Kraut Burgers

This is one of those reciepes that is hard to give exact measurements but ask me if any questions. Next time I'm going to try adding some tomato sauce.

1 pkg frozen rhoades rolls - defrosted (or you can make your own dough)
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
1/2 head cabbage cut thin (or buy package of coleslaw w/out dressing)

1. Saute onion then add hamburger and season as desired.
2. Add cabbage and let it cook down until it is almost see thru.
3. roll out rolls and add meat mixture to center.
4. fold over edges and make sure sealed at bottom (like a stuffed ball)
5. bake @ 400 degrees until golden brown on top

I usually have this with some fresh fruit. I have had marinara sauce to dip it in. Next time I am thinking about adding the sauce to the meat mixture and some cheese.............. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Taco Spaghetti

5 oz spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
1 lrg onion, chopped
3/4 cup water
2 Tbls taco seasoning mix
1 (11 oz) can whole kernel corn with sweet peppers, drained
1 cup sliced, pitted olives
1 cup shredded cheese
1/2 cup salsa
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles, drained
6 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato cut into thin wedges
tortilla chips
sour cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta, drain and set aside.

In large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is brown. Drain off fat. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta, corn, olives, half of cheese, salsa, and chiles.

Transfer mixture to lightly greased 2 quart casserole dish. Cover and back for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve with shredded lettuce, tomato wedges, tortilla chips and sour cream.

Crockpot Lasagna

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 jar spaghetti sauce
¼ c. water
2 c. mozzarella cheese
1 (16 oz) cottage cheese
Chopped fresh spinach

Break noodles in half. Place half noodles in crockpot. Mix seasoning and meat. Spread half over noodles. Mix sauce and water. Spread half over meat. Spread half cottage cheese, half chopped spinach, and half mozzarella.
Repeat layers.Cook on low 4-5 hours.

Italian BBQ

2 lbs. frozen chuck roast
1 pkg. dry Italian dressing mix
1 Tbsp. minced garlic or 1 tsp. granulated garlic
Salt and Pepper to taste

Place frozen meat in crockpot.
Sprinkle with seasonings.
Cook on high 6-8 hours/low 14-18 hours

Shred
Add 1 c. auju sauce

Eat on rolls with Monterey Jack cheese.
Place open faced under broiler to melt cheese.
Super Yummy!

Burrito Bake

1 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. taco seasoning
¾ c. water
1 can refried beans
1-2 c. shredded cheese
9 flour tortillas

Brown meat and drain, add seasoning and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes.

In pie plate place:
3 tortillas
cover with half refried beans
top with half meat
top with half cheese
Repeat layers
Top with remaining 3 tortillas.
Bake @ 350 for 30 minutes.
Cut into wedges
Serve with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, salsa

This isn't fancy, but it's a great sub for tacos.

Sloppy Joes

2 lbs hamburger ½ cup sugar
1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tsp. dry mustard
1 bottle chili sauce 1 tsp. paprika
½ cup ketchup
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. brown vinegar (cider vinegar)

Brown meat and onion. Drain fat. Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add to browned meat/onion. Simmer for 20-30 minutes.

This can also be done in a crock pot. Cook meat and onions first and then add sauce to the meat in a crock pot. Cook on low, uncovered. Stir occasionally. (I don't usually like sloppy joes, but these are really good!)