Category Archives: Main Dish

Inside-Out Burgers

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Recipes on May 8, 2012

PrintInside-Out Burgers These burgers can be grilled outside or prepared under a broiler. There are two different versions listed here, but the possibilities are endless! Take your favorite burger toppings and stuff them inside. Ingredients#1 1 pound lean ground beef 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped sea salt and pepper to […]

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Pizza Braid

Published in Main Dish, Pork, Recipes on May 8, 2012

PrintPizza Braid Serving Size: Serves 8 My kids enjoy this dish, and it’s another way I add vegetables to their diet without making it obvious. I like to use trukey sausage with this recipe, both because it is healthier and the reduced fat makes for a “neater” braid. It’s easy to personalize this recipe by […]

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Grilled Flank Steak Spinach Salad

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Recipes, Sides & Salads on May 8, 2012

PrintGrilled Flank Steak Spinach Salad Serving Size: Serves 4 This is a dinner that you can prepare ahead of time. It makes a light dish to serve on a summer day. I recommend serving this salad with a balsamic vinegarette dressing Ingredients1 pound flank steak 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. granular onion 1 tsp. […]

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Slow Cooker Carne Asada

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on May 8, 2012

PrintSlow Cooker Carne Asada Serving Size: Serves 6 This is a fix-it-and-forget-it main dish.Ingredients2 pounds beef (flank steak, brisket, etc.) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, sliced 2 cans stewed tomatoes, Mexican recipe ¼ cup water 12 corn or flour tortillas, warmed InstructionsTake beef and rub minced garlic into it. Place in a slow […]

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Individual Meat Loaves

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Recipes on May 8, 2012

PrintIndividual Meat Loaves Serving Size: Serves 4 Quick comfort food, easy and simple. Dinner in about 30 minutes… even with dessert. Ingredients1 lb. lean ground beef 1 ea. egg ½ c. bread crumbs (fresh or dried) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. onion, minced 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley ½ c. barbeque sauce sea salt […]

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Slow Cooker Beer Brisket

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on May 8, 2012

PrintSlow Cooker Beer Brisket The hops in the beer will make this brisket amazingly tender without adding a “beer” taste to the meat. You can use a non-alcoholic variety and achieve the same result. This can be prepared in the oven or in a crock pot. Ingredients1 3-4 pound beef brisket, trimmed 2 cloves garlic, […]

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Barbecue Beef Brisket

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Recipes on May 8, 2012

PrintBarbecue Beef Brisket This is one of my go-to “fix it and forget it” recipes, especially on a cool and rainy day. I like to serve this with steamed broccoli and Secret Mashed Potatoes for a complete meal. I made this once for a large party, and it was the first dish to go! Choose […]

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Enchilada Casserole

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Recipes on May 2, 2012

PrintEnchilada Casserole Money-saving tips for this recipe: I shred my own cheese. The warehouse club I use has very reasonable prices on dairy – sometimes it’s about half the price of what I would pay at the grocery store. Also, ground turkey can easily replace the ground beef. I try to purchase my ground beef […]

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Calzone

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Pork, Recipes on May 2, 2012

PrintCalzone Yield: Serves 10-12 Unlike the individual servings you’ve probably seen at your local Italian restaurant, this is my great-grandmother’s version of a shepherd’s pie. She was from Northern Italy, and my grandmother used to talk about all the things she did in Italy as a child before she came to the U.S. This recipe […]

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Alfredo Chicken Lasagna

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on March 10, 2012

PrintAlfredo Chicken Lasagna Prep Time: 30 minutesCook Time: 45 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Yield: 12 servings Surprisingly simple, this white lasagna is a twist on the traditional dish and a creative way to use leftover chicken.Ingredients12 lasagna noodles 3 cups shredded chicken 24 oz. Alfredo sauce (about 1 1/2 jars) 1 pound ricotta […]

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