Sasser Family Oven Stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 potatoes, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) bottle tomato-vegetable juice cocktail

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• in a large oven-proof pot, combine beef, potatoes, carrots, onion and vegetable juice. cover and bake in preheated oven 1 1/2 hours.

Venison Salami

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 pounds ground venison
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar-based curing mixture (such as morton® quick cure®)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons cracked peppercorns
• 4 teaspoons mustard seed
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 6 hrs 45 mins


• place ground venison in a large plastic bowl or bucket. add the curing mixture, sugar, peppercorns, mustard seed, ground pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, liquid smoke, and salt. mix well, then cover tightly and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• on the second day, mix thoroughly, kneading as you would bread for 2 to 3 minutes. re-cover and refrigerate for another 24 hours.
• on the third day, mix and knead the mixture again for another 2 to 3 minutes. refrigerate for 1 hour.
• preheat oven to 250 degrees f (120 degrees c).
• shape mixture into 2 or 3 round logs, about 4-inches in diameter. place on a lightly oiled baking tray and bake in preheated oven for five hours, turning halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees f (70 degrees c). cool and then refrigerate overnight before slicing and serving.

barbecued beef

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red vinegar
• 2 tablespoons prepared dijon-style mustard
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ready Time: 10 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, red vinegar, dijon-style mustard, worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke. stir in salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
• place chuck roast in a slow cooker. pour ketchup mixture over chuck roast. cover, and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
• remove chuck roast from slow cooker, shred with a fork, and return to the slow cooker. stir meat to evenly coat with sauce. continue cooking approximately 1 hour.

puerto rican meat patties

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

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


• in a large, heavy saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. add chopped garlic, onions, and bell pepper; saute until soft.
• add meat; cook and stir until browned. drain off excess fat. stir in tomato sauce and cilantro. simmer until cilantro wilts. remove from heat, and cool until mixture can be handled.
• wrap 2 to 3 tablespoons of meat in an egg roll wrapper to form a triangle. repeat with remaining ingredients.
• heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep fry pan to 360 degrees f (168 degrees c). fry patties in hot oil until golden brown. when done, transfer to plates lined with paper towels to drain.

foolproof rib roast

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (5 pound) standing beef rib roast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ready Time: 5 hrs 5 mins


• allow roast to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). combine the salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small cup. place the roast on a rack in a roasting pan so that the fatty side is up and the rib side is on the bottom. rub the seasoning the roast.
• roast for 1 hour in the preheated oven. turn the oven off and leave the roast inside. do not open the door. leave it in there for 3 hours. 30 to 40 minutes before serving, turn the oven back on at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) to reheat the roast. the internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees f (62 degrees c). remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving into servings.

Wicked Easy Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 jalapeno pepper, seeds and membranes removed, and sliced into thin strips (or to taste)
• 1 pound extra lean ground beef
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Recipe

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


• heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. cook and stir onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. break ground beef into small pieces and add to vegetable mixture; cook and stir, continuing to break beef into smaller pieces, until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. add garlic, seasoned salt, chili powder, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, and sugar to the beef mixture; cook and stir until you smell the garlic, about 1 minute more. pour tomato sauce, black beans, and diced tomatoes into the pot; stir.
• bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and continue cooking until the beans and tomatoes are tender and the flavors blend, 30 minutes to 2 hours.

sweet tomato meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 onion, minced
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• sea salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Recipe

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


• combine the water and tomatoes in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until the water is absorbed.
• mix together the tomatoes, ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, half-and-half, salt, and pepper in a bowl. form the mixture into golf ball-sized spheres.
• heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. cook the meatballs in the heated oil until no longer pink in the center, turning several times to maintain even coloring; remove and set aside, reserving drippings in the skillet. stir the water and cornstarch together to dissolve cornstarch, then mix into the drippings. replace skillet over medium heat, bring to a boil and stir until thickened; serve on side of meatballs.

