Bloody Mary Cheeseburgers

 Bloody Mary Cheeseburgers

Hi everybody :)
When I first saw this recipe, I knew I would be making it soon. Bloody Mary Cheeseburgers, don't worry there's no alcohol in the recipe. Although, I did thought about adding some :) I opted out. The burgers and special sauce are prepared with spicy ingredients that mimic the Classic Bloody Mary Cocktail without the vodka. Let's get it started... 

Bloody Mary Cheeseburgers 
For the Burgers:
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 rounded tablespoons prepared horseradish (I used 1 tbsp.)
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce (I used 1/2 tbsp. Sriracha Sauce)
A small handful celery tops and leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup Heinz organic ketchup or Heinz chili sauce
1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs or fine breadcrumbs
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese)
4 brioche burger rolls, split (I used Hamburger Buns.)
For the Sauce:
3/4 cup Heinz ketchup
1 rounded tablespoon horseradish (I used 1/2 tsp.)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (I used 1/2 tsp. Sriracha Sauce) 
2 tablespoons minced celery tops
Coarse black pepper, to taste

Place beef in mixing bowl, season kosher salt and pepper. Add Worcestershire, horseradish, Tabasco, celery tops and leaves, ketchup or chili sauce, cracker crumbs and egg yolk. 

Combine and form 4 large patties that are thinner at the center than the edges for even cooking. 

(I wrapped the burgers in plastic and refrigerate for 3 hours.)

Combine sauce ingredients in small bowl. 

Heat skillet or griddle pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and wipe around pan. Add burgers and cook 8-10 minutes, turning once. Top with cheese in last minute or 2 of your cooking time. 

 (I used Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese.)
 Serve on rolls topped with special sauce.

Source: Rachael Ray Show

What I Did and/or Think:
The changes I made are in Bold, Italic, & Purple. 
The Taste: The burgers were great, but I really LOVE the sauce on top. It was spicy, but not too spicy and really made the burgers popped, so don't leave the sauce off. 

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Broccoli-Stuffed Potato & Grilled Steak: A Steak & Potato Kind of Day

Broccoli-Stuffed Potato & Grilled Steak: A Steak & Potato Kind of Day

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I having a steak and potato kind of day. Steak and potatoes is one of my favorite meals. I'm sure it a lot of people favorites. I bet you might have an steak and potatoes variation in your meal planing rotation. Here's one of mine...

The Broccoli-Stuffed Potato
4 large baking potatoes, bake; see this
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spread, divided
2 1/2 cups frozen broccoli

1/4 package Southern Mills Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mix; prepared or 1/2 cup prepared cheese sauce
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Lawry's Garlic Salt to taste
 
I used Amy's quick and easy baking method  for baking the potatoes; set aside to cool slightly.

Meanwhile, steam the broccoli for 6 - 8 minutes, or until tender. Chop fine. Carefully scoop the potatoes flesh into a bowl, leaving the skin intact.  

 Add the broccoli to the potatoes along with the cheese sauce. 

Top with shredded cheese and bake for 8 minutes or until cheese melts.

Source: slightly adapted The-Super So Fat, Low Fat Cookbook

The Grilled Steak

2  (12 - 14 oz.) Ribeye steaks
2 cloves garlic
salt & pepper to taste
Worcestershire sauce, 2 dashes on each side
pinch Lawry's perfect Blend SWEET BASIL, CITRUS & GARLIC RUB   

Marinade steaks overnight. Preheat grilled to 375 F. (I used the Super Pot.) Grilled steaks 8-10 minutes on each side or according to how you like your steaks. 

Remove from grill & cover with foil for about 8-10 minutes. Served.

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Hamburger Soup

Hamburger Soup

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Happy February! It's has been chilly here for these past few days. I been hiding under my covers refusing to get out of bed :). On cold days I like to make some of my old stand by recipes.  You know, the kind that don't take to long to prepare but taste like you spent all day in the kitchen. 

Today stand by recipe is Hamburger Soup. It's one of my favorites because it's easily adjustable to whatever vegetables you have on hand. Here's what I did...

Hamburger Soup
3 - 4 lbs. ground chuck
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper 
1 medium onion, sliced
6 cups water
1 tsp. Better than Bouillon Beef Base (reduce sodium) 
4 cups potatoes, peeled and cut-up
2 cups carrots, peeled and sliced
1 bay leaf
1 pack Lipton soup mix + 1/4 cup water + 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch or flour
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen baby sweet peas or okra*

Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper. Brown meat in pot over med heat. Drained. 

Add onion, saute until tender. 

Add water, beef base, potatoes, carrots and bay leaf. Cover and simmer over low heat until vegetables are tender; about 25 minutes.

Mix soup mix, cornstarch, and water. Add to the pot along with tomatoes and peas. 

Cook about 5 minutes longer or until thicken.  Remove bay leaf before serving.

