Asian Meatballs

12 servings (3 meatballs each)

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup finely chopped water chestnuts

1/3 cup plain bread crumbs

1/4 cup milk

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

1 egg, slightly beaten

1/2 cup barbecue sauce

2 Tablespoons hoisin sauce ( Asian isle at grocery store)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 375. spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Mix beef, water chestnuts, bread crumbs, milk, soy sauce, salt, green onions, and egg in a large bowl. shape into about 36 meatballs, 1 inch in diameter. place in pan.

2. bake uncovered 25 to 30 min. or until meatballs are no longer pink in center and juices run clear.

3. Spray 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place meatballs in cooker. mix together remaining ingredients and gently stir into meatballs.

4. cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 4 hours or until hot. Meatballs will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours.

Beef and Creamy Potato Casserole

1 pound lean ground beef

1 can ( 10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup milk

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 can (2.8 ounces) French-fried onions ( I get the bigger container b/c we like more on top)

4 cups frozen country-style hash brown potatoes (from 32-ounce bag)

2 cups frozen cut green beans

Directions:

1. Cook beef in skillet over med. heat about 8 min, stirring frequently, until brown; drain. Stir soup, milk, pepper, and half the onions (if you get the bigger container only put in about a 1/4 cup of the fried onions).

2. Spray 3 1/2- to 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer potatoes and green beans in cooker. Top with beef mixture; spread evenly.

3. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours. Top with remaining fried onions before serving.

BBQ Beef

1 boneless beef roast (about 3-4 pounds)

I crush a couple garlic cloves and salt and pepper on the roast and put in crock pot

Beef broth (probably 1 1/2 cups water and 2 bouillon cubes)

1 large onion, chopped

3/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 Tbsp. white vinegar

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. ground mustard

1 tsp Worchestershire sauce

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp paprika (I don’t think I put this in)

3 drops hot pepper sauce

Hearty Baked Beans

1 pound ground beef

2 large onions, chopped

¾ pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

4 cans (15 oz. each) pork and beans

1 bottle (18 oz) honey barbecue sauce

1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15-1/4 oz) lima beans, rinsed and drained (I usually use something different than lima beans)

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

½ cup packed brown sugar

3 Tbsp. cider vinegar

1 Tbsp. liquid smoke, optional

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Put in 5 qt baking dish. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until heated through. 18 servings.

Meat Loaf

Ingredients:

2 eggs

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup crumbled ritz crackers

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 tbsp snipped parsley

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground sage (opt)

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

1/4 cup ketchup

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp dry mustard

Combine eggs and milk; stir in crumbs, onion, parsley, salt, sage and 1/8 tsp pepper. Add beef; mix well. Pat into a 8 by 4 by 2 inch loaf pan; bake for 1 1/4 hours. Spoon (drain) off fat. Combine ketchup, sugar, and mustard; spread over meat Return to oven for 10 minutes. Serves 6.

Goulash

1 lb ground beef or turkey

1 can tomato sauce

1 can corn

salt pepper

Brown ground beef or turkey in deep frying pan. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the tomato sauce and the corn. Simmer letting all flavors combine. Serve with hot rice or tortilla/frito chips.