Quick Lasagna
1 clove garlic
1/2 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup spaghetti sauce
6 purchased precooked or oven-ready lasagna
noodles (each about 7 × 3 inches)
1 (12 ounce) container reduced-fat cottage cheese (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Heat the oven to 400ş. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Cook the beef and
garlic in the skillet over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until the beef is brown; drain.
Stir the Italian seasoning and spaghetti sauce into the beef. Spread 1/4
cup of the beef mixture in the ungreased square pan.
Top with 2 noodles, placing them so they do not overlap or touch the sides
of the pan because they will expand as they bake. Spread about 1/2 cup of
the remaining beef mixture over the noodles.
Spread about 1/2 cup of the cottage cheese over the beef mixture. Sprinkle
with about 1/3 cup of the Mozzarella cheese.
Repeat layering twice more, beginning with 2 more noodles and following
directions in steps 3 and 4. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Carefully remove the foil,
and continue baking about 10 minutes longer or until lasagna is bubbly
around the edges and looks very hot. Let stand 10 minutes, so the lasagna
will become easier to cut and serve.
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Bake:
“0:40″
Per serving: 415 Calories (kcal); 19g Total Fat; (41% calories from fat); 32g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 66mg Cholesterol; 849mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Let stand: 10 minutes
Essential Equipment: 10-inch skillet; 8- or 9-inch square pan
Tips
To make ahead, assemble the lasagna, but do not bake it. Cover
with aluminum foil and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours. Bake
as directed in step 6, increasing the first bake time to 40
minutes.
You can substitute Ricotta cheese for the cottage cheese. Ricotta
is drier in texture than cottage cheese. Look for it in the dairy
case near the cottage cheese.
New England Pot Roast
2 pounds beef arm, blade or cross rib pot roast (2
to 2 1/2 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup prepared horseradish
1/2 cup water
8 small potatoes
6 medium carrots
4 small onions
Pot Roast Gravy — (below)
POT ROAST GRAVY
Water
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Place the pot roast in the room-temperature Dutch oven. Cook over medium
heat, turning about every 6 minutes, until all sides are brown. Browning
is important because it helps develop the rich flavor of the roast. If the
roast sticks to the Dutch oven, loosen it carefully with a fork or turner.
Remove the Dutch oven from the heat.
Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the roast. Spread the horseradish on top
of the roast. Pour the water into the Dutch oven along the side of the
roast, leaving the horseradish on top. Heat to boiling over high heat.
Once water is boiling, reduce heat just enough so water bubbles gently.
Cover and cook 2 hours. If more water is needed to keep the Dutch oven
from becoming dry, add it 2 tablespoons at a time.
After the roast has been cooking for 1 1/2 hours, scrub the potatoes
thoroughly with a vegetable brush, but do not peel. Cut each potato in
half. Peel the carrots, and cut each into 4 equal lengths. Peel the onions
and cut each in half. Add the potatoes, carrots and onions to the Dutch
oven. Cover and cook about 1 hour or until the roast and vegetables are
tender when pierced with a fork. Vegetables that are in the cooking liquid
will cook more quickly, so you may want to move some of the vegetables
from the top of the roast into the liquid to cook all uniformly.
Remove the roast and vegetables to a warm ovenproof platter or pan; keep
warm by covering with aluminum foil or placing in oven with the
temperature set at 200ş or lower for no longer than 10 minutes. Prepare
Pot Roast Gravy.
While keeping the gravy warm over low heat, cut the roast into 1/4-inch
slices. Serve with the gravy and vegetables.
POT ROAST GRAVY:
Gravy is easy if you measure the water and flour accurately. Remove all
but about 1 tablespoon of fat from the Dutch oven by skimming off the
liquid with a large spoon and discarding the fat. Add enough water to the
liquid to measure 1 cup. Shake 1/4 cup water and the flour in a tightly
covered jar. Gradually stir this mixture into the liquid. Heat to boiling
over high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 1 minute, stirring
constantly, until thickened.
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Cook:
“3:00″
Per serving: 589 Calories (kcal); 20g Total Fat; (31% calories from fat); 46g Protein; 55g Carbohydrate; 136mg Cholesterol; 638mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 3 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Essential Equipment: Dutch oven (about 4-quart size) or 12-inch
skillet
Tips
Cut leftover cold pot roast into slices, for a hearty sandwich.
Look for prepared horseradish in glass jars in the condiment
section of your supermarket.
Mexican Beef and Bean Casserole
1 pound ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans (15 to 16 ounces each)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup mild chunky-style salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
Heat the oven to 375ş.
Cook the beef in the skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until brown; drain.
Rinse and drain the beans in a strainer (Rinsing canned beans results in a
cleaner taste and can reduce digestive problems). Mix the beef, beans,
tomato sauce, salsa and chili powder in the ungreased baking pan.
Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once
or twice, until hot and bubbly. Carefully remove the lid, and sprinkle
cheese over the top. Continue baking uncovered about 5 minutes or until
the cheese is melted.
