Ground Beef – Easterling Family Recipes

Meatballs

These meatballs are excellent, whether by themselves or in a sauce.

Southwest Oh-My Pasta

Hearty and delicious with a bit of a kick to it.

Spaghetti

This is a “Don’t Starve” spaghetti, so if you’re looking for something exciting or new, you won’t find it here.

Ground Beef: Tough to Tender

How to turn cheaper “tube” ground beef into one of the most tender meats you’ve served.

Chili (with beans)

Spicy chili with beans. Goes great with cornbread or grilled cheese (or if you’re from these parts, spaghetti noodles and a peanut butter sandwich).

1-1/2 to 2 lbs ground beef (73% lean) 3 cloves (3 teaspoons) garlic, minced 1 medium (1/2 cup) onion 2 packages (4 tablespoons or 2 ounces) taco seasoning 2 cans (10 ounce) Rotel with green chiles 1 teaspoon chili powder 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or 2 teaspoonsContinue reading “Taco Soup”

Beef Stroganoff

1-1/2 lbs ground beef (73 / 27) 1 medium-large sweet onion, chopped 1 can sweet peas, drained 12 oz rotini noodles (gluten-free if desired) 2 cups hot water 1/4 cup rice flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon Accent (MSG) 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoonContinue reading “Beef Stroganoff”

Salisbury Steak

1-1/2 lbs ground beef (80% or 73% lean recommended) 1 medium onion, chopped (yellow sweet recommended) 2 (0.87 oz/24 g) packages McCormick Brown Gravy Mix 2 to 2-1/2 cups water 1 to 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Salt and Pepper to taste Directions: Hand mix Worchestershire sauce into ground beef. Form into patties; salt/pepper to taste.Continue reading “Salisbury Steak”