Category: Beef

Smothered Burritos – Tex/Mex Finest Comfort Food

I love Tex/Mex food! I got this Smothered Burritos recipe from a good friend of mine several years ago. It’s very easy to make and soooo good! Super creamy and yummy with just the right amount of kick!

Smothered Burritos

I’m sharing one of my family’s favorite dinner recipes: Smother Burritos with cheese and rotel.

I like to serve it with some red rice. Definitely worthy of adding to the regular rotation!

This is my idea of what New Mexico comfort food is!

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Smothered Burritos
These burritos are filled with a delicious ground beef and refried beans mixture then topped with tangy cheese and rotel tomato sauce.
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 16 ounces refried beans
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes & chilies undrained
  • 1 taco seasoning mix
  • 2 lbs Velveeta cheese I use low fat
  • 20 flour tortillas may use less depending on how much filling you put in
Instructions
  1. Cook the beef, onion, and green pepper until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain.
  2. Add the taco seasoning and water as directed on the back of the mix. Cook for amount directed.
  3. Stir in the refried beans.
  4. Cube the Velveeta and put in microwavable bowl. Microwave for a minute or two, add the rotel, stir, and microwave again until melted stirring every minute or so.
  5. Put 1-1/2 cup cheese mixture into the beef. Set other cheese aside for end.
  6. Warm the tortillas in the microwave.
  7. Put 1/2 cup or more of the cheese/beef mixture into each tortilla. Roll and place in greased 13x9 pan. (You will probably need 2 pans for this.)
  8. Put the rest of the cheese on top.
  9. Bake at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

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The Bestest Hamburger Soup

I think this Hamburger Soup is my #1 all-time favorite quick and easy soup! It’s a very delicious and adaptable recipe! It’s the bestest!!!

 

I’ve even had requests to bring this soup to birthday dinners.

It’s adaptable because any leftovers you have in the fridge can be thrown in. You can also adjust it in almost any manner to suit your family’s tastes!

Leftovers are even better. The soup freezes well so you can make up a big batch and have it available for those days when you’re just to busy to cook!

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Hamburger Soup
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The Bestest Hamburger Soup
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
 

My little Nephew calls this soup “the bestest” and I agree with him!

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Hamburger Soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 385 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1 2 ounce package onion soup mix (for 3 or 4 servings)
  • 6 cups boiling water
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup celery sliced
  • 1/4 cup celery leaves
  • 1 cup sliced carrot
  • 1/3 cup dried split peas
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan or Dutch Oven, brown the meat and drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the salt, pepper, oregano, basil, seasoned salt, and onion soup mix. Stir in the boiling water, tomato sauce, and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the celery, celery leaves, and carrots; Then add to simmering mixture with split peas and continue to cook for 30 minutes.
  4. Add the macaroni and simmer for 30 minutes longer, adding more water if necessary and stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese over individual servings.
Recipe Notes

To freeze: place soup in a rigid container and freeze. To reheat: remove from freezer and thaw. Place soup in saucepan and heat, stirring, until hot.

 

Enjoy!

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Real Texas Chili – Tried and True

YEE-HA! Totally chili, totally awesome, totally a Real Texas Chili. Even though I don’t live in Texas I used to! Can’t forget those Texans!

 

I can appreciate greatness.

There are a million variations on chili, but only one true Texas-style chili. Once you eat this you’ll find it difficult to eat the others.

You can add pinto beans at the end if you must, but you know Texans don’t do that!

This is very close to what is cooked in chili cook-offs.

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Real Texas Chili
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Real Texas Chili
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 40 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
 

The best chili ever. Even if you aren't from Texas!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Real Texas Chili
Servings: 8
Calories: 395 kcal
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 lbs top round beef trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes or ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
First Seasoning Dump
  • 1 tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
Second Seasoning Dump
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 1/4 oz packet sazon goya
Third Seasoning Dump
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions

  1. Brown the beef in oil until beef is gray, do not drain.

  2. Add the broths, tomato sauce, and bouillon cubes and bring to a boil. Add the First Dump and reduce the heat to a slow simmer. Cover and simmer for one hour.
  3. Add the Second Dump and adjust liquid with more broth if necessary. You don't want it too thin, you want a nice thick "gravy" to your chili. Cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  4. Add the Third Dump, cook about 5-10 minutes longer and serve.
Recipe Notes

Note: Sazon Goya is a seasoning made from coriander and annato and adds flavor and color. You can find it in the Mexican section of most grocery stores. Sazon is the seasoning, Goya the brand; Accent brand also makes a Sazon seasoning.