Cinnamon Lamb Loin And Potatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds boneless lamb loin roast
• 4 red potatoes, peeled and sliced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tart green apple - peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1/2 cup butter, sliced
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place the lamb roast in a medium baking dish. season red potatoes with salt and pepper, and arrange around the roast. place sweet potatoes and cinnamon in a resealable plastic bag, and shake to coat. arrange sweet potatoes around the roast. place apple over the roast and potatoes. top with butter slices. seal baking dish tightly with foil.
• cook 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the lamb has reached 145 degrees f (63 degrees c).
• in a medium saucepan over medium heat, blend the milk, water, chicken bouillon, beef bouillon, and cornstarch until the bouillon cubes are dissolved and the mixture is thickened. serve with the lamb roast and potatoes.

meatloaf with sour cream sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) package sour cream and onion dip, divided
• 1 3/4 cups bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine ground beef, 1/2 cup of the onion dip, bread crumbs, celery, onion, dill, salt, pepper and eggs. use your hands to mix until well blended. press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or form a loaf and place it in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the loaf is 160 degrees f (72 degrees c).
• while the meatloaf is baking, prepare the sauce. in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining onion dip and cream of mushroom soup. cook, stirring until heated through. spoon over servings of meatloaf.

Daddy's 'if They'da Had This At The Alamo We Would'ha Won!' Texas Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 8 pounds beef stew meat, or coarse ground chili beef
• 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons ground red chile pepper
• 4 tablespoons mild chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup sweet hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried mexican oregano
• 3 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1/4 cup dried parsley (optional)
• 1 fresh jalapeno peppers
• 1 cup masa harina flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• melt the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat. add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
• combine the beef with the garlic, ground chile, chili powder and cumin. add this meat-and-spices to the onions in the pot. break up any meat that sticks together as you cook, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes, until meat is evenly browned (very browned, not just gray). sprinkle in hungarian paprika and oregano.
• pour in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, parsley and jalapeno. bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. note: true texans do not add beans to their chili, but my husband loves them, so this is the point where you can add as many cans of drained and rinsed pinto beans as you wish (i add 2 cans, but shhhhhh don't tell my daddy!!!).
• during cooking you may squeeze the jalapeno as it softens against the sides of the pot to release more heat if desired.
• mix in the masa harina, and cook while stirring for 30 minutes longer, or until desired consistency is achieved. taste and adjust seasonings.

tomato bredie

Ingredients

• 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 peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 dash worcestershire sauce
• 1 cube beef bouillon cube
• 2 medium potatoes, quartered (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• 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, 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.

Swedish Spareribs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ground allspice
• 2 pounds country style lamb ribs
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together the pepper, sugar, salt and allspice. sprinkle the spice mixture generously over each rib.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, but be careful not to burn. brown ribs on all sides in the butter. pour in the beef broth, cover, and reduce heat to low. simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until ribs are fork tender. do not remove the lid from the skillet during cooking.

pepperoni burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 pound pepperoni sausage, minced
• 1/4 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat the grill for high heat.
• in a bowl, mix the beef, pepperoni, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. form into burger patties.
• oil the grill grate. place burger patties on the grill, and cook 5 minutes on each side, or until well done.

Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 (29 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
• 2 quarts beef broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 ounces dry fusilli pasta

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 7 hrs 25 mins


• place the beef in a skillet over medium heat. mix in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper. cook and stir until beef is evenly brown and vegetables are tender. drain grease, and transfer to a slow cooker.
• mix celery, italian-style stewed tomatoes, and mixed vegetables into the slow cooker. pour in beef broth, soy sauce, and worcestershire sauce. season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
• cover, and cook 7 hours on high. mix pasta into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cook time.

Amazingly Delicious Prime Rib

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
• 1 (7 pound) beef prime rib roast
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 2 teaspoons coffee beans
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 50 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• rub olive oil generously over all sides of prime rib roast. grind rosemary with coffee beans in a spice grinder and sprinkle the mixture over the roast. sprinkle lemon pepper and black pepper over the meat, followed by garlic powder and onion powder. place roast into a large roasting pan and cover with non-stick aluminum foil.
• roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. uncover and continue roasting until meat is browned and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the roast reads at least 145 degrees f (65 degrees c), about 1 hour and 15 more minutes. let roast rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Sweet And Sour Meatballs (suan T'ien Niu Jou Po Lo La Tzu)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons diced onion
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons distilled vinegar
• 6 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 slices fresh pineapple, cut into pieces
• 1 large green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1/4 carrot, thinly sliced
• 1/3 onion, cut into wedges and separated

Recipe

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


• in a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, cornstarch, salt, diced onion and pepper. form into 1 inch meatballs; about 20.
• in a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat and set aside.
• heat the oil in a large saucepan over low heat. pour in the pineapple juice and simmer for a few minutes.
• in a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar and water. stir until smooth and pour into the pineapple juice. add the sugar and simmer until thickened, stirring constantly.
• place the meatballs, pineapple pieces, green pepper, carrot and onion into the sauce mixture. heat thoroughly.

pepperoni burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 pound pepperoni sausage, minced
• 1/4 cup italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

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


• preheat the grill for high heat.
• in a bowl, mix the beef, pepperoni, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. form into burger patties.
• oil the grill grate. place burger patties on the grill, and cook 5 minutes on each side, or until well done.

