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Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

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Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb hamburger
  • 1/2 c onion
  • 1/3 c celery
  • 1/3 c green pepper
  • 1/2 c catsup
  • 1/4 c water
  • 1 T worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • buns

Instructions

1

Cook hamburger and onion until brown.

2

Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.

3

Serve on buns.

Main Dish

Chicken a la King

Chicken a la King

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Prep Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 oz mushrooms
  • 1/2 c green pepper
  • 1/2 c butter
  • 1/2 c flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1 1/2 c milk
  • 1 1/4 c hot water
  • 2 c cooked chicken
  • toast or mashed potatoes

Instructions

1

Cook and stir mushrooms and green pepper in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. (If using canned mushrooms, reserve the liquid.)

2

Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook until bubbly.

3

Add milk, water, bouillon, and mushroom liquid. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add chicken and heat through.

4

Serve over toast or mashed potatoes.

Appetizer/ Main Dish/ Meat

Meat Balls

Meat Balls

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Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 slices bread
  • 1/4 c onion; minced
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup

Instructions

1

Soak bread in 1/2 c milk.

2

Mix all ingredients, shape into balls, and brown in a Dutch oven.

3

Pour soup and 1/2 can water over the meatballs. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Main Dish/ Soup

White Bean and Chicken Chili

White Bean and Chicken Chili

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Prep Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 c celery; chopped
  • 1 c onion; chopped
  • 1 c green pepper; chopped
  • 2 T pickled jalapeno; chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 T chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 c chicken broth
  • 30 oz canned great northern beans drained
  • 1 lb chicken breast cooked and diced
  • 1/2 c half - and - half

Instructions

1

Heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, pepper, and jalapeno; saute until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.

2

Add garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Saute 1 minute.

3

Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are crisp - tender, about 3 minutes.

4

Add beans, chicken, and half - and - half. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Main Dish

Quiche Lorraine

Quiche Lorraine

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Prep Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 c butter
  • 1 c thinly sliced onion
  • 1 1/2 c grated cheese
  • 4 slices crisp bacon
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 1 c milk

Instructions

1

Mix together flour, salt, and butter to form pie crust. Roll out and press into pie pan.

2

Saute onion and fry bacon.

3

Sprinkle onion, bacon, and cheese into crust. Combine eggs and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour into crust. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Main Dish/ Sandwich

Calzones

Calzones

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Prep Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tsps yeast
  • 1 c Water; warm
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tsps Salt
  • 3 c flour
  • essence spice
  • garlic powder; or garlic salt
  • dill
  • parmesan; grated
  • 2 tablespoon Butter; melted

Instructions

1

Mix together the first five ingredients and a third of the flour. Add spices/cheese to taste. Mix in enough flour to handle; knead five minutes. Let the dough rest five minutes.

2

Divide into 6 pieces and roll each into a circle. Add sauce and toppings to half of each circle, fold the other side over, and crimp together around the edge.

3

Bake on a Silpat for 15 minutes at 375 degrees. Brush with melted butter and bake for 10 to 15 minutes more.

Main Dish/ Soup

Real Texas Chili Con Carne

Real Texas Chili Con Carne

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Prep Time: 50 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs beef chuck; cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 4 clove garlic; minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tsps Cinnamon; optional
  • 1/4 tsps allspice; optional
  • 2 tsps dried oregano
  • 1 c chile paste
  • 2 qt chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoon maseca instant cornmeal
  • grated cheese
  • sour cream
  • green onion; chopped
  • corn chips

Instructions

1

Add dried chiles to large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or stock pot and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened with intense, roasted aroma, 2 to 5 minutes. Do not allow to smoke. Remove chiles to small bowl and set aside. Alternatively, place dried chiles on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on high power in 15-second increments until pliable and toasted-smelling, about 30 seconds total. Transfer to a 2-quart microwave-safe liquid measuring cup or bowl. Add half of chicken broth and chipotle chiles, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high power until gently simmering, about 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and set aside for 5 minutes. Transfer chiles and liquid to blender and blend, starting on the lowest possible setting and gradually increasing speed to high (make sure to hold the lid down with a clean kitchen towel or a potholder to prevent it from blowing out). Blend until smooth, about 1 minute.

