Hamburger Steak with Onion & Mushroom Gravy

Hamburger Steak with Onion & Mushroom GravyRecipe adapted from Cooking Light
Ingredients:
2-3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
1 pound ground sirloin
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large white onion, vertically sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (like baby portobellos)
4-5 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef stock
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Mashed potatoes (make ‘em with roasted garlic and buttermilk for extra deliciousness)
Instructions:
Divide the meat into 4 1/2″-thick patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Swirl 2 teaspoons in olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes and then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until cooked through. Remove the patties from the pan and set aside.
Heat the teaspoon of butter in the skillet. When melted, add the onions and sprinkle lightly with salt and freshly ground pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until they become tender and start to caramelize, about 5-7 minutes (you may need to add an additional teaspoon of oil if the onions are burning or sticking). Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook until the mushrooms are tender, being careful not to let the garlic scorch.
When the onions and mushrooms are cooked, sprinkle them with 1 tablespoon of flour and stir quickly to combine. Add the broth and vinegar and cook until thickened. Add the beef patties and heat through. Serve each patty over mashed potatoes and top with mushrooms, onions, and gravy. Serves 4.

 Original recipe found HERE

Stovetop Ribs

These ribs are so good and they don't take as long to cook as some Rib recipes take.  The recipe says to let them boil in the water until the water has evaporated and that should take about 20 minutes, but the few times I have cooked them it has taken more like 45min.  I have also used beef ribs and I actually like them better than the pork because they were less greasy. Recipe found HERE

INGREDIENTS:

10 pork spareribs 1/2 cup soy sauce 10 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon dried rosemary 1 tablespoon dried oregano

2 bay leaves 1 lime, juiced 10 sprigs fresh parsley ground black pepper to taste 2 limes, cut into wedges

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Place the spareribs into a large pot, and fill with just enough water to cover. Add the soy sauce, garlic, rosemary, oregano, bay leaves, lime juice and 3/4 of the parsley. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered over medium heat until the water has completely evaporated, about 25 minutes.
2.	When all of the water is gone, remove the bay leaves, and allow meat to brown, turning occasionally. Use a spatula to scrape up browned bits and softened garlic from the bottom of the pot, and toss them with the pork. The garlic will dissolve onto the meat. Remove the meat, and drain on paper towels. Season with black pepper and garnish with lime wedges and remaining parsley.

Taco Braid

My family LOVES this. We also do a variation of Pizza Braid.

I have used the Pantry Secrets bread recipe.. You can also find the recipe HERE.

or the Our Best Bites Breadstick recipe (i like this recipe better, but it takes longer to make)

Taco Braid Filling
4 oz of Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup Salsa (i just tried with salsa verde and it was delicious)
1/2 lb ground turkey, beef or chicken seasoned and cooked with a Taco seasoning mix (I used 1 lb of ground turkey)
1 can (15oz) of black beans (drained)
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
olive oil
garlic salt

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray counter and hands with cooking spray and knead for a few seconds to form smooth ball.
2. Roll dough into a 15-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Place on a greased cookie sheet. It's very important to place the dough on the cookie sheet before you fill it because once you fill it, it will be too heavy to move onto the cookie sheet. Mix salsa and cream cheese in a small bowl. Spread cream cheese mixture lengthwise down center third of rectangle, salsa, then seasoned meat and black beans. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. On each long side, cut 1 inch wide strips about 2-1/2-inches into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling.
4. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
5. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack or cutting board with 2 spatulas.

precooked 

Original recipe found HERE.

Sloppy Joes

This is for a sweeter Sloppy Joe. It's nothing like Manwich.

2 lb. Hamburger (I use ground turkey)

1 Cup Ketchup

1 tsp. Dry Mustard

1 TBS. Vinegar

1 medium onion

1 tsp Salt

1/4 tsp. Pepper

1/2 c. Brown Sugar

1 TBS. Worcestershire

1 tsp. chili powder (optional-I never add).

Brown hamburger(or turkey) and onion; drain fat off. Combine all other ingredients. Add to hamburger and onion. Top on toasted buns and enjoy.