Tomato Ground Beef Dinner

Tomato Ground Beef Dinner – This super speedy, skillet fried, ground beef recipe is yet another Less Than 30 Minute Meal! Healthy chunks of vegetables, mainly juicy ripe tomatoes, are combined with a traditional Italian spice medley, and served over rice or noodles! This quick ground beef recipe is ideal for busy week nights.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25-30 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Tomato Ground Beef Dinner

2 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 crushed garlic clove
1 diced green bell pepper
1 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
8-oz broad noodles, cooked and drained

Directions to make Tomato Ground Beef Dinner

Step 1:

Combine the tomatoes, water, oregano, thyme, and pepper in a small bowl and set aside. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet.

Step 2:

Add ground beef to the skillet and stir constantly until crumbly and no longer pink. Remove meat from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 3:

Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Saute until the vegetables are tender. Cover the skillet and cook mixture about 7 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 4:

. Add parsley to the skillet. Return the meat to the skillet and add the tomato mixture. Cook mixture for several minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve over the hot cooked noodles or rice.

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Meatballs for the Crock Pot

Meatballs for the Crock Pot – This super simple recipe for Italian meatballs, is a crock pot recipe as well, and the perfect partner for hot fresh pasta. Slow cooking all day, this allows you the freedom of leaving the house, while still cooking a homemade dinner for eveyone!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Meatballs for the Crock Pot

Meatball Ingredients:
1Kg / 2.2 lbs ground beef
1 onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic finely chopped
100g / 4 oz breadcrumbs
1 beaten free range egg
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Sauce Ingredients:
1 400g can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
A handful of fresh basil, chopped
A splash of Tabasco
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions to make Meatballs for the Crock Pot

Step 1:

Throw all the ingredients into a bowl, get stuck in with your hand and give it a good mulch around. Now roll the mix into the meatballs and pop them into a frying pan under a medium heat just to brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes.

Step 2:

Place the meatballs in the crock pot, pour over the sauce and cook for six hours on “low” setting

Step 3:

Serve with hot fresh pasta.

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Beef Tourtiere

tourt Beef Tourtiere – This simple, savory, meat pie recipe is a terrific week night meal. All but the oven baking can be “Made Ahead”, for an extremely quick homemade meal the next day, or frozen for another time. Pan fried lean ground beef,and fresh, rustic potatoes, are oven baked into a pie shell, and served steaming hot. A quick and easy traditional French Canadian recipe.

Prep Time: 20-25 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6EA
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef, Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Beef Tourtiere

4 – 5 medium potatoes
2 tb Oil
1 1/2 lb Medium ground beef
1 lg Onion, diced
1/4 ts Allspice
1/4 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Garlic Powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Pastry for 2 double-crust 9-inch pies

Directions to make Beef Tourtiere

Step 1:Boil potatoes and mash coarsely. Heat oil in large, heavy duty frying pan and brown beef and onion. Stir in potatoes, allspice, cinnamon, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400ŒF.. Line two 9-inch pie pans with pastry.
Step 2:Using slotted spoon, fill pans with meat mixture. Cover with top crusts, cutting vents so steam can escape.
Step 3:Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes or until golden-brown.

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Make Ahead Meatballs

grdbf Make Ahead Meatballs -This hefty, hearty, ground beef meatball recipe that is made in the convenient crockpot, is as aromatic as it is mouth watering! Slow cooked in a creamy onion sauce, recipe included, their country style flavor is perfect for brunches as you can cook them overnight. A quick and easy meatball recipe that will soon be your favorite!

Prep Time: 20-25 mins
Servings: 10
Main Ingredient: Lean Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Make Ahead Meatballs

4 slices of white bread, finely chopped, about 2 cups
2lbs. lean ground beef
4 egg yolks
4 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs. dried minced onion
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. mustard powder
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) condensed French onion soup
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sour cream
1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce

Directions to make Make Ahead Meatballs

Step 1:In a bowl combine bread with 1/2 cup water; let stand until absorbed, 2 minutes. Stir in beef, yolks, 2 Tbs. parsley, onion, salt, mustard, ginger, garlic, and pepper. With wet hands roll heaping tablespoonfuls of meat mixture into balls, about 60. Place in slow cooker.
Step 2:In a bowl stir together soup and flour; pour over meatballs. Cook on high until cooked through, 4 hours; stir. Stir in sour cream and Worcestershire.

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Meaty Spanish Rice

mty_sp_rc Meaty Spanish Rice – This south-of-the-border, Quickly fried, this ground beef spanish rice recipe is simple, saucy, and sensational! Pan fried, stove top, this one-pot rice meal is a real timesaver, as well as well-rounded and satisfying. A great lunch the next day, should you be fortunate enough to have leftovers.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Rice, Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Meaty Spanish Rice

3/4 pound ground beef, lean
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Beef Broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice

Directions to make Meaty Spanish Rice

Step 1:Cook beef, onion and pepper in skillet until beef is browned. Pour off fat.
Step 2:Add broth, tomato sauce, chili powder and garlic. Heat to a boil. Stir in rice. Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes or until rice is done. Serve with cheese and sour cream if desired.

