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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Berlin style German potato salad

 



Ingredients
  • 2 lbs./1kg potatoes, Yellow Finn, Yukon Gold, and red potatoes tend to work best
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • ½ cup/100 ml pickle juice
  • ¼ cup/50 ml white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup/100 ml sunflower oil
  • 1 purple onion, chopped finely
  • 1 apple, a tart kind such as Pink Lady, chopped
  • 4-5 medium pickles, chopped
  • 3-4 green onions, chopped
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water and tablespoon of salt, cook until tender and rinse with cold water. Once cool enough to handle, peel and slice potatoes.
  2. In the meantime put mustard, sugar, pickle juice, vinegar, oil, very finely chopped onion, some salt, and quite a bit of fresh ground black pepper in a sealable jar or glass and shake to combine.
  3. In a large bowl place one layer of potato slices, followed by a handful of pickles, a handful of apples, a couple of spoonfuls of dressing and salt and pepper. Continue to layer until all of the ingredients are used up and pour any excess dressing over the top.
  4. Allow salad to sit at least 3-4 hours, but preferably overnight and then toss to combine.
  5. Mix in the chopped green onions and serve.


https://mylittlegourmet.com/salads/german-potato-salad/

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Lentil Soup

 


 

Lentil Soup


Original recipe yields 8 servings

Ingredient Checklist


    2 tablespoons olive oil

    ½ onion, chopped

    1 carrots, diced

    1 stalks celery, chopped

    1 cloves garlic, minced

    ½ bay leaf

    ½ teaspoon dried oregano

    ½ teaspoon dried basil

    1 cups dry lentils

    4 cups water

    ½ (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

    ¼ cup spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced

    1 tablespoon vinegar

    salt to taste

    ground black pepper to taste



Directions

Instructions Checklist


    Step 1


    Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook and stir until onion is tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil; cook for 2 minutes.

    Step 2


    Stir in lentils, and add water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer until lentils are tender, at least 1 hour.

    Step 3


    When ready to serve, stir in spinach and cook until it wilts. Stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper; taste and adjust as needed.



https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13978/lentil-soup/


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Sunday, March 27, 2022

Deluxe German Potato Salad

 

 Ingredients

  • /2 pound sliced bacon, diced
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 5 pounds unpeeled small red potatoes, cooked and sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • Additional salt, optional

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels. Drain the skillet, reserving 1/4 cup drippings. Saute celery and onion in drippings until tender.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt, mustard, vinegar and water until smooth. Add to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes until thickened. 
  3. In a large serving bowl, combine the potatoes, carrots and parsley. Drizzle with sauce and stir gently to coat. Season with additional salt if desired. Crumble bacon; sprinkle on salad. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers

 

 
https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/deluxe-german-potato-salad/
 

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

German Cucumber Salad

 

 

Main thing here to note is salt curing the cucumbers before putting them up to soak.


German Cucumber Salad

Also called Gurkensalat, this version of this recipe is simple, easy, and delicious. As I mentioned, it was handed down by my 100% German Great-Grandmother! After serving it over the years I understand that there are several variations of this recipe in Germany, similar to an apple pie for Americans. Some folks add potatoes, some add carrots, some use a soured-cream and dump it all together and let the cucumbers sweat. We have always left the skins on the cucumbers for more texture and flavor, but they can also be peeled prior to slicing if you prefer. I think the flavor is great when it can be marinated for several hours before serving, but my favorite is eating it right after the heavy cream is added!


What is in a Cucumber Salad?

Not only does this old-fashioned salad taste so good with a strong dish like Stuffed Buffalo Chicken or Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Chicken, but it uses up all of those abundant cucumbers in the garden! It is cool, refreshing, and crunchy.

The ingredients are simple:

  • Cucumbers
  • Onion
  • Salt & Pepper (I prefer coarse pepper)
  • White Vinegar 
  • Whipping Cream (Can also use sour cream)
  • Fresh Dill

The method is what makes this recipe unique!


