Ground Meat Mix Recipes

GROUND-MEAT MIX

Steps:

• Working in batches, pulse bread in a food processor until medium-coarse crumbs form (you should have 3 cups breadcrumbs). Transfer to a bowl. Stir in milk; let stand for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, puree garlic and onion until smooth. Pulse in egg, 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper to combine.
• Mix garlic mixture into breadcrumb mixture. Add beef and pork, and mix until just barely combined; do not overmix. Divide mixture into 2 portions, and continue with variations.

ALL PURPOSE GROUND MEAT MIX

Steps:

• Brown meat in a large pot.
• Drain.
• Stir in celery, garlic, onion, green pepper, salt and pepper; cover and simmer about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender but not soft.
• You can use this mixture immediately during your cooking session or freeze in two-cup portions for later use. (easy to put in ziplock bags flattened, pushing as much air out as possible).
• SUGGESTED USES (be creative).
• TACOS: Add one package taco seasoning to two cups All-Purpose Ground Meat Mix (follow package directions for amount of water).
• Freeze.
• To serve: thaw and heat taco mixture; prepare tacos as you would normally.
• TACO POTATOES: Follow instructions for taco mixture (above), but serve the mixture over baked potatoes instead of tortillas or taco shells.
• Top with grated cheese, diced tomatoes, sour cream, sliced green onions, sliced black olives and salsa.
• EASY TACO SALADS: Follow instructions for taco mixture; place a layer of corn chips or tortilla chips on plate; spoon taco mixture over chips; add layer of shredded lettuce; add diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, sliced black olives, sour cream and salsa.
• SLOPPY JOES: In a large skillet, place two cups Ground Meat Mix, one (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup, two tablespoons brown sugar, and one teaspoon prepared mustard.
• Stir.
• Cover and simmer ten minutes.
• Serve ladled onto hamburger buns.
• The All-Purpose Ground Meat Mix can also be used for: stuffed peppers, chili, spaghetti, and baked ziti. See my cookbook for additional ideas: [url=http://beta.recipezaar.com/cookbook.php?bookid=46486]Things to make with All Purpose Ground Beef Mix[/url].

GROUND BEEF MASTER MIX

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• In a 8-quart oven-proof skillet, or roaster, melt butter over low heat.
• Crumble beef into skillet and increase heat.
• Cook until no more pink remains; add in onions, garlic (if using), green pepper and celery.
• Cook just until veggies are tender.
• Add soup, tomato sauce, salt and pepper; cover and bake in 350 degree oven for 1/2- 3/4 of an hour, stirring occasionally.
• Cool; divide into 5 freezer containers, and freeze.