Hamburgers by Jeanie the Great

HAMBURGERS (8)
Hamburger patties (8)
Hamburger buns
Brown patties; cool. Layer with wax paper, bag and freeze.
COOKING DAY: Griddle fry frozen until warmed through (or microwave).

Lasagna Casserole (Celise)

1 lb ground beef
¼ c. chopped onion
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper, divided
1 lb medium shell pasta, cooked and drained
1 lb (4 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 carton (24 oz) small-curd cottage cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 c. grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp parsley flakes
1 jar (26 oz) spaghetti sauce

In skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Sprinkle with salt and /4 tsp pepper; set aside. In a large bowl, combine pasta, 3 cups mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, parsley, and remaining pepper. Stir gently. Pour into greased 13x9 baking dish. Top with beef mixture and spaghetti sauce (dish will be full). Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Bake, uncovered 15 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Sloppy Joes (Celise)

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar

In a large skillet, brown ground beef and onion. Stir in remaining ingredients, simmer covered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If Joes appear too'loose', leave cover off and let moisture evaporate. Cook until it's the consistency you like for serving on toasted buns, with french fries and cole slaw.

Mexican Casserole (Celise)

2lbs ground beef
Small onion
16oz tomato sauce
Can of corn
½ cup water
4oz diced green chilis
10oz enchilada sauce
½ lb grated cheese
5 corn tortillas

*Mix together. Bake 25-35 min at 350.

Beef Tacos (Jeanie)

2 lbs gr beef
1 packge taco shells (10 ct)
1/2 onion, chopped
16 oz shredded cheese
1 pckg taco seasoning

Brown beef and onion; drain. Add taco seasoning with 2 T of water; simmer. Cool and bag.
Bag shredded cheese and combine the two bags. Freeze.

COOKING DAY: Thaw meat and cheese. Heat shells. Serve with lettuce and tomatoes.

Salisbury Steak by Jeanie

Salisbury SteakServes: 6 patties
2 (10.5 oz) condensed french onion soup
2 T flour
1 1/2 lbs gr beef
1/2 c ketchup
1/2 c dry bread crumbs
1/2 c water
2 T worc sauce
1/4 t salt
1 1/2 t mustard pwder
1/4 t ground black pepper

Mix 1/3 c condensed soup w/ ground beef, crumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Shape into 6 patties. Brown both sides of patties. Pour off excess fat. In a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. Mix in ketchup, water, worc sauce and mustard pwder. Bag patties and gravy in same bag and freeze.

COOKING DAY: Thaw and allow to simmer, covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Using prepared patties: Brown patties using worc sauce, salt and pepper. Make gravy as above and follow directions as above.

Flatlander Chili by Jeanie

FLATLANDER CHILI Serves: 10

2 lbs gr beef
2 t ground cumin
1 46-oz tom juice
1 1/2 t garlic pwder
29 oz tom sauce
1 t salt
1 1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 t pepper
1/2 c celery, chopped
1/2 t dried oregano
1/4 c gr bell pepper, chopped
1/2 t white sugar
1/4 c chili powder
1/8 t ground cayenne pepper
2 c canned red beans, drained and rinsed

Brown ground beef; drain, crumble and set aside. Add beef to remaining ingredients; bring to boil and simmer 1- 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool completely, bag and freeze

COOKING DAY: Thaw, heat and serve.

SLOW COOKER SHEPHERD'S PIE by Jeanie

SLOW COOKER SHEPHERD'S PIE Serves: 6
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c warm milk
1 c frozen peas (or fav't veggie)
1/2 c butter
1 c fresh carrots, sliced thinly
4 c water
6 med russet potatoes, chopped
1/8 c beef boullion

Cook and crumble beef. Scrub, peel and boil potatoes till tender. Mash w/ warm milk and 1/4 c butter. In a separate pan, whisk water, boullion, butter and flour. Heat till thickened. Bag in separate bags. Freeze.

COOKING DAY: Thaw and place in crockpot in this order: beef, veggies, mashed potatoes and then pour gravy over top. Cover and cook on low 4-6 hours.