Classic Red Chili

September 12, 2022 in Food

Ingredients: 1 large onion, diced 2 teaspoons salt 2 to 2 1/2 pounds ground beef 4 cans (15.5 oz) pinto beans, rinsed & drained 46 ounces tomato juice 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup (8 ounces) ketchup 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup water 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 Tablespoons brown sugar Directions:

Hamburger Soup

August 17, 2022 in Food

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb - 2 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5 oz) can whole tomatoes (or diced) 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 3 cups beef stock or beef broth (plus more as needed) 2 whole red bell peppers, seeded and diced 5 whole carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagonal 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Directions:

Great Grandmas Meat & Pasta Sauce

March 11, 2022 in Food

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 can 6-oz can tomato paste 6 oz water 1 can 24 oz jar tomato puree 5 - 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried basil (or a handful of fresh basil, chopped) salt and pepper, to taste Directions: In a large stockpot, saute garlic until soft and fragrant in 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, about 2 minutes.

Pot Roast

March 11, 2022 in Food

Ingredients: 3 - 4 lb. chuck roast 4 Tablespoons olive oil 2 lbs. carrots 2 lbs. potatoes Meat Seasoning 2 teaspoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon paprika Gravy 1 cup chicken broth 2 cups beef broth 1 cube beef bouillon, or 1 teaspoon better than bouillon 1 and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce 1 Tablespoon cold unsalted butter Directions: