Meat Loaf

Serves 8
Prep. Time: 10 min.
Bake Time: 60  min.

1 envelope Lipton Onion Mushroom Soup Mix
2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c. breadcrumbs
2 eggs
3/4 c. water
1/3 c. ketchup

Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients in a bowl with your clean hands. Shape into a tight loaf and put in a  greased loaf pan. Bake 1 hour and let stand 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Chili

From my Taste of Home Cookbook

Serves 12
Cook Time: 15 min.
Crockpot Time:  4-5 hrs.

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 t. minced garlic
2 16 oz. cans kidney beans, drained
2 15 oz. cans tomato sauce
2 14 oz. cans stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 c. water or even better: beef broth
2 bay leaves
1/4 c. chili powder
1 T. salt
1 T. brown sugar
1 T. dried basil
1 T. Italian seasoning
1 T. dried thyme
1 T. pepper
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. dried marjoram
shredded cheddar
fritos

In large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in everything else. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hrs. Discard bay leaves. Top with chips and cheese.

Sloppy Joes

Serves 6

Cook Time: 25 min.

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef

1/2 c. chopped onion

1 T. minced garlic

1/4 c. red wine vinegar

14 oz. can tomato sauce

2 T. brown sugar

1 1/2 T. seasoning

salt and pepper

6 hamburger buns

Preheat oven to 375. 

Brown the beef. Remove fat and add onion. Saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add red wine vinegar, cook 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, sugar, seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes. 

Meanwhile, warm the hamburger buns on a baking sheet in the oven for about 5 minutes. 

Serve 1/2 c. mixture on each bun to make 6 sandwiches. 

Italian Shepherd's Pie

Serves 4
Prep. Time: 20 min.
Bake Time: 15 min.

1 lb. ground beef
little bit of finely chopped onion
2 c. marinara sauce
1/8 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper

Topping:
1 c. flour
1/4 c. grated Parmesan
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. Italian seasoning
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter, melted

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat; drain. Add sauce, salt and pepper and heat through for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the topping until just moistened. Spoon filling into 4 8oz. ramekins or one 1 1/2 qt. baking dish. Spoon the topping on top as evenly as you can. Bake at 450 for 12-15 minutes.