Cheesy Taco Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese, shredded

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a large skillet, brown ground beef. drain fat. stir in seasoning packet and water. bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. let cook for 5 minutes, stir occasionally.
• place ground beef mixture into a slow cooker. add tomatoes and cheese to the slow cooker.
• cook on low for 1 hour.

Quick And Easy Goulash

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• in a skillet over medium heat, brown the beef; drain.
• heat through over medium the beef, spaghetti sauce, corn, chopped onion and cheese.

Quick And Easy Goulash

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (12 ounce) package egg noodles
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add egg noodles and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• in a skillet over medium heat, brown the beef; drain.
• heat through over medium the beef, spaghetti sauce, corn, chopped onion and cheese.

Pepperoni Dip I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup pepperoni sausage, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder and oregano. spread this mixture into a 9-inch glass pie pan. spread pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese mixture. arrange the pepperoni pieces, green bell pepper and onion over the sauce.
• bake for 10 minutes.
• when the dish is removed from the oven, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the dish.
• return the pie pan to the oven and bake until the mozzarella cheese has melted.

Pepperoni Dip I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup pizza sauce
• 1/2 cup pepperoni sausage, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder and oregano. spread this mixture into a 9-inch glass pie pan. spread pizza sauce evenly over the cream cheese mixture. arrange the pepperoni pieces, green bell pepper and onion over the sauce.
• bake for 10 minutes.
• when the dish is removed from the oven, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the dish.
• return the pie pan to the oven and bake until the mozzarella cheese has melted.

Birria Recipe

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 5 california chile pods, seeds and veins removed
• 5 guanjino chile peppers, seeds and veins removed
• water to cover
• 1 tablespoon mixed spices, or more to taste
• 1/4 slice onion
• 1/4 cup salt
• 3 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 6 bay leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

Ready Time: 3 hrs 40 mins


• place california chile pods and guanjino chile peppers into a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. remove saucepan from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
• pour chiles and water into a blender; add mixed spices, onion, and salt. blend until sauce is smooth.
• mix stew meat, sauce, and bay leaves in a large pot; cook over medium-low heat until meat is very tender, 3 to 5 hours.

Swedish Spareribs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ground allspice
• 2 pounds country style lamb ribs
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• in a small bowl, mix together the pepper, sugar, salt and allspice. sprinkle the spice mixture generously over each rib.
• melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, but be careful not to burn. brown ribs on all sides in the butter. pour in the beef broth, cover, and reduce heat to low. simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until ribs are fork tender. do not remove the lid from the skillet during cooking.

puerto rican meat patties

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg roll wrappers
• 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

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


• in a large, heavy saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. add chopped garlic, onions, and bell pepper; saute until soft.
• add meat; cook and stir until browned. drain off excess fat. stir in tomato sauce and cilantro. simmer until cilantro wilts. remove from heat, and cool until mixture can be handled.
• wrap 2 to 3 tablespoons of meat in an egg roll wrapper to form a triangle. repeat with remaining ingredients.
• heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep fry pan to 360 degrees f (168 degrees c). fry patties in hot oil until golden brown. when done, transfer to plates lined with paper towels to drain.

Cheesy Taco Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese, shredded

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a large skillet, brown ground beef. drain fat. stir in seasoning packet and water. bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. let cook for 5 minutes, stir occasionally.
• place ground beef mixture into a slow cooker. add tomatoes and cheese to the slow cooker.
• cook on low for 1 hour.

