Terrific Recipes to Make with Ground Beef are a favorite down in this part of the south. A simple beef and pork mixture is lightly seasoned with The Trinity and then fried or baked. Just delicious and made super easy with a commercial pie crust. Whenever I serve these, Homemade Sloppy Joes my husband says this is my most favorite food of all. Course he says that about a lot of my cooking, but I take that to mean he loves these simple homemade sandwiches. These Homemade Beef Sliders are a site favorite and its easy to see why when you make them at home that first time. Great to have on hand wrapped up in the fridge. Once they cool off, stick them right back into the roll bag and then when you want one or two, wrap them individually in paper towels and microwave on high for just about 3. Thats, of course, if you have any leftover, because make a batch and watch how fast they disappear. I just love this Hamburger Sandwich The combination of onion soup mix with ketchup, mustard and sweet pickles combined into the cooked ground beef, makes it sort of like a deconstructed loose meat hamburger. This can be served on buns or as pictured on French bread and then cut for serving. Yes from a safety perspective you have nothing to worry about. As the U. S. Department of Agriculture points out, foods kept constantly frozen at 0F or lower. The best Ground Beef Stroganoff. Budget friendly and family friendly I make this several times a month because we love it so much 25 Terrific Recipes to Make with Ground Beef My husband is a hearty meat and potatoes man and ground beef is a great way to fill him up. Its certainly one. How to Defrost Ground Beef. There are three basic methods you can use to safely defrost ground beef, and the right one to use depends primarily on how much time you have. This original ground beef jerky recipe is rich and flavorful as well as easy and quick to make No marinating required. Everyone will love theseI like to still store it in the fridge just to be safe especially since the blueberries arent totally dehydrated. However, you easily use it as a travel food. Leftovers are great and convenient to have in the fridge, but how long can they be stored in there and still be safe to eat. How Long Can You Leave Ground Beef In The Fridge' title='How Long Can You Leave Ground Beef In The Fridge' />Try it it truly is yummy I first learned about Chili Spaghetti, or more appropriately, Skyline Chili, about 4 years ago from an online friend of mine Brandi, who lives in Ohio. She literally had to explain to me what this thing called Skyline Chili was, and to be honest, I didnt think that I would care for it. I was wrong. We loved itHow to Tell if Ground Beef Has Gone Bad. You meant to make those enchiladas days ago but never got around to it. This wikiHow will help you find out if. This recipe isnt authentic Skyline, but is really just my chili served Cincinnati style over spaghetti noodles with cheese. If you havent tried it, give it a try just once. This Upside Down Pizza Casserole gives you the flavor of pizza, but in much less time. Layers of ingredients, beginning with Mozzarella cheese, topped with a meat sauce, and finished with a batter that produces a crust like layer, makes this casserole much like an upside down deep dish pizza. We like green bell pepper, onion, beef and pepperoni on ours, but make it your own by adding your favorite pizza toppings. This Crunchy Beef and Onion Casserole is a well loved southern favorite. Its a basic but flavorful ground beef casserole, made with sauteed bell pepper, onion and garlic, cooked in a sauce of stewed tomatoes and cream of mushroom soup, and a few basic seasonings, but the finish with a layer of crunchy French fried onions just makes it. I adore these Creole Stuffed Peppers filled with a mixture of ground beef, Italian sausage, rice a Creole tomato sauce, topped with cheddar cheese or slices of Velveeta and so does my husband. Well, the filling anyway which means I get the extra sweet bell pepperDont you just love our American Goulash Well, besides the more typical pasta, ground beef, Italian sausage, tomato, and a bit of garlic, I added in The Trinity, a bit of Cajun seasoning, and some mild andouille sausage to southernize it just a tad, making it even better. Total comfort food, and. So its a quick easy meal that is delicious. Tater Tot Casserole is a well loved casserole of ground beef, but I add in some smoked sausage, and season it with sweet onion and bell pepper, finish it with a cream soup sauce and top it with crispy, crunchy tater tot potatoes and a little cheese. Yum yall This Ground Beef Mac and Cheese Casserole starts with a simple box of macaroni and cheese and is a weeknight favorite around our house. It comes together easy and bakes in no time. Its also a potluck favorite double it because while its basic, its well seasoned, flavorful and just good old fashioned comfort food. Nobody will know you started with a box of mac and cheese, well, unless you tell themChuck Wagon Casserole is a hardy casserole of ground beef, seasoned with onion and bell pepper, some beans and corn, a little mixture of chili seasonings and topped off with rustic, cornmeal dusted biscuits. Just delicious. Homemade lasagna can be a bit daunting at times, but this Beef, Andouille and Mushroom Lasagna made with ground beef, andouille sausage and mushrooms works perfectly and is just delicious. This is a keeper and a go to recipe we love and it is so easy its ridiculousBaked Spaghetti, is very different from your usual regular spaghetti and meat sauce, and is a fantastic meal for anytime, but most especially for feeding a crowd, making it perfect for potlucks, church suppers and socials. This one has been a favorite around our house ever since the first time I made it. A good ole basic All American Burger is not fancy, but to me means a simple, classic, ground beef burger with a light brushing of butter, a sprinkle of salt and pepper, and dressed with mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles, tomato, onion and lettuce all on a toasted bun. Throw a little cheese on there, and youve got your classic cheeseburger. Add some bacon, and you got