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.

sausage coddle

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound lamb sausage links
• 1/2 pound smoked bacon, cubed
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 1/2 cups irish (such as guinness®)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• place the sausages and bacon into a large skillet over medium heat, and cook until the sausages are browned on both sides, about 10 minutes. slice the sausages into large chunks, and set the sausage and bacon aside.
• place a layer of 1/3 of the onions in a 9x13-inch baking dish, followed by a layer of 1/3 of the carrots and sliced potatoes. arrange 1/3 of sausage and bacon in a layer over the potatoes; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley. repeat layers twice more. warm the beef stock in a saucepan over medium heat, and pour in the and cream. pour the sauce over the casserole, and let the sauce fill in the spaces in the layers.
• bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

italian sausage soup with tortellini

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound sweet italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup red
• 4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
• 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• in a 5 quart dutch oven, brown sausage. remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
• saute onions and garlic in drippings. stir in beef broth, water, , tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and sausage. bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
• skim fat from the soup. stir in zucchini and parsley. simmer covered for 30 minutes. add tortellini during the last 10 minutes. sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top of each serving.

Nana Lara's Brisket

Ingredients

• Servings: 9-10
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon meat tenderizer
• 1 (6 pound) beef brisket
• 1/2 cup soy sauce

family favorite sloppy joes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
• 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon minced onion
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 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 ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, parmesan cheese, relish, onion, and worcestershire sauce into ground beef; simmer until heated through and flavors blend, 20 to 25 minutes.

Sausage Potato Stuff

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 (14 ounce) beef smoked sausage (such as hillshire farms®), cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 (4 ounce) cans chopped green chiles
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir potatoes and sausage in hot oil until the potatoes are tender, 7 to 10 minutes. stir green chiles into the potato mixture; cook and stir another 5 minutes. remove skillet from heat and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the potato mixture. place lid on the skillet and set aside until the cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes.

Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound italian sausage
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
• 2 small zucchini, cubed
• 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a stockpot or dutch oven, brown sausage with garlic. stir in broth, tomatoes and carrots, and season with salt and pepper. reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
• stir in beans with liquid and zucchini. cover, and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
• remove from heat, and add spinach. replace lid allowing the heat from the soup to cook the spinach leaves. soup is ready to serve after 5 minutes.

manti (turkish 'ravioli' with yogurt sauce)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried mint
• 1 (9 ounce) package beef ravioli
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 (8 ounce) container plain whole milk yogurt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• bring a large pot of water to a boil. add salt, mint, and ravioli. cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the ravioli float to the top, then drain and keep warm.
• meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. stir in paprika, and keep warm as the ravioli are cooking. stir garlic into the yogurt.
• to serve, place the drained ravioli a serving platter or individual plates. spoon the yogurt on top of the ravioli, then ladle paprika butter over top.

pastitsio

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• meat layer:
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 eggs, beaten
• macaroni layer:
• 1 pound uncooked macaroni
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• cream sauce layer:
• 4 eggs, well beaten
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• ground nutmeg to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs 10 mins


• melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. stir in the ground beef, and cook until crumbly and no longer pink. pour in the water and tomato paste. season with salt, pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon; cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. remove from heat, adjust salt to taste, then refrigerate until cold. once cold, remove any congealed fat, and thoroughly mix with 2 beaten eggs, and set aside.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, and rinse under cold water to cool. mix the macaroni in 2 beaten eggs until well coated.
• evenly spread half of the macaroni mixture into a 11x14x2 inch baking pan, sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the grated parmesan cheese, and drizzle with 1/2 cup of melted butter. spread the meat mixture overtop, then finish with the remaining macaroni. sprinkle the macaroni with another 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, and drizzle with 1/2 cup of melted butter.
• whisk together 4 beaten eggs with the half-and-half, 1 cup of parmesan cheese, flour, and salt; whisk until well blended. pour the cream mixture evenly over top of the pastitsio, and sprinkle with nutmeg.
• cover the pan with foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. remove the foil, and bake until the top has turned golden brown, about 30 minutes. remove from oven, and allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving.

layered casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 8 ounces fresh pasta
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble, and set aside.
• in a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. drain well.
• in a greased 13x9 inch casserole dish layer the cooked and drained pasta noodles on the bottom.
• in a medium size bowl combine the sour cream, cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. spread mixture over cooked pasta in baking dish.
• in a small bowl combine the sugar, tomato sauce, and cooked ground beef. layer this on top of the sour cream mixture in the baking dish. sprinkle with additional shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
• refrigerate casserole overnight. remove from refrigerator one hour before baking.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 to 40 minutes. allow to stand 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
• if freezing casserole, allow to come to room temperature for one hour before baking.