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Bake:
“0:50″
Per serving: 518 Calories (kcal); 24g Total Fat; (42% calories from fat); 38g Protein; 38g Carbohydrate; 96mg Cholesterol; 1588mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 4 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Essential Equipment: 10-inch skillet; 2-quart baking pan or
casserole
Lighter Mexican Beef and Bean Casserole: For 18 grams of fat and
465 calories per serving, substitute ground turkey for the beef
and reduced-fat Cheddar cheese for the Monterey Jack cheese.
Tips
For a flavor with more zip, use Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeńo
peppers or, as it’s also known, pepper Jack cheese.
To spice up the flavor, next time try a higher spice level of
salsa. If it is too hot, cool it with sour cream. Salsa comes in
mild, hot and extra-hot.
Meat Loaf
1 pound lean ground beef
1 clove garlic
OR
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small onion
2 slices bread with crust
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage
OR
1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard (dry)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1/3 cup ketchup
OR
1/3 cup chili sauce
OR
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
Heat oven to 350ş. Break up the beef into small pieces in a large bowl,
using a fork or spoon.
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Peel the onion, and chop enough of the
onion into small pieces to measure 3 tablespoons. Wrap remaining piece of
onion, and refrigerate for another use. Add the garlic and onion to the
beef.
Tear the bread into small pieces and add to beef mixture.
Add the milk, Worcestershire sauce, sage, salt, mustard, pepper and egg to
the beef mixture. Mix with a fork, large spoon or your hands until the
ingredients are well mixed.
Place the beef mixture in the ungreased baking pan. Almost any size pan
will work; just be sure the pan has sides on it to catch the juices that
will accumulate while the meat loaf bakes. Shape the mixture into an 8 ×
4-inch loaf in the pan, and spread ketchup over the top.
Bake uncovered 50 to 60 minutes or until beef in center of loaf is no
longer pink. Cut a small slit near center of loaf; meat and juices should
no longer be pink. A meat thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf
should read 160ş. Let the loaf stand 5 minutes, so it will be easier to
remove from the pan. Cut the loaf into slices.
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Bake:
“1:00″
Per serving: 309 Calories (kcal); 16g Total Fat; (46% calories from fat); 25g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 119mg Cholesterol; 544mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Let Stand: 5 minutes
Essential Equipment: baking pan, such as 8-inch square pan or
9-inch pie pan
Lighter Meat Loaf: For 12 grams of fat and 270 calories per
serving, substitute ground turkey for the ground beef, substitute
1/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product for the egg and use
skim milk. Bake until 180ş.
Tips
For more flavor, purchase a meat loaf mixture of ground beef, lamb
and pork, already prepared in your supermarket meat case.
To save time, purchase fresh garlic already chopped or crushed.
You’ll find it in the produce section of the supermarket. Store it
in the refrigerator after opening the jar.
Juicy Hamburgers —Three Ways: Broiling, Grilling and Panfrying
1 pound regular ground beef
OR
1 pound lean ground beef
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 hamburger buns
BROILING HAMBURGERS
1. You may need to move the oven rack so it is 5 to 6 inches below the
broiler. Set the oven control to broil.
2. Mix the beef, water, salt and pepper in a bowl. Shape the mixture into
4 uniform, flat patties, each about 3/4 inch thick. Shaping the patties to
have smooth edges will keep them together during cooking and result in
uniform doneness. Gently pinch to close any cracks in the patty. Handle
the patties as little as possible. The more the beef is handled, the less
juicy the burgers will be.
3. Place the patties on the rack in a broiler pan. (For easy cleanup, line
the bottom of the broiler pan with aluminum foil before placing patties on
rack.)
4. Broil patties with tops about 3 inches from heat 5 to 7 minutes on each
side for doneness, turning once, until no longer pink in center and juice
is clear. Serve on buns.
GRILLING HAMBURGERS
1. Prepare the coals or a gas grill for direct heat. Heat to medium heat,
which will take about 40 minutes for charcoal or about 10 minutes for a
gas grill.
2. Shape the hamburger patties as described in step 2 of Broiling
Hamburgers.
3. Place the patties on the grill about 4 inches from medium heat. Grill
uncovered 7 to 8 inches on each side for doneness, turning once, until no
longer pink in center and juice is clear. Loosen patties gently with a
turner to prevent crumbling. Serve on buns.
PANFRYING HAMBURGERS
1. Shape the hamburger patties as described in step 2 of Broiling
Hamburgers.
2. Cook the patties in a skillet over medium heat about 10 minutes for
doneness, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in center and juice
is clear. Serve on buns.
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are expected.
Per serving: 423 Calories (kcal); 26g Total Fat; (55% calories from fat); 24g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 85mg Cholesterol; 586mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Cheeseburgers: About 1 minute before the hamburgers are done, top
each burger with 1 slice (1 ounce) American, Cheddar, Swiss or
Monterey Jack cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Store the uncooked meat immediately in the coldest part of your
refrigerator, or freeze as soon as possible. Ground meat
deteriorates more quickly than other cuts, so it should be used
promptly.
