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.

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.

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.

Easy Tater Tot Hot Dish

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 egg
• 1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (32 ounce) package tater tots

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat an oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c). grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
• mix the ground beef, onion, and egg together in a bowl; spread evenly into the prepared baking dish. arrange the tater tots over the beef mixture. pour the chicken soup over the tater tots.
• bake in the preheated oven until the beef is cooked through and has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees f (71 degrees c), about 1 hour.

meatball bread pudding

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup red
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
• 8 slices day-old bread, cubed
• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup grated romano cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium heat. add onions and garlic; cook and stir until evenly browned. drain off excess fat. stir in the red , tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes and sea salt. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar and half-and-half. place the bread cubes in a 2 quart casserole dish, or square baking pan. pour in the egg mixture, and chicken stock, and stir in the ground beef mixture. the bread should be saturated. sprinkle half of the romano cheese over the top.
• bake for 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden and the center is set. portion into individual bowls, and top each one with some of the remaining romano cheese.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

sloppy joe casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 1/2 cups shredded colby-jack cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
• stir tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper into ground beef mixture; reduce heat and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook corn in the boiling water until cooked through, about 5 minutes; drain.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. drain.
• mix corn, pasta, and colby-jack cheese into ground beef mixture; pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Sky High Yorkshire Pudding

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat the oven to 450 degrees f (230 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well blended. whisk in the flour one cup at a time until frothy and well blended. set aside.
• distribute the oil equally among 12 muffin cups, a little over a teaspoon per cup. place in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until smoking. remove from the oven and quickly ladle about 1/4 cup of batter into each cup.
• bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven. serve immediately. i turn my oven off and leave the door partially open with the yorkies inside to keep them from deflating while waiting for everyone to ask for seconds.

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.

potato chip casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can green beans, drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup crushed plain potato chips (optional)

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir until evenly browned. drain off the grease. stir in the green beans and corn, and cook for a few minutes. mix in the cans of soup until well blended. transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish. top with shredded cheese and crushed potato chips.
• bake for about 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cheese melts and the chips are toasted. if you like crispier chips, you can sprinkle them on top after the cheese has melted, and bake for another 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.

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.

Barbeque Beef Bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup barbeque sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups baking mix (such as bisquick ®)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat an oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• cook the ground beef and onion together in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is completely browned; stir the barbeque sauce and cheddar cheese into the ground beef. pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch dish.
• whisk the baking mix, eggs, and milk together in a bowl; pour over the beef mixture.
• bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and cooked throughout, about 25 minutes.

moussaka

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 eggplants, peeled and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch thick slices
• salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon fines herbs
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup red
• 1 egg, beaten
• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• salt to taste
• ground white pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• lay the slices of eggplant on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with salt, and set aside for 30 minutes to draw out the moisture. then in a skillet over high heat, heat the olive oil. quickly fry the eggplant until browned. set aside on paper towels to drain.
• in a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the ground beef, salt and pepper to taste, onions, and garlic. after the beef is browned, sprinkle in the cinnamon, nutmeg, fines herbs and parsley. pour in the tomato sauce and , and mix well. simmer for 20 minutes. allow to cool, and then stir in beaten egg.
• to make the bechamel sauce, begin by scalding the milk in a saucepan. melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. whisk in flour until smooth. lower heat; gradually pour in the hot milk, whisking constantly until it thickens. season with salt, and white pepper.
• arrange a layer of eggplant in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. cover eggplant with all of the meat mixture, and then sprinkle 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese over the meat. cover with remaining eggplant, and sprinkle another 1/2 cup of cheese on top. pour the bechamel sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the nutmeg. sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).

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.

chili casserole with egg noodles

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) package wide egg noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 15 fluid ounces water
• 1 cup red
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x14 inch baking dish.
• fill a large pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil; stir in the egg noodles and return to a boil. stirring occasionally, boil uncovered until the pasta is cooked yet still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. drain well in a colander set in the sink.
• place a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir the ground beef in the skillet until completely browned. add the onion and garlic; continue cooking and stirring until the onion is translucent. pour all of the tomato sauce, water, and red into the mixture. season with cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. bring the mixture to a simmer. mix the cooked pasta into the sauce; transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top of the pasta and sauce.
• bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the sauce has absorbed into the dish, about 20 minutes.

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.

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.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew I

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 20 mins


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

italian 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.

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.

