salisbury steak

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
• in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
• in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

salisbury steak

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
• in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
• in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

meatball and pasta soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• for the meatballs:
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound bulk italian sausage
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
• for the soup:
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
• 7 cups beef stock
• 2 tablespoons italian-style tomato paste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 6 ounces uncooked tri-color wagon wheel pasta

Recipe

Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• mix together in a bowl the ground beef, sausage, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, milk, egg, parsley, garlic, pepper, and onion. roll into small meatballs, about 1 to 2 teaspoons each. heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. brown meatballs in batches and drain on paper towels, wiping out pan between batches and adding more oil as needed.
• melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. add carrots, celery, and onion and cook until slightly softened, about 8 minutes. stir in the meatballs, stock, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt and pepper. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. simmer for 30 minutes. skim fat from surface.
• bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. drain. cover and set aside.

it's chili by george!!

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


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

Classic Greek Spinach

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 3 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Recipe

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


• heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. stir in onions, and cook until tender. mix in spinach. stir in tomatoes. allow vegetables to simmer about 5 minutes
• pour 2 cups water into saucepan, and bring to a boil. mix in garlic, tomato paste, bouillon cube, salt and pepper. reduce heat, and cook at a low boil about 15 minutes, until water is reduced by half.
• stir rice and remaining water into the spinach mixture. return to boil, reduce heat , and simmer covered 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.

Slow Cooker Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 7
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 5 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with liquid
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 15 mins


• in a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned. transfer to a slow cooker. then add the onion, green bell peppers, beans and tomatoes to the slow cooker. season with chili powder to taste. cook on high setting for 4 hours, or until all vegetables are tender.

turkey meatloaf and gravy

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2/3 cup minced white onion
• 3/4 cup minced green onions
• 1/2 cup minced carrots
• 1/2 cup minced celery
• 1/4 cup minced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
• 1/2 pound chicken sausage
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 4 shallots, minced
• 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup minced yellow bell pepper
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaves
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 roma tomatoes - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. saute white onions, green onions, carrots, celery, green and red bell peppers, and garlic until soft, about 10 minutes. remove from heat.
• in a large bowl, combine salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, nutmeg and cumin. stir in eggs, ketchup and half-and-half. blend in vegetable mixture from skillet. add ground turkey, chicken sausage and bread crumbs. mix well with hands, then shape into a loaf. place into greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
• bake in preheated oven for 50 to 70 minutes, or until cooked through and nicely browned. let rest for 10 minutes, then serve with gravy.
• to make the gravy: melt 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. saute shallots with red and yellow peppers until tender, about 10 minutes. season with thyme, bay leaf and black pepper. stir in half-and-half, garlic, beef stock and chicken stock. increase heat to high, and boil uncovered until liquid is reduced by 1/4, about 10 minutes. stir in tomatoes and ketchup. simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. stir in remaining tablespoon butter, and season to taste with salt and pepper. strain gravy, discarding bay leaf and thyme before serving.

Quickie French Onion Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 onion, sliced into thin rings
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 3 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
• 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (1 ounce) package au jus gravy mix
• 2 cups croutons
• 8 slices swiss cheese

Recipe

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


• in a small skillet over medium heat, cook garlic until just golden. set aside.
• in a skillet, cook sliced onions in butter, over medium low heat, until a caramel color is reached (any onion that is burned during this process should be discarded). set aside.
• combine chicken and beef broth in a 2 quart saucepan. add fried garlic, fresh ground pepper and sauteed onions. bring the soup mixture to a boil and then simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. stir in the packaged gravy mix and simmer for another 10 minutes.
• turn on oven broiler and divide soup evenly among 4 oven safe soup crocks. place several croutons on the top of the soup followed by two slices of swiss cheese on top of the croutons. make sure that the cheese does not sink into the soup. place soup crocks on a cookie sheet and place under the broiler. broil until the cheese is golden brown and bubbling. let cool slightly before serving.