Terri's Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup barbeque sauce
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• cook and stir the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is completely browned and the onion softens, about 10 minutes.
• stir the ketchup, barbeque sauce, vinegar, mustard, and sugar through the ground beef mixture; simmer 15 minutes.

slow cooker baked ziti

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound bulk sausage
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) jar chopped roasted red peppers
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 (16 ounce) packages ziti pasta

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs 20 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs 55 mins


• stir ground beef, sausage, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt together in a bowl.
• cook and stir beef mixture in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
• heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. saute onions and garlic in hot oil until slightly golden and tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
• stir beef mixture, onion mixture, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and red peppers together in a large bowl.
• stir 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and parmesan cheese together in a separate bowl.
• spoon 1/3 of meat mixture into the slow cooker; top with 1/2 the ziti pasta. drop 1/2 the cheese mixture by rounded tablespoons over the ziti; carefully spread cheese mixture over ziti using the back of the spoon. repeat layering process 1 more time. pour remaining meat sauce over the top and place the lid on the slow cooker.
• cook on low for until ziti is tender, 6 to 7 hours (or cook on high for 3 to 5 hours).
• sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella over the top of the baked ziti and let stand until melted, about 10 minutes.

Goulash

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound macaroni
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can peas, drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut in half and drained
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 24 fluid ounces water
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• in a large saucepan, brown the ground beef with the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms; drain. add corn, peas, stewed tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. stir and bring to boil over medium heat. mix in garlic, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, sugar and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
• mix together cooked macaroni and meat sauce. serve hot or refrigerate for later.

Junk Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 pounds processed american cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 (2 ounce) can chopped black olives, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

Recipe

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


• place ground beef in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. drain and set aside.
• place processed american cheese and milk in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. stirring frequently, cook until cheese is melted. one at a time, mix in ground beef, salsa, black olives and refried beans. keep the mixture warm over low heat while serving.

Nettles Dried Beef Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon horseradish
• 2 tablespoons chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 (2 ounce) package dried beef, finely chopped
• 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 15 mins


• place the cream cheese, sour cream, milk, horseradish, onion, and dill in a bowl, and stir until well blended. gently fold in the beef and black olives. cover and refrigerate 2 hours, or overnight to blend flavors before serving.

gourmet pub burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/3 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 6 slices pancetta
• 6 hamburger buns, split

Recipe

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


• mix ground beef, bread crumbs, shallot, dijon mustard, egg, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. refrigerate mixture to incorporate flavors, 20 minutes to 2 hours.
• form ground beef mixture into 6 patties.
• heat a skillet over medium heat; lay pancetta slices in a single layer in the hot skillet. cook until pancetta begins to sweat, 3 to 5 minutes. remove pancetta from skillet and keep warm.
• preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• cook patties on the preheated grill until burgers are cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well burgers. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees f (70 degrees c).
• place 1 burger into each of the buns; top burger with a pancetta slice.

pakistani meatballs with gravy (koftay)

Ingredients

• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• 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.

meatball spaghetti sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• to make meatballs: combine in a bowl ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, egg, garlic, onions, salt, parsley and pepper; mix well. roll into 1 inch balls and set aside.
• heat oil in large skillet over medium heat; add meatballs and cook gently so they stay whole and are lightly browned.
• to make the sauce: mix together tomato soup, water, lemon juice, salt, parsley, basil, sage, thyme and cayenne pepper in a large saucepan, add meatballs and simmer for 1 hour.

best no-bean chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle -style
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup-style chili sauce (such as heinz®)
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup cornmeal

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• pour coffee into a slow cooker and set slow cooker to high; add diced tomatoes, , tomato paste, beef broth, brown sugar, chili sauce, jalapeno peppers, cumin, cocoa powder, chile powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, coriander, and salt.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. cook and stir ground beef, onions, and garlic in the skillet until the beef is browned completely, 7 to 10 minutes; add to mixture in the slow cooker.
• slowly pour cornmeal into the slow cooker while stirring to assure no lumps.
• reduce heat to low and cook for 2 hours.

meatloaf with sour cream sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) package sour cream and onion dip, divided
• 1 3/4 cups bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine ground beef, 1/2 cup of the onion dip, bread crumbs, celery, onion, dill, salt, pepper and eggs. use your hands to mix until well blended. press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or form a loaf and place it in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the loaf is 160 degrees f (72 degrees c).
• while the meatloaf is baking, prepare the sauce. in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining onion dip and cream of mushroom soup. cook, stirring until heated through. spoon over servings of meatloaf.

