Best Beef Recipes: May 2016

Monday, May 23, 2016

Italian Sausage Soup

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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

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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.

chilean potato pie (pastel de papas)

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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)

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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 Enchiladas

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Servings: 10
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cut into thin slices
2 (26 ounce) cans marinara sauce
2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
3/4 cup water
20 (10 inch) flour tortillas

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preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
place the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. cook and stir until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. drain grease. mix in soup, and continue cooking until heated through.
in a bowl, mix the marinara sauce, tomato sauce, and water. spread 1/3 of the mixture across the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. fill each tortilla with about 2 tablespoons beef mixture and 2 slices cheese food (reserving enough cheese food slices for topping). tightly roll each tortilla. arrange tortillas in the pan in 2 layers, and cover completely with the remaining sauce mixture. top with remaining cheese food.
cover with aluminum foil, and bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly.

brown sugar meatloaf

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

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

american lasagna

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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

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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.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

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

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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.

pakistani meatballs with gravy (koftay)

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Servings: 6
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
2 onions, thinly sliced, divided
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup yogurt
1/2 cup dry lentils
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon crushed coriander seed
2 1/2 cups water
crushed red pepper to taste
salt to taste

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in a medium bowl, mix lean ground beef, half of the onions, chili powder, black pepper, cloves, cumin and cardamom. shape the mixture into approximately six 2 inch meatballs.
in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the remaining onion in the vegetable oil until tender. mix in the yogurt, lentils, ginger paste, garlic paste, coriander seed, water, red pepper and salt. place the meatballs into the mixture. reduce heat to low and cook 30 minutes, until meatballs are evenly browned and lentils are tender.

brown sugar meatloaf

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

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

Kalbi (korean Bbq Short Ribs)

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

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

romanian grilled minced meat rolls

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Servings: 4
2 pounds ground beef
8 ounces chopped suet
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon finely ground juniper berries
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons beef broth

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in a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, suet, baking soda, caraway seeds, garlic, salt, pepper and juniper berries using your hands. mix with your hands for about 15 minutes, adding a little bit of the water at a time. this part can be made a few hours ahead of time if you like.
preheat a grill for high heat. with wet hands form the meat into rolls about 3 inches long and 1 inch thick. brush lightly with oil.
grill the meat for 5 to 10 minutes, basting frequently with a mixture of beef broth and any remaining oil, until well done.

Burrito Pie

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

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

Saturday, May 21, 2016

blazing brisket

Ingredients

Servings: 20
5 pounds beef brisket
2 pounds sliced bacon
5 cups brewed coffee
1/4 cup salt
1 cup butter
1/2 cup minced garlic
1/2 cup shortening
1 pound fatback, sliced into small rectangles
2 sweet potatoes, quartered
1 cup olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

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wrap the brisket entirely in bacon slices, and place into a large glass baking dish. mix together the coffee and salt. pour the coffee mixture over the brisket, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
in a saucepan over low heat, combine the butter and minced garlic. cook stirring occasionally until butter is melted, and has turned golden. spread all of the shortening the inside of a roasting pan. place the brisket in the pan with one cup of the coffee marinade. lay slices of the fatback over the roast. place sweet potatoes around the perimeter of the roasting pan. pour the garlic butter over the roast and potatoes. let stand for 1 hour. preheat the oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c)
cover the roasting pan with aluminum foil, and bake for 4 hours in the preheated oven. the internal temperature of the roast should be at least 145 degrees f (62 degrees c) when taken with a meat thermometer. let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
while you wait for the roast, stir together the olive oil and horseradish in a small saucepan. cook over low heat for at least half an hour, then pour into a small bowl. this is the dipping sauce for the brisket.

french onion soup i

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Servings: 4
1/4 cup butter
3 onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup red
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
1 french baguette
8 ounces sliced swiss cheese

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melt butter or margarine in a 4 quart saucepan. stir in sugar. cook onions over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
stir in flour until well blended with the onions and pan juices. add water, , and beef broth; heat to boiling. reduce heat to low. cover soup, and simmer for 10 minutes.
cut four 1 inch thick slices of bread from the loaf. toast the bread slices at 325 degrees f (165 degrees c) just until browned, about 10 minutes. reserve the remaining bread to serve with the soup.
ladle soup into four 12 ounce, oven-safe bowls. place 1 slice toasted bread on top of the soup in each bowl. fold swiss cheese slices, and fit toasted bread slices. place soup bowls on a cookie sheet for easier handling.
bake at 425 degrees f (220 degrees c) for 10 minutes, or just until cheese is melted

italian sausage soup with tortellini

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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

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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

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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

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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.

corned beef waffles

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Servings: 10
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
2 teaspoons cooking oil
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 (12 ounce) can corned beef, broken into pieces

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preheat waffle iron.
in a medium bowl, mix together the eggs, milk and oil. combine the flour, salt and baking powder; stir into the milk mixture until it makes a smooth batter. stir in corned beef.
spoon batter your waffle iron, close the lid, and cook until the waffle iron stops steaming and waffles are golden. serve hot with butter.

tomato bredie

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Servings: 6
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 1/2 pounds lamb or mutton breast chops, chopped into portions
2 tablespoons cake flour
1 large onion, chopped
2 1/4 pounds fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 whole white peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 dash worcestershire sauce
1 cube beef bouillon cube
2 medium potatoes, quartered (optional)

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heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. dredge meat in flour, and cook in hot oil until well browned.
stir in onions, and cook until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. mix in tomatoes. season with salt, black pepper, white peppercorns, bay leaves, brown sugar, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon cube. cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/4 hours. stir occasionally, making sure nothing sticks on the bottom of the pot.
stir in the potatoes and cook for an additional 45 minutes, until the potatoes are done and the meat is tender.

Friday, May 20, 2016

Italian Sausage Soup

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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

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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.

'chinese' pie

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Servings: 6
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, diced
1 pound lean ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans cream-style corn
4 cups mashed potatoes

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preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease a 2-quart casserole with butter.
heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion until translucent, about 5 minutes. stir ground beef into onion, season with salt and black pepper, and cook ground beef mixture until browned and crumbly, about 10 more minutes. drain excess grease.
spread cooked ground beef mixture into bottom of the prepared casserole dish; pour cream-style corn over the ground beef in a layer; top with layer of mashed potatoes.
bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are browned and casserole is bubbling, about 30 minutes.

Kalbi (korean Bbq Short Ribs)

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

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

american lasagna

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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

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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

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

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

brown sugar meatloaf

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

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

Burrito Pie

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

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

brown sugar meatloaf

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

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

italian sausage soup with tortellini

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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

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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.

Thursday, May 19, 2016

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

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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.

italian spaghetti sauce with meatballs

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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.