campfire reubens

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 slices pumpernickel bread
• 1 cup thousand island dressing
• 3/4 pound deli sliced corned beef
• 1/2 pound sliced swiss cheese
• 1 cup sauerkraut

Recipe

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


• preheat a grill for low heat.
• cut 4 large squares of aluminum foil. place 2 slices of bread side-by-side on each piece of foil. spread the bread slices with thousand island dressing. evenly divide the corned beef, swiss cheese, and sauerkraut among the bread. top with a second slice of bread to make a sandwich. wrap the foil snugly around the sandwich to make a sealed packet.
• place the packets on the preheated grill. cook, turning every 10 minutes, until the bread is lightly toasted and cheese melted, about 30 minutes.

colorado mexican pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (30 ounce) can refried beans
• 14 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 1/4 pounds shredded colby cheese
• 1 1/2 pounds shredded monterey jack cheese
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
• 4 green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken meat
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 (16 ounce) jar picante sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). butter a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
• cook the ground beef in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until evenly browned. drain off excess grease, and add onion and 2 tomatoes. continue cooking until onions are tender. season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. stir in refried beans, and cook until heated through.
• lay 6 of the tortillas the prepared pan with the edges going well over the sides. spread all of the bean mixture the tortillas. spread half of the sour cream over the bean layer. sprinkle with approximately 1/3 of the colby cheese, and 1/3 of the monterey jack cheese. scatter 1 tablespoon of the green chilies, 1/3 of the green pepper strips, and 1/3 of the red pepper strips followed by 1/3 of the remaining chopped tomato.
• make a layer of only 4 tortillas over the toppings, and spread with remaining sour cream. top with shredded chicken, then a second 1/3 of both cheeses, red and green bell peppers, chilies, and tomatoes. arrange the final layer using remaining 4 tortillas as a base, cheeses, peppers, tomatoes, chilies, and ending with shredded cheese on the top. fold the overhanging edges inward, and secure with toothpicks. brush exposed tortilla surfaces with melted butter.
• bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through, and cheese is melted and bubbly. remove toothpicks, and let stand for at least 5 minutes before slicing. spoon picante sauce over according to individual tastes.

Enhanced Spaghetti

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 gallon water
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 cubes beef bouillon
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked spaghetti

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 9 mins


• pour the water into a large pot. season with paprika, garlic powder, beef bouillon and salt. bring to a rolling boil. add spaghetti, stir and boil for 4 minutes. turn off the heat, cover and let stand for 4 more minutes. drain and, if you wish, rise but don't overdo it. serve with your favorite sauce.

best football dip ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared salsa
• 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, sliced

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. drain off grease.
• spread the cream cheese in an even layer in the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish. spread a layer of salsa over the cream cheese, then cover with a layer of ground beef. top with slices of processed cheese and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through. serve hot.

bbq meatballs

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 (15 ounce) package italian seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 (14.25 ounce) cans tomato puree
• 1 (18 ounce) bottle hickory smoke flavored barbeque sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
• 1/2 cup
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• in a large bowl, combine eggs, 1/2 cup and worcestershire sauce. season with 2 tablespoons onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. mix in ground beef, ground turkey and bread crumbs. shape into meatballs, and set aside.
• in a very large pot over medium heat, combine crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, barbeque sauce, pineapple, brown sugar, ketchup, and 1/2 cup . season to taste with onion flakes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer.
• heat a large heavy skillet over medium heat. cook meatballs until evenly brown on all sides. carefully place into sauce, and simmer for at least an hour.

