Katey's Kitchen

Mexican Manicotti

September 30th, 2010 Posted in Beef, Casseroles, Main Dishes, Pasta Tags: Beans, Cheese, Make Ahead, Mexican

1 lb ground beef

1 can refried beans

2 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp oregano

1 package manicotti

2 1/2 c water

1 jar Picante sauce

2 c sour cream

1 c Monterrey Jack cheese

1/4 c sliced green onions

~In a bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder and oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 9 x 13 pan

~Combine water and Picante sauce, stir well and pour over shells

~Cover and refrigerate overnight

~Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking

~Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour

~Spoon sour cream over top, sprinkle with cheese, onions and olives (if desired).

~Bake 5 – 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted

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Spicy Vegetable Soup

February 6th, 2010 Posted in Beef, Main Dishes, Soups/Stews Tags: Comfort, Easy, Hamburger, Spicy

1 lb ground beef

1 cup onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

30 oz chunky spaghetti sauce (I use one that has mushrooms and green peppers)

10 oz beef broth

2 cups water

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground pepper

1 (10 oz) can RoTel diced tomatoes and green chilies

1 can each, corn, green beans, carrots, peas – drained

4 – 5 medium size potatoes, cubed

~Cook hamburger in onion and garlic.

~Drain and set aside

~In large soup/stock pot – add remaining ingredients

~Add hamburger

~Allow to cook for several hours until potatoes are fork tender

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Meatloaf for Johnny

February 6th, 2010 Posted in Beef, Main Dishes Tags: Bread Crumbs, Comfort, Hamburger

6 slices bacon

3 large eggs

1/2 c milk

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp dried thyme leaves

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Dash ground cloves

1 cup soft white-bread crumbs

2 lb ground beef

2 Tbl chopped parsley

1/2 cup chopped green onions (optional)

1 clove garlic (minced)

1/3 cup chili sauce

1 Tbl light brown sugar

1/2 tsp dry mustard

~In medium skillet, over medium heat, saute bacon until partially cooked but not browned. Drain on paper towels and set aside

~Preheat oven to 350

~In large bowl, lightly beat eggs with milk, salt, pepper, thyme, nutmeg and cloves. Stir in bread crumbs and let stand for 5 minutes

~To egg mixture, add beef, parsley, green onions, and garlic. Stir until well mixed. Transfer beef mixture to foil-lined 12 x 8 baking pan. Press into “loaf” shape. Place bacon strips diagonally across meatloaf and back for 45 minutes

~Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine chili sauce, brown sugar and mustard; stir to blend. Remove meat loaf from oven after 45 minutes, brush “sauce” on top of bacon and return to oven for 15 minutes, or until meatloaf is cooked through.

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