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.

american lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 12 dry lasagna noodles
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic; drain fat. mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add lasagna noodles, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain. lay noodles flat on towels, and blot dry.
• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, parmesan cheese, parsley and 1 teaspoon salt.
• layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. cover noodles with 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the sauce. repeat. top with remaining noodles and sauce. sprinkle additional parmesan cheese over the top.
• bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.

'pizza' shepherd's pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic and basil, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 pound frozen pizza dough, thawed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cook and stir beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up lumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. drain beef and return to skillet.
• add tomatoes and black pepper to beef; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. spoon mixture into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. scatter mozzarella cheese over the top. stretch pizza dough over top with your hands, pressing it the edge of the pie plate.
• bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 30 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

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.

Spaghetti Casserole Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound spaghetti
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar 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. add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
• preheat oven to 300 degrees f (150 degrees c).
• in a large skillet, brown ground beef until no longer pink; drain reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in pan. set beef aside. in skillet saute onion, green bell pepper and garlic until just soft. combine browned beef, ketchup, oregano, salt and pepper with onion mixture; mix well.
• pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. on top of mixture, layer pasta and then sprinkle on cheese. bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted.

slow cooker lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (12 ounce) package lasagna noodles
• 12 ounces cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 20 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 40 mins


• in a large skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until brown. add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt, and oregano and stir until well incorporated. cook until heated through.
• in a large bowl mix together the cottage cheese, grated parmesan cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
• spoon a layer of the meat mixture the bottom of the slow cooker. add a double layer of the uncooked lasagna noodles. break to fit noodles into slow cooker. top noodles with a portion of the cheese mixture. repeat the layering of sauce, noodles, and cheese until all the ingredients are used.
• cover, and cook on low setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (4 pound) chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups diced green chile pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 (5 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 50 mins


• trim the roast of any excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. place the beef in the hot skillet, and brown it quickly on all sides.
• transfer the roast to a slow cooker and top it with the chopped onion. season with chile peppers, chili powder, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, and garlic powder. add enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
• cover, and cook on high for 6 hours, checking to make sure there is always at least a small amount of liquid in the bottom of the cooker. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 2 to 4 hours, or until meat is totally tender and falls apart.
• transfer the roast to a bowl and shred it using two forks (reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid, if desired). serve in tacos or burritos (see cook's note).

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)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• 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.

Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
• 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, or as needed
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1 (2.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, coarsely chopped
• 20 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking the meat apart into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook the egg noodles in the boiling water until cooked through yet slightly firm, about 5 minutes; drain.
• mix the noodles with the spaghetti sauce, black olives, mushrooms, pepperoni, and half the mozzarella cheese in a large mixing bowl; spoon the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and top with remaining half of the mozzarella cheese. cover the dish with foil.
• bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is bubbling, 30 to 45 minutes.

italian spaghetti sauce with meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• meatballs
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• sauce
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg. mix well and form into 12 balls. store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.
• in a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes. stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more. serve.

slow cooker beef pot roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (5 pound) bone-in beef pot roast
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs 50 mins


• generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. shake off any excess.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. remove from the skillet and set aside.
• reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.
• stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. add garlic, stir for about a minute.
• stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
• slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. remove skillet from the heat.
• place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. add rosemary and thyme.
• pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.
• skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. 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.

italian wedding soup i

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 5 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups thinly sliced escarole
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot

Recipe

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


• in medium bowl, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion powder; shape into 3/4 inch balls.
• in large saucepan, heat broth to boiling; stir in escarole, orzo pasta, chopped carrot and meatballs. return to boil, then reduce heat to medium. cook at slow boil for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. stir frequently to prevent sticking.

