Using It Up Challenge: Ground Beef

Sweet and Sour Meatloaf

Based on Sweet and Sour Meat Balls recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef raw
• 1/2 cup crushed cracker crumbs crumbs
• 2 Tbsp. onion minced
• 3 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (can also use butter milk and do not use vinegar)
• 20 oz. pineapple crushed with juices drained and reserved
• 1 green bell pepper sliced
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp minced ginger

Sweet and Sour Topping Sauce

20 oz crushed pineapples plus juices reserved from pineapples in meatloaf recipe

1 well diced red, orange or yellow bell pepper

1 c packed brown sugar

1 Tbs each: minced ginger, granulated garlic, minced onion powder, coconut aminos or soy sauce, crushed red peppers, corn starch

1/3 c vinegar

whisk until a thin sauce forms and set aside until last 10 minutes of cooking meatloaf

Preheat oven to 375 degrees (F).

In large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients EXCEPT ground beef and cracker crumbs

Next, add ground beef and cracker crumbs to wet mix and blend just until all wet items and crumbs are incorporated into beef. 

Gently press beef mix into 9 x 11 inch casserole dish. Place uncovered in preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until meat thermometer comes out at 165 degrees. 

** Add optional sweet and sour sauce in place of ketchup over top of meatloaf and return to oven for 10 minutes.**

Remove from oven and allow to rest for 4-5 minutes before serving. This works great to make hamburgers on buns or with mashed potatoes and gravy with side of green beans or nice fresh salad!

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Freezer Meals 101 ClubNot the Sheet Pan VersionFound in THIS video:https://youtu.be/Ga3vetjhVL8?si=h4rRKgYV0yKnFzZU

Prep Time30minutes mins

Cook Time1hour hr

Total Time1hour hr 30minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Main Protein: Beef, Ground Beef

Cooking Method: Oven, Slow Cooker

 

Servings: 6

 

Calories: 427kcal

Ingredients

• 2.25 lb. lean ground beef raw
• 0.38 cup graham wafer crumbs
• 3 Tbsp. onion minced
• 4.5 Tbsp. dry onion soup mix
• 0.38 tsp. pepper
• 1.5 egg lightly beaten
• 0.38 cup evaporated milk
• 22.5 oz. pineapple chunks
• 1.5 green bell pepper sliced
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 1.5 Tbsp. corn starch
• 0.5 cup vinegar
• 1.5 Tbsp. soy sauce
• 1.5 large (gallon) freezer bag or reusable silicone bag

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

• Combine meat, graham cracker crumbs, onion, onion soup mix, pepper, egg and evaporated milk. Form meatballs and place on baking sheet (with sides).
• Bake at 350° for approximately 25 minutes. Allow to cool.
• In a large resealable freezer bag, combine pineapple chunks, green pepper, brown sugar, corn starch, vinegar and soy sauce.
• Transfer cooled meatballs to bag and mix to evenly coat meatballs. Remove excess air and zip. Freeze.

Cooking instructions:

• Thaw. Cook in slow cooker for 2-3 hours on high or 4-5 hours on low. In the oven, bake, covered, at 350° for one hour.

Your Private Notes

Use 1/2 C measuring cup and smash these to make smash burgers, add a little A-1 sauce!.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1257mg | Potassium: 545mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg

Egg Fried Rice

https://seonkyounglongest.com/egg-fried-rice

INGREDIENTS

SCALE

• 2 cups cold Jasmine rice
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp Vietnamese seasoning or 1 tbsp of soy sauce, fish sauce, or oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 green onions, chopped

Vietnamese Seasoning

• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp msg

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine cold rice, eggs, and the seasoning in a mixing bowl.
2. Heat a wok or a large skillet over high heat, add cooking oil, and swirl to coat. Pour the rice and egg mixture, stirring constantly. If you prefer your egg fried rice to be juicy, you can cook it for only 1 minute. If you prefer it crispier, cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Remove it from the heat, stir in the chopped green onions, and it’s done! Serve it with Lao Gan Ma (chili oil with flakes) or any crispy chili oil if you like. Enjoy!
4. Ground Beef with Broccoli // Living in the Moment
5. Ingredients:
6. 1 lb Ground Beef
7. 2-3 cups Broccoli
8. 1 tbsp Mirin (Did not have so I used ground Dijon mustard powder for a bit of kick) 2 tbsp Soy sauce 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar 2 tbsp Oyster sauce 1 tsp Sesame oil 1 tbsp Cornstarch
9. https://youtu.be/H7_z2TPpPOg?si=Nd0faoVJSX95Bs8D
10. Inspired by the Instant Pot Taco Tortellini Casserole
11. https://youtu.be/slkv78zOqjM?si=71p8y_x1wOcUSl9C Mandy in the Making

12. Ingredients

    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 c beef broth
    • 1 packet of taco seasoning *see notes
    • 1 can diced tomatoes, 18-20 oz, drained *see notes
    • 250 grams cheese tortellini *see notes
    • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • as desired salt and pepper
    • 2 c cheddar cheese, shredded *see notes

    Instructions

    1. Place frozen beef into the instant pot liner. Add the beef broth (or water).
    2. Place the lid on the top and turn the toggle switch to 'sealing'
    3. Press 'manual' and adjust the time to 20 minutes. When cooking time is complete, carefully do a quick release to release the steam inside the pot.
    4. When the sliver pin drops, and it's safe to open the lid, carefully remove the lid AWAY from your face.
    5. Give the beef a stir as it may be cooked in one large chunk.
    6. Add all the remaining ingredients except 1 cup of the cheese. Add the tortellini on top of the beef and DO NOT STIR the pasta into the beef.
    7. Cover with the lid again, place in the 'sealing' position, and select 'manual' and adjust the time to 'zero' minutes. (see notes)
    8. The pot will come to pressure and when it reaches optimum pressure, it will beep and shut off. (or move to warm). Carefully do another quick release.
    9. The tortellini should be slightly puffy and cooked al dente. Mix everything together, and transfer to a 7x9 or 8x8 oven-safe dish.
    10. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top of the casserole, and place under the broiler for 3 - 5 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown and melty.
    11. Remove from the oven
    12. Rest the casserole for about 5 minutes before digging in! Enjoy!

    Notes

    Feel free to use water if you have no beef broth. Even Chicken broth would work as well if you had no beef broth available.

    
    

13. Simple Salisbury Steaks

14. https://youtu.be/nHFMp8bpZAg?si=NF69fRO1exHJPD2F

15. Valerie Hargett

16. https://cincyshopper.com/simple-salisbury-steak/#wprm-recipe-container-71183

17. Ingredients 

    Patties

    • ▢1 lb Lean Ground Beef
    • ▢1/3 cup Bread Crumbs
    • ▢2 tsp Ketchup
    • ▢1 tsp Mustard
    • ▢1 tsp Worcestershire
    • ▢1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
    • ▢1/2 tsp Onion Powder
    • ▢Salt and Pepper, to taste

    Gravy

    • ▢2 packets Brown Gravy Mix
    • ▢2 cup hot Water
    • ▢1 tsp Ketchup
    • ▢1/2 tsp Worcestershire

    Instructions 

    • Combine all pattie ingredients in a large bowl and massage with your hands until ingredients are incorporated.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Cook patties on both sides until no longer pink.
    • Lower temperature to low.
    • Whisk together gravy mix and water until well blended.
    • Whisk in ketchup and Worcestershire and pour over patties in skillet.
    • Allow to simmer until gravy warms and thickens.