Mexican Quesadilla Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• cooking spray
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro (such as ro*tel®)
• 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 6 flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
• stir tomato sauce, black beans, diced tomatoes with lime juice and cilantro, corn, and chopped green chiles into the ground beef mixture; season with chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. reduce heat to low and cook mixture at a simmer for 5 minutes.
• spread about 1/2 cup beef mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish; top with 3 tortillas, overlapping as needed. spread another 1/2 cup beef mixture over the tortillas. sprinkle 1 cup cheddar cheese over beef. finish with layers of remaining tortillas, beef mixture, and cheddar cheese, respectively.
• bake in preheated oven until heated throughout and the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. cool 5 minutes before serving.

real poutine

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 (10.25 ounce) can beef gravy
• 5 medium potatoes, cut into fries
• 2 cups cheese curds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy skillet to 365 degrees f (185 degrees c). while the oil is heating, you can begin to warm your gravy.
• place the fries into the hot oil, and cook until light brown, about 5 minutes. make the fries in batches if necessary to allow them room to move a little in the oil. remove to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
• place the fries on a serving platter, and sprinkle the cheese over them. ladle gravy over the fries and cheese, and serve immediately.

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.)

reuben noodle bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 8 ounces egg noodles
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 (20 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
• 1 pound corned beef
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat 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; drain. toss with half the melted butter and place in a 9x13 baking dish.
• spread sauerkraut over the noodles; cover evenly with corned beef. spread mayonnaise over beef and top with the shredded swiss and tomato slices.
• in a small bowl, toss together crushed crackers and caraway seed with remaining melted butter. sprinkle crumb mixture over swiss and tomato.
• bake in preheated oven 1 hour, until bubbly and golden.

Grandma's Dried Beef Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup margarine
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 4 ounces processed cheese food, cubed
• 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 4 ounces dried beef, chopped
• 1 cup crushed plain potato chips

Recipe

Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add the egg noodles, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. drain and transfer to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
• melt the margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. whisk in the flour using a fork so that no lumps form. gradually stir in the milk. bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, then add the cheese. cook and stir until smooth. stir in the cream of mushroom soup, and then the dried beef. stir into the noodles in the casserole dish, and top with crushed potato chips.
• bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the sauce is thick and bubbling, and top is toasted.

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.

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.

irish lamb stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 pounds thickly sliced bacon, diced
• 6 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 cups beef stock
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 4 cups diced carrots
• 2 large onions, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 potatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup white

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 25 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain, crumble, and set aside.
• put lamb, salt, pepper, and flour in large mixing bowl. toss to coat meat evenly. brown meat in frying pan with bacon fat.
• place meat into stock pot (leave 1/4 cup of fat in frying pan). add the garlic and yellow onion and saute till onion begins to become golden. deglaze frying pan with 1/2 cup water and add the garlic-onion mixture to the stock pot with bacon pieces, beef stock, and sugar. cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
• add carrots, onions, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, and to pot. reduce heat, and simmer covered for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

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.

Phil And Tony's Killer Caraway Beef Tenderloin

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (6 ounce) fillet beef tenderloin filet
• garlic powder to taste
• onion powder to taste
• coarsely ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons caraway seed
• kosher salt to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• place tenderloin filet on a flat dish and sprinkle both sides with garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper to taste. sprinkle on the caraway seeds on both sides as well. next, sprinkle on the kosher salt. press all of the seasonings into the meat, so that it all sticks well. rub the filet all over the plate to pick up any loose seasoning.
• grill the filet on both sides, about 2 minutes each side, to sear in the flavors and bring out the nutty flavor of the caraway seeds. after searing, lower the temperature of your grill to medium heat and cook for about 6 minutes each side, depending on the thickness of your filet.
• as your filet is cooking at the lower temperature, sprinkle on more kosher salt and caraway seed to taste. cook to desired doneness.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

make-ahead unstuffed shells

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1 (20 ounce) jar pasta sauce
• 3/4 cup philadelphia light cream cheese spread
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup kraft 100% parmesan shredded cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 1/2 cups kraft part skim mozzarella shredded cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet. stir in pasta sauce; simmer on medium heat 2 min., stirring frequently. remove from heat.
• drain pasta. whisk cream cheese spread, milk and parmesan in large bowl until well blended. add pasta and basil; stir gently until pasta is evenly coated. spread half the meat sauce bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with pasta mixture and remaining meat sauce. sprinkle with mozzarella; cover with foil. refrigerate up to 24 hours.
• heat oven to 375 degrees f. bake casserole, covered, 40 to 45 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 30 min.

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 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.

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).

the real deal korean beef ribs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 pounds korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon asian (toasted) sesame oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons asian

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• wash the ribs, removing any stray bits of bone, and allow to drain for 30 minutes.
• whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, pepper, water, sesame oil, and until the sugar has dissolved; pour the mixture into a 1 gallon plastic zipper bag. place the ribs into the marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, zip it up, and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
• the next day, remove the ribs from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before grilling. remove the ribs from the marinade and discard the marinade.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. grill the ribs until browned and no longer pink inside, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

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.