All Pumpkins' Night Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 tablespoons caraway seed
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 7 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. stir in garlic and onion, and cook until softened and translucent; remove from pan. pour 2 tablespoons canola oil into dutch oven. while this heats, mix the beef with salt and pepper. sear the beef in batches until browned all over, about 5 minutes.
• stir in caraway seeds and flour, cook until flour is incorporated and the caraway seed is fragrant, about 1 minute. pour in beef broth; add bay leaves, sugar, nutmeg, and onion mixture. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender, about 2 hours.
• stir in the potatoes and carrots; continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. stir together the cornstarch and water; stir into the stew along with the parsley. simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

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.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
• place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

italian sausage soup with tortellini

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound sweet italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup red
• 4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
• 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• in a 5 quart dutch oven, brown sausage. remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
• saute onions and garlic in drippings. stir in beef broth, water, , tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and sausage. bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
• skim fat from the soup. stir in zucchini and parsley. simmer covered for 30 minutes. add tortellini during the last 10 minutes. sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top of each serving.

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.

kasha

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup bulgur (cracked wheat), uncooked
• salt to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. cook, while stirring to crumble, until almost cooked through. drain the grease, and reduce heat to medium. stir in the celery, green onions, and tomato. cook until the celery is tender, and the beef is browned.
• meanwhile, bring the beef broth to a boil in a saucepan. add the bulgur wheat, cover, and reduce heat to low. simmer for about 10 minutes, until tender. stir the bulgur wheat into the vegetables and beef, and season with salt and cayenne pepper.

Curry Beef Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
• 6 cups beef stock
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 potatoes, sliced
• 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

• melt the butter in a large saucepan. cook onions and beef cubes until beef is browned and onions are tender.
• add the beef stock, curry and bay leaves. cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
• add the potatoes, vinegar and salt. simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour until all is tender. remove bay leaves, and serve hot.

manicotti alla romana

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• salt to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (12 ounce) package manicotti shells
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. saute onions until translucent. saute garlic for 1 minute and stir in ground beef. cook until well browned and crumbled. season with salt and set aside to cool.
• cook spinach according to package directions. meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add manicotti shells and parboil for half of the time recommended on the package. drain and cover with cool water to stop the cooking process and prevent the shells from cracking.
• to the ground beef mixture add the cooked spinach and ricotta cheese. when the mixture is cool, add the beaten eggs. spread 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. gently drain the manicotti shells and carefully stuff each one with the meat and cheese mixture; place shells in prepared dish. lightly cover the dish with plastic wrap or a clean, damp towel to prevent shells from cracking.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• prepare the white sauce by melting the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. stir in flour and chicken bouillon. increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, until it begins to bubble. stir in half and half and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. remove from heat and stir in parsley. pour or ladle the sauce evenly over the stuffed shells.
• stir the basil into the remaining spaghetti sauce. carefully pour or ladle spaghetti sauce over the white sauce, trying to layer the sauces without mixing.
• cover and bake for 40 minutes. remove from oven, uncover and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes more.

Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound italian sausage
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
• 2 small zucchini, cubed
• 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a stockpot or dutch oven, brown sausage with garlic. stir in broth, tomatoes and carrots, and season with salt and pepper. reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
• stir in beans with liquid and zucchini. cover, and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
• remove from heat, and add spinach. replace lid allowing the heat from the soup to cook the spinach leaves. soup is ready to serve after 5 minutes.

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.

it's chili by george!!

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chili powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, and crumble.
• in a large pot over high heat combine the ground beef, tomato juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, onions, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, cumin and chili powder. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. simmer for 1 1/2 hours. (note: if using a slow cooker, set on low, add ingredients, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.)

