Saturday, August 26, 2017

Super Simple Meatloaf

I have been making meatloaf for years and have a recipe that is always a success. Except when it comes to my husband. He doesn't particularly care for it. SO I took his challenge and made a meatloaf that he loves and wouldn't you know, I like it a little better than the old recipe myself! :). Enjoy!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 c. onion, diced
1/2 c. green bell pepper, diced
1 egg
Salt to taste
Crushed Ritz crackers, about 15-16
1/4 c. ketchup, plus additional ketchup for topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine beef, onion, bell pepper, egg, salt, crackers, and ketchup by hand. Don't over-mix or meatloaf will be tough.
Spread this mixture into an 11"x7" baking dish, or you can put it in a loaf pan. If you choose to bake it in the loaf pan you will need to allow additional cooking time.
Top with ketchup, as much as you like.
Bake for 45 minutes.





Saturday, August 19, 2017

Beefy Twice-Baked Potatoes

I have mentioned before that I married a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy. And he married a meat-and-potatoes kind of girl so we are very happy :). This is a favorite dish at our house and I bet it will become a favorite at yours as well! Enjoy!

Ingredients:
6 medium baking potatoes
1 lb. ground beef
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
1/3 c. sour cream
4-oz. can chopped green chilies
3 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. chili powder
3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese


Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for an hour or until tender. Cool.
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; Drain.
Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato.
Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a thin shell; Place pulp in a bowl.
Add sour cream, chilies, butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, and chili powder; Mash.
Stir in meat mixture until combined.
Stuff into potato shells.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until cheese has melted and filling is heated through.