2

Season beef cubes generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in the base of a Dutch oven over high heat until just starting to smoke. Add half of beef cubes in a single layer and cook without moving until deeply browned, about 6 minutes.

3

Return Dutch oven to heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently until translucent and softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic, and if using, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, and oregano, and cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add all meat back to pan along with chile purée and remaining quart chicken broth. Stir to combine.

4

Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a simmer, cover, leaving lid just barely ajar and cook, stirring occasionally until meat is completely tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Alternatively, stew can be cooked in a 200° to 250°F oven with the lid of the Dutch oven slightly ajar.

5

Stir in optional fish sauce, masa harina (if using), and vinegar. Add hot sauce to taste. Season to taste with salt. For best results, allow chili to cool and store in the refrigerator at least overnight and up to 5 days. Reheat the next day to serve.

6

Serve, garnished with cilantro, chopped onions, scallions, grated cheese, avocado, and warm tortillas as desired.

Notes

Source: https://www.seriouseats.com/real-texas-chili-con-carne

Main Dish/ Salad

Taco Salad

Taco Salad

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By Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • tortilla chips
  • 8 oz ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 oz kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 8 oz taco sauce
  • 3/4 c corn
  • lettuce
  • tomato; diced
  • green pepper; chopped
  • 4 green onion; sliced
  • 3 oz sharp cheddar cheese; shredded
  • sour cream

Instructions

1

Brown together ground beef and garlic.

2

Stir in kidney beans, taco sauce, and corn. Simmer covered for 10 minutes.

Main Dish/ Pasta

Beef and Noodles

Beef and Noodles

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Prep Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef round steak or chuck roast
  • 1/4 c flour
  • 1 T oil
  • 1/2 c onion; chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 c beef broth
  • 1 tsp marjoram or basil
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 8 oz noodles
  • 2 T fresh parsley

Instructions

1

Cut meat into 3/4 - inch cubes and coat with flour. Brown in oil with onion and garlic. Stir in broth and spices. Cover and simmer 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.

2

Stir in noodles and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Main Dish

Chicago-Style Pizza

Chicago-Style Pizza

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By Prep Time: 3 hours Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 t. salt
  • 1 T. sugar
  • 1/2 c. cornmeal
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil
  • 1 c. water 105-115 degrees f.
  • 2 1/4 tsps yeast
  • 2 cans (14 oz) tomato; drained and chopped
  • 1 lb mozzarella or provolone; sliced
  • 1 tsps dried basil
  • 1 tsps dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup parmesan; grated
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage
  • pepperoni

Instructions

1

Make the dough. Dissolve the yeast in half the warm water. Mix flour, salt, sugar, and cornmeal, then add yeast mixture, oil, and remaining water. Mix until it cleans the sides of the bowl, then knead 5-6 minutes, until smooth. Brush the bowl with olive oil. Put dough in bowl and turn over to coat with oil. Cover and let rise for 90 minutes.

2

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Brush the pan generously with olive oil. Knead the dough for a couple minutes, and then place it in the middle of the pan. Let it rest for about 10 minutes.

3

Push the dough out to fill the bottom of the pan and raise a large lip on the sides. Prick all over the bottom and sides with a fork. Bake for 4 minutes.

4

Remove from oven and brush generously with olive oil. Layer mozzarella cheese on top of the crust.

5

Mix together tomatoes, basil, oregano, and salt; spread this mixture over the cheese. Layer any desired vegetable toppings. Cover with pepperoni. Shape the sausage into small balls, flatten each into a coin, and lay them on top of the pepperoni. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

6

Bake on the bottom rack for 5 minutes. Move to the middle of the oven, lower heat to 425, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

7

Let it sit for 15 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Source: http://www.grouprecipes.com/65487/basic-chicago-style-pizza.html