Italian Meatballs

1/2 C. seasoned breadcrumbs
2/3 C. milk
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cub finely chopped onion
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 egg
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 C. parmesan cheese
1 Tbls. dried parsley

Mix all ingredients, and form 16-18 2" balls.  Place on parchment paper.  Bake for 20 minutes at 400*.

Korean Beef and Rice

 2 lbs. ground beef
6 cloves minced garlic
2 Tbls. sesame oil
1 Cup brown sugar
1/2 Cup soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground ginger
salt and pepper
1 tsp. crushed red peppers
cooked rice
1 bunch green onions

Heat a skillet and brown beef with garlic in the sesame oil.  Drain most of the fat and add brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper and red peppers.  Simmer for a few minutes to blend flavors.  Serve over cooked rice and top with green onions.

Rice Pilaf

 2 C. onion, chopped
2 C. celery, chopped
1/2 C. butter melted
2 C. minute rice
2 Pkg. Lipton chicken noodle soup ix
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. salt
4 C. water
2 lbs. hamburger, browned

Saute' onions and celery in melted butter.  Cook over low heat until soft, about 15 minutes. Add rice, soup mix, spices and water.  Stir.  Cook until water i gone, add browned meat and serve 

Beef Stroganoff - Dianna Whitmer

1 1/2 lbs. stew meat or hamburger
3 Tbsp. oil
1 1/2 C. thinly sliced onion
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 C. water
1 glove minced garlic
4 oz. can mushrooms
1 t. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbls. flour
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. beef boullion
1/2 pint sour cream

Cut meat into small pieces, brown in oil.  add onion, garlic, and cook until onion is clear.  Add mushrooms and cook lightly.  Stir in flour, salt, mustard, pepper.  add bullion, water and worcestershire sauce.  stir to blend.  Cover and cook slowly until meat is tender.  Stir in sour cream.  Serve over hot noodles or rice.  

Creamy Ground Beef Enchiladas

2 Pounds ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1 7-oz. can green chilies
1 package (1.2 oz) taco seasoning
2 cans cream of chicken soup
16 oz. sour cream
3 cups cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
16 small flour tortillas
1 C. salsa

Preheat oven to 375*.  In skillet brown beef, drain off oils.  Add half the can of green chillies, salt and taco season, cook til all meat is coated.  Meanwhile combine soup, sour cream and remaining chilies.  Lay out tortillas and add equal amounts of meat onto each tortilla, and a handful of cheese per tortilla.  Place half the cream sauce into the bottom of a 9*13 pan.  Fold and place seam side down into the pan the enchiladas.  Top with remaining sauce and than layer with cheese.  Bake for 25 minutes til cheese is melted. Remove from oven and spread the salsa ontop.

Shepherd's Pie

2 lbs. Ground Beef
2 Cans corn or green beans
1 package turkey or brown gravy
4-5 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 c. onion, chopped

1 cup cheddar cheese
salt and pepper
paprika

Prepare potatoes, whip with butter and milk.  Brown meat and onion in skillet, and season with salt and pepper. Drain fat. Meanwhile prepare gravy according to directions on package add to meat.  Place in the bottom of a 13*9 pan, and layer with drained veggies, top with potatoes.  Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and paprika and bake at 350* for 30 minutes

Meat Loaf

2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 cup italian style bread crumbs
1/2 of an onion, chopped
2 Tbls. dry parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. basil
1 1/2 pounds hamburger

1/4- 1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup honey bbq sauce
3 Tbls. brown sugar
1 tsp. mustard

Mix first 8 ingredients and pat into a casserole dish...we like ours about 2 inches deep.  Mix topping and spread ontop.  Bake in a 350 degree oven uncovered for 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes.

Hamburger soup

2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8. tsp. seasoning salt
1-2 oz. package onion soup mix
6 c. boiling water
1-8oz. can tomato sauce
1 Tbls. soy sauce
1 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. celery leaves
1 c. sliced carrots
1/3 c. dried split peas
1 c. macaroni
Parmesan cheese

In saucepan brown meat, drain fat. Add next 6 seasonings. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Prepare vegetables add to meat, along with peas, water, and tomato sauce. Simmer another 30 minutes. Add macaroni, simmer additional 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary and stirring often. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Matt's Chili

3 c. dry red beans
3 c. dry black beans
3 c. dry pinto beans
2 lbs. hamburger
2 cans corn
28 oz can tomatoes
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
1 -15 oz can Italian stewed tomatoes
1-15 oz can diced peeled tomatoes
1-29 oz can tomato sauce
3 c. chicken broth
4 c. cooked rice
1 1/2 c. freeze dried green peppers
2 large onions, chopped
6 cloves crushed garlic
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
2 Tbls. chili powder
2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano

Soak all beans overnight in large dutch oven pot. cook beans til tender. Cook meat, onion, and garlic. Add remaining ingredients and cook down til thickened.

Super Easy Quick Chili

2 lb. hamburger
1 lg. onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced (or almost 4 tsp.)
2 -15 oz. cans kidney beans
1 -15oz. can chili kidney beans
1 -15 oz. can tomato sauce
2 -15 oz. cans diced tomatoes
2 packages mild chili powder

In pot cook meat, onion, and garlic til browned. Add remaining ingredients, and cook down til thickened about 1 hour.

Meatballs

2 lb.s ground beef
1/4 C. finely chopped onion
2 eggs
1 C. dry Italian bread crumbs
1/2 Tbls. salt
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Mix all ingredients using hands. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on cookie sheets and bake at 400* for 10-15 minutes turning half way through cooking. Drain, use them hot or cold. May also be frozen until ready to use.

Super Easy Beef Enchiladas

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion
1-10 oz can cream of chicken soup
1-10 oz can cream of mushroom soup
1-10 oz can enchilada sauce
1 lb. grated cheddar cheese
15 corn tortillas-quartered

Preheat oven to 350. Cook beeef and onion in skillet. Add soups and sauce to beef. Greasse a 13*9 pan, layer tortillas, beef, and cheese like a lasagna. Cook for 35-45 minutes.

Stuffed Bell Peppers

2 large green bell peppers
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 -8oz can chopped tomatoes
1/2 c. long grain rice uncooked
2 Tbls. terriyaki sauce
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 1/2c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 tsp. salt and pepper each

halve peppers lengthwise, immerse in boiling water til semi soft. Sprinkle insides with salt and pepper. Place upside down on paper towels to drain. in skillet cook meat and onion, drain fat. stir in remaining ingredients plus 1/2 c. Water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in half the cheese and fill peppers with mixture and top with remaining cheese. Bake at 375* for 15 minutes or til heated through.

This recipe is still under construction, in other words I'm still tweaking it, not quite there.

Sweet Sloppy Joes

2 lbs ground beef
1/2 onion
1/2 green bell pepper
2 tsp. worchestershier sauce
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. yellow mustard
2 cups ketchup
14 cup water
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbls. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

brown meat, onion and pepper. Drain off the fat. Add remaining ingredients, simmer on med-low for 1/2 hour. serve over buns.
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