Daddy's 'if They'da Had This At The Alamo We Would'ha Won!' Texas Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 8 pounds beef stew meat, or coarse ground chili beef
• 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons ground red chile pepper
• 4 tablespoons mild chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup sweet hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried mexican oregano
• 3 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1/4 cup dried parsley (optional)
• 1 fresh jalapeno peppers
• 1 cup masa harina flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• melt the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat. add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
• combine the beef with the garlic, ground chile, chili powder and cumin. add this meat-and-spices to the onions in the pot. break up any meat that sticks together as you cook, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes, until meat is evenly browned (very browned, not just gray). sprinkle in hungarian paprika and oregano.
• pour in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, parsley and jalapeno. bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. note: true texans do not add beans to their chili, but my husband loves them, so this is the point where you can add as many cans of drained and rinsed pinto beans as you wish (i add 2 cans, but shhhhhh don't tell my daddy!!!).
• during cooking you may squeeze the jalapeno as it softens against the sides of the pot to release more heat if desired.
• mix in the masa harina, and cook while stirring for 30 minutes longer, or until desired consistency is achieved. taste and adjust seasonings.

Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 (29 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
• 2 quarts beef broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 ounces dry fusilli pasta

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 7 hrs 25 mins


• place the beef in a skillet over medium heat. mix in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper. cook and stir until beef is evenly brown and vegetables are tender. drain grease, and transfer to a slow cooker.
• mix celery, italian-style stewed tomatoes, and mixed vegetables into the slow cooker. pour in beef broth, soy sauce, and worcestershire sauce. season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
• cover, and cook 7 hours on high. mix pasta into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cook time.

blackened steak bites with blue cheese sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning (such as chef paul prudhomme's® blackened steak magic®), or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• blue cheese sauce:
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 8 ounces blue cheese crumbles
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

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


• season sirloin with blackened seasoning to coat on all sides.
• heat oil in a cast-iron skillet on an outdoor grill until the oil is smoking. cook steak bites in hot oil in small batches, reheating oil between batches, until slightly crusty, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• stir cream cheese and evaporated milk together in a saucepan over low heat to melt the cream cheese. whisk blue cheese crumbles, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne pepper into the cream cheese mixture; simmer, stirring frequently, until the blue cheese melts into a smooth sauce, 2 to 3 minutes. serve blue cheese sauce with the beef bites.

spicy beef brisket

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds beef brisket
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• trim the brisket of most of the visible fat, and place in a slow cooker. pour in beef broth, and olive oil. season with seasoning salt, allspice, peppercorns, garlic, onion flakes, red pepper flakes and the bay leaf. cover, and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until the roast is fork tender.
• remove the roast to a serving platter. stir together the cornstarch and cold water; mix into the juices in the slow cooker. set to high, and cook for just a few minutes until thickened. remove bay leaf, and serve as a gravy over the roast.

shay's irish chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 (19 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and mashed
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can sliced potatoes, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• heat the oil in a soup pot set over medium heat. add the ground beef, garlic, and onion. cook, stirring to crumble the ground beef, until beef is no longer pink. drain off any excess grease. season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, beef bouillon, and chili powder. add the sugar, tomatoes, light and dark kidney beans and potatoes. cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 (29 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
• 2 quarts beef broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 ounces dry fusilli pasta

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 7 hrs 25 mins


• place the beef in a skillet over medium heat. mix in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper. cook and stir until beef is evenly brown and vegetables are tender. drain grease, and transfer to a slow cooker.
• mix celery, italian-style stewed tomatoes, and mixed vegetables into the slow cooker. pour in beef broth, soy sauce, and worcestershire sauce. season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
• cover, and cook 7 hours on high. mix pasta into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cook time.

blackened steak bites with blue cheese sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning (such as chef paul prudhomme's® blackened steak magic®), or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• blue cheese sauce:
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 8 ounces blue cheese crumbles
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

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


• season sirloin with blackened seasoning to coat on all sides.
• heat oil in a cast-iron skillet on an outdoor grill until the oil is smoking. cook steak bites in hot oil in small batches, reheating oil between batches, until slightly crusty, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• stir cream cheese and evaporated milk together in a saucepan over low heat to melt the cream cheese. whisk blue cheese crumbles, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne pepper into the cream cheese mixture; simmer, stirring frequently, until the blue cheese melts into a smooth sauce, 2 to 3 minutes. serve blue cheese sauce with the beef bites.

