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| Ground Beef - The Wonder Meat - Part 2 |
by Brenda HydeLast month we used ground beef with more of a Mexican twist, so I thought we would continue this month with three more recipes featuring The Wonder Meat. All three recipes are hearty meals that I would suggest a different vegetable with each one, plus rolls or bread on the side. Nice and easy! I hope you threw that extra family pack of ground beef in the freezer. If not, it was just on sale here for .79 a pound, so be sure to watch the paper where you are! Shopping List 4 pounds ground beef 1 family size jar spaghetti sauce 3 large tomatoes, or large can tomatoes 1 pound spaghetti bread, rolls or garlic bread 2 cans red beans rice 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 2 medium onions chili sauce crushed red pepper thyme Spaghetti and Meatballs I have experimented over the years with meatballs and even my husband says these "are better than Mom's". I figure that is the ultimate compliment, so I thought I would share the recipe with you. 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 medium onion, chopped very fine 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 slices bread with crust cut off 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 pound spaghetti A family size jar of your favorite sauce Tear bread in pieces. Soak in milk briefly, and then squeeze out the excess. Place in bowl. Heat 1 Tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion cook 3 minutes or so, then add garlic. Cook until soft, about 1 minute. Scrape the garlic and onion into the bowl with the bread, add 1 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, the cheese, thyme, and ground meat. Mix with hands, then form into 2 inch balls. Cook in large skillet, the one that you cooked garlic in, or add some oil to a new one. Cook until done, about 15 minutes, turning meatballs and watching carefully. Add to sauce, heat through. I often add a tsp. or so of dried oregano and basil to the store made sauce while it's heating. Cook the pasta according to directions, and serve with meatballs and sauce,plus a vegetable. We often have corn, and of course, garlic bread. Sloppy Beef and Cheese Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 3/4 cup chili sauce 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese In large skillet cook and stir beef, breaking up well, until no longer pink. Drain fat. Add onion, cook about 3 minutes. Stir in chili sauce, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, mustard and red pepper. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally about 8 minutes.Stir in cheese. Serve on buns, with french fries and green beans. Western Casserole 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp.cayenne pepper sauce (optional) 2 cans red beans, drained 3 cups tomatoes with juice 1 cup uncooked rice 1 cup cheddar cheese Brown beef with garlic. Add onion, and cook until onion is transparent. Drain fat. Either chop tomatoes or put in blender. In large casserole, combine the meat mixture, salt, chili powder, beans, tomatoes and rice. Bake covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with cheese, bake 15 minutes more. Serve with a bag of frozen vegetable mix of your choice. After cooking vegetables,sprinkle with garlic powder and add butter when hot, then stir. Click here to see part 1: Ground Beef - Versatility in a Package
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About the Author: Brenda Hyde is the owner/editor of OldFashionedLiving.com. |
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