Meal-in-one

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3 cups peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned. drain excess grease. season with garlic, salt and pepper. stir in the onion soup, worcestershire sauce and mustard, and bring to a boil. mix together the cold water and flour, and stir into the sauce. simmer over low heat for a few minutes, then set aside.
• meanwhile, place potatoes in a saucepan and add enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes, not until tender. drain.
• spread half of the beef mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. arrange half of the potatoes over the beef. cover with a layer of mixed vegetables. repeat layers.
• cover the dish, and bake for 50 minutes in the preheated oven. uncover, and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. bake for an additional 10 minutes to melt cheese.

the munroe melt

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 crusty sandwich roll, split
• 1 tablespoon prepared dijon mustard mayonnaise blend
• 2 slices deli turkey
• 1 slice swiss cheese
• 2 slices deli ham
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 slices deli roast beef
• 2 slices tomato
• 1 slice muenster cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven broiler. line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• open the sandwich roll the prepared baking sheet. spread the mustard-mayonnaise blend on one half of the roll and top with the turkey, swiss cheese, and ham.
• spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the other half of the roll and top with the roast beef, tomato slices, and muenster cheese.
• broil the sandwich open-faced until the cheese melts and begins to bubble and the ham begins to crisp around the edges. remove the sandwich from the oven and put both sides together.

Glazed Meatloaf I

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice, divided
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 3 slices bread, broken up into small pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and mustard powder.
• in a separate large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread, onion, egg, bouillon, remaining lemon juice and 1/3 of the ketchup mixture from the small bowl. mix this well and place in a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 1 hour, drain any excess fat, coat with remaining ketchup mixture and bake for 10 more minutes.

slow cooker beef stew iv

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 4 large potatoes, cubed
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup red
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place meat in a large plastic bag. combine 1/4 cup flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt; pour into the bag with the meat, and shake to coat.
• heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. add stew meat, and cook until evenly browned on the outside. transfer to a slow cooker along with the carrots, potatoes, parsley, and pepper. in a small bowl, stir together 2 cups of boiling water and dry soup mix; pour into the slow cooker.
• in the same skillet, melt butter and saute onions until softened; remove to the slow cooker. pour red into the skillet, and stir to loosen browned bits of food on the bottom. remove from heat, and pour into the slow cooker.
• cover, and cook on high for 30 minutes. reduce heat to low, and cook for 6 hours, or until meat is fork tender. in a small bowl or cup, mix together 2 tablespoons flour with 1/4 cup warm water. stir into stew, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, or until thickened.

harvest beef stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 1/4 cup flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 pound celery, sliced
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles
• 1 parsnip, peeled and sliced
• 1 turnip, peeled and chopped
• 1 pound baby red potatoes, washed
• 3/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 4 whole bay leaves

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• heat bacon grease in a large pot over medium heat.
• combine flour with salt and pepper. coat beef cubes.
• brown meat in the bacon grease until nicely browned. remove to a paper towel, and set aside.
• heat olive oil in the same pot. cook onions, garlic, carrots, and celery over low heat. add the vinegar and sugar. pour in the broth and bring to a boil. deglaze the pan by scraping off the food stuck on the bottom of the pot.
• return meat to pot. pour in , then stir in parsnips, turnips, red potatoes, parsley, and bay leaves. reduce heat to medium low. cover and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Onion And Cheddar Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 hamburger buns

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, combine beef, onion, egg and ketchup. season with salt, pepper, oregano, and worcestershire sauce. lightly mix in cheddar cheese. shape beef mixture into 6 thick patties. preheat oven on broiler setting.
• place hamburgers on broiler pan. broil, turning once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. serve on hamburger buns.