Tips
Don’t press the beef patties with a spatula while cooking.
Pressing squeezes natural juices out and makes the burgers dry and
less tender.
For more flavor and better burgers, use lean or regular ground
beef; hamburgers made with extra-lean ground beef may crumble when
broiled. For a moister hamburger, use coarsely ground instead of
finely ground beef.
Italian Beef Kabobs
3/4 pound beef bone-in sirloin or round steak — 1 inch thick
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
OR
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram
OR
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
Cut and discard most of the fat and the bone from the beef. Cut beef into
1-inch pieces.
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Make a marinade by mixing the vinegar,
water, oregano, oil, marjoram, sugar and garlic in a medium glass or
plastic bowl. Stir in the beef until coated. Cover and refrigerate,
stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour but no longer than 12 hours. If you
are using bamboo skewers, soak them in water 30 minutes before using to
prevent burning.
You may need to move the oven rack so it is near the broiler. Set the oven
control to broil.
Remove the beef from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Thread the beef
on the skewers, leaving a 1/2-inch space between each piece. Brush the
kabobs with the marinade.
Place the kabobs on the rack in the broiler pan. Broil kabobs with tops
about 3 inches from heat 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare to medium
doneness, turning and brushing with marinade after 3 minutes. (The
distance from the heat to the food is important. If the food is too close
to the heat, it will burn.) Discard any remaining marinade.
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Please note that although this recipe contains ingredients that are not
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MasterCook includes all of the ingredients listed, including the portions
that are not consumed.
Refrigerate:
“1:00″
Per serving: 373 Calories (kcal); 22g Total Fat; (53% calories from fat); 38g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 99mg Cholesterol; 99mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Broil: 8 minutes
Essential Equipment: four 10-inch metal or bamboo skewers; broiler
pan with rack
Tip
To save time, omit the garlic, vinegar, water, oregano, oil,
marjoram and sugar, and instead, marinate the beef in 2/3 cup
purchased Italian dressing in step 2.
Although you might be tempted to serve the extra marinade with the
cooked kabobs, you should discard any marinade that has been in
contact with raw meat. Bacteria from the raw meat could transfer
to the marinade.
Great Steak — Three Ways
TYPES OF STEAK:
Porterhouse
Rib Eye
Sirloin
T-Bone
Tenderloin
Select a steak that is bright red in color. Vacuum-packed beef will have a
darker, purplish red color because the meat is not exposed to air. These
cuts of steak, porterhouse, rib eye, sirloin, T-bone and tenderloin, are
the most tender and are best for broiling, grilling and panfrying.
BROILING A STEAK
1. Select a 3/4- to 1-inch-thick steak from those shown in the photos.
2. You may need to move the oven rack so it is 5 to 6 inches below the
broiler. Set the oven control to broil.
3. To prevent the steak from curling during broiling, cut outer edge of
fat on steak diagonally at 1-inch intervals with a sharp knife. Do not cut
into the meat or it will dry out during broiling.
4. Place steak on the rack in a broiler pan. (For easy cleanup, line the
bottom of the broiler pan with aluminum foil before placing steak on
rack.) Place in oven with the top of the steak the number of inches from
heat listed in the chart.
5. Broil uncovered for about half the time listed in the chart or until
the steak is brown on one side.
6. Turn the steak and continue cooking until desired doneness. To check
doneness, cut a small slit in the center of boneless cuts or in the center
near the bone of bone-in cuts. Medium-rare is very pink in the center and
slightly brown toward the edges. Medium is light pink in center and brown
toward the edges. Or insert a meat thermometer in the center of the steak
to check for desired doneness. Sprinkle salt and pepper over both sides of
steak after cooking if desired. Serve immediately.
GRILLING A STEAK
1. Select a 3/4- to 1-inch-thick steak from those shown in the photos.
2. Prepare the coals or a gas grill for direct heat. Heat to medium heat,
which will take about 40 minutes for charcoal or about 10 minutes for a
gas grill.
3. Cut edges of fat on steak as described in step 3 of Broiling a Steak.
4. Place steak on the grill the number of inches from heat listed in the
chart.
5. Turn the steak and continue cooking until desired doneness. Check for
doneness as described in step 6 of Broiling a Steak.
TIMETABLE FOR BROILING OR GRILLING STEAKS
APPROXIMATE TOTAL
APPROXIMATE TOTAL
BROILING TIME (MIN)
GRILLING TIME (MIN)
TYPE INCHES FROM 145ş 160ş
145ş 160ş
HEAT (medium-rare) (medium)
(medium-rare) (medium)
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Porterhouse
& T-Bone 3 to 4 10 15
19 14
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Rib Eye 2 to 4 8 15
7 12
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Sirloin
(boneless) 2 to 4 10 21
12 16
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Tenderloin 2 to 3 10 15
11 13
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PANFRYING A STEAK
1. Select a 1/2- to 1-inch-thick steak from those shown in the photos.
2. If the steak is very lean and has little fat, coat a heavy skillet or
frying pan with a small amount of vegetable oil, or spray it with cooking
spray. Or use a nonstick skillet.
