Tapas, are Spanish appetizers that are wonderful to have as a meal.  Lots of little dishes means you get to sample many different flavors.   We made these at a recent Tapas party.  We modified our recipe to be beef only and they were still quite tasty.  These meatballs have a wonderfully complex flavor, and you will definitely want [...]

Becky’s Diner is located in Portland, Maine.  Becky says that the quality of the bacon is the key in this sandwich.  This is a popular sandwich among the breakfast crowd.   Bake the bacon in the oven to help keep the grease away from the bacon.  Use  bacon that is dense and smooth for the best [...]

These are tiny tasty burgers.  Give these a try when you want a rich tasting burger bursting with flavors of capers, green onions, garlic, and so much more.  Everyone will wonder what you put into your burgers with this recipe.
1 pound ground round or other lean ground beef
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon drained capers, [...]

This casserole has become a favorite in our family and is great for a pot-luck or casual get togethers.
2 Pounds lean ground beef
1/4 Cup olive oil
1 Cup finely diced onions
1 Clove minced garlic
1/2 Cup chopped green pepper
1 Can (16 ounce) diced tomato
1 Can (16 ounce) tomato sauce
1 Can (16 ounce) whole kernel corn
1 Teaspoon salt [...]

This is filling meal.  Mexican cornbread casserole is easy to make, and it makes full meal.  Serve this with a salad for a complete meal.
2 boxes cornbread mix
1 lb ground beef
1 small can chopped green chilies
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 can regular corn
1 can creamed corn
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Brown ground beef add taco seasoning [...]

I make this when we have a lot of friends over. It makes a lot and there’s never any leftovers!  This is a hearty Taco Salad that everyone will enjoy.
1 head of lettuce, chopped
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can red kidney beans, drained
1 jar Pace Picante Salsa
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 cups grated cheese
1 small package [...]

Old Fashioned meatloaf like mom used to make.  This even has the sauce on top, it’s just yummy.  This recipe features a delicious glaze on top of this meatloaf.
Meatloaf
2 Lbs Ground Beef
2 Eggs
2 tsp. Thyme Leaves
2 tsp. Heinz 57 Sauce
Glaze
1/2 C Ketchup (I only use Heinz)
1/4 BBQ Sauce
1 Tbsp. Heinz 57
1/2 Med. Onion
1/2 Green Bell [...]

A great comfort food for cold weather. I prefer it without onions but you can add onions when browning ground beef.
1 lb. lean ground beef
Chili powder to taste
2 6oz cans Rotel tomatoes and green chili’s
2 8oz cans chili beans
1 16oz Campbell’s tomato juice
2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
1 package Frito chips
Sour Cream
Brown ground beef in large [...]

Slightly spicy Mexican/American casserole is sure to please your family.  This is a hearty casserole that everyone will enjoy.
Bag Nacho Cheese Doritos 1 Lb. Hamburger cooked and drained. 1 Lb. Chorizo cooked and drained. 4 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 [...]

Several cans of beans, bacon, and hamburger, help to make a very easy to put together dinner.  This recipe doesn’t take a long time to prepare, you can keep this dish warm in a crock pot.
½ lb hamburger fried
½ lb bacon fried
1 large onion sautéed
3 cloves of garlic sautéed
1-can baked beans un drained
1-can kidney beans [...]

Sometimes there is nothing like a meatloaf to hit the spot when you are craving comfort food.  This meatloaf has a unique and quite good flavor with the addition of brown sugar.
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 small onion, [...]

Some evenings there is nothing like a pot of chili.  This recipe is from my Great-Grandmother Cranston.  She was from the Mid-West and this recipe makes a very mild chili. Ethel Eynard, Jefferson City, MO.  1969.
1 lb. Hamburger
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14 oz.) can tomato soup
1 (14 oz.) can chili beans in chili sauce (Ranch [...]

If you love stuffed cabbage rolls, then you will love this. It is exactly the same taste in half of the time.
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (29 oz) tomato sauce
3.5 lbs Cabbage, chopped
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 tsp salt
2 cans of beef broth (14 0z)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a [...]

Menlo’s Park New Leaf Restaurant is located in San Jose, California.  The meatloaf is the house specialty.
2 1/4 pounds ground chuck
3 eggs, whipped
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped fine
1/3 cup water
1 1/4 cups bread crumbs
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/3 [...]

Growing up this was a favorite of mine.  If you are looking to stretch your food dollars this is a good way to make a few ingredients go further.
1 LB Ground Beef
3 TBSP Minced Onion
2 TBSP Italian Seasoning
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
2 Cups Shredded Hash Browns, thawed
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 Cup [...]