 

Enjoy!

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Poor Man’s Dinner Party – Cheap & Delicious

This Poor Man’s Dinner Party is a very economical dish, but it is soooo very tasty! Very comforting dish! The flavors blend together very nicely.

 

Super easy, super economical, and super yummy.

Served with some bread and possibly a salad and you have yourself a “poor man’s dinner party”!

Perfect dinner for those weeknights when you have to run here, there and everywhere.

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Poor Man's Dinner Party
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Poor Man's Dinner Party
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
 

When there's too much month left at the end of your money this is the dish for you!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Poor Man's Dinner Party
Servings: 6
Calories: 365 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups canned tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon catsup
  • 1 tablespoon steak sauce
  • 1/4 cup green pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 1 5 ounce package elbow macaroni
  • 1 10 1/2 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper
Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in shortening until all red color disappears. Drain all but 1 1/2 tsp grease from the skillet.

  2. Add the onion, tomatoes, catsup, steak sauce, green pepper, and parsley. Simmer for 30 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, cook the macaroni according to the package directions.

  4. Combine the macaroni and ground beef mixture in a 2-quart baking dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind that you will be adding cream of soup.

  5. Gently spoon the mushroom soup into the mixture. Mix lightly, lifting from the bottom. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese into the mix and stir. Add the other 1 cup of cheese on the top.

  6. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and browned.

 

Enjoy!

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Chuck Wagon Stew – Hearty and Delicious

This Chuck Wagon Stew Recipe makes a thick, hearty and delicious stew with a Southwestern flair. It’s so good on a fall day! Warms you up fast!

 

If you prefer a thinner stew just add some additional water or broth.

I love it, it’s easy and super great! Leftovers for lunch or whenever I want is great too!

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Chuck Wagon Stew
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Chuck Wagon Stew
Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
 

Chuck Wagon Stew is a hearty beef dish that really fills empty bellies!

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chuck Wagon Stew
Servings: 4
Calories: 325 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb stew meat
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt please adjust to your taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 cups tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 4 potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 carrot peeled and sliced
Instructions
  1. Heat a little oil in a large pot or dutch oven. Just enough oil to keep food from sticking. Add the meat, onion, potatoes, carrots, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili powder to hot oil. Saute until the onions turn clear and the meat has browned on all sides. This will infuse the seasonings deeply into the meat and vegetables.
  2. Add the broth and water to the pan along with the tomatoes and their liquid and stir/scrape well to get any browned bits off the bottom.
  3. Bring to a rolling boil.

  4. Cover and reduce to simmer, stirring once or twice. Cook at least one hour and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed adding more chili powder if you want it spicier.

  5. Uncover and continue to simmer until meat and veggies are tender and done to your liking.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
Recipe Notes

Great with some warm crusty bread.

 

Enjoy this Chuck Wagon Stew!

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Slow-Cooker Hoisin Beef Stew

This Slow-Cooker Hoisin Beef Stew is really easy and so delicious! Really different for a beef stew. Serve it over jasmine rice.

 

I like to garnish it with sliced green onions.

Sometimes I like to add mushrooms or bamboo shoots and possibly bean sprouts.

With an overnight marinade and all day cooking, this warm and hearty stew is an aromatic welcome after a long day.

A side of steamed edamame or sauteed snow peas is a nice addition to the meal.

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Slow-Cooker Hoisin Beef Stew
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Slow-Cooker Hoisin Beef Stew
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Marinade
8 hrs
Total Time
16 hrs 20 mins
 

A really different slant for beef stew!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Oriental
Keyword: Slow-Cooker Hoisin Beef Stew
Calories: 365 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 8 ounce bottle hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 1/2 pounds beef round steak cubed or 1 1⁄2 lbs beef chuck stew meat
  • 2 yellow onions cut in large dice
  • 1 cup baby carrots
  • 2 celery ribs cut into 3/4-inch chunks
Instructions
  1. The night before, whisk together the broth, hoisin, hot sauce, garlic and ginger.
  2. Add the beef, onions, carrots and celery. Toss to coat well.
  3. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. In the morning, transfer meat mixture into the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on a low setting 6-8 hours (or on high setting 3 hours).

 

Enjoy!