3. If the steak is more than 1/2 inch thick, heat the skillet over
medium-low to medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. If the steak is 1/2 inch, use
medium to medium-high heat.
4. Place the steak in the hot skillet. You do not need to add oil or water
or cover the skillet; covering will cause the steak to be steamed rather
than panfried.
5. Cook for the time listed in the chart. If the steak has extra fat on
it, fat may accumulate in the skillet; remove this fat with a spoon as it
accumulates. Turn steaks thicker than 1/2 inch occasionally, turn steaks
that are 1/2 inch thick once, until brown on both sides and desired
doneness. To check doneness, cut a small slit in the center of boneless
cuts or in the center near the bone of bone-in cuts. Medium-rare is very
pink in center and slightly brown toward the edges. Medium is light pink
in center and brown toward the edges. Or insert a meat thermometer in the
center of the steak to check for desired doneness. Sprinkle salt and
pepper over both sides of steak after cooking if desired. Serve
immediately.
TIMETABLE FOR PANFRYING STEAKS
APPROXIMATE TOTAL
COOKING TIME (MIN)
THICKNESS RANGE-TOP 145ş to
160ş
TYPE IN INCHES TEMPERATURE (medium-rare to medium)
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Porterhouse
& T-Bone 1/2 Medium 8
to 10
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Rib Eye 1/2 Medium-high 3 to
5
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Sirloin
(boneless) 3/4 to 1 Medium-low to Medium 10 to 12
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Tenderloin 3/4 to 1 Medium 6 to
9
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are expected.
Per serving: 0 Calories (kcal); 0g Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); 0g Protein; 0g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 0mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Tip
Marbling in meats, refers to the small flecks of fat throughout
the lean meat. The flavor and juiciness of the meat is improved
with marbling.
Some steaks are aged; aging is a process done by a butcher and
results in meat with firmer texture and a more concentrated beef
flavor. Aged steaks are usually more expensive.
Glazed Baked Ham
BROWN-SUGAR GLAZE
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange or pineapple juice
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard (dry)
Select a fully cooked ham from those listed in Timetable for Roasting Ham.
Allow about 1/3 pound ham per person, slightly less for a boneless ham and
slightly more for ham with a bone.
TIMETABLE FOR ROASTING HAM
APPROXIMATE
FULLY COOKED OVEN APPROXIMATE
COOKING TIME
SMOKED HAM TEMPERATURE WEIGHT (POUNDS) (MINUTES PER POUND)
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Boneless Ham 325ş 1 1/2 to 2
29 to 33
3
to 4 19 to 23
6
to 8 16 to 20
9
to 11 12 to 16
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Bone-in Ham 325ş 6 to 8
13 to 17
14
to 16 11 to 14
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Place the ham, fat side up, on a rack in the roasting pan. The rack keeps
the ham out of the drippings and prevents scorching. It is not necessary
to brush the ham with pan drippings while it bakes.
Insert a meat thermometer so the tip is in the thickest part of the ham
and does not touch bone or rest in fat.
Bake uncovered in 325° oven for the time listed in the chart. It is not
necessary to preheat the oven. While the ham is baking, prepare Brown
Sugar Glaze (below).
Remove the ham from the oven 30 minutes before it is done. Remove any skin
from the ham. Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart in a diamond pattern in the
fat surface of the ham, not into the meat. Insert a whole clove in the
corner of each diamond if desired. Pat or spoon glaze over the ham.
Bake uncovered about 30 minutes longer or until thermometer reads 135°.
Cover the ham with a tent of aluminum foil and let stand 15 to 20 minutes
or until thermometer reads 140°. (Temperature will continue to rise about
5° and roast will be easier to carve as juices set up.)
Brown-Sugar Glaze Mix all ingredients. Makes enough for a 4- to 8-pound
ham.
CARVING HAM
Place ham, fat side up and bone to your right, on carving board. Cut a few
slices from thin side.
Turn ham cut side down, so it rests firmly. Make vertical slices down to
the leg bone, then cut horizontally along bone to release slices.
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Per serving: 17 Calories (kcal); 0g Total Fat; (0% calories from fat); 0g Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Essential Equipment: shallow roasting pan (about 13 × 9-inch
rectangle), and rack
Tip
For easy cleanup, line bottom of roasting pan with aluminum foil
before placing ham on rack.
For more flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light.
Chili
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano
OR
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes — undrained
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans (15 to 16 ounce can) — undrained
Peel and chop the onion. Peel and crush the garlic.
Cook the beef, onion and garlic in the saucepan over medium heat 8 to 10
minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper sauce and tomatoes
with their liquid, breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon or fork. This
distributes the tomatoes evenly throughout the chili and makes serving the
chili easier.