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.

skillet burrito bowl

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon fajita seasoning
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup shredded mexican cheese blend

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• heat oil n a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. stir fajita seasoning into ground beef until evenly coated.
• mix pinto beans, salsa, and brown rice into ground beef mixture; top with mexican cheese blend.

albondigas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 quart water
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 2 small potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups salsa, medium or hot
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup milk
• chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a large stock pot, bring water, carrots, potatoes, onion, salsa, and bouillon cubes to a boil. reduce to a medium simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 10 minutes.
• mix the beef, breadcrumbs, and milk together in a bowl. form into 1-inch meatballs, and drop into boiling broth. once soup returns to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low.
• cover and cook 20 minutes, or until meatballs are no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender. serve with sprinkled cilantro for garnish.

sloppy tots

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen bite-size potato nuggets (such as tater tots®)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can sloppy joe sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or as desired

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c). arrange potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• bake in the preheated oven until light golden and crisp, 20 to 24 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. add sloppy joe sauce and simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
• arrange potato nuggets on a plate; top with sloppy joe sauce and cheddar cheese.

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.

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.

Dad's Favorite Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked wide egg noodles
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 2 1/2 cups fat free milk
• 1 cup shredded american cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). lightly grease a large casserole dish.
• in a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown. drain grease. mix in garlic, and season with salt and pepper. stir in spinach, and cook until heated through. stir in the uncooked egg noodles, and transfer to the prepared casserole dish. mix in cream of mushroom soup and milk, and sprinkle with cheese.
• bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

Kimchi Fried Rice (kimchi Bokkeumbap)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/4 cup ground beef
• 1 green onion, sliced, white and green parts separated
• 1 cup kimchi, drained and chopped
• 1 tablespoon gochujang (korean hot pepper paste), or to taste (optional)
• 3 cups cooked short-grain rice
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 egg

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat canola oil in large skillet over high heat. stir ground beef and white parts of green onion into skillet and reduce heat to medium. cook and stir beef and green onion until meat is browned and onion is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• stir kimchi and gochujang into meat mixture and cook until warmed through and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. add rice; cook and stir until rice is heated through and coated with gochujang, 3 to 5 minutes more.
• drizzle sesame oil over rice mixture and stir to coat. garnish with green parts of green onion.
• melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. crack egg into the pan and cook until white is completely set and yolk is thick, 3 to 4 minutes. place egg over fried rice.

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.

Lebanese Baked Eggplant

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 eggplants
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into small pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
• 2 large potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• cut eggplants into half-inch slices; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and let stand for 20 minutes; blot up the liquid with a paper towel.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the onion and stew meat in the hot oil. stir in the walnuts and cook another 2 minutes; remove from heat.
• arrange half of the eggplant slices in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish; spoon the beef mixture over the layer of eggplant. top the beef mixture with the remaining eggplant slices, potatoes, and tomatoes; season with salt and pepper.
• bake uncovered in preheated oven until the eggplant is soft; about 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

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.

chilean potato pie (pastel de papas)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter, or to taste
• salt to taste
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons shredded panquehue cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 2-quart baking dish.
• place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. mash the hot potatoes with butter and salt. let cool until just warm; stir in the beaten egg until smooth.
• meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste; continue cooking until the tomatoes soften and begin to lose their shape. add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. stir in the panquehue cheese and parsley; season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• spread half of the mashed potato mixture into the prepared baking dish. cover with the ground beef mixture, then spread the remaining mashed potatoes over the beef to completely cover.
• bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are hot and the top is lightly browned, about 40 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.

Enchiladas Suizas

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup chopped spanish onion
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped green chile peppers
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash ground cumin
• 12 (8 inch) corn tortillas
• canola oil for frying
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
• 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup sliced green olives
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes

Recipe

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


• prepare salsa verde: melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. saute the onion until soft. stir in the flour. add the broth, then add the chiles, garlic, salt, and cumin. simmer about 15 minutes to blend flavors, then set aside. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c.)
• in a heavy skillet, lightly fry tortillas in shallow oil, being careful not to make them too crisp to roll. combine the cheeses and keep 1/2 cup aside for topping. dip each tortilla in salsa verde (both sides.) place 2 heaping tablespoons chicken and about 2 tablespoons cheese down the center of each; roll and place seam side down in a shallow dish.
• after all the rolled tortillas are in the dish, spoon additional salsa verde over them and then cover evenly with heavy cream. sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese mixture, and with the green onions.
• bake uncovered in preheated oven for 20 minutes. serve immediately, garnished with the olives, cherry tomatoes, and with additional salsa on the side.