Tag: Beef

Whimpies (Sloppy Joe’s)

This is the version of Sloppy Joe’s that I grew up with. Compared to Manwich, chili sauce is more savory and less sweet. It has a ketchup base/flavor to it, but it’s not over powering. And, despite it being called chili sauce, it is not at all spicy, in fact, if you use only this sauce in your chili, you will be thoroughly disappointed.

  1. Brown 1 lb of beef in a large skillet. If excessively fatty, strain fat onto a paper plate. Add one jar of chili sauce, add 4 Tbsp water to the empty jar, replace lid, shake, then add water to skillet. Heat on low heat till boiling and hot. Stir occasionally and serve on toast or rolls.
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Meatball Stroganoff

If you don’t get steak very often, or can’t afford steak, this is a great alternative to the standard Beef Stroganoff. I made this similarly to how I made my previous stroganoff recipe, without sour cream. Josh grew up with this version of stroganoff just because ground beef is more versatile than steak is, also steaks were a meal when you get a deer and not an everyday luxury.

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. First, make meatballs and cook your meatballs: in a casserole dish, mix together 1/2 lb of ground burger, 1 egg, and 2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce. Mix together and form into meatballs. Space out and bake for 30 minutes.
  2. In a dutch oven, add 6 cups of water and 5 beef bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and dissolve cubes. Add 4 Tbsp worcestershire sauce to the broth and 1 can of strained chopped mushrooms. bring to a boil. Add 3/4 a bag of egg noodles (12 oz), lower the heat to low, and boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Once the meatballs are done, transfer into your pasta mixture. Add 1 cup of milk and add 6 Tbsp flour slowly to your mixture to limit clumping. Add 3 Tbsp worcestershire sauce. Bring back to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, then let cool for 5 minutes before eating.

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Stuffed Pepper Rice

When I was growing up, I really loved stuffed peppers. I had only had homemade stuffed peppers 2 times growing up, otherwise I always had to buy them frozen because they took too long to make. I first made this dish when I was in High School. I wanted the taste of stuffed peppers without the time that it took to make them. I decided to just chop up the peppers and add them to the rice, and so I did. That is how this dish was formed. I like to top my bowl with some shredded cheese to get that final stuffed pepper vide. I also only cook the peppers enough to get warm, because I don’t like the texture of the mushy peppers, and I don’t want them to dissolve into the rest of the dish. Finally, I also like the crunch that the lightly cooked peppers brings to the dish.

  1. Heat a large dutch oven over medium high heat. Dice up one medium onion (1 cup), and dice up 2 green peppers (1 1/2 cups). After 5 minutes, add 3 Tbsp of oil and add 1 lb of ground beef. Begin browning the beef, after 5 minutes, add onion and cook.
  2. In a side pan, add 1 1/2 cup rice, rinse until the water is clear, then add 1 1/2 cup water. Heat to a boil, then boil for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
  3. Once beef and onion is cooked, add one jar of spaghetti sauce, and add 1 cup of water to jar, shake then add that also to the mix. Stir, turn heat to low, cover and let heat for 5 minute until hot. Add the green peppers and cook for 2 minutes. Then, add cooked rice stir and remove from heat. Wait 5 minutes before serving then top with shredded cheese.
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Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes

Meatloaf was always a favorite in my house growing up. My father would make meatloaf and mashed potatoes for my mom every Valentine’s day, and so to me, meatloaf will always be a Valentine’s day dinner. This is a classic Meatloaf that many make. I also made the mashed potatoes following the recipe I posted this thanksgiving, I just halved it. I also made a packet of instant gravy.

  1. Wash, peel, and cube about 6 medium potatoes (about 5 cups). Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Place potatoes into a pot and rinse 1-2 times, then fill pot with warm water and place over medium-high heat.
  3. Toast 2 slices of bread. Place 1 lb of ground beef into a small casserole dish. Add to it, the two pieces of toast shredded (or about 1/2 cup of bread crumbs), 1/4 cup diced onion (1/2 a small onion), 1 egg, 3 Tbsp A1, and 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Mix with your hands until homogeneous then form into an loaf. In a small bowl, mix together 3 Tbsp A1 and Ketchep, then spread over meatloaf. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until an internal temp of at least 160F.
  4. Once the potatoes are boiling or the water starts to get starchy, it should take about 20 minutes. The potatoes are done when you can stab a large piece with a fork, and the potato splits and falls off the fork. If you want less chunky mashed potatoes cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  5. Strain your potatoes then put in a large bowl to beat with a hand mixer, or put in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
  6. Start pulsing low speed and add 1/4 a cup of milk and 1/2 stick of butter (1/4 cup).
  7. Once most of the big chunks are broken up, turn your speed to medium-low and slowly add more milk until you reach your desired consistency. Add salt to taste.
  8. Place your potatoes into a casserole dish and heat in oven uncovered to keep warm while meatloaf finishes.
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Cheese Steaks with Fried Onions

Cheese steaks are an easy dinner/snack that can serve a lot of people with little effort in cooking. If you plan to cook lot of steaks, I would recommend using a skillet, but otherwise a frying pan should be enough. you can also cook the steak and just place the cheese on your bread. This is one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in a while and I highly recommend.

This is a good option also for a sandwich buffet. Make up the onion and meat, then make a spread of cheeses, veggie toppings like lettuce, and tomatoes, dressings like mayo, ketchup, and ranch, and other sides like chips, pasta salads, and wings.

  1. Chop 1/2 an onion into slices. Heat a small frying pan to medium-low heat. Add 1 1/2 Tbsp of butter and onion. Stir occasionally.
  2. In a large frying pan, add 1 Tbsp of butter, melt, then cook steak pieces until browning appears on both sides.
  3. Add cheese to your bread, add desired amount of meat, onion, and additional toppings as desired.
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