Stromboli

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (10 ounce) package pizza crust dough
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup cooked ham, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni sausage
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain. mix in the ham, bell pepper, onions, pizza sauce and mushrooms.
• lay pizza dough flat on cookie sheet. distribute pepperoni slices over dough. place a heaping pile of the sauce mixture on one side of dough (some may be left over). sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. fold dough over and pinch ends and sides together. poke holes in the top and brush melted butter on it.
• cook in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. slice into individual sections to serve.

slow cooker machaca

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 pounds beef rump roast
• 3 pounds lamb loin roast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
• 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 5 mins


• season beef roast and lamb loin with the salt and pepper. place seasoned beef and lamb in a slow cooker.
• set slow cooker to low. cover, and cook overnight or 8 to 10 hours. drain the juices and shred the meat into strands. return the meat to the slow cooker; pour the enchilada sauce and green chiles in with the shredded meat and cook on low another 4 to 8 hours.

grandma's brisket

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (3 pound) beef brisket
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
• 3 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces (optional)
• 1 small onion, sliced (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place the brisket in a roasting pan fat side up. in a medium bowl, stir together the ketchup, soup mix and ginger ; pour over the brisket. arrange carrots and onion around the edge of the roast if using. cover the roast with a lid or aluminum foil.
• bake for 2 hours in the preheated oven. remove the cover, and cook for 1 more hour. let stand for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


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

Roast Beef With Coffee

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 pounds chuck roast
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups prepared strong coffee
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• preheat slow cooker to low setting or preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• using a sharp knife, make 5 or 6 deep slits around the top and side of the roast. push the whole cloves of garlic down into the slits. place the meat in a slow cooker or a 10x15 inch roasting pan and pour the coffee over the meat.
• cook in slow cooker on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 2 to 3 hours.
• when roast is done, remove from slow cooker or oven, and pour the drippings into a small saucepan over medium low heat. in a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. mix well and add slowly to the drippings, stirring constantly. simmer until thickened.

salisbury steak

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
• in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
• in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

byrdhouse easy ginger beef sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large celery rib, thinly sliced crosswise
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon chili oil, or to taste
• 6 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. stir in the sirloin strips, and cook a few minutes until the strips begin to brown, but are still a little pink. stir in the onion and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. add the celery and ginger, continue cooking until the onion has softened, about 3 minutes. season with soy sauce and chili oil. divide among hoagie rolls and serve.

harvest beef stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 1/4 cup flour
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 pound celery, sliced
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles
• 1 parsnip, peeled and sliced
• 1 turnip, peeled and chopped
• 1 pound baby red potatoes, washed
• 3/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 4 whole bay leaves

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• heat bacon grease in a large pot over medium heat.
• combine flour with salt and pepper. coat beef cubes.
• brown meat in the bacon grease until nicely browned. remove to a paper towel, and set aside.
• heat olive oil in the same pot. cook onions, garlic, carrots, and celery over low heat. add the vinegar and sugar. pour in the broth and bring to a boil. deglaze the pan by scraping off the food stuck on the bottom of the pot.
• return meat to pot. pour in , then stir in parsnips, turnips, red potatoes, parsley, and bay leaves. reduce heat to medium low. cover and simmer for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.

slow cooker machaca

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 3 pounds beef rump roast
• 3 pounds lamb loin roast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans green enchilada sauce
• 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chiles

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 12 hrs

Ready Time: 12 hrs 5 mins


• season beef roast and lamb loin with the salt and pepper. place seasoned beef and lamb in a slow cooker.
• set slow cooker to low. cover, and cook overnight or 8 to 10 hours. drain the juices and shred the meat into strands. return the meat to the slow cooker; pour the enchilada sauce and green chiles in with the shredded meat and cook on low another 4 to 8 hours.

salisbury steak

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
• in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
• in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Onion And Cheddar Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 hamburger buns

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, combine beef, onion, egg and ketchup. season with salt, pepper, oregano, and worcestershire sauce. lightly mix in cheddar cheese. shape beef mixture into 6 thick patties. preheat oven on broiler setting.
• place hamburgers on broiler pan. broil, turning once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. serve on hamburger buns.

grandma's brisket

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (3 pound) beef brisket
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle
• 3 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces (optional)
• 1 small onion, sliced (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 5 mins


• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place the brisket in a roasting pan fat side up. in a medium bowl, stir together the ketchup, soup mix and ginger ; pour over the brisket. arrange carrots and onion around the edge of the roast if using. cover the roast with a lid or aluminum foil.
• bake for 2 hours in the preheated oven. remove the cover, and cook for 1 more hour. let stand for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

sri lanka beef curry

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root - peeled, sliced and crushed
• 3 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon curry powder, toasted
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 fresh curry leaves
• 4 strips pandan leaf
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 4 green cardamom pods
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup thick coconut milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 40 mins


• rinse the beef and pat dry. crush the garlic cloves into a paste and combine it with the crushed ginger. add the vinegar, salt, pepper, roasted curry powder, and cayenne. mix in the beef cubes and toss to coat. set aside for 30 minutes.
• heat the oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. add the curry leaves and pandan strips. stir in the onions. cook, stirring frequently, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
• mix in the beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. stir in the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves. add the tomato paste and water and mix well.
• simmer, covered, on low heat for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender. check the curry every half hour; you may need to add more water (up to 1 cup) if the curry is too dry and is sticking to the pan.
• add the coconut milk and heat through. taste and adjust the seasonings before serving.

classic meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• meatloaf ingredients:
• 1 carrot, coarsely chopped
• 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 4 white mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon dried italian herbs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• glaze ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• hot pepper sauce to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f.
• place the carrot, celery, onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor, and pulse until very finely chopped, almost to a puree. place the minced vegetables into a large mixing bowl, and mix in ground chuck, worcestershire sauce, and egg. add italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. mix gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate vegetables and egg into the meat. pour in bread crumbs. with your hand, gently mix in the crumbs with your fingertips just until combined, about 1 minute.
• form the meatloaf into a ball. pour olive oil into a baking dish and place the ball of meat into the dish. shape the ball into a loaf, about 4 inches high by 6 inches across.
• bake in the preheated oven just until the meatloaf is hot, about 15 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, dijon mustard, and hot sauce. stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
• remove the meatloaf from the oven. with the back of a spoon, smooth the glaze the top of the meatloaf, then pull a little bit of glaze down the sides of the meatloaf with the back of the spoon.
• return meatloaf to oven, and bake until the loaf is no longer pink inside and the glaze has baked the loaf, 30 to 40 more minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loaf should read at least 160 degrees f (70 degrees c). cooking time will depend on shape and thickness of the meatloaf.

Stromboli

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (10 ounce) package pizza crust dough
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup cooked ham, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni sausage
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain. mix in the ham, bell pepper, onions, pizza sauce and mushrooms.
• lay pizza dough flat on cookie sheet. distribute pepperoni slices over dough. place a heaping pile of the sauce mixture on one side of dough (some may be left over). sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. fold dough over and pinch ends and sides together. poke holes in the top and brush melted butter on it.
• cook in a preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. slice into individual sections to serve.

irish lassie's liver and onions

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon olive oil, or more if needed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 large sweet onions (such as vidalia®), thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper (optional)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper (optional)
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (optional)
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 pound calf's liver, skinned, deveined, and sliced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups cold water
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon red

Recipe

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


• heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in the garlic, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and mushrooms; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. season with salt and pepper. push onion mixture to the side of the skillet, and place the butter in the center of the skillet. add calf's liver, one slice at a time. cover and cook until lightly browned, flipping liver slices once, 5 to 6 minutes. cut liver slices in half.
• whisk together flour, water, and beef bouillon in a bowl until combined. pour mixture into the skillet; cook and stir until gravy thickens, then add red . cook for 2 more minutes. remove from heat and serve.

