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Beef + Bean Chili

Beef + Bean Chili

Spicy, hearty and satisfying. This version takes a fair amount of work, but it's worth the effort. Start to finish: 2 hours 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed2 3/4 tsp salt1 bay leaf2-4 T bacon fat or olive oil2 pound ground beef2 large Spanish onions, diced (4 cups)2...

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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce in the Instant Pot

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce in the Instant Pot

These meat-only meatballs mean no breadcrumbs or other fillers. Sauce is light and delicate, with a few simple ingredients. Prep time: 15 minutes; Cook time 15 minutes; Start to finish: 30 minutes Ingredients For the meatballs 1 lb ground beef 1 teaspoon onion powder...

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North African Meatballs

North African Meatballs

This recipe serves 4, love all the spices it calls for! From the NYT Cooking section. Serves: 4 Ingredients: For the Saffron Tomato Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 finely diced onion 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 inch cinnamon stick large...

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Beef Chili

Beef Chili

I always thought that chili needed hours and hours to cook, but not so! Even faster in an Instant Pot. Prep time: 15 minutes; Start-to-finish time: approx 1 hour Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 3-4 onion, coarsely chopped 4 pounds ground beef 1 ½ tablespoons black pepper...

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Stuffed Manicotti with Meat Sauce

Stuffed Manicotti with Meat Sauce

Stuffing the Manicotti can be a bit tedious, but if you cook the pasta just right, they should hold together fine while you stuff them. Prep: 30 minutes; Bake: 45 minutes; Stand: 10 minutes; Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours  Ingredients 1 package (8oz) Manicotti, uncooked...

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Meatloaf

Meatloaf

A classic. Prep: 10 minutes; Bake: 1 1/4 hours; Rest 5 minutes; Start to finish: 1 1/2 hours Ingredients 1.5 pounds ground beef 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1 clove garlic, finely...

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Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

Quick and classic dinner. Start to finish: about 1/2 hour Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan 1 1/4 lbs. ground beef sirloin 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon steak seasoning blend, such as McCormick brand Montreal...

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