Archive for the ‘Beef’ Category

Zucchini Lasagna

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007
Recipe : Zucchini Lasagna
Method :

6 Cups Zucchini -- sliced

1 Pound Ground Beef

6 Ounces Tomato Paste

1/2 Teaspoon Oregano

1/2 Teaspoon Basil

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

1 Cup Cottage Cheese -- or ricotta

1 Egg

1/4 cup Dry Bread Crumbs

2 cups Mozzarella Cheese -- shredded

Place zucchini in 2-quart casserole. Cook, covered, on HIGH (full power) for 7-10 minutes (I cooked 15 min.) or until zucchini is thoroughly cooked. Stir halfway through. Drain, set aside. Place hamburger in 1 quart casserole, cook on high (full power) for 4 to 5 1/2 min or until beef is no longer pink. Stir halfway through. Drain. Add tomato paste, basil, oregano, garlic powder and salt to beef. Set aside. Combine cottage cheese and egg in small bowl. Layer half of zucchini , bread crumbs, meat mixture, cheese mixture, and mozzerella cheese i n 8 x8 x2 dish (I used 10 x 10) Repeat layers with remaining ingr., reserving last mozzerella cheese layer. Cover loosely with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Cook covered, on High(full power) for 7 to 10 minutes o r until heated though. Sprinkle remaining Mozzerella cheese over lasagn a Let stand 3 to 5 min or until melted. From: Introduction to cooking with Amana Radarange recipe based on 650-700 watt micro, I used 800 watt

Ziti Noodles

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007
Recipe : Ziti Noodles
Method :

16 oz Ziti noodles, uncooked

1 lb Ground beef

15 oz Ricotta cheese

1/2 c Parmesan cheese

1/4 c Chopped parsley

1 Egg, slightly beaten

3/4 ts Salt

1/4 ts Pepper

29 oz Jar spaghetti sauce

8 oz Shredded mozzarella cheese

Prepare ziti according to package. Brown beef. Remove from heat and stir in ricotta cheese and next five ingredients. Add 1/2 of sauce and mix well. Add ziti and toss to cover. Put in 9 x 13 inch pan. Spread balance of spaghetti sauce on top of mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

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Zesty Sloppy Joes

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007
Recipe : Zesty Sloppy Joes
Method :

-----WALDINE VAN GEFFEN VGHC42A----- 4 pounds Ground beef

1 cup Onion -- chop

1 cup Green pepper -- chop fine

2 cans Tomato soup

1 15 ounce Ca thick and zesty tomato -- sauce

8 ounces Tomato sauce

3/4 cup Brown sugar -- pack

1/4 cup Ketchup

3 tablespoons Worcestershire

1 tablespoon Prepared mustard

1 tablespoon Dry mustard

1 teaspoon Chili powder

1 teaspoon Garlic salt

20 hamburger buns -- (20 to 25)

In large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown beef and onion. Add green pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes; drain. Add the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns.

Source: Taste of Home.

Zesty Chili Sirloin Steak

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007
Recipe : Zesty Chili Sirloin Steak
Method :

1 boneless beef top sirloin steak

1/4 cup prepared salsa

1 teaspoon finely minced garlic

1 teaspoon chili powder

Combine garlic, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; press evenly into both sides of beef steak. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steak in skillet; cook 10 to 13 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once. Trim fat from steak. Carve steak crosswise into slices. Serve with salsa. MAKES 4 SERVINGS


Yorkshire Pudding with Roast Beef

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007
Recipe : Yorkshire Pudding with Roast Beef
Method :

1 c Flour

1/2 ts Salt

1 c Milk

2 Eggs

1 5 to 7 lb. rump roast

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.Cook rump roast in 9 x 9" pan for 25 to 30 minutes or until internal temperature in meat is 150 to 170 degrees. Mix and sift flour and salt.Add milk to make a smooth paste.Then add eggs,beat 2 minutes in electric mixer. Cover bottom of 9 x 9" pan about 1/4" with

drippings from roast. Pour mixture 1/2" deep on drippings in pan.Bake 20 to 30 minutes. Delicious when served.