Roast Beef With Coffee

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 pounds chuck roast
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups prepared strong coffee
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• preheat slow cooker to low setting or preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• using a sharp knife, make 5 or 6 deep slits around the top and side of the roast. push the whole cloves of garlic down into the slits. place the meat in a slow cooker or a 10x15 inch roasting pan and pour the coffee over the meat.
• cook in slow cooker on low setting for 6 to 8 hours or bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 2 to 3 hours.
• when roast is done, remove from slow cooker or oven, and pour the drippings into a small saucepan over medium low heat. in a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. mix well and add slowly to the drippings, stirring constantly. simmer until thickened.

putzwutz

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound lamb sausage
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bring a large pot of water to a boil. add the egg noodles, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. meanwhile, crumble the ground beef and lamb into a large skillet over medium heat. add the onion to the meat once there are juices in the pan. cook and stir until onion is tender and meat is no longer pink. drain grease.
• transfer the meat and onion to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and mix in the egg noodles, cheese, tomato sauce, corn, green pepper and mushrooms.
• bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbling hot and lightly browned on the top.

Oven Barbecued Beef Brisket Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 1/2 pounds beef brisket
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle chile sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 5 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c).
• in a roasting pan, place brisket fat side up. in a small bowl, combine cola beverage, onion soup mix, and chile sauce. pour chile sauce mixture over brisket.
• cover, and bake in preheated oven for 3 to 4 hours. uncover the brisket during the last hour of cooking.

johnny's slow cooker london broil

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 (2.5 pound) london broil, cut into thirds
• 1 teaspoon seasoning, or to taste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup red
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
• 3 potatoes, quartered, or more to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 8 hrs 30 mins


• scatter sliced onion in the bottom of a slow cooker, then alternately layer carrots and potatoes.
• heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and season london broil with seasoning. sear beef in hot oil until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. transfer meat the slow cooker.
• pour beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, and red into the skillet used to cook the beef and bring to a simmer. scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet with a spatula. pour broth mixture over beef.
• cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or cook on high for 6 hours.

it's chili by george!!

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


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

salisbury steak

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
• in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
• in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


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

no beans about it - chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• crumble the ground beef into a stock pot or large dutch oven over medium-high heat. add the onion and garlic, and cook stirring frequently until beef is evenly browned. drain off excess grease.
• season with chili powder, oregano, cumin and hot sauce. stir in the tomatoes and vinegar. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 1 hour - or longer if you have time. stir occasionally to prevent burning on the bottom.

Killer Bacon-cheese Dogs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 slices bacon
• 8 all-beef hot dogs
• 8 hot dog buns
• 8 slices swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup barbeque sauce, or amount to taste
• 1 small red onion, diced

Recipe

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


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
• place the bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. drain on paper towels.
• place hot dogs on grill; cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes, turning once, or until done to suit your taste. lightly grill hot dog buns.
• to assemble sandwiches, place a slice of cheese and bacon on each roll. add a hot dog, top each with 1 tablespoon barbeque sauce, or desired amount, and red onion.

Hot Reuben Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 (16 ounce) can sauerkraut, drained and pressed dry
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 pound corned beef
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese

Recipe

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


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish.
• in a blender or food processor, place sauerkraut, onion and corned beef. process until smooth.
• place sauerkraut mixture in the baking dish, and mix with mayonnaise, sour cream, prepared horseradish and swiss cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven 30 to 40 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

spicy albondigas

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• meatballs
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• soup
• 10 cups chicken broth
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as ro*tel®)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
• 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, rice, cumin, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl. mix well.
• bring chicken broth to a boil over medium heat in a large kettle.
• form the beef mixture into 1 inch meatballs, using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of meat for each. turn the heat down under the chicken broth to a simmer and drop the meatballs into the broth. simmer the meatballs in the broth for 20 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
• stir in the carrots, onion, celery, canned diced tomatoes with green chiles, tomato sauce, canned chiles, cilantro, garlic powder, oregano, and cumin. simmer the soup for 1 hour to cook the vegetables and blend the flavors.

