Where's the Beef?

Where's the beef?

Well, for starters, it's here in today's post. Today's offerings include Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Casserole, two meatloaf recipes, and Layered Fiesta Casserole. Enjoy!

SPICY CHILI TRINITY

This recipe comes from Publix.

Servings: 8; Total Time: 3 hours, 15 minutes; Active Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef, 7% fat

1 lb hot Italian sausage

3 links smoked sausage (7–10 oz)

1 (8-oz) package prediced yellow onions

1 tablespoon roasted minced garlic

1 (1.25-oz) package chili seasoning

1 jar chunky pasta sauce (20–24 oz)

1 (15-oz) can black beans, undrained

1 cup fire-roasted corn

Directions

Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Mix beef and Italian sausage until blended. Chop smoked sausage coarsely.

Add beef mixture to pan; cook 5–6 minutes, stirring to crumble meat, and until no pink remains. Drain and discard grease from beef mixture.

Place cooked beef mixture into slow cooker. Add chopped sausage, onions, garlic, seasoning, pasta sauce, beans, and corn. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 1/2–3 hours (or LOW for 3–4 hours), or until thick and beef is 160°F. Serve with favorite chili toppings.

SOUTHWEST MEATLOAF

Recipe Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings

Source: TBC

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/southwest-meatloaf.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef (95% lean)

1 cup soft bread crumbs

3/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

1 large clove garlic, minced

2 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa

Directions

Heat oven to 350F. Combine all ingredients in large bowl except salsa, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

Shape beef mixture into 10 x 4-inch loaf on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 1 hour,15 minutes to 1 hour, 20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160F.

Let stand 10 minutes. Top with salsa; cut into slices.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 280; Fat: 9 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Fiber: 1.8 g; Sodium: 313 mg; Cholesterol: 120 mg; Protein: 34 g; Carbohydrates: 12 g

CROCKPOT LASAGNA

This is from mydailymoment.com, and begins, “Most people don't associate lasagna and healthy eating together, but that's exactly what you get with this dynamic dish. A meat and cheese lover's dream, use your noodle and enjoy this slow-cooked staple that's sure to become your go-to dish when you have a hankering for something Italian.”

For 8 people. Ready in 4 1/4 hours.

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Ingredients

1 pound(s) lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, smashed

3 1/2 cup(s) tomato sauce

3/4 cup(s) tomato paste

1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano

1 1/2 cup(s) cottage cheese

1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese

12 ounce(s) lasagna pasta, uncooked

16 ounce(s) shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in fry pan. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and oregano. Cook long enough to get it warm. Spoon a layer of meat sauce onto the bottom of the slow cooker. Add a double layer of uncooked lasagna noodles (break to fit) and top with cheeses. Repeat with sauce, noodles and cheeses until all are used up. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

LAYERED FIESTA CASSEROLE

This is from Kraft, and begins, “Say hola to your new favorite Mexican-inspired fiesta casserole. This Layered Fiesta Casserole has ground beef, salsa, tortillas & melted cheddar cheese.”

Prep Time: 25 min.; Total Time: 55 min.; Servings: 6 servings

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Ingredients

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef

1 each green and red pepper, chopped

1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen corn

12 gluten-free corn tortillas (6 inch)

1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Directions

Heat oven to 375°F.

Brown meat with peppers in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Stir in salsa, tomatoes and corn.

Spread 1 cup meat mixture onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with 6 tortillas, overlapping as necessary. Cover with layers of half each of the remaining meat mixture and cheese; top with remaining tortillas and meat mixture. Cover.

Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese; let stand, uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

TEX-MEX BEEF & RICE CASSEROLE

This is from Kraft, and begins, “Serve a deliciously flavorful rice casserole dish at dinnertime tonight! The whole family will love trying this cheesy Tex-Mex Beef & Rice Casserole.”

Prep Time: 20 min.; Total Time: 50 min.; Servings: 8 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each

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Ingredients

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread

1 pkt. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix

2 Tbsp. milk

1 can (14 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (11 oz.) corn with red and green bell peppers, undrained

1/2 cup chopped onions

3 cups cooked long-grain white rice

1 cup KRAFT Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese Expertly Paired for Mac ‘n Cheese & Casseroles, divided

1 cup crushed tortilla chips

3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Brown meat in large nonstick skillet. Meanwhile, mix cream cheese spread, seasoning mix and milk until blended.

Drain meat; return to skillet. Add cream cheese mixture, tomatoes, corn and onions; mix well.

Combine rice and 1/2 cup shredded cheese in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; spread to cover bottom of dish. Top with meat mixture and remaining shredded cheese; cover.

Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Top with crushed chips and cilantro.

MEATLOAF

This comes from Ree Drummond of the Food Network show The Pioneer Woman.

Level: Easy; Prep Time: 15 minutes; Inactive Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes; Yield: 8 servings.

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Ingredients

Meatloaf:

1 cup milk

6 bread slices

2 pounds ground beef

1 cup grated Parmesan

1 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's

1/4 to 1/2 cup minced flat-leaf parsley

4 eggs, beaten

8 to 12 thin bacon slices

Tomato Sauce:

1/2 cup ketchup

6 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon dry mustard

Dash or 2 hot sauce (more if you like)

Dash or 2 Worcestershire sauce

Directions

For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Pour the milk over the bread and allow it to soak in for several minutes. Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, Parmesan, salt, some pepper, seasoned salt and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the eggs. With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined.

Form the mixture into a loaf shape on a foil-lined broiler pan, which will allow the fat from the meat to drain.

Lay the bacon slices over the top, tucking them underneath the meatloaf to give the meatloaf some support.

Next, make the tomato sauce: Pour the ketchup into a bowl. Add the brown sugar and dry mustard, and splash in the hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Stir the mixture until well combined. Pour one-third of the sauce over the top of the meatloaf.

Bake for 45 minutes, and then pour over another one-third of the remaining tomato sauce over the meatloaf. Bake for an additional 20 to 25 minutes; the meatloaf should be no longer pink in the middle. Allow to sit 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with the remaining tomato sauce on the side as a dipping sauce.