Diary of a Kentucky Cook

Don't forget what is truly important, the simple and basic things in Life. Honesty, Pure Emotions, Gardening, Cooking, the Joy of Creating and sharing Recipes and to be blessed by the majestic beauty of Nature. Once you find out what makes you happy, try to do THAT for a living.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Beef Pot Pie Casserole Recipe


Beef Pot Pie Casserole Recipe
~kycook

1 to 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tsp minced garlic
1 can mixed vegetables, drained
1 can corn, drained
8 oz velveeta, cubed
1 can cream soup, celery OR mushroom
1 can crescent dinner rolls

In a skillet add ground beef & garlic, cook
until done, drain off drippings.
add in vegetables, corn and soup

stir well

preheat oven to 375.

In a sprayed 13x9 glass dish add in beef mixture, sprinkle cubes of velveeta on top,
push cubes into mixture.

spread out dough on the top making a crust.

bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

variations:

-You can control the sodium and fat content in this recipe
by using any low fat, 2 % or low sodium ingredients you
would like.
~leave out the can of corn and add in a can of green beans or
your favorite veggie, just be sure and drain out the liquid.
-exchange the canned veggies and corn for a 16 oz bag of frozen veggie blend
-use any of the following soups:
cream of celery, or
cream of chicken or
cream of mushroom soup

-freezes well.



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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Hearty Beef Soup - Inexpensive, money saving recipe

Hearty Beef Soup Recipe

1 and 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 - 14 oz cans of stewed or diced tomatoes or
1 large jar of home canned tomatoes
1 can (14 oz) of water
1 can of cream corn
salt and pepper to taste

In a skillet brown ground beef, drain.
In a stockpot add cooked beef, tomatoes, water, salt and pepper.
Cook, uncovered for about 15 minutes.
Add corn.
Continue cooking for 10 minutes.
Serve Hot

notes:

Great way to use up LEFTOVER burgers:
simply crumble burgers in saucepan, reheat meat, add tomatoes,
continue on - making your soup...

serve with:
grilled cheese or
warm garlic bread or
cornbread or
corn muffins or
your favorite soup side




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Sunday, May 04, 2008

Grilled Hamburger or Cheeseburger Recipe

Grilled Hamburger or Cheeseburger Recipe

1 1/2 to 2 lbs. ground beef
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 Tbl dry mustard
1 tsp liquid smoke
1 Tbl worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 Tbl your favorite prepared mustard
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground black pepper
a slice or two of your favorite melting cheese

Combine all ingredients, except cheese, and shape into patties,
usually makes about 8 burgers.
Place in the fridge until the grill is hot.

ideas:
~Use onion buns or wheat buns or even sour dough bread for variety.
~You can use any prepared mustard you like;
yellow mustards, brown mustards, dijon, spicey dijon, hot mustards, honey mustards.
~Right before your burgers are done, place a slice of your favorite cheese on top.
~You can also add a slice or 2 of cooked bacon on top just before serving.
~Serve them with fresh sliced tomatoes or onions.






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