Homemade Sloppy Joes

1/2 c. onions, chopped
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1 Tbsp. butter
2/3 c. ketchup
1/2 c. water
2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vinegar
1/4 tsp. dry mustard

*Saute onion & celery in butter. Add 2 lbs. ground beef. Brown lightly. Drain off excess fat. Add rest of ingredients. Simmer, covered for 30 min.

Aunt Joan's Taco Casserole

Natcho cheese chips
1 lb lean ground beef (or chicken w/cream of chicken)
1 med. onion
garlic salt
taco seasoning
1 can cream of mushroom
1/2 can water
1 can corn, drained
1 small can of green chilies, diced
1 can chopped olives
extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated

*Line a big pan with Natcho cheese chips. Brown meat with med. onion chopped fine. Add garlic salt & other ingredients. Add everything to the shell pan. Top with grated cheese. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 min.

Beef & Rice Enchiladas

1 package (6-8 oz) Spanish rice & vermicelli mix
1 lb lean ground beef
2 cans (10 oz ea.) Enchilada sauce, divided
10 large corn tortillas, warmed
4 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided

*Prepare rice mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over med. heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in Spanish rice & 1 1/4 c. Enchilada sauce. Spoon about 2/3 c. beef mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top each with 1/3 c. cheese. Roll up.
*Place in a 13x9x2" pan. Top with remaining Enchilada sauce and cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 8-10 min. or until cheese is melted.

Miriam's Spaghetti Sauce

2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 onion, chopped
1 lb lean ground hamburger (opt.)
2-3 cans stewed tomatoes
2-3 small cans tomato sauce
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 carrot, grated
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

*Saute onions/garlic then brown hamburger. Add all other ingredients. Simmer 30 min. - 1 hour. Add about 1 tsp. salt (to taste).
*Serve over noodles or use as lasagna sauce. The longer you simmer the more enhanced the flavors become. May add more spices if not enough for your taste.

Beef Stroganoff

1 lb hamburger
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. milk
2 c. noodles
salt & pepper
seasoned salt
oregano
garlic salt
1 can onion soup (opt.)

*Brown hamburger & spice to taste. Add cream of mushroom soup, sour cream & milk. Add cooked noodles.

Laurie's Lasagna

1 lb ground beef
salt/pepper
diced or dehydrated onion
dehydrated chopped garlic
Italian seasoning
tomato sauce
diced tomatoes
lasagna noodles
cream cheese (mixed with some milk and dried parsley)
mozzarella cheese, shredded

*Brown beef. Season with salt and pepper, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes to desired consistency. Cook on med-low for about 30 min. Separately, cook noodles.
*Layer Ingredients in this order:
1. sauce
2. noodles
3. cream cheese
4. sauce
5. noodles
6. mozzarella cheese
7. sauce
8. noodles
9. mozzarella cheese
*Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 1/2 hours.

Debbie's Meatloaf

2 eggs
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 c. finely chopped onion (or onion flakes)
2 Tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground sage
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1/4 c. ketchup
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard

*Mix all ingredients, except hamburger, well then mix in hamburger. Pat into baking dish and bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 1 1/4 hours. (Recipe is good doubled and baked in a 9x13x2" pan. Can also be spread into muffin pans for individual meatloaves.)