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Easy Beef Pasta – Delicious and Inexpensive

This Easy Beef Pasta is a quick, inexpensive dinner made mostly with what you have on hand. Pasta, canned tomatoes, and garlic cloves.

 

Ingredients that work wonders as a recipe base — and only get better when you add ground beef and Parmesan cheese to the mix.

I usually always have these ingredients in my freezer or in my pantry. I love this because it doesn’t keep me in the kitchen all night during the week.

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Easy Beef Pasta
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Easy Beef Pasta
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

When delicious and inexpensive join hands you know you have a great dish!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy Beef Pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 365 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce 1/2 can
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese more if you like cheese like we do
  • 2 1/2 cups elbow macaroni dried
Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion & garlic on medium heat for 5 minutes. Turn the heat up to medium-high & add the beef. Cook until no pink remains.

  2. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, & Parmesan cheese and lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

  3. Cook the macaroni while the beef mixture is simmering. Drain and combine the macaroni & beef mixture together. Let sit for a few minutes.

 

Serve with crusty bread and a salad.

Enjoy!

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Brown Sugar Meatloaf – Moist & Great Tasting

This Brown Sugar Meatloaf truly is moist, good tasting, and holds-together beautifully, even when sliced hot. Now that’s a good meatloaf!

 

I have never tasted a better meatloaf.

Use chili sauce or salsa instead of ketchup to give a nice contrast to the sweetness of the brown sugar.

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Brown Sugar Meatloaf
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Brown Sugar Meatloaf
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
 

It's hard to beat good old meatloaf. Especially this one!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brown Sugar Meatloaf
Servings: 6
Calories: 390 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup saltine crumbs finely crushed
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.

  2. Press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.

  3. In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf.

  4. Place on top of the ketchup.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

 

Enjoy!

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Crock Pot Beef Bourguignon

Believe it or not I got the recipe for this Crock Pot Beef Bourguignon fancy French dish from a booklet that came with a new crock pot!

Crock Pot Beef Bourguignon

I’ve been making it for years and it’s one of those never fail to please recipes. Sooo easy!!!

I often buy and use beef that is already cubed to save a little time. I also by a jar of small onions and add that instead of the fresh.

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Crock Pot Beef Bourguignon
Ingredients
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3 lbs beef round steak cut into cubes
  • 1 large onion peeled and sliced
  • 1 carrot peeled and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 10 ounce can beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • 1/2 pound white pearl onion peeled
  • 1 lb fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup Burgundy wine
Instructions
  1. Cook the bacon in large skillet until crisp. Remove from pan and drain the fat.
  2. Add the beef cubes to the same pan and brown well. Place the browned beef cubes in the crock pot.
  3. Add the onion slices and carrot slices to skillet. Add the tomato paste, thyme and minced garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper; stir in the flour.
  4. Add the broth and mix well. Add this mixture to the crock pot over the beef.
  5. Add the bay leaf and pearl onions. Crumble the cooked bacon and add to crock pot.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10 hours.
  7. Saute mushrooms and add to crock pot with the wine about 1 hour before serving.

Enjoy!

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Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup

If you lived in Arizona you could get this Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup at every restaurant around the corner. But this homemade version is at least as good if not better!

 

It’s definitely one of my favorite soups. The flavor is amazing!

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Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup
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Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
 

This homemade Mexican Meatball soup is the best I've ever had.

Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup
Servings: 6
Calories: 325 kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound chorizo sausage casing removed (not the fully cooked kind)
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 carrot minced
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaf chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Albondigas Soup
  • 6 cups chicken broth I usually use nonfat and low sodium
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 3 stalks celery cut in chunks
  • 1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes (with nothing added)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 large zucchini sliced
  • salt
  • pepper
Instructions
Make the meatballs first:
  1. Combine everything and mix thoroughly. Form the meatballs and roll between your palms (Otherwise, meatballs will fall apart in the soup). You should make around 20 to 24 meatballs, set aside.
For the Soup
  1. Combine the chicken broth, onion, celery, tomatoes and their liquid, cumin, oregano and cilantro leaves in a large pot. Bring to broil, and reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Drop the meatballs in the soup (Make sure the soup is slightly boiling, the meatballs need to be cooked quickly). Return to simmer and cook another 10 minutes.
  3. Add the zucchini and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Recipe Notes

You could top the soup with cooked rice, or just have it by itself.

 

Enjoy!

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