yourself a nice bacon cheeseburger. To me, a good Cowboy Burger should have a smoky element and a spicy element Worcestershire, BBQ steak sauce, just a dash of Liquid Smoke, and a bit of cayenne and chipotle chili powder works here. Top it with thick cut peppered bacon. I love Bean and Beef Burritos especially when they are made at home. Simply seasoned ground beef married with refried beans, these are just delicious and so easy. You can also turn this into a casserole and dont miss the skillet version below. I wont go so far as to say this Cajun Hot Dog Sauce qualifies as anything near a Coney Island hot dog sauce, but its sort of patterned after that. Of course I had to add a tad bit of Cajun flair with some Louisiana hot sauce and my near and dear to me Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning. Not at all like chili on a hot dog, and really sort of non descript all on its own, but marry the sauce with the dog and its heaven, I tell ya This is my favorite Basic Homemade Meatball recipe that I have been using since I started cooking, and the same one I use when I make my spaghetti with meatballs, for meatball subs, in casseroles and for those famous grape jelly meatballs that we southerners are so endeared to. It is a very basic meatball recipe that you can certainly jazz up by adding whatever extras you like. I prefer them simple with very basic seasonings. Course I love those burritos, but this Beef and Bean Burrito Skillet recipe transfers that flavor into the ease of a skillet meal. Made from scratch, its fresh and just delicious. If you are in a rush, you can speed stove to table time by substituting a package of taco seasoning eliminating all items beginning with salt through to, and including, the oregano and a can of refried beans for the pintos and Sazon. This Cajun Rice Dressing is essentially a dirty rice recipe, jazzed up a bit with a small roux that can act as a meat or poultry stuffing or just simply as a side dish. I wondered if I finely minced the traditional giblets with the food processor, could I pull this off and get The Cajun to at least taste it. It worked, he did and he loved it. I never said a word about it. You can certainly leave them out as well. A slightly southernized version of baked ziti, made with the Trinity of southern vegetables, tiny beef and sausage meatballs, a tomato based sauce with Italian sausage and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Basic Meatloaf is a definite favorite. Very simply made with lean ground beef, finely minced onion, green onion, celery, and green pepper, it is shown here with a Brown Gravy, though I more often make it with a tomato brown sugar sauce. Great for next day sandwiches. Hamburger Steak has been a site favorite ever since I posted it here on Deep South Dish. Its a simple diner classic and a southern favorite comfort food of simply seasoned ground beef patties cooked with caramelized onion and gravy. Definitely a belly pleaser. How to Boil Ground Beef, and Why You Should. I was recently gifted with a lot of ground beef when a friends freezer died. I spent the next two days preparing it in several ways. I pressure canned a canner load, made two batches of meatballs, and then cooked the rest, divided it into meal size portions, and froze it. Hubby and I usually use 34 pound of precooked ground beef at a time. When I have a lot of ground meat to cook, I boil it instead of frying it. Its faster, its leaner, and it doesnt make the big splattery mess that frying does. Click here for the index to my Homemade Convenience Food series, which includes several ground beef recipes. This post contains affiliate links. When you click on a link and make a purchase, Ill receive a small commission, but this does not affect the price you pay. I start by adding water to a big pot and bringing it to a boil. A couple of inches of water will do. Then I add the beef. My pot is only big enough to do two pounds at once, but if you have a large enough pot you can cook five pounds at a time. Stir the ground meat with a large spoon soon after you add it to the water. If you want finer meat, stir it often and smoosh the pieces. If you like bigger chunks which would be better in chili than fine pieces, in my opinion, dont stir quite as often or as vigorously. The meat will cook quite quickly, but the length of time will depend on the temperature of your stove so I cant tell you how long to boil it. Youll know when its done when its no longer pink. Pour into a strainer. DO NOT POUR THE WATER AND FAT DOWN YOUR SINK DRAIN I set my strainer inside a large bowl to catch the broth. Since I was cooking a large quantity in several batches, I just reused the water. Pb&J Waffle Sandwiches there. I saved the broth when I was finished and poured it into Crackers bowl. You can run the strainer of ground beef under hot water to help wash off any remaining fat although this was lean enough for us, then under cold water to cool it down before freezing it. Thats it Wasnt it easy Now just package the meat for the freezer in containers or freezer bags. Better yet, vacuum seal it with a Foodsaver Vacuum Sealeraffiliate link. Dont forget to label with the contents, amount, and date. And remember to rotate your frozen foods. Youre not saving money if youre throwing food away because its too old or freezer burned, right Thats why I love my Foodsaver It really does keep food fresh longer. NOTE Ive been asked a few times about the yield from boiling ground beef. Reader Margaret told me this I boiled approximately 1. So I believe 34 lb would yield 2 cups of beef crumbles. Thank you, Margaret. You might also enjoy Homemade Convenience Food series. Make Your Own Chili Seasoning. Make Your Own Taco Seasoning. Chili Mac. Disclosure Some posts on this blog contain affiliate links. When you purchase a product through these links, I may receive a small commission, but this does not affect the price you pay. This post has been shared at some of my favorite blog hops. My hope is to inspire you, and to encourage your homesteading plans and your dreams of a simple, self reliant, God dependent life. You can follow me at Facebook Pinterest Bloglovin Subscribe via email.