Heat the mixture to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling,
reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover and cook 1 hour,
stirring occasionally.
Stir in the beans with their liquid. Heat to boiling over high heat. Once
mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently.
Cook uncovered about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until desired
thickness.
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Cook:
“1:20″
Per serving: 343 Calories (kcal); 15g Total Fat; (38% calories from fat); 29g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 70mg Cholesterol; 886mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
Serving Ideas : If you really like it hot, top chili with sliced fresh jalapeńo chilies.
NOTES : Essential Equipment: 3-quart saucepan or 12-inch skillet with high
side
Cincinnati-Style Chili: For each serving, spoon about 3/4 cup beef
mixture over 1 cup hot cooked spaghetti. Sprinkle each serving
with 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons chopped
onion. Top with sour cream if desired.
Tip
To save time, increase chili powder to 2 tablespoons, and omit the
cumin, oregano and pepper sauce.
Beef with Pea Pods
1 pound beef boneless sirloin steak
1 clove garlic
Hot Cooked Rice — (below)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2/3 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
OR
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (6 ounce) package frozen snow (Chinese) pea pods — thawed*
HOT COOKED RICE
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 cups water
Cut and discard most of the fat from the beef. Cut the beef with the grain
into 2-inch strips, then cut the strips across the grain into 1/4-inch
slices. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
Prepare Hot Cooked Rice. While the rice is cooking, continue with the
recipe.
Heat the skillet over high heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add the oil to the hot
skillet. If using a wok, rotate it to coat the side with oil. Add the beef
and garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry with a turner or large spoon about 3
minutes, lifting and stirring constantly, until beef is brown.
Sprinkle salt and pepper over beef, and stir in the broth. Heat to boiling
over high heat.
Mix the cornstarch, water and soy sauce, and stir into the beef mixture.
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Continue
boiling 1 minute, stirring constantly. The sauce will be thin.
Stir in the gingerroot and pea pods. Cook uncovered about 2 minutes,
stirring occasionally, until pea pods are crisp-tender when pierced with a
fork. Serve over rice.
HOT COOKED RICE:
Heat the rice and water to boiling in the saucepan over high heat,
stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Once mixture is boiling, reduce
heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover and cook about 15
minutes or until rice is fluffy and tender.
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Cook:
“0:08″
Per serving: 395 Calories (kcal); 9g Total Fat; (22% calories from fat); 32g Protein; 43g Carbohydrate; 66mg Cholesterol; 676mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Essential Equipment: 2-quart saucepan; 10-inch skillet or wok
Lighter Beef with Pea Pods: For 4 grams of fat and 320 calories
per serving, omit the oil and use a nonstick skillet or wok. Spray
the room-temperature skillet or wok with cooking spray before
heating in step 3.
Tips
For easy preparation, place beef in the freezer for 1 hour before
slicing; it will be easier to slice when partially frozen.
For more flavor, use any leftover beef broth to replace part of
the water used for cooking the rice.
*Place frozen pea pods in a strainer, then run cold water over
them until the pea pods can be separated easily.
Beef Stroganoff
1 1/2 pounds beef boneless top loin steak — about 1 inch thick
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
Hot Cooked Noodles — (below)
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion
1/2 pound mushrooms
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
OR
1 cup plain yogurt
HOT COOKED NOODLES
6 cups water
3 cups uncooked egg noodles (6 ounces)
Cut the beef across the grain into about 1/8-inch strips. Cut longer
strips crosswise in half.
Melt the margarine in the skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef in
the margarine 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown. While
the beef is cooking, heat the water for Hot Cooked Noodles and continue
with step 3.
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Reserve 1/3 cup of the beef broth. Stir
the remaining broth, the ketchup, salt and garlic into beef. Heat to
boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling, reduce heat just enough
so mixture bubbles gently. Cover and cook about 10 minutes or until beef
is tender.
While the beef is cooking, peel and chop the onion and cut the mushrooms
into slices (Rinse mushrooms, and cut off the stem ends. Cut mushrooms
into 1/4-inch slices). Finish preparing the noodles.
Stir the onion and mushrooms into the beef mixture. Cover and cook about 5
minutes or until onion is tender.
Shake the reserved 1/3 cup beef broth and the flour in a tightly covered
jar or container. Gradually stir this mixture into beef mixture. Heat to
boiling over high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 1 minute,
stirring constantly, until thickened. Reduce heat just enough so mixture
bubbles gently.
Stir in the sour cream. Cook until hot, but do not heat to boiling or the
mixture will curdle. Serve over noodles.
HOT COOKED NOODLES:
Heat water to boiling in the saucepan over high heat. Stir in the noodles.
Boil vigorously 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent
sticking, until noodles are tender. Boiling vigorously allows pasta to
move freely so it cooks evenly, but watch carefully so the water doesn’t
boil over. Drain noodles in a strainer or colander.