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 ounces cream cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a slow cooker, combine the meat, soup, onion, worcestershire sauce and water.
• cook on low setting for 8 hours, or on high setting for about 5 hours. stir in cream cheese just before serving.

crispy orange beef

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 8 broccoli florets, lightly steamed or blanched
• 2 cups oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• lay beef strips out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. allow to dry in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. in a small bowl, mix together the sugar, rice vinegar, orange juice concentrate, salt and soy sauce. set aside.
• meanwhile, combine rice and water in a medium saucepan. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender. add more water at the end if necessary.
• heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. toss dried beef in cornstarch to coat. fry in the hot oil in small batches until crispy and golden brown; set aside. drain all of the oil from the wok except about 1 tablespoon.
• add orange zest, ginger and garlic to the remaining oil, and cook briefly until fragrant. add the soy sauce mixture to the wok, bring to a boil, and cook until thick and syrupy, about 5 minutes. add beef, and heat through, stirring to coat. serve immediately over steamed rice, and garnish with broccoli.

easy slow cooker french dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 9
• 4 pounds rump roast
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
• 6 french rolls
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 10 mins


• trim excess fat from the rump roast, and place in a slow cooker. add the beef broth, onion soup and . cook on low setting for 7 hours.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• split french rolls, and spread with butter. bake 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• slice the meat on the diagonal, and place on the rolls. serve the sauce for dipping.

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.

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)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• 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.

Bbq Lamb For Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 3 pounds boneless lamb ribs
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 45 mins


• pour can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless lamb ribs. cook on high heat for 4 hours, or until meat shreds easily. remove meat, and shred with two forks. it will seem that it's not working right away, but it will.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). transfer the shredded lamb to a dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in barbeque sauce.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.

italian spaghetti sauce with meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• meatballs
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• sauce
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder and beaten egg. mix well and form into 12 balls. store, covered, in refrigerator until needed.
• in a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onion is translucent. stir in tomatoes, salt, sugar and bay leaf. cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 90 minutes. stir in tomato paste, basil, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and meatballs and simmer 30 minutes more. serve.

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.

american lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 12 dry lasagna noodles
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic; drain fat. mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add lasagna noodles, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain. lay noodles flat on towels, and blot dry.
• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, parmesan cheese, parsley and 1 teaspoon salt.
• layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. cover noodles with 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the sauce. repeat. top with remaining noodles and sauce. sprinkle additional parmesan cheese over the top.
• bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.

slow cooker beef pot roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (5 pound) bone-in beef pot roast
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 stalks celery, cut into chunks
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs 50 mins


• generously season both sides of roast with salt and pepper. sprinkle flour over the top until well coated, and pat it into the meat. shake off any excess.
• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. sear the roast on both sides for 5-6 minutes each, until well browned. remove from the skillet and set aside.
• reduce the heat to medium and stir in mushrooms and butter; cook for 3-4 minutes.
• stir in onion; cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent and begin to brown. add garlic, stir for about a minute.
• stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons flour; cook and stir for about 1 minute. add tomato paste, and cook for another minute.
• slowly add chicken stock, stir to combine, and return to a simmer. remove skillet from the heat.
• place carrots and celery in the slow cooker. place roast over the vegetables and pour in any accumulated juices. add rosemary and thyme.
• pour onion and mushroom mixture over the top of the roast. cover slow cooker, turn to high and cook the roast for 5-6 hours, until the meat is fork tender.
• skim off any fat from the surface and remove the bones. season with salt and pepper to taste.

gluck

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) package seashell pasta
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili without beans
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped pimento peppers (optional)
• 1 pound shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente.
• in a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is no longer pink. drain grease, and stir in the chili, cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk, mushrooms and black olives. mix in 3/4 of the cheddar cheese and the cooked shell pasta. transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle remaining cheese over the top.
• bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the top is browned and bubbly.

Leftover Special Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups uncooked egg noodles
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed peas and carrots, thawed
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 cups cooked ham, diced
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. bring a large pot of water to a boil. add egg noodles, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until done; drain.
• layer noodles, mixed peas and carrots, onions, and ham in prepared baking dish. mix together soup and milk, then pour mixture over casserole. season with salt and pepper, then press with the back of a fork to help soup mixture seep through casserole layers.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and hot.

italian sausage soup with tortellini

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound sweet italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup red
• 4 large tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
• 1/2 tablespoon packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups sliced zucchini
• 8 ounces fresh tortellini pasta
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 35 mins


• in a 5 quart dutch oven, brown sausage. remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
• saute onions and garlic in drippings. stir in beef broth, water, , tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano, tomato sauce, and sausage. bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
• skim fat from the soup. stir in zucchini and parsley. simmer covered for 30 minutes. add tortellini during the last 10 minutes. sprinkle with parmesan cheese on top of each serving.

