Thursday, February 24, 2011

Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Not like any other meatloaf I've ever had!!! I served this with french fries :D Actually formed this recipe into 3 small loaf pans and froze 2 of them for later! Each serves two adults nicely-Gene is very anti-meat right now.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 red onion, finely chopped
2/3 cup ketchup
2/3 cup bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup bread-and-butter pickle chips, chopped
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/3-inch cubes

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.

2. In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, bread crumbs, eggs and pickles; mix in the onion. Crumble in the beef, add the cheese and mix together. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 4-by-12-inch loaf. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°, about 35 minutes.

http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-index/dinner-recipes/Cheeseburger-Meatloaf-and-Mashed-Potatoes

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Skillet Lasagna

Skillet Lasagna

Saute:
5 cloves garlic minced
1 onion chopped
1 lb beef
1 zucchini peeled and diced

Add:
1 can tomato paste
1 can diced tomato
2 T sugar
1 T basil
1/2 t oregano

In a seperate bowl mix:
1 1/4 cups ricotta
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

Also need:
6 no boil lasagna noodles
1 cup mozz

In a skillet layer 1/2 of meat sauce then cover with about 3 noodles (break as needed)
Spread 1/2 cheese mixture then cover with about 3 noodles (break as needed)
Spread remaining half of meat sauce, cover with cheese mixture and top with 1 cup mozzarella

Cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes.