From Chili to Stroganoff, it takes just an hour — or less — to prepare these hearty meals made with ground beef.

Simple Cincinnati Chili

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This is a simple recipe without a long list of ingredients, but it produces a rich, satisfying chili. I love this chili better than regular chili!!!

Ingredients

Servings 4-6

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package mild chili seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 ounces about 4 cups cooked spaghetti, cooked

• GARNISH

• shredded cheddar cheese
• chopped onion

Directions

1. Cook ground beef in large saucepan until no longer pink; drain.
2. Add chili seasoning, cinnamon, beans and tomato sauce.
3. Add water to bring to correct consistency.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
6. Serve over spaghetti, topped with cheddar and onions.

Hamburger Stroganoff

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Ingredients

Servings 4-6

• 1 lb ground beef
• ¹⁄₂ cup onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• egg noodles (cooked)

Directions

1. Brown beef in large skillet.
2. Add onions and cook until onions are translucent.
3. Drain grease.
4. Stir in condensed soup, then garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Allow to simmer until all other parts of meal are prepared.
6. Minutes before it's time to serve, stir in the sour cream completely and heat through.
7. Serve over egg noodles.

Salisbury Steak

This is the perfect dinner for 2.  Double the recipe if you choose to feed 4.

Ingredients

Servings 2

• 1 egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope brown gravy mix, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• ¹⁄₂ lb lean ground beef
• ¹⁄₂ cup water
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk the egg and milk.
2. Add bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon gravy mix and onion.
3. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
4. Shape into two patties, about 3/4 inches thick.
5. Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°.
6. Place the remaining gravy mix in a small saucepan; stir in the water and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Serve over patties.

Enjoy.
The Old Guy

Crock Pot Chuck Roast 2 ways

 

Here are a couple of new twists to some old slow cooker recipes.

Tangy Chuck Roast

1 (3-5 pound) Chuck roast

1 package Good Seasons Italian dressing

1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing

1 envelope McCormick Brown Gravy mix

1 cup chicken or beef broth

1 cup water

Place all the seasonings, water, and broth in a mixing bowl and stir well to combine. Brown the meat if desired.  Put the Chuck Roast in slow cooker and pour liquid seasoning mixture over the top.

Cook on High for about 4 hours or 8 hours on low or until roast is tender.

Thicken the cooking liquid if desired to make a gravy.  

Spanish Chuck Roast

1 (3-5 pound) Chuck Roast

1 large can V8 juice

1 medium size jar green olives with pimentos, chopped

1 large onion, thinly sliced

Flour for dredging

Dredge Roast in flour and brown on all sides. Place in slow cooker and add all other ingredients.

Cook 2 hours on high AND 6 hours on low, or until roast is tender. 

Thicken cooking liquid and serve with boiled potatoes and carrots

 Enjoy.

The Old Guy

  

 

 

 

Hungarian Beef Short Ribs

Served over wide egg noodles, this is one of my favorite dinners.

Hungarian Beef Short Ribs

2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
2 medium onions, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) tomatoe sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Cooked wide egg noodles

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.  Brown on all sides.  Add onion; cook until onions are tender.  Combine all remaining ingredients except noodles; pour over ribs.  Reduce heat to simmer; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 3 hours.  Thicken gravy if desired.  Serve over noodles.
Yield: 6-8 servings
Enjoy
The Old Guy