, 6 to 8 minutes; drain. run cold water over the pasta to stop pasta from cooking further. set aside.
meanwhile, cook the ground beef and sausage until completely browned and crumbled, 7 to 10 minutes. mix in the onion, celery, garlic, and pepper; continue to cook and stir another 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper. remove from heat and stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. allow to cool five minutes.
lightly grease a large casserole dish. spread the pasta over the bottom of the dish. sprinkle the italian cheese blend over the pasta. pour the meat mixture over the pasta and cheese. cover dish with heavy aluminum foil. bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes; remove foil and sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the casserole. continue baking until cheddar cheese has melted, about 5 minutes. rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

Servings: 10
6 yukon gold potatoes, peeled
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups shredded cheddar-monterey jack cheese blend, divided
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon bacon bits, or more to taste

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place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. drain and transfer to a large bowl.
preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
mash potatoes with 1/4 cup butter until butter is melted. beat sour cream and cream cheese into potato mixture until smooth; mix in 2 cups cheddar-monterey jack cheese. spread potato mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheddar-monterey jack cheese, 2 tablespoons butter pieces, and bacon bits.
bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, cheese is melted, and edges are crisp, 20 to 25 minutes.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

easy taco casserole

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 pound ground beef
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups crushed tortilla chips, divided
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese, divided

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. drain and discard any excess grease. stir salsa, onion, mayonnaise, chili powder, and cumin into the beef. remove from heat.
spread about half the ground beef mixture into the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. spread about half the tortilla chips in a layer atop the beef mixture. layer about half of each of the cheddar and monterey jack cheeses over the tortilla chip layer. repeat layers with remaining ingredients, ending with monterey jack cheese. cover dish with aluminum foil.
bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted in the middle, about 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

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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.

Kalbi (korean Bbq Short Ribs)

Ingredients

Servings: 4
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 pounds korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

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in a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved.
place the ribs in a large plastic zipper bag. pour the marinade over the ribs, squeeze out all the air, and refrigerate the bag for 3 hours to overnight.
preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. remove the ribs from the bag, shake off the excess marinade, and discard the marinade. grill the ribs on the preheated grill until the meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Cazuela De Vaca (beef And Pumpkin Stew)

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 1/2 pounds beef roast
1 (32 ounce) carton beef broth
2 cups water
1/4 cup polenta (coarse or fine)
8 red potatoes, cut in half
1 onion, quartered
1 1/2 pounds slice of pumpkin (calabaza)
2 ears corn, cut into thirds
1 carrot, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
1 leek, split in half, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon mild paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves (lightly packed)

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cut the piece of beef into 6 large chunks (one per serving). place the beef into a large saucepan; pour in the beef broth and water. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until nearly tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
stir the polenta into the stew along with the potatoes and onion. cover and simmer for 15 minutes. cut the pumpkin into 6, serving-sized pieces, and add to the stew along with the corn, carrot, bell pepper, celery, and leek; simmer until the vegetables are tender, adding more water if needed to barely cover. stir in the oregano and paprika during the last 5 minutes.
season to taste with salt and pepper. ladle into serving bowls, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Saturday, February 20, 2016

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

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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.

creamy beef enchiladas

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
4 green onions, or to taste, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup chunky salsa
12 corn tortillas
1 cup shredded pepperjack cheese, divided
2 1/2 cups enchilada sauce
4 ounces sliced black olives

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. stir taco seasoning mix into the beef; transfer to a large bowl, reserving drippings in the skillet.
cook and stir sweet onion and green onion in the hot drippings until tender, 5 to 7 minutes; add to seasoned ground beef along with cream cheese and salsa. stir the mixture until the cream cheese melts completely.
arrange tortillas a flat work surface. spoon even amounts of the beef mixture in a line down the center of each tortilla. top beef with even portions of the pepperjack cheese. roll tortillas around the filling and arrange into a baking dish. pour enchilada sauce evenly over the tortillas; top with olives and remaining cheese.
bake in preheated oven until cheese melts completely, about 20 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

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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.

Bats And Cobwebs

Ingredients

Servings: 6
1 (8 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped (optional)
1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

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preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
fill a large pot with lightly salted water, bring to a rolling boil over high heat. stir in the bow tie pasta and return to a boil. boil pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. drain well.
cook and stir ground beef and onion in a large skillet until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. drain fat. stir in pasta sauce and bring to a boil. reduce heat to simmer.
stir cooked pasta and half of the mozzarella cheese into the sauce; toss to combine. transfer to a 2-quart baking dish. top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
bake in preheated oven until lightly browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

French Onion Soup Ix

Ingredients

Servings: 8
2 tablespoons butter
2 pounds yellow onions, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
4 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef consomme
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
salt and pepper to taste
8 slices french bread, toasted
1/2 cup shredded gruyere cheese

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in a large pot over low heat, melt butter. cook onions in butter until soft and golden brown, 15 to 30 minutes.
pour in beef broth and consomme and simmer 10 minutes.
preheat oven broiler.
whisk romano into soup and season with salt and pepper. pour soup into 8 ovenproof bowls. top with toasted slices of bread and grated gruyere.
place bowls under broiler until cheese melts.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Kalbi (korean Bbq Short Ribs)

Ingredients

Servings: 4
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 pounds korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

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in a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved.
place the ribs in a large plastic zipper bag. pour the marinade over the ribs, squeeze out all the air, and refrigerate the bag for 3 hours to overnight.
preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. remove the ribs from the bag, shake off the excess marinade, and discard the marinade. grill the ribs on the preheated grill until the meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.