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Family Style Beef Stroganoff

fam_bf_stg Family Style Beef Stroganoff - This exceptionally easy ground beef stroganoff, has a comforting flavor, and a speedy, simple assembly. Oven baked in 30 Minutes, it is the best ground beef recipe for those busy days, when there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to get everything done. Let us know if you agree!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef Meat
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Family Style Beef Stroganoff

1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup sour cream
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 cups cooked egg noodles
chopped fresh parsley, optional
Radish slices and fresh Italian parsley, optional

Directions to make Family Style Beef Stroganoff

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350. Spray 13×9 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place beef in large skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, stirring to seperate beef. Drain fat from skillet; set aside beef.
Step 2:Heat oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Add wine. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in soup, sour cream and mustard until well combined. Return beef to skillet.
Step 3:Place noodles in prepared dish. Pour beef mixture over noodles; stir until noodles are well coated. Bake uncovered, 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desiered. Garnish with radish and parsley sprigs, if desired.

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Meatloaf with Vegetables

mtlf_veg Meatloaf with Vegetables – A innovative twist an a clssical favorite for this ground beef recipe! We added masses and masses of fresh veggies, which has this succulent meatloaf just bursting with flavor! So easy, it is one-of-a-kind beef vegetable recipe .

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef or Ground Tuekey Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Meatloaf with Vegetables

1 1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef or Ground Turkey
1/4 c Raw, grated potato,
1/4 c Chopped Onion
1/4 c Grated Carrot
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1/2 c Broth, gravy, tomato juice, etc.
1 c Chopped Vegetables, optional
peas,carrots,green beans,celery,green peppers,etc

***You do not have to add the optional vegetables, but it is a good way for children to learn to enjoy them.

Directions to make Meatloaf with Vegetables

Step 1:MIx all ingredients, place in loaf pan.
Step 2:Bake 350 degrees 1 hour.

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Indian Stew

Indian Stew – This fabulous ground beef stew is positively loaded with a very unique flavor. Inspired by Indian spices, it fills the house with its appetizing aroma, teasing your tummy all day!


How To Make Indian Stew Video

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20 Minute Hamburger Skillet Stew

20_minute_hamburger_skillet_stew 20 Minute Hamburger Skillet Stew – This is another one of our “less than 30 minutes” ground beef recipes, and we can’t wait to hear your feedback on it! This stew is a mixture of tiny, beef meatballs and lots of veggies.

Cook Time: 25 mins
Main Ingredient: Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make 20 Minute Hamburger Skillet Stew

1/4 lb Lean ground beef
1 lg Onion, sliced wafer-thin
4 Carrots, sliced wafer-thin
2 Potatoes, halved, sliced wafer-thin
3 Ribs celery, sliced wafer-thin
1 c Boiling water
2 t Beef extract OR bouillon
2 Bay leaves
1/4 t Dried thyme
Salt OR garlic salt Pepper
1/4 c Dry red wine OR tomato juice
2 T All purp flour

Directions to make 20 Minute Hamburger Skillet Stew

Step 1:Use melon baller and shape meat into tiny meatballs. Brown in skillet. Discard any fat.
Step 2:Stir onion into skillet and cook 1 min. Add boiling water or broth and extract or bouillon. Add remaining veggies, seasonings. Cover, cook over low heat, 15 mins until veg are tender.
Step 3:Combine wine or water and flour in covered jar. Shake and stir into skillet. Cook and stir until sauce is thick, 4 mins.

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Beef Patties, Jamaican Style

bf_pty Beef Patties, Jamaican Style – While this International recipe may be a little more complicated, it’s not hard; just lots of steps. We know if you invest the time just once, you will find these ground beef patties are so worth the extra effort. Superb!

Main Ingredient: Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 5

Ingredients to make Beef Patties, Jamaican Style

PASTRY
2 cups flour
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 – 1/3 cup ice water

FILLING
1 lb ground beef
1 scallion, white part only, chopped
1 tsp salt
2 tsp black pepper
1/2-3/4 tsp crumbled dried thyme
about 4 inches of french or Italian bread
1 tsp paprika
1 small red pepper, minced
or drops of Caribbean hot sauce

Directions to make Beef Patties, Jamaican Style

Step 1:PASTRY: Combine the flour and salt in a bowl, and workin the shortening until the dough resembles coarse meal. Add just enough water to make the dough hold together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
Step 2:FILLING: Combine the beef, scallion, salt, black pepper, and half the thyme. Cook the mixture in a skillet just until the meat loses its pink color but is not browned.
Step 3:While the meat cooks, soak the bread inwater to cover for about 5 minutes. Squeeze the bread but save the water. Grind the bread in a food processor or meat grinder. Put the bread and water in a saucepena with the rest of the thyme and cook until most the othe water has evaporated. Add the bread and the paprika to the meat. Stir in the red pepper or hot sauce and cook over low heat, stirring often, for about 20 minutes.
Step 4:Roll the dough out about 1/8 inch thick; the dough should not be too thin or it may break when filled. Cut out circles about 6 inches in diameter. Place a heaping tablespoon of meat in the center of each circle. Using your finger, moisten the edges of the dough with water. Fold the dough over to make a half circle, and crimp the edges with a fork. Repeat until dough and meat are used upp. Place the patties on ungreased baking sheets.
Step 5:Bake about 35 minutes, or until golden brown.

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