Daddy's 'if They'da Had This At The Alamo We Would'ha Won!' Texas Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 8 pounds beef stew meat, or coarse ground chili beef
• 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons ground red chile pepper
• 4 tablespoons mild chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup sweet hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried mexican oregano
• 3 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1/4 cup dried parsley (optional)
• 1 fresh jalapeno peppers
• 1 cup masa harina flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• melt the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat. add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
• combine the beef with the garlic, ground chile, chili powder and cumin. add this meat-and-spices to the onions in the pot. break up any meat that sticks together as you cook, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes, until meat is evenly browned (very browned, not just gray). sprinkle in hungarian paprika and oregano.
• pour in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, parsley and jalapeno. bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. note: true texans do not add beans to their chili, but my husband loves them, so this is the point where you can add as many cans of drained and rinsed pinto beans as you wish (i add 2 cans, but shhhhhh don't tell my daddy!!!).
• during cooking you may squeeze the jalapeno as it softens against the sides of the pot to release more heat if desired.
• mix in the masa harina, and cook while stirring for 30 minutes longer, or until desired consistency is achieved. taste and adjust seasonings.

best no-bean chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle -style
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup-style chili sauce (such as heinz®)
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup cornmeal

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• pour coffee into a slow cooker and set slow cooker to high; add diced tomatoes, , tomato paste, beef broth, brown sugar, chili sauce, jalapeno peppers, cumin, cocoa powder, chile powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, coriander, and salt.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. cook and stir ground beef, onions, and garlic in the skillet until the beef is browned completely, 7 to 10 minutes; add to mixture in the slow cooker.
• slowly pour cornmeal into the slow cooker while stirring to assure no lumps.
• reduce heat to low and cook for 2 hours.

meatloaf with sour cream sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) package sour cream and onion dip, divided
• 1 3/4 cups bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, combine ground beef, 1/2 cup of the onion dip, bread crumbs, celery, onion, dill, salt, pepper and eggs. use your hands to mix until well blended. press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or form a loaf and place it in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the internal temperature of the loaf is 160 degrees f (72 degrees c).
• while the meatloaf is baking, prepare the sauce. in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining onion dip and cream of mushroom soup. cook, stirring until heated through. spoon over servings of meatloaf.

spicy beef brisket

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 pounds beef brisket
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• trim the brisket of most of the visible fat, and place in a slow cooker. pour in beef broth, and olive oil. season with seasoning salt, allspice, peppercorns, garlic, onion flakes, red pepper flakes and the bay leaf. cover, and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or until the roast is fork tender.
• remove the roast to a serving platter. stir together the cornstarch and cold water; mix into the juices in the slow cooker. set to high, and cook for just a few minutes until thickened. remove bay leaf, and serve as a gravy over the roast.

sue's beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 (16 ounce) can baked beans with lamb, drained
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons molasses

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• heat a dutch oven over medium heat. use a large pot or saucepan if you do not have a dutch oven. add the beef, bacon and onion. cook and stir until beef is evenly browned and crumbled. drain off grease.
• stir in the baked beans, kidney beans and great northern beans. combine the ketchup, brown sugar, salt, mustard powder, vinegar and molasses; stir into the beans. if you are not using a dutch oven, transfer to a casserole dish.
• bake for 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven.

shay's irish chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground beef chuck
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 (19 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and mashed
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can sliced potatoes, drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• heat the oil in a soup pot set over medium heat. add the ground beef, garlic, and onion. cook, stirring to crumble the ground beef, until beef is no longer pink. drain off any excess grease. season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, beef bouillon, and chili powder. add the sugar, tomatoes, light and dark kidney beans and potatoes. cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 (29 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
• 2 quarts beef broth
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 ounces dry fusilli pasta

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 7 hrs 25 mins


• place the beef in a skillet over medium heat. mix in garlic, onion, and green bell pepper. cook and stir until beef is evenly brown and vegetables are tender. drain grease, and transfer to a slow cooker.
• mix celery, italian-style stewed tomatoes, and mixed vegetables into the slow cooker. pour in beef broth, soy sauce, and worcestershire sauce. season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
• cover, and cook 7 hours on high. mix pasta into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cook time.

best no-bean chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle -style
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup-style chili sauce (such as heinz®)
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons ground ancho chile powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup cornmeal

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 25 mins


• pour coffee into a slow cooker and set slow cooker to high; add diced tomatoes, , tomato paste, beef broth, brown sugar, chili sauce, jalapeno peppers, cumin, cocoa powder, chile powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, coriander, and salt.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. cook and stir ground beef, onions, and garlic in the skillet until the beef is browned completely, 7 to 10 minutes; add to mixture in the slow cooker.
• slowly pour cornmeal into the slow cooker while stirring to assure no lumps.
• reduce heat to low and cook for 2 hours.