How to Make German Cucumber Salad

Start by cutting the cucumber. I like to use a mandolin to make sure that every piece is the same size, but it is not necessary. (And can be therapeutic to chop by hand if you like chopping vegetables!) Then chop the onions and separate them into pieces. Add all of the cucumber and onion to a bowl and cover in 1/4 cup (nope, that is not a misprint!) salt. The salt will draw all of the liquid out of the cucumber. Let that sit about a couple of hours.  You just might be surprised with how much liquid comes out!

Drain the liquid and then rinse the cucumbers and onion in cool water. My MIL rinses them well at this stage, however, we love a saltier flavor so only lightly rinse.

I highly recommend taste testing at this point! If it is too salty now, it will be too salty when you prepare it! Rinse again if needed. Also, when you add the heavy cream it will tone down much of the saltiness.

Once the cucumbers are rinsed, add in the heavy cream, vinegar, and fresh chopped dill. Stir well.

It can be served immediately (my fav!) or refrigerated until ready to serve, up to overnight

 

https://iamhomesteader.com/cucumber-salad/ 

 

 

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

Vegetable Beef Soup

 

Vegetable Beef Soup
Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion diced
1 tsp garlic minced
Salt & pepper to taste
3 1/2 cup beef broth
1 15 oz. can petite diced tomatoes
1 10.5 oz. can condensed tomato soup
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 16 oz. bag frozen mixed vegetables
2 medium potatoes any variety, we use russet
Instructions
In large pot or Dutch oven add your ground beef, onion and garlic and cook until meat is no longer pink and onions are translucent.
Add your salt and pepper and mix to combine.
Mix in your beef broth, tomatoes, tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, vegetables and potatoes.
Bring to a boil the reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.


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Friday, June 5, 2020

Jacobs Coat Salad


"Jacobs Coat Salad" 

20 oz frozen mixed vegetables, cooked, drained and cooled. 

Add: 
1/2 cup chopped celery, 
1/2 cup chopped onion, 
1/2 cup chopped green pepper 
1 can red kidney beans rinsed and drained. 

For the dressing:
1/2 cup cider vinegar, 
3/4 cup sugar,
2 tbls. flour, 
2 tsp. dry mustard.
salt and pepper to taste.

 Mix and cook until thicken. 
Cool slightly and add to veggie/ bean mixture. 

Refrigerate. 

Best made and cooled several hours or overnite before serving.

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Monday, January 20, 2020

Pasta Fagioli



Ingredients :
2 lbs. of ground beef
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
4 stalks of celery, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomato’s, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
3 (10 ounce) cans of beef stock
3 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. pepper
5 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. tabasco sauce (optional)
1 (20 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
8 ounces of pasta

DIRECTIONS :
Brown the beef and drain the fat……then put into crock pot with all other ingredients except the pasta. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on High for 4-5 hours. Add the pasta 30 minutes before eating. Serve with crusty warm bread!!! Note: if you do not have a large crock pot, cut the recipe in half. Pasta Fagioli also freezes wonderfully, so you can make a big batch and freeze the rest!!! Enjoy everyone.

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Thursday, October 31, 2019

Old fashioned (American) Goulash



Old Fashioned Goulash!
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef or turkey
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 large Yellow onion, diced
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 T Italian seasoning
  • 1 T Adobo Seasoning
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 T seasoned salt
  • 1/2 T black pepper
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
  1. In a large pan, saute your ground meat in skillet over medium-high heat until HALF cooked, remove from heat.
  2. Add garlic, onions, olive oil & until meat is fully cooked.
  3. Add water and broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, italian seasoning, bay leaves, and seasoned salt, pepper and adobo seasoning. Mix well.
  4. Lower heat and cover - allow to cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add in the uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet, stir well until everything is combined
  6. Cover once again and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes
  7. Once cooked, remove the bay leaves
  8. Add only the cheddar cheese and mix until combined
  9. Add mozzarella right before serving

