Stuffed Meatloaf

1.5 lbs ground beef

1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or bread crumbled)

1/2 cup bacon chopped (or real bits)

1/4 cup beef broth (or milk)

1 egg

2 T. Worcestershire sauce 

2 T. dried onion

2 t. Italian seasoning 

1 t. salt

1 t. pepper

1 t. garlic powder

4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, sliced

Sauce:

1/4 cup ketchup 

1/4 cup BBQ sauce

3 T. brown sugar

Mix all loaf ingredients. Put half of mix into baking dish. Lay mozzarella slices in middle. Cover with rest of meat mixture sealing edges well. Pour sauce on top.  Bake at 375 for 45 minutes. 

Notes: Made double batch into 2 loaves. Just barely enough to feed 11. Only put sauce on one loaf but everyone liked the sauce. Served with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots.

Italian Grinder Sandwiches (TT Grinders)

Hard rolls of your choice or 1 large loaf crusty Italian bread

Sliced cheeses of your choice: provolone, cheddar, pepper jack, Colby jack

Deli meats of your choice: ham, turkey, salami, pepperoni, prosciutto

tomato, sliced

dill pickles, sliced

For topping:

3-4 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded

For dressing:

1/2 cup mayo

1/2 T. red wine vinegar

1/2 t. salt

1 t. oregano

1 t. Italian dressing

1/2 t. red pepper flakes

1 t. garlic paste (or minced garlic)

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers

Mix dressing ingredients together. In a large bowl, toss dressing with shredded iceberg lettuce. Set aside. Don't mix too far ahead or it will get soggy.

Slice the rolls or bread through the middle. Layer the deli meats and cheese slices on the bread. Toast for 8-10 minute in a 400 degree oven or toaster oven. Toast until cheese is bubbly and bread is toasted. Once toasted, add salad topping and any other toppings (tomato, pickles, additional parmesan cheese.) Smash two sides together and enjoy!

Instant Pot Hot Dogs

Hot dogs

1 cup water

Put the cup of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the rack and as many hot dogs as you would like to cook. Lock lid and set to "sealing". Set to High Pressure with a cook time of zero. When it beeps do a quick release of the pressure. Remove lid and serve. Usually takes 15-20 minutes total.

California Barbacoa Beef

4 lb. brisket or beef chuck roast

2 T. oil

3-4 chipotle chilis in adobo

1 1/4 cup beef broth

4 t. minced garlic

1 1/2 T. cumin

1 T. oregano

3/4 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

1/4 t. cloves

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Cut beef into large cubes. Sear beef in oil over medium high heat. Transfer meat to crockpot. Put the rest of the ingredients into food processor and pulse until blended. Pour on meat. Cook on low for 8-9 hours or high for 6 hours. Shred meat and keep on warm until ready to serve.

Notes:

You can skip the searing and it is still good.

You can just put the spice/liquid ingredients into the crockpot without blending.

First made this during a trip to California in 2018.

From The Recipe Critic

Eli's Ribs

2 racks baby back ribs

1 bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 t. cumin

1 t. chili powder

1 t. garlic powder

1 t. onion powder

1 t. kosher salt

1/4 t. black pepper

Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice rub over front and back of ribs. Gently rub it in. Wrap ribs in heavy duty foil and place on baking sheet with rim. Let sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator). Bake at 300 for 1.5 hours. Open the foil packets and brush on bbq sauce. Turn heat up to 350 and cook an additional 30 minutes.

Beef Tips and Noodles

1 lb. beef roast or steak, cut in cubes

2 T. flour

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

1/4 t. garlic powder

1/4 t. thyme

1 T. oil

1 cup beef broth

Noodles, cooked

Mix seasonings with flour. Toss beef cubes in mix to coat. Brown meat in oil. Put all meat into oven proof casserole dish. Pour in beef broth. Bake at 300 for 3 hours or until meat is tender. Serve over noodles.

Meatball Sub Casserole

1 loaf French bread, cut into 1inch cubes

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup mayo

1 t. Italian seasoning

1/4 t. pepper

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided

16 oz. package of frozen meatballs, thawed (or use homemade)

28 oz. jar of pasta sauce (or use homemade)

2- 3 T. of water 

Arrange bread in single layer in greased 9x13 dish. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, and seasonings. Spread over bread. Sprinkle with about 1/2 cup of cheese. Mix meatballs, pasta sauce, and water. Spoon over bread and cheese. Spring with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes.

Vietnamese Fried Rice

3 cups cooked rice

Heat 4 T. oil

Add:

1/2 pound cooked meat (any kind beef, pork, chicken)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 large onion, chopped

1 t. salt

1 t. pepper

1 t. sugar

1 T. soy sauce

Fry until hot. 

Add rice and heat 5 minutes. 

Add 1 cup veggies and stir well.

Just before serving add 2 beaten eggs. Over medium heat stir until eggs are cooked.

Serve.

From More with Less Cookbook pg. 130