Easy Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients
2 pounds of cubed beef stew meat
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
4 cubes of beef bouillon, crumbled
4 cups of water
1 teaspoon of dried rosemary
1 teaspoon of dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
3 large potatoes
4 carrots
4 stalks of celery
1 large onion
4 teaspoons of cornstarch
2 teaspoons of cold water

Directions
1. In a large pot or dutch oven, cook beef in oil over a medium heat until brown. Dissolve bouillon in water and pour into pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for an hour.
2. Cut the celery and the carrots into 1 inch pieces. Chop the onion; peel and cube the potatoes.
3. Stir the potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion into the pot. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 of teaspoons cold water and stir into the stew. Cover and simmer for another hour.

Easy Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients
2 pounds of lean ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed tomato soup
1 onion, finely diced
1 cup of rolled oats
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon of steak sauce
1/2 cup of ketchup
3 tablespoons of prepared mustard

Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, soup, chopped onion, rolled oats, eggs, steak sauce, ketchup and mustard. Mix well.
2. Shape into a loaf, and pat Into a loaf pan.
3. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 1 hour or until done.

Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients
9 sheets of lasagna
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 pound of ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 (16 ounce) can of sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon of garlic salt
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon of dried basil
4 (15 ounce) cans of tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) container of ricotta cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup grated of Parmesan cheese
1 pound shredded of mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the lasagna sheets and olive oil; cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
3. Cook the ground beef and sausage in a large pot over medium heat; drain. Stir in the mushrooms, garlic salt, oregano, thyme, basil, and tomato sauce. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
5. Ladle enough of the meat sauce into a 9x13 inch baking dish to cover the bottom in a thin layer. Form a layer atop the sauce with 3 of the lasagna sheets. Spread about 1/4 of the ricotta cheese mixture over the lasagna sheets. Sprinkle about 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta cheese mixture and then ladle about 1/3 of the meat sauce over the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering twice more, topping with the remaining 1/4 pound of mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake in preheated oven 90 minutes. Allow to sit 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Shepherds Pie Recipes

By Brandy Summers

=>Shepherds Pie Recipe: Ground Beef Shepherds Pie Recipe
A hearty meal of shepherds pie will give you that warm glow during the colder months. This recipe features ground beef, potatoes, cheese and mushroom soup.

5 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 pound ground beef
6 slices American cheese
1 (10.75oz.) can condensed golden mushroom soup
3 teaspoons butter (optional)

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place the potatoes into a large saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and mash.
3. While the potatoes are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain off the grease. Stir in the mushroom soup.
4. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Layer the slices of cheese over the meat. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Dot with butter.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.


=> Shepherds Pie Recipe: Down Home Shepherds Pie
Another homemade version of shepherds pie featuring ground beef, potatoes, corn, beans, cheese and gravy.

1 (7.6 oz.) package potato flakes
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 onion, finely diced
1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 oz.) can green beans, drained
4 (10.5 oz.) cans brown gravy
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 pound American cheese slices

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Prepare potatoes according to directions on box. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, sauté ground beef over medium heat for 1 minute. Add onion to skillet and continue to cook until beef is no longer pink and onion is beginning to brown. Drain off some of the grease.
4. Add corn, green beans and gravy to the skillet. Mix thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread potatoes over the top. Layer cheese slices over potatoes.
5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until cheese turns golden brown.

=> Shepherds Pie Recipe: Chicken Shepherds Pie
This shepherds pie recipe features chicken, potatoes, garlic, cheese and spices.

8 potatoes
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup milk
1 medium head roasted garlic
1 pound chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup corn
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cut the head of garlic in half and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap garlic in aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
4. Peel, chop and boil the potatoes until tender; drain. Mash potatoes. Add butter, milk and the roasted garlic; mix well. Set aside.
5. In the bottom of a casserole dish, arrange the chicken evenly on the bottom. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary. Layer on the peppers, corn and all but 1/4 cup of the cheese. 6. Spread mashed potatoes on top.
7. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until brown around the edges.

=> Shepherds Pie Recipe: Easy Shepherds Pie Recipe
If you like shepherds pie, but don’t have time to fuss over a longer recipe, you can whip up this version in a short time. It’s still homemade and will hit the spot perfectly.

1 pound roast beef, cooked and cubed
2 onions, sliced thinly
1/2 cup homemade beef gravy
4 cups mashed potatoes, cooked

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Layer the roast beef in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Layer the sliced onions on top and pour on the gravy. Spread the mashed potatoes on top.
3. Bake for 1 hour, or until potatoes are browned.

=> Shepherds Pie Recipe: Turkey Shepherds Pie
This version of shepherds pie will take a little bit more effort, but you’ll be rewarded with a savory pie featuring turkey, red potatoes, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms, cheese, spices and a whole wheat crust.

5 large red potatoes, peeled
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk
2 (9-inch) whole wheat pie crusts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1 pound ground turkey
1 large carrot, julienned
1 zucchini, thickly sliced
1/4 cup canned green beans, halved
6 large fresh mushrooms, quartered
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons butter, diced

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Boil potatoes until tender. Mash with 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3. Saute onion and carrots in olive oil until soft. Stir in the ground turkey, parsley, thyme and garlic. Once turkey is almost browned and broken up, add zucchini and mushrooms. Salt and pepper to taste; drain. Stir in the flour.
4. Divide meat mixture into two whole wheat pie crusts. Sprinkle cheese over meat, if desired. Spread green beans over the cheese. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over mixture. Dot with butter.
5. Bake for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are slightly browned.

=> Shepherds Pie Recipe: Savory Sausage Shepherds Pie
A real hearty shepherds pie meal for sausage lovers.

1 pound sausage, uncooked
1 (12 oz.) jar beef gravy
1 (10 oz.) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (24 oz.) package prepared mashed potatoes

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a skillet, crumble and cook the sausage over medium high heat until brown. Drain on paper towels.
3. In a bowl, combine the sausage, gravy, vegetables and Worcestershire sauce.
4. Pour mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Spoon the mashed potatoes evenly on top. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.

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Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Easy stroganoff recipe with beef and mushroom soup.

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) pack of egg noodles
1 pound of ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can of fat free condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 tablespoon of garlic powder
1/2 cup of sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Directions
1. Prepare the egg noodles according to package directions and set aside.
2. In a separate large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until browned. Drain the fat and add the soup and garlic powder. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and combine the meat mixture with the egg noodles. Add the sour cream, stirring well, and season with salt and pepper to taste.