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Recipe: Tex-Mex Cheeseburgers serves 4 1 pound of lean ground beef 1/3 cup of onions - minced1 tablespoon of ketchup 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 4 ounces of shredded Mexican cheese blend 1/3 teaspoon of salt 1/3 teaspoon of ground pepper 4 hamburger buns - toasted2 leaves of lettuce 1 tomato Sauce1/2 cup of sour cream1/3 cup of ketchup1 can of chopped green chilies (4 1/2 ounces)1/4 teaspoon of hot sauce (optional)Mix together the ground beef, minced onions, ketchup, chili powder, shredded cheese, and the salt and pepper.Shape into four patties.In a non-stick, pre-heated frying pan, set to medium high heat, fry the burgers for 4 minutes on each side.Serve on a toasted roll with Tex-Mex Burger sauce. Tex-Mex Burger SauceStir together all ingredients. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Makes 1 cup Adapted from: Recipezaar

Recipe: Chicken cutlets serves 4 2 eggs 2 tablespoons of water 1 cup of dry seasoned bread crumbs 1 cup of flour 1 1/2 pounds of thin sliced boneless chicken breasts 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil Mix eggs and water together. Dredge chicken in flour. Dip chicken into egg wash.Coat chicken with bread crumbs. Fry chicken in oil 1.5 - 2 minutes on each side depending on thickness.

Recipe: Sausage and egg casserole serves 8 1 pound of Italian sweet sausage - casing removed 1/2 cup of shallots - chopped2 teaspoons of garlic - minced 1/2 cup of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes - drained and chopped4 tablespoons of fresh parsley - chopped5 large eggs 3 large egg yolks 1 cup of half and half 1 cup of whipping cream 2 cups of grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon of salt Preheat oven to 375 F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dishSaut sausage in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until brown and cooked through, breaking up with back of fork into small pieces, about 10 minutesAdd shallots and garlic and saut 3 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and 2 tablespoons parsley; stir 1 minute. Spread sausage mixture in prepared dish. (Can be made 1 day ahead - Cover and refrigerate.) Whisk eggs, egg yolks, half and half, whipping cream, 1 1/2 cups cheese, and salt in large bowl to blend well. Pour egg mixture over sausage mixture in dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons parsley over. Bake until top of casserole is golden brown and knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.Adapted from: Bon App tit

Recipe: Microwave salmon steaks serves 2 1 pinch of dill 1 pinch of black pepper 1 pinch of salt 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 2 salmon steaks Put salmon steak in microwave-safe dish.Pour with lemon juice over the fish.Sprinkle with salt, pepper and a small amount of dill. Cover loosely with wax paper.Microwave on high 3-5 minutes depending on the thickness of the salmon steak. Recipe: Baked cod serves 4 3 tablespoons of butter 1 cup of seasoned bread crumbs 2 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice 2 pounds of captain cut cod fillets 1 pinch of black pepper 1 pinch of salt Grease baking pan with 1 teaspoon of butter. Lay fish in baking dish. Pour lemon juice over fish. Spread 2 teaspoons of butter on the fish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl mix together the remaining butter with the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the fish. Bake fish for approximately 25 minutes or until tender and flakey.

Ground beef is the basis of many recipes, so this easy browning ground beef video will introduce you to everything you need. Whether it's to make casserole, stuffed chili, or taco, this great video will bring you up to speed. Enjoy!

Ground beef is the basis of many recipes, so this easy browning ground beef video will introduce you to everything you need. Whether it's to make casserole, stuffed chili, or taco, this great video will bring you up to speed. Enjoy!

There are many ways to deal with frozen ground beef. This video guide on thawing ground beef will get you fast on track!

So many recipes require ground beef, so it's only natural we start from the beginning: how to defrost it! Once you get the hang of it, you'll notice how easy it is, and you'll be on your way to making your hamburger, chili, or meatloaf recipe in no time!

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Meatballs serves 10 1/2 cup of minced onions 1 pound of ground veal 1 pound of ground pork 1 cup of seasoned, dry bread crumbs 2 eggs 2 teaspoons of salt 2 tablespoons of butter 2 tablespoons of olive oil SAUCE2 Tablespoons of butter, meltedOne 10-12 ounce jar of apricot jam1/2 cup of barbeque saucePreheat Oven to 350.Mix together the veal, pork, bread crumbs, eggs, minced onion, and salt.Form into 1 inch balls.Melt butter and oil in a fry pan and brown meatballs.In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, apricot jam and barbeque sauce. Add the browned meatballs and gently coat the meatballs with the sauce.Pour the meatballs and sauce into a large, flat, baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.Makes 5-6 dozen Meatballs.

Recipe: Pork chops serves 4 1 can of cooking spray 4 one-inch thick boneless loin pork chops 1 dash of black pepper 1 dash of salt 1/2 cup of peach preserves 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard 1 tablespoon of water Spray a non-stick frying pan with the cooking spray and heat over med-high heat.Sprinkle both sides of the chops with salt and pepper and add to the skillet.Sear 1 minute on each side, then reduce heat to medium.Cook 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet and keep warm. Mustard SauceAdd the peach preserves, mustard and water to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Spoon the sauce over the pork chops and serve. Adapted from: Debra Fioritto Weber

Recipe: Shrimp Scampi serves 6 1 tablespoon of olive oil 4 cloves of garlic - minced 1/3 cup of dry white wine 1/3 cup of clam juice 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/8 teaspoon of pepper 2 pounds of extra-large shrimp - peeled4 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter 2 tablespoons of lemon juice 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley - chopped Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.Add wine, clam juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper; bring to a boil.Add Shrimp, cover and cook until shrimp are slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.Reduce heat to medium, stir, cover and cook until shrimp are just cooked through, about 2 minutes.Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to medium bowl.Bring sauce to boil over medium-high heat and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute.Whisk butter, 1 Tablespoon at a time, into sauce; stir in lemon juice and parsley.Season to taste and pour mixture over shrimp in serving bowl.Serve with lemon wedges.Adapted From: Cook s Country

Recipe: Stuffed mushrooms serves 6 1 pound of bacon 8 ounces of softened cream cheese 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions 1 teaspoon of hot pepper sauce 2 teaspoons of dried oregano 18 large (stems removed) mushrooms Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Cut bacon into 1 inch pieces. Fry until crisp and drain on a paper towel.Mix bacon, cream cheese, green onion, hot pepper sauce, oregano.Wash mushrooms and remove stem.Fill mushroom caps with cream cheese mixture and place in baking dish.Bake 18-21 minutes or until fork tender.

Recipe: Mixed bean and vegetable soup serves 6 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 medium onion - chopped1 1/2 pounds of mixed root vegetables 1 1/2 pounds of mixed vegetables 1 teaspoon of garlic - crushed2 teaspoons of curry powder 1/4 cup of fresh parsley - chopped2 bay leaves 4 cups of chicken stock (or vegetable stock)2 small zucchini - chopped1 can of red kidney beans (15 ounces) - rinsed and drained1 can of black-eyed peas (15 ounces) - rinced and drained Heat oil in a heavy stock pot or Dutch oven. Add all the vegetables, except the zucchini, parsley and beans. Cook over high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the garlic, curry powder and the bay leaves and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the stock, there should be enough to cover all the vegetables. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the beans and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Puree about 1/3 to 1/2 of the soup in a blender. Return puree to the pot and bring to a boil. Then add the zucchini and parsley and continue cooking for another 3-4 four minutes. Add salt and pepper as needed.Adapted From: Good Housekeeping s Complete book of Vegetarian Cookery

Recipe: English muffin pizza serves 6 3 english muffins - split1 pound of ground beef 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder 1 teaspoon of oregano 1 pinch of salt and pepper 3/4 cup of pizza sauce 8 ounces of shredded cheese Preheat oven to 350 degreesIn medium fry pan brown beef and add onion powder, garlic powder, oregano and salt and pepper. (Drain off fat)Spread muffins on baking sheet with sidesSpread approximately 2 Tablespoons of pizza sauce on each muffinAdd approximately 2 Tablespoons of browned beefTop with 2 tablespoons of shredded cheeseBake about 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted, browned and bubbly