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Cook:
“0:20″
Per serving: 401 Calories (kcal); 19g Total Fat; (43% calories from fat); 33g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 112mg Cholesterol; 874mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Essential Equipment: 10-inch skillet; 3-quart saucepan
Tips
For a bit of color and fresh flavor, sprinkle freshly chopped
parsley over the noodles.
For a more flavorful and exotic version, use chanterelle, morel or
shiitake mushrooms instead of regular white mushrooms.
Beef Stew
1 pound beef boneless chuck, tip or round roast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or shortening
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots
1 large potato
1 medium green bell pepper
1 medium stalk celery
1 small onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Cut and discard most of the fat from the beef. Cut the beef into 1-inch
cubes.
Heat the oil in the skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Cook the beef
in the oil about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all
sides (Browning helps develop the flavor of the stew).
Remove the skillet from the heat, then add the water, 1/2 teaspoon salt
and the pepper. Heat to boiling over high heat. Once mixture is boiling,
reduce heat just enough so mixture bubbles gently. Cover and cook 2 to 2
1/2 hours or until beef is almost tender.
Peel the carrots, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Scrub the potato thoroughly
with a vegetable brush, but do not peel. Cut the potato into 1 1/2-inch
pieces. Cut the bell pepper lengthwise in half, and cut out seeds and
membrane. Cut the bell pepper into 1-inch pieces. Cut the celery into
1-inch pieces. Peel and chop the onion; cut in half.
Stir the vegetables, 1 teaspoon salt and bay leaf into the beef mixture.
Cover and cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender when
pierced with a fork. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Shake the cold water and flour in a tightly covered jar or container.
Gradually stir this mixture into beef mixture. Heat to boiling over high
heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 1 minute, stirring constantly,
until thickened.
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Cook:
“3:20″
Per serving: 332 Calories (kcal); 19g Total Fat; (50% calories from fat); 24g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 74mg Cholesterol; 895mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 3 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES : Essential Equipment: 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven (about 4-quart
size)
Tips
To save time, use a 16-ounce bag of frozen mixed vegetables
instead of the carrots, potato, bell pepper, celery and onion.
There’s no need to thaw the vegetables; just stir them into the
beef mixture in step 5.
To save time, cut up the vegetables about 1 hour in advance,
putting the potato pieces in cold water to keep them from turning
brown.
Barbecued Ribs
4 1/2 pounds pork spareribs
Spicy Barbecue Sauce — (recipe follows)
SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE
1/3 cup margarine or butter
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
Heat the oven to 325ş.
Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, cut the ribs into 6 serving
pieces. Place the ribs, meaty sides up, in the roasting pan.
Bake uncovered 1 hour. While the ribs are baking, prepare Spicy Barbecue
Sauce.
Coat the ribs liberally with sauce, using a pastry brush. Turn ribs with
tongs, and brush the other side. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes longer,
brushing frequently with sauce, until tender.
SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE:
Heat all ingredients in the saucepan over medium heat, stirring
frequently, until margarine is melted. Or microwave all ingredients in a
1-cup microwavable measuring cup on high about 30 seconds or until
margarine is melted.
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Bake:
“1:45″
Per serving: 634 Calories (kcal); 51g Total Fat; (72% calories from fat); 41g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 125mg Cholesterol; 269mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 5 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 6 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
Serving Ideas : To serve sauce with ribs, heat any remaining sauce to boiling, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Serve with Creamy Coleslaw (see recipe) and crusty rolls from your favorite bakery.
NOTES : Essential Equipment: shallow roasting pan (about 13 × 9-inch
rectangle); 1-quart saucepan or 1 cup microwavable measuring cup
Country-Style Saucy Ribs: Use 3 pounds pork country-style ribs.
Cut the ribs into 6 serving pieces. Place in 13 × 9-inch
rectangular pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 325ş for 2
hours; drain. Pour Spicy Barbecue Sauce over the ribs. Bake
uncovered about 30 minutes longer or until tender.
VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP
1 pound ground chuck
1 cup chopped onion
1 large (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes (chopped)
3 cup diced potatoes
1 (16 oz.) can cut green beans
2 teaspoon chili powder
2-3 dashes cayenne pepper sauce
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans condensed beef bouillon
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup sliced carrots
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Brown meat with onion and celery; drain off fat. Stir in remaining ingredients and add 1 or 2 cups water. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
TEXAS CHILI
6 strips bacon
2 lbs. boneless beef cubes
2 cans (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained
1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes, cut up
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. thinly sliced carrots
1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
2 tbsp. minced parsley
2 cloves garlic minced
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
Fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towel. Brown half the beef cubes in pan with bacon drippings five minutes. Place in slow cooker. Repeat with remaining meat. Stir bacon and remaining ingredients into 3 1/2 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low setting about 10 hours or until beef is tender. Stir occasionally. If you don’t have a slow cooker place in large pot, cover, place on stove under low heat and follow directions above.
