Texas Style Cheese Beef Nuggets Recipes

CHEESY BEEF NUGGETS

Steps:

• Set oven to 400°F.
• Grease a cookie sheet.
• Cut the beef into bite-size squares (about 1-1/4-inch squares).
• Season the beef squares with the steak seasoning.
• Shake the steak pieces in a plastic bag containing the flour (seasoned with salt and pepper), until each piece is individually coated.
• Refrigerate steak while continuing preparation.
• In a bowl, thoroughly blend the corn flake crumbs with the chopped pecans, Parmesan cheese, paprika and nutmeg (if using); set aside.
• In a saucepan, melt the butter.
• Add in the 2 Tbsp flour, and stir until flour is completely dissolved.
• Whisk in the 1 cup of half and half cream, stir until the mixture come to a light boil, and thickens; lower the heat to a simmer.
• Add in the grated cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce, and continue stirring and cooking until the cheese is completely melts; turn off the heat, and keep the mixture warm.
• Dip each piece of the floured steak square in the cheese sauce, then roll in the bowl of dry crumb mixture (make sure that all sides are coated).
• Place on a well-greased cookie sheet, leaving spaces between each square.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until the steak squares are a deep, golden brown.
• Cool slightly before removing with a spatula.

TACO BEEF NUGGETS WITH TEJANO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine ground beef, taco seasoning, and green chiles in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Divide beef mixture into 16 portions; shape each portion around a cheese cube, completely covering the cheese.
• Beat egg white with water in shallow dish until blended. Place chips in second shallow dish. Dip each meatball into egg white mixture, then into chips to coat completely. Press each meatball with palm into a flattened nugget shape, generously coating both sides of nugget with chips.
• Spray a large baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place nuggets in baking pan; spray tops of nuggets generously with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until meat registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer; meat should not be pink and juices should run clear.
• Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in small microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 30 seconds or until warm. Serve nuggets with sauce.

TEXAS-STYLE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, tomatoes, chilies, rice, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; covered and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Serve in the skillet or transfer to a shallow serving dish. Sprinkle with toppings of your choice. Serve with tortilla chips.

TACO BEEF NUGGETS WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Combine ground beef, taco seasoning and green chilies in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
• Divide beef mixture into 16 portions; shape each portion around a cheese cube, completely covering cheese.
• Beat egg white with water in shallow dish until blended.
• Place chips in second shallow dish.
• Dip each meatball into egg white mixture, then into chips to coat completely.
• Press each meatball with palm into a flattened nugget shape, generously coating both sides of nugget with chips.
• Spray large baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place nuggets in baking pan; spray tops of nuggets generously with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake in 400°F oven 15 to 20 minutes until no longer pink and juices show no pink color.
• Meanwhile combine taco sauce & honey in a small microwave-safe dish. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds or until warm.
• Serve nuggets with sauce.

TEXAS TATER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°. Cook beef, onion, celery and garlic in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
• Stir soup, corn, picante, chili powder and pepper into beef mixture. Spoon into ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole. Top with frozen potato nuggets.
• Bake uncovered 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.