Beef Bourguignon Without The Burgundy

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups merlot
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 40 mins


• generously season beef with salt and pepper.
• heat oil in a large dutch oven over high heat. cook and stir beef cubes in hot oil until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes. transfer meat to a plate.
• cook and stir onion, butter, and a pinch of salt in the dutch oven until onion begins to sweat. stir flour into onion mixture; cook and stir until onion starts to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
• pour into onion mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. return beef and any accumulated juices to the dutch oven. add beef broth, carrots, celery, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and salt. bring to a simmer, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours on low until meat is almost tender.
• remove cover from the dutch oven and simmer uncovered until meat is tender and stew is thick, about 30 minutes more. season with salt and pepper.

baked meaty beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 pound thick cut bacon
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound sage lamb sausage
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 cup real maple syrup
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup chipotle sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• salt to taste

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• place bacon in a dutch oven over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. drain, crumble and set aside.
• place beef, sausage and garlic in dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat until well done. drain grease. mix in onion and cook until tender. stir in brown sugar, syrup, ketchup, mustard and chipotle sauce. reduce heat to medium-low. bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes, stirring often.
• mix bacon, baked beans, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, great northern beans and cannellini beans into dutch oven. continue cooking 20 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. season beans with chili powder and salt.
• place dutch oven on prepared baking sheet on lowest rack of preheated oven. bake 30 minutes. let stand 10 minutes before serving.

thermos bottle stew

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 (2 pound) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 9 3/4 cups water

Recipe

• using a large stock pot, brown your meat (breaking into small pieces as it cooks). once meat is browned, add onions and celery, sauteing until soft.
• add frozen vegetables, tomato soup, basil, parsley, oregano, bay leaves, salt and pepper, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce and water. simmer for one hour and then serve. remove bay leaves before serving.

Mediterranean Spice Rub

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• prepare the spice rub by stirring together the salt, coriander, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, and pepper in a small bowl. store at room temperature in an airtight container.
• to use, coat meat liberally with the spice mix, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before grilling or roasting as desired.

Classic Greek Spinach

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 3 cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cube beef bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Recipe

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


• heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. stir in onions, and cook until tender. mix in spinach. stir in tomatoes. allow vegetables to simmer about 5 minutes
• pour 2 cups water into saucepan, and bring to a boil. mix in garlic, tomato paste, bouillon cube, salt and pepper. reduce heat, and cook at a low boil about 15 minutes, until water is reduced by half.
• stir rice and remaining water into the spinach mixture. return to boil, reduce heat , and simmer covered 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and fluffy.

bourbon barbecue slow cooker beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 14
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry 15 bean mix for soup
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 (10.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle hickory flavored barbeque sauce (such as open pit®)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup real maple syrup
• 2/3 cup
• 3 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ready Time: 10 hrs 30 mins


• rinse the beans, and place in a very large pot. cover beans with water, add the bay leaf, and bring to a boil. simmer until all of the water is absorbed, 45 minutes to 1 hour. remove the bay leaf.
• place the chopped bacon in a large, deep skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate. return the skillet to the heat, and add the ground beef; cook until the beef is cooked through and browned, about 5 minutes. drain fat.
• combine the beans, bacon, ground beef, sliced kielbasa, onion, green pepper, red pepper, chicken broth, barbeque sauce, worcestershire sauce, honey, maple syrup, bourbon, and mustard in the crock of a slow cooker, and stir well to combine. turn the slow cooker to low heat, and cook until the beans are tender, 8 to 10 hours.

salisbury steak

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed french onion soup
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder

Recipe

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


• in a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed french onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. shape into 6 oval patties.
• in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. pour off excess fat.
• in a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. mix in ketchup, water, worcestershire sauce and mustard powder. pour over meat in skillet. cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