Daddy's 'if They'da Had This At The Alamo We Would'ha Won!' Texas Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 3 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 8 pounds beef stew meat, or coarse ground chili beef
• 5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons ground red chile pepper
• 4 tablespoons mild chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup sweet hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried mexican oregano
• 3 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1/4 cup dried parsley (optional)
• 1 fresh jalapeno peppers
• 1 cup masa harina flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• melt the bacon drippings in a large heavy pot over medium heat. add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
• combine the beef with the garlic, ground chile, chili powder and cumin. add this meat-and-spices to the onions in the pot. break up any meat that sticks together as you cook, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes, until meat is evenly browned (very browned, not just gray). sprinkle in hungarian paprika and oregano.
• pour in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt, parsley and jalapeno. bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. note: true texans do not add beans to their chili, but my husband loves them, so this is the point where you can add as many cans of drained and rinsed pinto beans as you wish (i add 2 cans, but shhhhhh don't tell my daddy!!!).
• during cooking you may squeeze the jalapeno as it softens against the sides of the pot to release more heat if desired.
• mix in the masa harina, and cook while stirring for 30 minutes longer, or until desired consistency is achieved. taste and adjust seasonings.

Hot Beef Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (8 ounce) jars dried chipped beef
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a small baking dish, mix the dried chipped beef, green bell pepper, onion, cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
• bake uncovered 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until center is bubbly and edges are lightly browned.

beef stewganoff

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 slices bacon, diced
• 2 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat, or to taste
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 pound small potatoes, chopped, or to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (32 ounce) carton beef stock
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• heat olive oil in a dutch oven or large soup pot over medium heat. cook bacon in hot oil until crispy and the fat is rendered, about 10 minutes. remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
• season beef with salt and pepper. cook and stir about half the beef in the reserved drippings until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; remove browned beef with a slotted spoon to a bowl. cook and stir remaining beef in the pot until completely browned, another 5 to 7 minutes; remove browned beef to the bowl.
• let the drippings retained in the pot get hot before stirring onions, carrots, celery, and bay leaves into the drippings; cook and stir until the vegetables are hot, 3 to 4 minutes. add potatoes and garlic; continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 minutes more. stir worcestershire sauce and tomato paste through the vegetable mixture; cook until the paste begins to blend into the mixture, 1 to 2 minutes.
• pour the bowl with the browned beef and its juices into the pot; stir to mix with the vegetables. add beef stock, mushroom soup, and sour cream to the beef mixture; season with rosemary, paprika, and thyme. stir the mixture to combine.
• bring the stew to a boil, cover the pot with a lid, and reduce heat to medium-low; cook the stew at a simmer for 90 minutes. stir the peas into the stew and continue cooking until the beef is tender, about 30 minutes more. remove and discard bay leaves. garnish with the bacon to serve.

Backyard Bourbon Beef Marinade

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup kikkoman soy sauce
• 3/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons bourbon
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 2 pounds beef flank steak*

Recipe

• combine all ingredients except beef flank steak. marinade beef* in mixture 12 to 24 hours in refrigerator. grill following your favorite method.

blackened steak bites with blue cheese sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds beef top sirloin, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning (such as chef paul prudhomme's® blackened steak magic®), or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• blue cheese sauce:
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
• 8 ounces blue cheese crumbles
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

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


• season sirloin with blackened seasoning to coat on all sides.
• heat oil in a cast-iron skillet on an outdoor grill until the oil is smoking. cook steak bites in hot oil in small batches, reheating oil between batches, until slightly crusty, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• stir cream cheese and evaporated milk together in a saucepan over low heat to melt the cream cheese. whisk blue cheese crumbles, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne pepper into the cream cheese mixture; simmer, stirring frequently, until the blue cheese melts into a smooth sauce, 2 to 3 minutes. serve blue cheese sauce with the beef bites.

