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July 20, 2014

Meatloaf

Filed under: Meats,Staff Favorites — Tags: , , , , , — Chef @ 8:02 pm

Meatloaf

Florence
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef pork or turkey
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix together all ingredients, except BBQ Sauce.
  • Make in to loaf shape and place in 13x9 pan.
  • Top with BBQ Sauce.
  • Bake for 60 to 75 minutes.

 

July 14, 2014

Sloppy Joe

Filed under: Beef — Tags: , , , , , , , — Chef @ 3:32 pm
Sloppy Joe

Sloppy Joe

Florence
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Course Main
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef Turkey, Chicken or Pork can also be used
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 teaspoons brown sugar
  • salt and ground pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, onions and peppers.
  • Drain off excess liquid.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

 

June 18, 2014

Mozzarella Meatballs

Filed under: Beef,Pork,Staff Favorites — Tags: , , , — Chef @ 3:00 pm

Mozzarella Meatballs

Florence
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Course Main
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 lb. mild Italian sausage
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
  • Olive Oil
  • Marinara

Instructions
 

  • In bowl mix beef, sausage, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Make approximately 2" balls.
  • Press mozzarella cubes in to middle of balls.
  • Drizzle skillet with olive oil and cook until brown.
  • mozzarella meatballs cooking photo
  • Put marinara sauce in sauce pan and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or you can bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
  • meatballs done photo
  • Serve with spaghetti of your choice.

 

May 29, 2014

Hot Meatball Grinder

Filed under: Beef,Pork,Sandwiches,Staff Favorites — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 3:00 pm

Hot Meatball Grinder

Florence
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Course Sandwich
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 lb. mild Italian sausage
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
  • Olive Oil
  • Marinara
  • 8 grinder rolls

Instructions
 

  • In bowl mix beef, sausage, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Make approximately 2" balls.
  • Press mozzarella cubes in to middle of balls.
  • Drizzle skillet with olive oil and cook until brown.
  • Meatballs Cooking Photo
  • Put marinara sauce in sauce pan and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or you can bake at 350F for 30 minutes.
  • hot meatballs done
  • Serve on grinder rolls.

 

May 23, 2014

Beef and Bean Chimichangas

Filed under: Beef,Cooking Recipes,Staff Favorites — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Chef @ 3:00 pm

Beef and Bean Chimichangas

Florence
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Course Main
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. Ground Beef - lean
  • 3/4 cup Onion - chopped
  • 3/4 cup Sweet Bell Pepper - diced
  • 1 1/2 cups Whole Kernel Corn
  • 2 cups Taco Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 - 16 oz can Refried Beans
  • 8 - 12 inch Flour Tortillas
  • 1 - 16 oz. package Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - melted
  • shredded lettuce
  • 1 tomato diced
  • sour cream
  • salsa

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 350°F
  • Brown ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Drain excess fat.
  • Add onion, bell pepper and corn to skillet.
  • Cook for 6 minutes or until veggies are tender.
  • Stir in taco sauce, chili powder, garlic salt, cumin and stir until well blended.
  • Cook until all ingredients are heated though and then remove from heat.
  • Take tortillas and spread a thin layer over each shell. Spoon beef mixture in the center and top with cheese.
  • Roll up each tortilla separately and place them seam side down on a baking sheet.
  • Brush with melted butter.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Garnish with lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream.

 

May 13, 2014

Beer Cheese Spread

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Spread — Tags: , , , , — Chef @ 3:00 pm

Beer Cheese Spread

Florence
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic -- mashed
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • Tabasco sauce -- to taste
  • 1/2 bottle beer
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Remove cheese from fridge and allow to come to room temperature.
  • Cut cheese in to small chunks and place in food processor.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Put in garlic, Worcestershire, mustard and Tabasco and blend well
  • Put in beer a little at a time and mix well. Add beer until the mixture is a firm spreading consistency.
  • Mix in salt.
  • Refrigerate until chilled.
  • Server with crackers and/or toasted rye bread.

May 9, 2014

Kentucky Derby Cheese Dip

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Dip — Tags: , , , , , — Chef @ 9:26 pm

Kentucky Derby Cheese Dip

Florence
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Course Snack
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 medium onion -- chopped fine
  • 2 cloves garlic -- chopped fine
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 12 oz can flat beer

Instructions
 

  • In sauce pan, bring beer to a simmer.
  • Blend all ingredients in a food processor.
  • Chill for 2 hours.
  • Serve with crackers or or bread chunks.

April 29, 2014

Burrito Bake

Filed under: Cooking Recipes,Main Dishes — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — Chef @ 7:04 pm

Burrito Bake

Florence
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Spanish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Bisquick. baking mix
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 1 cup Salsa
  • 1 can Refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound Ground beef

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F
  • Combine, refried beans, Bisquick, and water in a bowl.
  • Add bean mixture to greased pie plate.
  • Season ground beef with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Brown and drain ground beef.
  • Place beef on top of bean mixture.
  • Cover ground beef with salsa
  • Top with cheese
  • Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • Let stand on cooling rack for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with sides of sour cream, salsa or tortilla chips.

April 5, 2014

Gourmet Bacon Cheese Burgers

Filed under: Beef,Cooking Recipes,Main Dishes,Meats,Sandwiches,Staff Favorites — Tags: , , , , , , — Chef @ 6:00 pm

This is a quick and easy BBQ idea that you can throw together when company stops by unexpectedly.  It is easy to put together and always a favorite with my family for dinner.

 

Bacon Cheese Burger Uncooked Photo

Gourmet Bacon Cheese Burgers

Florence
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Ground Beef - 80/20
  • 1 Cup Cheese your favorite variety
  • 1/2 Cup Cooked Bacon
  • Salt and Pepper to taste.

Instructions
 

  • Mix together ground beef, cheese and bacon.
  • Make into patties
  • Cook on the grill or in a pan.

Bacon Cheese Burger Uncooked Photo
Uncooked ready to cook Burgers.
Bacon-Cheese-Burgers-Cooking
Cooking Gourmet Bacon Cheese Burgers.

February 20, 2014

American Barbecue Sandwiches

Filed under: Beef,Cooking Recipes,Sandwiches — Tags: , , , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

All-American Barbecue Sandwiches

Florence
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Course Meat
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups onion -- chopped
  • 2 1/4 cups ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 18 hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • Brown ground beef and onion.
  • Drain off grease.
  • Add ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper and stir well.
  • Serve on buns

January 19, 2010

Chili

Filed under: Beef,Cooking Recipes,Pasta,Soups & Stews — Tags: , , , , , , , , — Chef @ 8:00 am

 

Chili

Florence
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Course Tex-Mex
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 large garlic cloves -- minced
  • or pressed.
  • 1 large onion -- chopped
  • 1 green pepper -- chopped
  • 1 green hot pepper -- chopped
  • 1 zucchini -- diced
  • 1 large can pureed tomatoes
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder to your liking
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup uncooked radiatore pasta
  • 1 can chili beans - 15 oz.

Instructions
 

  • Brown Ground Beef.
  • Saute all veggies in olive oil until the onions are tender.
  • Add everything together and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and add chili beans.
  • Simmer for about an hour, or until all ingredients have blended and pasta is cooked.

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