Beef Taco Lasagna

24 lasagna noodles2 pounds lean ground beef2 envelopes taco seasoning4 egg whites2 cartons (15 oz. each) ricotta cheese8 c.  (2 lbs.) shredded cheddar cheese2 jars (24 oz. each) chunky salsa1.   Cook noodles till al dente. While noodles cook, in a large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning.   In a small bowl,… Continue reading Beef Taco Lasagna

Beef Meatball Sub Filling and Turkey Meatball Filling

BY MAGGIEServes: 2 families of 6 (4 meatballs per person) or4 families of 2-4 (3-6 meatballs per person)2 jars Classico spaghetti sauce1 teaspoon chopped garlic3 Tablespoons Italian seasoning2 bay leaves1 can of crushed tomatoessalt and peppermeatballs (about 48)Puree tomatoes then add everything else except for the meatballs to a pot and simmer about 20 minutes or heat… Continue reading Beef Meatball Sub Filling and Turkey Meatball Filling

BBQ Beef and Bean Cornbread Casserole by Amity

For the homemade barbecue sauce:    1 1/2 c. ketchup    1/2 c. brown sugar    1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce    2 T. honey    2 t. salt    1 t. cumin    1 t. chili powder    1/2 t. allspice    1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes    1/2 t. pepper Combine all BBQ sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. For… Continue reading BBQ Beef and Bean Cornbread Casserole by Amity

Taco Braid

1 lb ground beef1 pkg taco seasoning1 loaf frozen bread (I use homemade)1 (15oz) can refried beans2 c.  shredded cheddar cheese1 greased cookie sheet TO FREEZE: Brown the beef and follow instructions on taco seasoning packets and add to beef. Roll out loaves, spread beans down the center of dough. Top with meat and sprinkle… Continue reading Taco Braid

Runza Sandwiches

Serves 12. INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided 1/4 cup sugar 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs FILLING: 2 pounds lean ground beef 2 med. onions, chopped 4 cups chopped cabbage 2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon pepper… Continue reading Runza Sandwiches

June Guest Cook: Can I Be Guest Cook on my own blog? (plus a recipe for Sloppy Joes)

I am my own guest cook for the month of June.  I’m not sure if I can be my own guest, but I am. As I explained earlier this month, I was able to line up guest cooks through the end of the year… but so many said they were on summer vacations in June and… Continue reading June Guest Cook: Can I Be Guest Cook on my own blog? (plus a recipe for Sloppy Joes)

May Guest Cook Recipe: Brown Sugar Meatloaf

I don’t know what it is about Meatloaf… but there is something so comforting about it. I love that Kara notes to serve it with green beans and mac and cheese. Seriously cool!Kara, you have truly added some amazing sounding recipes to this blog!Brown Sugar MeatloafTopping:1/2 C packed brown sugar1/2 C ketchupMeatloaf Mix Ingredients:3 lbs… Continue reading May Guest Cook Recipe: Brown Sugar Meatloaf