Beef Pinwheels Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup corn flakes cereal, coarsely crushed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/8 tablespoons sugar
• 3/8 cup shortening
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

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


• preheat an oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). grease two baking sheets.
• beat the egg in a bowl until smooth. add the ground beef, cayenne pepper, crushed cereal, onion, salt, black pepper, and parsley. mix until evenly combined; set aside. stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a separate bowl. cut in the shortening with a pastry blender until no lumps of shortening remain and the mixture takes on a sandy appearance. stir in the milk until a dough forms.
• roll the dough out to a 10x15-inch rectangle on a well-floured surface. spread the meat mixture evenly over the entire surface of the dough. roll the dough into a cylinder from one of the wide ends to form a 15-inch long log. cut the log into 3/4-inch slices and place on to the prepared baking sheets.
• bake in the preheated oven until dark golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes. serve hot.

Beef And Okra Bamia

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed
• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• salt to taste
• 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat. sprinkle 1 tablespoon salt over steak cubes; cook and stir meat in the hot oil with onion and garlic until meat is seared, about 5 minutes; reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until meat is browned, about 3 more minutes. remove steak pieces and set aside.
• stir tomato sauce and tomato paste into same pot; mix in okra, water, coriander, pepper, and cumin. bring to a boil; season with additional salt. reduce heat to low and simmer until okra is tender, 30 to 45 minutes; return pieces of beef to the bamia. simmer until flavors are blended, about 10 minutes; garnish with slices of jalapeno pepper.

super-simple dorito® tacos

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 envelope taco seasoning mix
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) package nacho-flavor tortilla chips
• 3/4 cup shredded mexican cheese blend, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, breaking the meat up as it cooks, about 10 minutes. drain excess grease and mix in taco seasoning. stir in diced tomatoes with green chilies and ranch-style beans and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• place a large handful of tortilla chips on a serving dish and top with a ladle of the ground beef mixture. repeat with remaining chips and meat mixture. sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of shredded mexican cheese blend on each serving.

finnish meatballs (lihapyorykoita)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 yellow onion, minced
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup whipping cream
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup whipping cream

Recipe

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


• mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, egg, cream, salt, and allspice in a bowl with your hands until evenly mixed. roll the mixture into golf ball-sized spheres.
• melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. cook about half the meatballs in the melted butter until evenly browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes; remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining meatballs, keeping the liquid in the skillet when finished.
• sift the flour into the skillet drippings; cook the flour in the skillet drippings until brown, 2 to 3 minutes. slowly stream the milk into the skillet while whisking vigorously; pour the cream into the mixture and stir until smooth. if you aren't good at making gravy and end up with some lumps you can pour the gravy through a strainer. return all the meatballs to the skillet; stir to coat with the gravy. bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

cuban picadillo

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups raisins
• 2 (8 ounce) jars green olives, drained and chopped
• 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 bunch cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• brown the ground beef in a dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. pour off any excess grease, then stir in the onion and garlic; cook for 2 minutes before adding the red pepper, green pepper, raisins, olives, tomato paste, water, and cilantro. bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes, or until the peppers have cooked to your liking.

Slow Cooker Barbequed Beef Ribs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 pounds beef back ribs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• mix water, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and salt in a slow cooker, stirring to dissolve brown sugar and salt.
• place short ribs into the sauce and stir to coat. set cooker on low, cover, and cook for 8 hours.

sweet and sour pasta salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (16 ounce) package small seashell pasta
• 2 cucumbers - peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup vinegar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 12 hrs 35 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook seashell pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. drain and rinse under cold water.
• mix pasta, cucumbers, onion, green bell pepper, and pimento peppers in a large bowl.
• whisk tomato soup, sugar, vinegar, and oil together in a bowl until smooth; pour over pasta mixture. stir to coat. refrigerate 12 to 24 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.

tamale pie casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 6 cups boiling water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cups diced raw beef
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large saucepan combine cornmeal, boiling water, and salt. cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
• meanwhile, melt shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. add chopped onion and saute until brown. add beef and cook just until no longer pink. stir in tomatoes, pimientos, and cayenne pepper, then remove from heat.
• oil bottom and sides of a 3 quart casserole dish and line with two thirds of cornmeal mixture. pour in meat mixture, then top with remaining cornmeal. bake in preheated oven for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.