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Beef Noodle Bake

 

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Beefy Noodle Bake
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Linda
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. 85% ground beef
  • 8 oz. cooked egg noodles (drained)
  • 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1/3 cup chopped onions
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Cook egg noodles as directed on package.

  3. While the noodles are cooking, in a large skillet brown your ground beef with your onion and bell pepper. Then drain.

  4. Return to skillet and add tomato sauce and ketchup. Mix well.

  5. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

  6. Layer noodles, meat and cheese in 1 1/2 quart casserole dish (8x8). Then add second layer, ending with cheese.

  7. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Can top with extra cheese, if desired.

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Homestyle Barbecue Meatloaf

Barbecue Meatloaf
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Homestyle Barbecue Meatloaf
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
For Meatloaf:
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (or ketchup if you prefer)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 lb. ground beef
For Topping:
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (or ketchup if you prefer)
Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. In large bowl combine all the meatloaf ingredients and mix well.

  3. Press the mixture into an ungreased 8×4-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

  4. Remove meatloaf from the oven. Spread 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (or ketchup) evenly over the top.

  5. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meat thermometer reaches 160 degrees and beef is thoroughly cooked.

  6. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs

 

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Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 4 - 6 lbs. country style pork ribs
  • 2 Tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 Tbsp. onion powder
  • 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. hickory liquid smoke
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.

  2. Cover the ribs with olive oil on the front and back sides.

  3. Mix all of your dry seasonings in a bowl and rub the ribs in the mixture. If you prefer your ribs to have more of a kick to them, you can add 1 1/2 tsp. of red pepper flakes as well. 

  4. Place the ribs on a cooking dish.

  5. Mix the liquid smoke and apple cider vinegar together in a bowl and brush over the ribs.

  6. Cover the ribs with foil and bake in the oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes at 375 degrees.

  7. Remove the ribs from the oven, and uncover. Brush on the barbecue sauce.

  8. Turn the oven on broil. Broil the ribs until the sauce is sticky. Remove the ribs from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes.

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Sweet and Spicy Meatballs

 

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
 

Our family uses these meatballs for a main course, served with rice, however they also work well for appetizers.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Mildred
Ingredients
  • 2 bags 14 oz. frozen original meatballs (not Italian style)
  • 2 jars chili sauce
  • 1 cup grape jelly
  • 1 Tbsp. brown mustard
Instructions

  1. Heat frozen meatballs according to package instructions.

  2. Place meatballs in crockpot.

  3. Add all other ingredients and mix together.

  4. Cook in crockpot for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.

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Salisbury Steak Bake

 

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Salisbury Steak Bake
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Author: Linda
Ingredients
  • 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
Instructions

  1. Mix ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, and 1/3rd of the cream of mushroom soup.

  2. Make into 4-6 paddies.

  3. Put in glass baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

  4. Drain off any fat.

  5. Mix remaining soup with soup can of water and pour over the top of all the paddies. Bake an additional 10 minutes.

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California Beef Rice Skillet

California Beef Rice Skillet
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California Beef Rice Skillet
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Author: Linda
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 medium green pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 beef bouillon cubes (or 3 Tbsp instant bouillon)
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 cup Uncle Ben's Rice
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup cheddar or monterey jack cheese
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
Instructions

  1. Chop up your onion and green pepper.

  2. Brown beef with onion and green pepper in large skillet. Drain excess fat and return to skillet.

  3. Stir in salt, bouillon, dry mustard, rice and water. Bring to boil.

  4. Reduce heat, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.

  5. Stir in tomato. Sprinkle cheese over top. Cover and remove from heat.

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Cheesy Chili Mac

 

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Cheesy Chili Mac
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Tracy
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 cups water (separated)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni (10 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded taco cheese
Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef completely.

  2. Drain any fat and add in the onion and garlic. Stir about 30 seconds to a minute on medium-high heat.

  3. Add in one cup of water, and taco seasoning. Stir well and then add in the pasta.

  4. Bring to a boil and then lower to low-medium heat and cover the skillet with a lid.

  5. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes and then add in the last cup of water, stirring occasionally. Return the lid and simmer until pasta is tender (about another 5-7 minutes), stirring occasionally.

  6. Remove from heat and sprinkle cheese over the top. Let melt and serve immediately.

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