Michaels Spicy Asian Burgers

Ginger, fresh mint, and ground beef put a Far East spin on a classic.

Ingredients:      

·         1 pound(s) ground beef

·         1 clove(s) crushed garlic

·         1 tablespoon(s) minced fresh ginger

·         2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce

·         1 1/2 teaspoon(s) hot sauce

·         1 tablespoon(s) minced fresh mint

·         buns

Preparation:

1.       Combine ground beef, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, hot sauce and mint; form into 4 patties.

2.       Grill over medium-hot coals (or broil) for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until instant-read thermometer inserted in a burger reads 160 degrees F. Serve on buns.

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Big D’s Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce is an inexpensive meal and makes terrific leftovers.

Ingredients:

·         2 pounds ground beef

·         2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

·         ¼ cup diced white onion

·         1 tablespoon minced garlic

·         2 (28 ounce) can tomato puree

·         ¼ teaspoon to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

·         1 teaspoon dried thyme

·         1 tablespoon dried basil

·         2 teaspoons salt

·         Freshly ground pepper

·         1 tablespoon sugar

Preparation:

1.       In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil and cook the ground beef until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

2.       Add the onion and garlic and cook 3 minutes more, until lightly browned.

3.       Add the tomato puree, red pepper flakes, thyme, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar.

Let simmer for 10 minutes, covered. Taste and adjust seasonings. Can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days or in the freezer for 1 month.

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Budget Cordon Bleu

Ingredients:

·         1 1/2lbs ground beef

·         2 eggs

·         1 onion

·         1 1/4ozs onion soup mix (dry)

·         1/2 cup rolled oat (blended in a blender for finer crumbs)

·         8 slices slices ham (bacon)

·         8 slices mozzarella cheese

·         2 eggs

·         Breadcrumbs

·         10 1/2 oz. mushroom soup (undiluted)

·         1 cup milk

·         2 tsps. flour

Preparation:

       1.           Combine the first 5 ingredients.

       2.            Make 8 thin patties.

       3.            Place 1 piece of ham or bacon and 1 piece of cheese in the middle of each.

       4.            Fold over and be sure the cheese and bacon are covered.

       5.            Whip 2 eggs.

       6.            Dip the beef rolls into the egg, and then roll in the bread crumbs.

       7.            Place into casserole dish.

       8.            Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees or until done.

       9.           Make gravy with milk, flour, and soup.

      10.          Pour over rolls and bake until sauce bubbles.

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Sams Saucy Beef and Broccoli with Rice

A Delicious, Easy Meal in Minutes!

Ingredients:

·         ¾ lb.  Extra lean ground beef

·         1 cup  chopped onion

·         3 cups  fresh broccoli florets

·         1 cup  sliced mushrooms

·         ½ cup  diced red pepper

·         1 can 10 oz.   Condensed Low Fat Cream of Broccoli Soup

·         ½ cup  water

·         1 tbsp.  Worcestershire sauce

·         3 cups  hot cooked rice, cooked without salt

Preparation:

 1. Brown beef and onion in large non-stick skillet at medium-high heat.

 2. Add broccoli, mushrooms and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes.

 3. Add mixture of soup, water and Worcestershire sauce and heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Serve with rice.

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Cody’s Cowboy Pasta

Giddy up with this delicious, easy recipe.

Ingredients:

·         1 lb. (500g) extra lean ground beef

·         1 can (10 oz. /284 mL)  Condensed Low Fat Cream of Broccoli Soup

·         ¾ cup (175mL)  Chunky Mild Salsa

·         2 cups (500mL) water

·         2½ cups (600mL) frozen vegetables

·         2 cups (500mL) uncooked whole wheat pasta

·         2 tsp. (10mL) chopped fresh thyme leaves

Preparation:

 1. Brown beef well in large non-stick skillet at medium-high heat.

 2. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.

 3. Simmer covered, until pasta is fully cooked – about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and keeping pasta under surface of liquid.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Quiche.

Rich, creamy quiche packed with flavour!

 

Ingredients:

·         1 lb. lean ground beef

      ·         1 small onion, chopped 

       ·         6 slices bacon, chopped

      ·         3 eggs

      ·         1/2 cup mayonnaise

      ·         1/2 cup half-and-half

      ·         2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

      ·         Garlic powder, to taste

      ·         Pepper, to taste

 Preparation:

1.       Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2.       Cut your bacon into bite-sized pieces and fry in a large skillet until crispy.

3.       Remove to cool. Discard bacon grease, reserving approximately two teaspoons in the pan.

4.       Add ground beef and onion to pan. Season with garlic powder. Cook through.

5.       Combine mayonnaise and half-and-half in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk in the eggs. Stir in the cheese and season.

6.       Strain the grease from ground beef. Add bacon to ground beef mixture.

7.       Press meat mixture to the bottom of a glass pie dish. Pour egg mixture on top of the meat.

8.       Bake for 45 minutes.

       Let stand for 15 minutes to cool before cutting.

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