TACO CHILI
1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 pkg (1 1/4oz) taco seasoning mix
2 cans (14 1/2oz ea.) diced tomatoes
1 can (10oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (16oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 15oz can chili beans in sauce
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
Shredded cheese (mozzarella, Monterey Jack or
cheddar)
Slightly crushed tortilla chips
In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion, one-half at a time, till meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Transfer to a 3 1/2- to 5-quart crockery cooker. Stir in dry taco seasoning mix, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilies, pinto beans, chili
beans in chili sauce, and corn. Cover; cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours. Sprinkle each serving with some cheese and chips.
Makes 8 servings.
SPICY MARMALADE MEATBALLS
Meatballs:
* 2 lbs ground beef (chuck)
* 1/2 cup bread crumbs
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 1 small onion, minced
* 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 3 eggs
Sauce:
* 2 cups ketchup
* 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
* 1 jar orange marmalade (10 to 12 ounces)
* dash cayenne, more or less to taste
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
Combine sauce ingredients in slow cooker/Crock Pot; cover and cook on high while preparing meatballs. Combine meatball ingredients. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add meatballs; brown on all sides. You might have to do this in batches. Place browned meatballs in a 325° oven and bake for 45 minutes (if the skillet isn’t ovenproof, transfer to a baking dish). Transfer meatballs to slow cooker/Crock Pot with a slotted spoon or drain on brown paper first. Cover and reduce to LOW for 2 to 4 hours. Serve hot as an appetizer or over rice for a main
dish.
Makes 24 to 48 meatballs, depending on size.
SOUR CREAM CHILI BAKE
1 pound Ground beef
1 can Pinto beans, drained (15 oz)
1 can Enchilada sauce (10 oz)
1 can Tomato sauce (8 oz)
1 cup Shredded process Amer cheese
1 tablespoon Instant minced onion
1 cup Water
4 cups Corn chips
1 cup Sour cream
1/2 cup Shredded process American cheese
Brown ground beef; drain. Transfer meat to Crock Pot. Stir in beans, enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, 1 cup of cheese, onion and 1 cup of water. Reserve 1 cup of corn chips; crush the remaining chips and add to the meat mixture. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours. To serve, top with sour cream, remaining cheese, and reserved corn chips.
NO-BEAN CHILI
2 pounds ground beef, or cubed lean stew beef
1 (8 oz) can Tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can Tomato paste
1 (16 oz) can Stewed tomatoes , optional
2 tablespoons Chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Hot pepper sauce, or more
Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. (Add a can of your favorite beans if you wish.)
Serves 4 to 6.
MEXICAN CHILI
2 (15 1/2 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 (4 oz.) can green chili peppers, drained and chopped
2 tbsp. sugar
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried, crushed marjoram
Dash of pepper
1 lb. ground beef
In skillet brown ground beef and drain. In crockery cooker combine all ingredients. Cover, cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours. Remove bay leaf and stir before serving. Approximately 10 servings and great with corn bread!
MEATBALLS
* 2 pounds Ground beef
* 1 medium Onion-grated or minced
* 20 Ritz crackers, crushed
* 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon Garlic salt
* 1/2 teaspoon Dry mustard
* 2 large Eggs, beaten
* 1 1/2 cups Bottled Barbecue Sauce
* 3/4 cup Tomato paste
* 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
* 1/3 cup Catsup
* 1/3 cup Brown sugar
* 1/2 cup Water or as needed
In a large bowl combine the ground beef, onion, crushed crackers, pepper, garlic salt, dry mustard and eggs. Squish the mixture together by hand until well mixed and form into walnut sized balls. Place them on a flat wire rack in a roasting pan or a large cake pan. Bake the meatballs in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, turn and bake for 15 minutes more. In a Crock Pot combine the remaining ingredients.
Cook on high 30 minutes. Add the meatballs and simmer for several hours.
Makes about 60 meatballs.
MANHATTEN MEATBALLS
* 1 lb ground beef
* 1 lb. mild pork sausage (or use all beef)
* 2 c. soft bread crumbs or 1 1/2 c. oatmeal
* 2 eggs
* 1/2 c. chopped onion
* 2 tbsp. parsley
* 2 tsp. salt
* 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
Sauce:
* 1 (12 oz) jar apricot preserves
* 1/2 c. barbecue sauce
Mix first 8 ingredients together and form meatballs. Brown in skillet, or in oven at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Heat sauce, pour over meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or cook in Crock Pot. Can be served over rice or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
Makes 4 or 5 dozen.
HEARTY CHILI
1 pound ground turkey
1/2 ground chuck
30 oz. tomato sauce
24 oz. V-8 (tomato-vegetable juice)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. chopped mushrooms
1 sm. jalapeno pepper (optional)
14 oz. stewed tomatoes
1/2 c. uncooked wild rice
2/3 c. brown sugar
14 oz. chili beans
1 oz. chili seasoning mix
Brown ground turkey and ground beef. Drain well. Place all other ingredients in a slow cooker and add the meat. Cook on low for 6 to 9 hours. Serve with crackers or cornbread.