Saturday, January 26, 2019

Baked Sausage, Potatoes and Sauerkraut



Ingredients
Makes: 8 Servings
2 Tablespoons butter
1 large cooking onion (chopped)
2 (796ml) jars sauerkraut (we used Kuhne brand which is a German product) you can use your favorite *each can is 796mLs
* NOTE - one jar would be enough, but we love sauerkraut and so used 2 jars.
8-10 medium to large russet potatoes (washed, peeled and cut into 2-3 inch cubes)
6-8 precooked turkey sausages (we used a brand from a local butcher, you can choose your favorite sausage
sour cream (optional but tastes great served with the meal)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Have ready a 9X13 baking dish or if you have a big Dutch oven you can use that.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter on low heat, add the onions and cook for a few minutes over medium heat, stirring, until the onions are transparent and soft.
4. Add the jars of sauerkraut and stir into the onions.
5. Place the chopped potato pieces into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. Spread the sauerkraut onion mixture over the potatoes.
7. Chop the sausage into 2 inch chunks and arrange on top.
8. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake for one hour.
9. You can precook this meal a day ahead as it gets even tastier when it sits and refrigerate.
10. Reheat at 425 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until heated throughout. 

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Sunday, October 28, 2018

Slow Cooker Corn Chowder, Betty j Fielder Theis



Ingredients

  • 2 large carrots chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 potatoes chopped
  • 2 16 oz cans of corn drained OR one small 10-12oz bag of frozen corn
          use fresh corn off the cob, 64 oz.  It is said you will get 3/4 cup / ear.  Sub
          for both fresh and cream corn here. 
  • 2 16 oz cans of creamed corn
  • 4 cups of water OR chicken broth
  • 1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
            Sub Canadian Bacon, similar size
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 12 oz can of evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons of butter optional
  • Add jalapeno peppers chopped to taste.

Instructions

  1. Place everything except for the evaporated milk, cornstarch and butter or margarine into the slow cooker.
  2. Add just enough water or chicken stock to cover the ingredients.
  3. Cook on high 5 hours or low 7-8 hours until vegetables are softened.
  4. Combine cornstarch and evaporated milk. 
    Stir into slow cooker along with butter 30 minutes before serving
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Sizes of canned corn may vary between 14-16oz.

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Oven Brisket recipe


Might try this one.

Ingredients

Brisket:
  • 1 (3 – 5 pound) brisket, fat trimmed to about ¼-inch thick
  • salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste
Brisket Rub:
  • 1 packed Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (optional)
Barbecue Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons butter (or rendered brisket fat)
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion (about ½ of a large onion)
  • 2 – 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (about 1 Tablespoon)
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • reserved brisket juices, skimmed of fat

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 275°F/135°C and place an oven rack in the middle of your oven.
  2. Season the brisket with salt and black pepper.
  3. Prepare the brisket rub: in a small bowl, mix all of the spice rub ingredients together until they’re well combined.
  4. Gently rub the spice mix all over the brisket, making sure to get the spices into all of the various nooks and crannies.
  5. Make a double-layered aluminum foil pouch for the brisket: place two layers of foil down on the counter, place the brisket (with the fat side up) on the foil, and pull the edges of the foil up around the brisket to wrap it. The pouch needs to be sealed well so that it will keep in all of the moisture. Let the brisket sit (refrigerated) in the spice rub for 3 to 24 hours, or cook immediately.
  6. Place the foil pouch on a baking sheet or baking dish and cook for 3 to 5 hours, depending on the size of your brisket.
  7. Turn off the oven and allow the brisket to rest until it’s cool enough to handle without oven mitts.
  8. Pour the accumulated juices from the brisket into a large measuring cup or a bowl. Skim the fat from the juices, reserving the juices and saving 2 tablespoons of the fat for the sauce. Keep the brisket wrapped in foil and return it to the warm oven while you make the barbecue sauce.
  9. Heat a medium-sized saucepot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it’s softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until it’s fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle pepper, apple cider vinegar, and bourbon, and stir to combine. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until all of the ingredients are dissolved. Add the reserved brisket juices and simmer until it has reduced to your desired consistency, about 15 minutes. (If desired, blend the finished sauce to make it more smooth.)
  10. Remove the brisket from the oven and open the foil pouch. Turn the oven to broil. Brush the brisket with a good layer of sauce and broil, uncovered, until the top is lightly browned and the fat starts to crisp. Allow the brisket to cool slightly before slicing. Slice the brisket against the grain into ¼-inch slices, and serve with extra barbecue sauce.