classic meatloaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• meatloaf ingredients:
• 1 carrot, coarsely chopped
• 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
• 4 white mushrooms, coarsely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 2 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon dried italian herbs
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• glaze ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• hot pepper sauce to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat the oven to 325 degrees f.
• place the carrot, celery, onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic in a food processor, and pulse until very finely chopped, almost to a puree. place the minced vegetables into a large mixing bowl, and mix in ground chuck, worcestershire sauce, and egg. add italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. mix gently with a wooden spoon to incorporate vegetables and egg into the meat. pour in bread crumbs. with your hand, gently mix in the crumbs with your fingertips just until combined, about 1 minute.
• form the meatloaf into a ball. pour olive oil into a baking dish and place the ball of meat into the dish. shape the ball into a loaf, about 4 inches high by 6 inches across.
• bake in the preheated oven just until the meatloaf is hot, about 15 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ketchup, dijon mustard, and hot sauce. stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
• remove the meatloaf from the oven. with the back of a spoon, smooth the glaze the top of the meatloaf, then pull a little bit of glaze down the sides of the meatloaf with the back of the spoon.
• return meatloaf to oven, and bake until the loaf is no longer pink inside and the glaze has baked the loaf, 30 to 40 more minutes. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the loaf should read at least 160 degrees f (70 degrees c). cooking time will depend on shape and thickness of the meatloaf.

hungarian goulash iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• cooking spray
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into cubes
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins


• prepare a large pot with cooking spray and place over medium heat; cook the beef stew meat in the pot until completely browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. add the onions; cook and stir until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. stir the water, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, paprika, salt, and mustard into the beef and onion mixture. place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer the mixture until the beef is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. cook the egg noodles at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes; drain. serve the goulash over the noodles.

meatloaf with a ranch twist

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup vegetable juice (such as v8®)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix (such as hidden valley ranch®)
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup italian-seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup fat-free milk

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine the vegetable juice, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; cook until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
• mix the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, ranch dressing mix, sage, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. gradually sprinkle the bread crumbs into the meat while mixing so the crumbs are distributed evenly throughout; add the egg and milk and continue mixing. shape the mixture into a loaf and transfer to a loaf pan. pour about half the sauce over the meatloaf.
• bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees f (70 degrees c). cut the meatloaf into 6 even slices. pour the remaining sauce over the slices to serve.

best football dip ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 (8 ounce) jar prepared salsa
• 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, sliced

Recipe

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


• preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. cook, stirring to crumble, until no longer pink. drain off grease.
• spread the cream cheese in an even layer in the bottom of a 9 inch square baking dish. spread a layer of salsa over the cream cheese, then cover with a layer of ground beef. top with slices of processed cheese and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until heated through. serve hot.

it's chili by george!!

Ingredients

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

Recipe

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

Ready Time: 1 hr 55 mins


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

Cincinnati Chili Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• in a 4 quart saucepan over medium heat, cook ground beef, green pepper, onion, chili powder and garlic, until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. drain fat off of beef/vegetable mixture.
• add undrained kidney beans, tomato soup, vinegar and cinnamon to soup, and bring to a boil. simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. heat through.
• serve with sprinkled cheese on top.

quinoa chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 pound extra lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 (19 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. drain and discard any excess grease; set beef aside.
• heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. stir in the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. season with chili powder and cumin; cook 1 minute more to release the flavor of the spices. stir in the tomatoes, black beans, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, oregano, and parsley. season to taste with salt and black pepper. simmer until the bell peppers are tender, about 20 minutes.
• once the red and green peppers are tender, stir in the quinoa, beef, and corn kernels. return to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes to reheat. stir in the cilantro to serve.

Three Bean Slow Burn Chili

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
• 2 (15 ounce) cans chili beans in spicy sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 4 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 (16 ounce) jar hot salsa
• 1/8 cup chili powder
• 1/8 cup coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/8 cup red pepper flakes
• 1/8 cup ground cumin
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 2 pounds ground beef

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• in a large pot over medium heat, combine garlic, onion, habanero peppers, chili beans, kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, salsa, chili powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, cumin and taco seasoning. bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer.
• while soup is heating, cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until brown. drain excess fat, then stir beef into soup pot. simmer, covered, until flavors are well blended, about 1 hour.