Happy Accident?

So I bought some hamburger from Costco the other day with intentions to split it up and vacuum seal it for later but I didn’t quite get to it.  Oops.  I got it out today and decided that I would cook all 6+ lbs for various meals and put the cooked meat in the freezer.  I made a double batch of spaghetti sauce, two batches of browned hamburger ready for taco seasoning, one batch of sloppy joes, and one meatloaf that we’ll eat tomorrow.  I’m feeling pretty good about having all of that done for later!

BBQ Sauce

I found this at www.recipegal.com

BBQ Sauce

3 small cans tomato sauce
1/4 cup minced onion
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp molasses
1 Tbsp corn syrup
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
2-3 tsp. liquid smoke

Mix all ingredients and simmer in a medium size saucepan for an hour stirring occasionally.

This is a very good BBQ sauce that I used to do my BBQ ribs in the Crockpot.  It was a little on the spicy side (keeping my kids in mind) so I added a big squirt of ketchup while it was still in the saucepan.  Next time I’ll remember to add less cayenne or omit it altogether.  

Stuffed Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms
6 portabella mushrooms (caps)
1 pkg. large button mushrooms

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 can evaporated milk
1/2c. italian bread crumbs
3/4 c. mozarella cheese
2 cloves garlic diced
2 tsp. onion pwdr.

Brush off mushrooms take stems off button mushrooms and dice. In a skillet brown ground beef.Add in garlic onion pwdr and diced stems.Cook until beef is cooked throughly. Add in bread crumbs, cheese and approximately 3/4 of can of evaporated milk. Fill mushrooms with mixture bake at 375* for 15-20min.

Spicy Hamburger Casserole

 1 1b. hamburger
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 box Shells & Cheese macaroni
1 packet taco seasoning
1 c. grated cheese

Boil macaroni according to package directions, at the same time brown the burger. Drain burger and macaroni. Mix cheese sauce into macaroni, set aside. Add taco seasoning and water according to package directions. Then add the macaroni and rotel tomatoes, mix together and heat through. Place in casserole dish, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

I’ve made this a couple times now and it is along the quick and easy route and very tasty to boot!  I like to put a little sour cream in mine and for the kids as it is a little spicy.