*If using okra, add at the end of cooking time. Cover and let sit for about 5 minutes; the heat for the soup will cook the okra.  

This is great serve with buttery hot cornbread.

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Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

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I'm using the Super Pot again, this time I'm making Beef Stew. Sunday, while shopping at Walmart, I spotted a big family-sized package of beef stew meat.  Stew meat is made for slow-cooking because it's a tougher cut of meat, it cooks up tender and juicy in the slow-cooker.  

Beef Stew is definitely one of my favorite comfort foods and a great REPEAT for the Winter months. It would also be a great pairing for the Oatmeal Dinner Rolls. Since I'm preparing this in the Super Pot, dinner will be ready in less then 4 hours. Here's how it's done....

 Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
1.5 - 2 lbs. beef stew meat
2 - 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 package Lipton Beef Onion Soup Mix
1 - 2 cups water
3 cups diced potatoes (I used frozen)
2 cups slice carrots
2 stalk celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups green beans (I used frozen)
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes

Heat oil in the Super Pot to 375°.  Season the meat with salt and pepper. Add to pot in small amounts, browning it until all is completely browned. 

Mix the soup mix with the water.  Add the soup mixture and half of the onions to the meat. 

Turn pot down to 300° (this is the slow-cooking temperature for the pot). Cook until meat is tender (this took 2 1/2 hours in the Super Pot); adding more water if necessary. 

Add your vegetables and cook until tender; about 25 minutes. Thicken it with 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour, if needed. Cook an additional 5 minutes to thicken.

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Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup: Back of the Box Recipe

Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup: Back of the Box Recipe

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Do you love to used recipes found on the back of the box? I do. Every once in a while I find interesting recipes from boxes of cereals, dry mixes, can goods, etc... Being a recipe fanatic,     I collect them all in notebooks, tablets, and binders. This recipe I'm sharing today is from the back of a QUAKER Medium Barley's box. Let's get it started...

Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup 

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. Lean ground beef
1/2 cup Chopped onion
1 clove Garlic minced
7 cups water
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Unsalted whole tomatoes. undrained, cut into pieces
1/2 cup QUAKER Medium Barley, uncooked
1/2 cup Sliced celery
1/2 cup Sliced carrots
2 Beef bouillon cubes
1/2 teaspoon Dried basil, crushed
1 Bay leaf
1 (9 oz) pkg. Frozen mixed vegetables

Directions :
In a 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven. brown meat Add onion and garlic: cook until onion is tender Drain. 

Stir in remaining ingredients except frozen vegetables. 

Cover: bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf. Add frozen vegetables: cook about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 

Additional water may be added if soup becomes too thick upon standing. MAKES 12 (1 CUP) SERVINGS


What I Did and/or Think:
I love homemade soup, this one was really great. It's also was another first for me. I never tasted barley before! I know, shocking isn't it :) It kind of remind me of oatmeal, look and taste. It's small before cooking and swell up afterward, and have a chewy oatmeal taste. This is another great REPEAT especially on the cold Winter days ahead. 

BTW, it's also a Chicken Barley Chili recipe on that same box, I'll be trying very soon, so stay tune :)

Chicken Barley Chili

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Slow-Cooker Beef Roast: Slow-Cooking in a Super Pot

Slow-Cooker Beef Roast: Slow-Cooking in a Super Pot

Slow-Cooker Beef Roast

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This dinner is one of my favorite  dishes, Slow-Cooker Beef Roast. I like to add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to it during the last 20 minutes of cooking time. To make this a complete meal, I serve it over streamed rice. 

I'm making it in my Super Pot, I used it before to grill the Fruit-Glazed Pork Chops . The Super Pot is great for grilling, slow cooking, and stir-frying. My favorite thing about it is, the clean-up time is a snap! Although this can be made in a regular slow-cooker, with this pot, I can seal in the flavors of the meat by browning it before cooking it, all in one pot!  Here's what I did...

Slow-Cooker Beef Roast

Ingredients 
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2-3 lb. chuck roast
Salt & Pepper or Rosemary, Basil and Citrus Salt
Flour for coating the meat, optional
1 package Lipton Beefy Onion Soup Mix
1 cup water

Oil and heat the Super Pot to 375 degree.

Season with salt & pepper and coat the roast in flour. Place in pot and brown about 10 minutes on each sides.

Mix soup mix and water together and add to the pot.  Next, cover pot, reduce heat to 300 degree, and cook until tender, about 4 hours and 30 minutes.

After about 4 hours of cooking the meat should be tender and the soup mixture should have thicken, like in the picture above, you can serve it as is. Or if you like, this is the time you should add the vegetables below with about 1/4 cup of water, if needed.  

For the last 20 minutes of cooking add: Optional

2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 celery stalks, sliced in chunks
3 carrots, sliced in chunks 
1 onion, sliced

Cook until tender,  about 20 minutes, serve warm over rice.

This recipe always results in the most delicious tenderest beef roast.

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