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

skillet lasagna


Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 2 14 ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 1 -14 ounce can diced tomato
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 pound lasagna noodles (broken)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Toppings

  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Ricotta cheese
  • fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Add the ground sausage to a large skillet and cook over medium heat while stirring. Once the sausage is mostly cooked add the diced onion to cook.
  2. When the onion is translucent and soft and sausage is cooked through add the minced garlic. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Add the tomato sauce and diced tomato to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  4. Add seasonings and stir. Break the lasagna noodles over the skillet and add to the sauce. Press the noodles down as much as possible into the sauce. Cover the pan and allow to simmer over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the noodles are softened add in a cup of mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine.
  6. Serve and top with additional mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and fresh parsley.
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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Simple Hamburger soup


Alternate Hamburger Soup with frozen veggies rather than macaroni / goulash style.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 onion , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 medium potatoes , peeled and diced
  • 3 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can condensed tomato soup
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups mixed vegetables , fresh or frozen

Instructions

  1. Brown onion, ground beef and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  2. Add potatoes, broth, tomatoes, tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning and bay leaves. Simmer covered 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in vegetables. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Bill Bailey Santa Maria Style Fully Marinated Sirloin Tri Tip Roast




Square-H Brands, Inc.

Santa Maria Style Slow-Cooked Stew

Hearty stew featuring the classic flavor of Bill Bailey's® Santa Maria Style Fully Marinated Sirloin Tri Tip Roast
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Ingredients

1 eachBill Bailey's® Santa Maria Style Fully Marinated Sirloin Tri Tip Roast ( about 3 lbs. )
1/2 cupCornstarch - Separated in half
1/2 cupCarrots minced
1/2 cupCelery minced
1 eachOnion - medium - minced
8 ozCarrots - fresh, peeled, baby-cut
1 cupPeas - baby - frozen
2 cupsPotatoes - unpeeled and diced
3 clovesGarlic - minced
2 cansBeef broth - Two 12-oz. cans
6 tbspnsVegetable Oil
1 pinchSalt to taste
1 pinchPepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut marinated tri-tip into 1” chunks and coat with one cornstarch half portion.
  2. Preheat oil in a skillet and slightly brown the meat pieces.
  3. Once all the meat has been browned, place in the slow cooker.
  4. In the same skillet, put the minced onion, garlic, minced celery, and minced carrots.
  5. Sauté the minced vegetables until onions are translucent and tender
  6. Add the remaining cornstarch half portion and stir to combine with the minced vegetables.
  7. Add one can of beef broth and stir to create gravy
  8. Pour this mixture on top of the browned meat in the slow cooker.
  9. Add the potatoes, peeled baby-cut carrots, and peas.
  10. Pour the other can of beef broth into the slow cooker until all ingredients are covered with the broth
  11. Cook on low setting for 8 to 12 hours.
  12. Salt and pepper to taste.


https://www.squarehbrands.com/recipes/santa-maria-style-slow-cooked-stew/

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Thursday, March 29, 2018

Betty Theis Chicken in wine sauce over Angel Hair

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The sauce is merely low sodium chicken broth and white wine. A reduction sauce is simmered to reduce and concentrate the flavors. My favorite sauce over heavier gravies or red sauces.

First, salt & pepper chicken pieces, brown in a Teaspoon of oil. 
Remove chicken from pan, keep warm. 
In reserved drippings soften & lightly brown Sweet onion, red, yellow sweet peppers. 
Grate in lemon peel and minced garlic. 
Next, add chicken broth & wine. 
Low simmer until reduced by half, add more of both as necessary to have adequate sauce to pour over pasta. 
In the last five minutes of cooking, add 
quartered canned artichokes, 
chopped tomatoes, 
capers, 
chopped fresh basil and
juice of a half of lemon
Lemon is essential to the final flavor but don't add too much... 
You don't want to taste the lemon only compliment the wine reduction sauce. 
Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

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Monday, March 5, 2018

Oven Roasted Smoked Sausage & Potatoes







Ingredients:

1 package of smoked sausage, sliced into rounds...
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
5 large potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1/2 inch cubes
olive oil
fine sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
sweet paprika
dried thyme
1 cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese


Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Line a large baking tray (with sides) with several sheets of foil, and drizzle with a bit of oil.
Spread the oil out over the pan. Set aside.
Put the sausage rounds, onions and potatoes into a large bowl.
Drizzle with a couple tablespoons of olive oil and season to taste with salt, pepper, paprika and dried thyme.
Toss together with your hands until everything is evenly distributed.
Pour this out onto the baking tray, and spread it out as much as you can.
Place into the heated oven and roast for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring every 15 minutes or so, until the potatoes are golden brown and tender.
Turn off the oven.
Scatter the cheese over top of the cooked meat and potatoes,
Pop back into the oven a few minutes to melt the cheese.


Sounds tasty, probably not terribly heart healthy.

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Friday, December 8, 2017

Loaded Potato Soup



Ingredients
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 3 10.5 oz cans Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 32 oz carton Swanson® Chicken Broth
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Add 3 cans of Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup to a large pot. Stir together with Swanson® Chicken Broth. Start with about 20 oz of broth and add more if needed. We ended up needing the entire carton.
  2. Turn heat to medium-low and let simmer.
  3. Peel and dice potatoes. Add to the pot. Chop onion and add it as well
  4. Add 1 tsp minced garlic.
  5. Salt and pepper to taste
  6. Let simmer on low until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour.
  7. Top with crumbled bacon, green onions, sour cream, and shredded cheese.

Saturday, December 2, 2017

easy crockpot chili



easy-crockpot-chili

ingredients

1 lbs. lean ground beef (or turkey)
1/2 can of red kidney beans, rinsed (15 oz)
1/2 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
1/2 can of water (28 oz)
1/2 large onion, minced
1 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional – depends on how spicy you want it)
2 tsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp chocolate chips or cocoa powder




Directions


Place the ground beef in the bottom of the slowcooker.
Top with all spices.
Add liquid ingredients.
Cook on high for 4 hours, medium for 6, or low for 8.
Add kidney beans and cook for another 20 minutes.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017

Amish Country Casserole



Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 12 oz. egg noodles
  • 1 (10.75 oz.) can tomato soup
  • 1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F, and bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions, or until al dente.
  2. Cook beef in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 10-12 minutes, or until browned. Drain fat, then add onion and garlic, and cook for another 5-6 minutes, or until softened and fragrant. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix together tomato and cream of mushroom soup in a large bowl, then stir in half-and-half and Worcestershire sauce. Season with red pepper flakes and salt and pepper, then stir everything together to combine.
  4. Mix cooked noodles and ground beef and onion mixture into wet ingredients, then transfer to baking dish. Sprinkle parmesan over the top of casserole, then place baking dish in oven.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Friday, July 14, 2017

Skillet Potatoes


Ingredients:

2 large russet potatoes, cut into 1″ cubes……
14 oz. smoked sausage, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 c. chopped bell pepper (red or green)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c. chicken stock
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
1/4 tsp. dried parsley
2 tbsps. veg. oil
How to make it :
  • In a large skillet heat oil…add in the smoked sausage and cook, turning often till browned on edges. 
  • Remove meat from skillet and add in the potatoes and cook over med. high heat till they begin to brown and become tender. 
  • Add in the onions, pepper and garlic cooking for about 5 minutes then add in the chicken stock and cover. 
  • Cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • Remove cover and check potatoes for doneness. 
  • Add the spices, stir and add in the smoked sausage.