Bev's Recipe Collection

• 1 T chili powder
• 1 t paprika (smoked preferred)
• 1/2 t cumin
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• 1/2 t onion powder
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t black pepper
• pinch red pepper flakes or cayenne, optional

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Two tablespoons of this mix equals one package of commercial seasoning mix.

• 3 lbs. beef stew meat (if not prepared kosher, increase salt below)
• 2 large sweet onions, diced
• 3 lbs. potatoes, cut into sixths
• 4 medium parsnips, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1/4 C sweet paprika
• 4 t caraway seeds
• 2 t sage
• 2 t thyme
• 2 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 8 C water

Place meat in the bottom of a large roasting pan coated with olive oil. Place veggies over the meat. Sprinkle garlic over the veggies. Mix the dry spices and sprinkle them over the veggies. Pour water over the top. Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 2 hours and 15 minutes (1 hour and 45 minutes in a convection oven). Serve in bowls.

adapted from getpocket.com

• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1 1/2 C bread crumbs
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 3 eggs
• 6 T Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 t dried oregano
• 1/2 t pepper
• 15 oz. can tomato sauce, divided
• 4 oz. shredded cheese

Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, Parmesan cheese, oregano, pepper, and half of the tomato sauce.  Make a loaf in the center of a 9 x 13″ glass baking pan and bake for 1 1/4 hours at 350 degrees.  Pour the remaining sauce over meat.  Sprinkle cheese on top.  Bake 30 more minutes.

• 1/2 C soy sauce
• 1/4 C red wine vinegar
• 1/4 C olive oil
• 1 t oregano leaves
• 1/2 t basil leaves
• 1/2 t garlic salt
• 1/4 t pepper

Mix well and marinate 6 pounds of chicken for 2-3 days. Grill.

• 1/4 C sesame oil
• sweet onion, chopped
• 1 T minced garlic
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 C brown sugar
• 3/4 C soy sauce
• 1 t ground ginger
• 1/2 t cayenne (or 1 t crushed red pepper)
• salt & pepper

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion for 5 minutes; add garlic and saute for 2 more minutes. Add ground beef, stirring and cooking until no longer pink. Drain the fat. Add the brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and cayenne. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; stir. Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.

Serve with white rice and broccoli or zucchini.

• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 4 (16 oz.) cans tomato sauce
• 2 t. oregano leaves
• 1 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper
• 1 pound lasagna noodles
• 1 pound shredded cheese
• 1 C Parmesan cheese

Saute onion in coconut oil over medium heat until half-cooked. Add garlic, cook for 3 or 4 minutes. Add ground beef and cook till no longer pink.  Drain and rinse.  Return to pot, adding tomato sauce, oregano, salt, and pepper.  Simmer for 30 minutes.  Cook one pound lasagna noodles according to instructions.  Place a little sauce in the bottom of two 9 x 13″ glass baking pans.  Layer pans with half of the noodles, half of the meat sauce, half of the shredded cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.  Repeat.  Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

This is my own recipe, inspired by my boys who requested no ricotta or cottage cheese.

• 2 pounds ground beef
• small sweet onion, chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
• 2 C ricotta cheese
• 2 t Italian seasoning
• 1/2 t oregano leaves
• 1/2 t basil leaves
• 3 C rotini or penne, cooked

Brown ground beef with onion and garlic.  Drain and rinse.  Place in slow cooker; add tomatoes, sauce, ricotta cheese, and seasonings.  Cook on high 2 1/2 hours.  Serve over pasta, topping with freshly grated cheese of your choice.

(Thanks for finding this one too, Julie!)

• 2 T coconut oil
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 18 oz. tomato paste
• 1 T dried oregano leaves
• 1 1/2 t salt
• black pepper
• 12 oz. shredded cheese, optional
• 2 pie crusts

Prepare the pie crusts and bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot on medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add red pepper and saute till soft. Add ground beef and cook well.  Drain and rinse.  Return to pot and add tomato paste, oregano, and salt.  Sprinkle on pepper and mix. Layer half of the meat mixture into the half-baked pie crusts, then cheese, then the rest of the meat mixture. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees and bake for 25 minutes.

Makes 16 servings

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (16 oz) container salsa (I use Newman Own’s medium salsa)
½ green bell pepper, chopped (about ½ cup)
1 (15 oz.) can organic sweet corn, drained
1 (16 oz.) can chili beans, not drained
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
2 cups crushed organic corn chips
1 cup firmly packed fresh kale (or spinach)
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained well (or about 1 cups fresh chopped tomatoes)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Place the beef and onion in a skillet with a few tablespoons of olive oil. Cook until browned;
strain and rinse.
2. Return the cooked beef to the skillet and add the remaining ingredients. Bring the mixture to
a simmer.
3. Place the crushed corn chips on the bottom of a greased 9″ by 13″ baking dish.
4. Spoon half the bean mixture over the chips. Spread the kale (or spinach) on top. Add the
remaining bean mixture. Sprinkle on the diced tomatoes.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle on the cheddar cheese and cook another 5
minutes. The casserole should be warm and bubbling.
6. Serve with sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

From Blog of Joy

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 pound ground beef
• 8 oz. salsa
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 1 (15 oz) can organic sweet corn, drained
• 1 (15 oz) can chili beans, not drained
• 1 t salt
• 1/2 t pepper

In a large pot, saute onion in olive oil for a few minutes. Add the garlic and saute until onion is soft. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Strain and rinse. Return the beef to the skillet and add the remaining ingredients. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Prepare the toppings.

• 2 C crushed organic tortilla chips
• 1 C firmly packed fresh spinach (or kale)
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained well (or about 1 C fresh chopped tomatoes)
• 2 C shredded cheddar cheese
• sour cream
• cilantro, chopped

Place the crushed tortilla chips on the bottom of a greased 9 x 13″ baking dish. Spread the spinach on top. Spoon the bean mixture over the spinach. Sprinkle on the diced tomatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Sprinkle on the cheddar cheese and cook another 5 minutes. The casserole should be warm and bubbling. Serve with sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Serves 8

My daughter Joy created this recipe. As always, I slightly adapted it. 🙂