HEARTY BEEF DIP
* 8 ounces Cream cheese, cubed
* 1 1/4 ounces Sliced dried beef, diced
* 2 tablespoons Green onion, chopped
* 1/4 cup Milk
* 1/4 cup Pecans, chopped
* 1 Garlic clove
Combine cream cheese and milk in greased Crock Pot. Cover and heat until cheese is melted, 30 to 60 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; stir thoroughly. Cover and heat 30 minutes.
Serve with crackers or bread pieces.
HAMBURGER DIP
* 2 pounds lean ground beef
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* salt to taste
* 2 cans (8-ounces each) tomato sauce
* 1/2 cup ketchup
* 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
* 2 teaspoons white granulated sugar
* 2 package (8-ounces each) cream cheese, softened and cut in cubes
* 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
In skillet, brown ground beef with onion, discard fat. Pour browned meat and onion into Slow Cooker. Add garlic, salt, tomato sauce, ketchup, oregano, sugar, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and chili powder. Set slow cooker/Crock Pot on LOW until cream cheese has melted and is thoroughly blended, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir, taste
and adjust seasoning if desired. Serve with cube French bread or tortilla chips. If spicier dip is desired, use hot chili powder in place of mild chili powder. Finely chopped jalapenos may be added, if desired.
GREEK STEW
3 pounds of stewing beef
1 1/2 pounds small onions (about 7)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1- 28 oz. can tomatoes
1/2 cup beef stock
1- 5 1/2 oz. can tomato paste
2 TBS red wine vinegar
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water
1 sweet green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Cut beef into 1 inch cubes, trimming off any fat Cut onions into wedges leaving root end intact. Put meat & onions into slow cooker along with garlic & tomatoes. Combine beef stock, vinegar, oregano, salt & pepper and add to slow cooker, stirring gently to blend. Cook on Low for 8-9 hours or High for 6 hours. Add flour & water mixture and chopped green pepper. Cook on high for 15 minutes or until thickened. Serve sprinkled with feta & parsley.
GRAPE JELLY MEATBALLS
* 1 1/2 cups chili sauce
* 1 cup grape jelly (can use currant jelly)
* 1 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 3 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
Combine chili sauce, jelly, and mustard in Crock Pot and stir well. Cook, covered, on high while preparing meatballs.
Combine remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Shape into 30 meatballs. Bake meatballs in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes; drain well. Add meatballs to sauce, stir to coat, cover and cook on low for 6 to 10 hours.
CROCKPOT SWISS STEAK
1 1/2 – 2 lb. round steak
2 tbsp. flour
1 sliced green pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 lg. onion, sliced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. thick bottled steak sauce
Cut steak into serving size pieces. Coat with flour, salt and pepper. In large skillet or slow cooking pot with browning unit, brown meat in oil. Pour off excessive fat. In slow cooking pot, combine meat with tomatoes, onion, green pepper and steak sauce. Cover pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until tender. Thicken juices with additional flour, dissolved in a small amount of water, if desired.
Makes 5 or 6 servings. Serve with mashed potatoes.
CROCKPOT HAMBURGER CASSEROLE
2 lbs. browned ground beef
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 onions, sliced
4 potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 can peas, drained
2 stalks celery, diced
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can water
Place potatoes in bottom of crockpot, top with carrots and other vegetables. Place ground beef on top. Combine soup and water and pour over ground beef. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
CROCKPOT COSTA RICAN BEEF & VEGETABLE SOUP WITH YELLOW RICE
Yield: 6 servings
2 lb Lean, boneless beef chuck in 1 1/2 inch cubes
1 lg Onion, thinly sliced
1 c Celery, thinly sliced
3 Cloves garlic, minced
1 Dry bay leaf
1 lg Red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin, bite-size strips
1 1/2 c Water
2 Cans (about 14 1/2 oz.@) Beef broth
***YELLOW RICE***
1 lg Ear corn, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices
4 c Coarsely shredded cabbage
1/3 c Lightly packed cilantro leaves
Salt and pepper
THE SOUP: Arrange beef cubes slightly apart in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 500 oven until well browned (about 20 minutes). Meanwhile, in a 3 1/2 quart or larger crockpot, combine onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf and bell pepper. Transfer browned beef to crockpot. Pour a little of the water into baking pan, stirring to dissolve drippings and pour into crockpot. Add broth and remaining water. Cover and cook on low about 8 hours. About 15 minutes before
beef is done, prepare Yellow Rice. While rice is cooking, increase cooker setting to high; add corn. Cover; cook for 5 minutes. Add cabbage; cover and cook until cabbage is bright green, 8 to 10 more minutes. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into wide, shallow bowls; add a scoop of rice to each.
THE RICE:
1 tablespoon salad oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 3/4 cups water
Heat oil in 2-quart pan over medium heat. Add the onion; cook, stirring until onion is soft but not browned, (3 to 5 minutes). Stir in the rice and tumeric; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 minute. Pour in the water and reduce heat to low and cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.