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.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
• place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

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.

Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (4 pound) chuck roast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups diced green chile pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 (5 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 50 mins


• trim the roast of any excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. place the beef in the hot skillet, and brown it quickly on all sides.
• transfer the roast to a slow cooker and top it with the chopped onion. season with chile peppers, chili powder, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce, and garlic powder. add enough water to cover 1/3 of the roast.
• cover, and cook on high for 6 hours, checking to make sure there is always at least a small amount of liquid in the bottom of the cooker. reduce heat to low, and continue cooking for 2 to 4 hours, or until meat is totally tender and falls apart.
• transfer the roast to a bowl and shred it using two forks (reserve 2 cups of cooking liquid, if desired). serve in tacos or burritos (see cook's note).

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 (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, 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 and browns slightly.

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.

the best meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground veal
• 1/2 pound ground lamb
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup freshly grated romano cheese
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped italian flat leaf parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups stale italian bread, crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
• 1 cup olive oil

Recipe

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


• combine beef, veal, and lamb in a large bowl. add garlic, eggs, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper.
• blend bread crumbs into meat mixture. slowly add the water 1/2 cup at a time. the mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. (i usually use about 1 1/4 cups of water). shape into meatballs.
• heat olive oil in a large skillet. fry meatballs in batches. when the meatball is very brown and slightly crisp remove from the heat and drain on a paper towel. (if your mixture is too wet, cover the meatballs while they are cooking so that they hold their shape better.)

Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound italian sausage
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, undrained
• 2 small zucchini, cubed
• 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and torn
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• in a stockpot or dutch oven, brown sausage with garlic. stir in broth, tomatoes and carrots, and season with salt and pepper. reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
• stir in beans with liquid and zucchini. cover, and simmer another 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
• remove from heat, and add spinach. replace lid allowing the heat from the soup to cook the spinach leaves. soup is ready to serve after 5 minutes.

it's chili by george!!

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can tomato juice
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 cup chili powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


• place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain, and crumble.
• in a large pot over high heat combine the ground beef, tomato juice, tomato sauce, kidney beans, pinto beans, onions, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, sugar, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, cumin and chili powder. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. simmer for 1 1/2 hours. (note: if using a slow cooker, set on low, add ingredients, and cook for 8 to 10 hours.)

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff I

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 ounces cream cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a slow cooker, combine the meat, soup, onion, worcestershire sauce and water.
• cook on low setting for 8 hours, or on high setting for about 5 hours. stir in cream cheese just before serving.

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.

american lasagna

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 12 dry lasagna noodles
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 pint part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• in a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onion and garlic; drain fat. mix in basil, oregano, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add lasagna noodles, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until al dente; drain. lay noodles flat on towels, and blot dry.
• in a medium bowl, mix together eggs, ricotta, parmesan cheese, parsley and 1 teaspoon salt.
• layer 1/3 of the lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. cover noodles with 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the sauce. repeat. top with remaining noodles and sauce. sprinkle additional parmesan cheese over the top.
• bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 30 mins


• 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.

Marcia's Company Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish. 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.
• heat 1 tablespoon margarine in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. cook ground beef until evenly brown. stir in tomato sauce; remove from heat. in a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion and green pepper.
• spread 1/2 the cooked noodles in the casserole dish. cover with cheese mixture, then the remaining noodles. pour melted margarine over the noodles. spoon meat sauce on top and spread to cover noodles.
• bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Bbq Lamb For Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 3 pounds boneless lamb ribs
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 4 hrs 45 mins


• pour can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless lamb ribs. cook on high heat for 4 hours, or until meat shreds easily. remove meat, and shred with two forks. it will seem that it's not working right away, but it will.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). transfer the shredded lamb to a dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in barbeque sauce.
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.