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Sloppy Joes
Okay, so this isn't a culinary masterpiece but it is an easy dinner when you have left over ground beef and hamburger buns to use up. I wasn't in the mood for anything fancy and I was really tired so ...
Baked Penne with Meatballs
OH MY! This was SO DELICIOUS. I actually have to use all caps because it was THAT GOOD. I was craving small meatballs and pasta so I decided to make spaghetti and meatballs. I then realized I only had...
Camping Cuisine - Flank Steak with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms alongside Asparagus and Tomatoes
Another great camping meal is flank steak and fresh vegetables. Steak is really easy to prepare ahead of time. I marinate the meat in a gallon size zip lock bag, it's easy to store in the cooler and t...
Lasagna
We had company for dinner and I wanted to make a tasty meal that would satisfy all the kids and the adults...lasagna was the perfect choice. I usually make lasagna with Italian turkey sausage and lots...
Shish Kabobs - Teriyaki Beef, Vegetable, and Lemon Basil Shrimp
I wanted a simple and healthy meal to serve our friends who came for dinner. Shish kabobs were the perfect choice to satisfy everyone. My husband did a great job grilling the veggies, steak and shrimp...
Baked Barbecue Ribs
This is a family favorite - especially for my sister Leslie. My Dad always grills ribs for special occasions and they are the best. I decided to make some for friends who were coming over for dinner ...
Shredded Beef and Caramelized Onion Tostadas
I made a big batch of shredded beef this week and needed to use it up. I made tostadas tonight with shredded beef, chili beans and caramelized onions along with cheese and sour cream. They were a perf...
Shredded Beef Chimichangas
We had friends over last night to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and I decided to make homemade chimichangas - what goes better with margaritas? I cooked the beef all day in my dutch oven and it was so tende...
Simple Spaghetti Sauce
This is a short cut sauce when I don't have a lot of time to cook. It takes 30 minutes to prep & it can simmer all day or as little as 2 hours. It's a chunky, meaty sauce that is hearty & deli...
Pot Roast
I love pot roast and I love cooking in my Dutch oven so this is a regular in our house. My kids both love the tender meat & sauce. This was a favorite of mine growing up and it's a perfect Sunday ...
Balsamic and Garlic Flank Steak with Blue Cheese Crumbles
I grew up eating steaks with a blue cheese & butter sauce that my Dad makes. It's the most wonderful topping (in the world) but it isn't healthy. I found some low fat blue cheese (WAHOO) and decid...
Stuffed Bell Peppers
This is a childhood favorite - my Mom made the best stuffed peppers. I decided to make these using ingredients that I had on hand and needed to use up. They were simple to make and tasted amazing. Not...
Beef Stroganoff
I love meals that I can slow cook in my dutch oven and I love mushrooms, so this is a perfect dish for me. I use really lean beef so slow cooking makes it extra tender & delicious. This is a famil...
Flank Steak Marinade
It's been quite awhile since we had a steak so I combined some ingredients we had on hand to make a marinade. I let the flank steak marinate for about 8 hours and it turned out really great! It had a ...
Beef Stew
This is another comfort food for me. When I was a kid, my Mom would cook it all day in the crock-pot and we would eat it with plain bread and butter. This is one of those recipes that I really love be...
Mom's Meatloaf
This was a favorite of mine growing up. I have only made a few changes to my Mom's recipe. The key to making this moist and tender is using mushrooms! The best part of the dish is the sauce... it's sw...
Carne Asada Tacos
Mouth watering good! This has to be my husbands all time favorite dish. It took a while to make it just perfect but I think I finally did it. We eat a lot of Mexican food and this is one of my top ten...
Shredded Beef Enchiladas
I finally found a recipe that makes amazing shredded beef. You can use this meat for tacos, burritos or salads. It's full of flavor and has a hint of heat. This has become a regular dish in our house...