Ranch Burgers

So I learned this trick from my sister in law Christal. It makes delicious, flavorful, juicy burgers.

Makes 6 burgers

2 lbs ground beef (73/27 if you want them juicy)
1 packet Ranch dip mix
1/3 cup flour

Mix ingredients together and form patties.
Cook on grill, george foreman, or whatever works best for you!

I served this last night with a guacamole, mayo, lettuce, medium sharp cheddar on a nice bun and they were pretty close to Red Robin status (which is one of my favorite restaurant burgers).

Serve  with fries! (I used the Ore Ida Waffle Fry variety)
Enjoy!
Jenifer

Pasta alla Marlboro Man

This is my all time favorite spaghetti sauce. Thanks so much to Pioneer Woman for sharing. This makes enough for 6 servings.


2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
½ whole Large Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 pounds Ground Beef
Salt To Taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
1 teaspoon (generous) Ground Thyme
2 cans (14 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes
¼ cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
1-½ pound (to 2 Pounds) Rigatoni

Heat olive oil in large skillet or pot over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook a couple of minutes, until starting to turn translucent. Add garlic and stir, cooking 1minute, making sure not to brown the garlic.

Add ground beef and cook until brown. Drain most of excess fat. Add salt, pepper, and ground thyme. Stir to combine. Dump in canned tomatoes with their juice. Stir, reduce heat to low, and cover pot. Cook for 30 minutes, stirring a couple of times. Uncover the pot and cook an additional 30 minutes.

Cook rigatoni according to package directions—don’t overcook! Drain and place individual portions into bowls.

Stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan into the sauce. Check and adjust seasonings. Ladle sauce over cooked pasta, sprinkle with more Parmesan, and serve.

Sheperd's Pie

This week sure has been busy! I am still not sure how it is already wednesday, and most definitely not sure how it is only two days away from Christmas! Can someone explain that?? Anyways, I knew I wouldnt have much time to make dinner last night but I didnt have enough chicken for the crock pot. So, I had to come up with something else! Shepards Pie used to be one of my fall back recipes but somehow got lost in the move! Meaning, I havent made it since May.. not really sure why! I would like to thank my cousin DeAnna for this delicious easy recipe!

Sheperds Pie

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1 lb ground beef/turkey

1 can corn

1 can green beans

1 can tomato soup

****This was the directions for my potatoes 2 cups of boiling water for 1 cup of pearls, let sit for 3-5 minutes**

6 cups of water

3 cups Instant Mashed potatoes-*anything you want in your potatoes*

a healthy handful of cheese

Preheat oven to 350

Cook ground beef in large skillet. Once it is fully cooked add corn, green beans, and tomato soup. Mix together and let simmer on low heat for just a minute or two stirring constantly.

In separate pan boil 6 cups of water, add instant potatoes and let sit for 3-5 minutes. I added butter salt pepper, garlic powder and milk to my potatoes until they tasted how I wanted them to.

Place beef and vegetable mixture into the bottom of a 9 X 13 pan, spread out evenly. Place potatoes on top of beef mix and spread out evenly. Top with cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Eat and Enjoy!

Jen

Tex Mex Rice A Roni

I am not sure exactly what to call this. I Kind of made it up but a recipe on the box gave me the idea. This is one of our staple meals. I make it once every couple weeks and I love it!

Tex Mex Rice a Roni

1 box beef flavored rice a roni
1 tbs butter
2 cups water
1 lb ground beef
1 can corn
1 can green beans
1 beef bouillon cube

Cook ground beef and set aside. Cook rice a roni according to directions using butter to brown the vermicelli mix. Once the rice mix is browned add the cooked ground beef, corn, green beans, flavor mix from box, beef bouillon cube and water. Bring to a boil then turn down to simmer and leave covered  for 20-25 minutes.
Let sit uncovered for 5 minutes.
Serve & Enjoy!
Jen