Something Besides Turkey, Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese

 

Something Besides Turkey 

Crockpot French Onion Meatloaf with Melted Swiss Cheese 

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)

1 cup breadcrumbs

1 small onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup French onion dip (or 1/2 cup sour cream mixed with 1 packet of French onion soup mix)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded

Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

Prepare the Meatloaf Mixture:

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, French onion dip, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Shape the Meatloaf:

Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased crockpot and shape it into a loaf.

Cook the Meatloaf:

Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the meatloaf is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).

Add the Cheese:

About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese on top of the meatloaf. Cover and let it melt.

Serve:

Carefully remove the meatloaf from the crockpot. Slice and serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes:

Serve this meatloaf with mashed potatoes or a side salad for a complete meal. Enjoy your comforting dish! 🍽️✨

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

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Something Besides Turkey, SHORT RIBS

 

 

Something Besides Turkey 

SHORT RIBS

Braised Beef Short Ribs 🍖🍷

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients:

4 lbs beef short ribs, bone-in

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 carrots, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon)

2 cups beef broth

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 sprigs fresh thyme

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

1 bay leaf

Instructions:

Prepare the Short Ribs:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Season the beef short ribs generously with salt and pepper on all sides.

Sear the Ribs:

In a large Dutch oven or heavy oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add the short ribs in batches, searing until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the ribs and set aside.

Sauté the Vegetables:

In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Deglaze the Pot:

Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes to reduce slightly.

Add the Remaining Ingredients:

Return the short ribs to the pot and add the beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. The liquid should cover about 2/3 of the ribs.

Bring to a gentle simmer.

Braise the Ribs:

Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Braise for about 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ribs are tender and falling off the bone. Check occasionally to ensure there’s enough liquid; add more broth if necessary.

Serve:

Remove the pot from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes.

Skim off any excess fat from the surface of the sauce.

Serve the short ribs with the braising liquid spooned over the top. They pair beautifully with mashed potatoes or polenta to soak up the rich sauce.

Tips:

Storage: Leftover braised short ribs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Make Ahead: This dish can be prepared a day in advance; the flavors will deepen as it sits. Simply reheat gently before serving.

Serving Suggestions: Pair with a glass of red wine for a delicious meal.

Enjoy your Braised Beef Short Ribs—a hearty and comforting dish perfect for gatherings and special occasions! 🍖🍷✨😋

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

 

 

Would Anyone Here Actually Eat Stuffed Cabbages Rolls😍 

Ingredients

1 medium head cabbage (3 pounds)

1/2 pound uncooked ground beef

1/2 pound uncooked ground pork

1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or dill weed

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

Cook cabbage in boiling water just until outer leaves pull away easily from head. Set aside 12 large leaves for rolls. In a small bowl, combine the beef, pork, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, onion, rice, parsley, salt, dill and cayenne; mix well.

Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each leaf, making a V-shaped cut. Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture on a cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of leaf. Fold in sides. Beginning from the cut end, roll up. Repeat.

Slice the remaining cabbage; place in a Dutch oven. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam side down over sliced cabbage. Combine the tomatoes, sugar and remaining tomato sauce; pour over the rolls. Cover and bake at 350° until cabbage rolls are tender.

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Holiday Cooking Ideas Other Than Turkey

 

 Ideas Other Than Turkey

Holiday Cooking Ideas

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E. Coli Linked To McDonald's

 

 

E. Coli Linked To McDonald's 

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Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken 😋🍯

Ingredients:

Honey Garlic Sauce

1/3 cup honey

1 tbsp garlic, minced

1/2 cup soy sauce, low sodium (see note)

1/4 cup ketchup

1 tsp dried oregano

Crockpot Chicken and Vegetables

2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on

1 pound baby red potatoes

1 pound carrots, peeled

1 cup onions, chopped

1 pound green beans, trimmed

fresh parsley, chopped, for serving optional

salt and pepper to taste

Cornstarch Slurry (Optional)

2 tsp cornstarch

3 tsp water

Instructions:

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, garlic, soy sauce, oregano and ketchup.

Add the chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots and onions to a 4-6 quart slow cooker.

Pour the honey garlic sauce mixture evenly on top.

Cover the slow cooker and seal the lid. Cook on a LOW setting for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-3 1/2 hours (see note).

About 20 minutes before serving, add the green beans to the slow cooker and optional cornstarch slurry to the sauce.

Re-seal the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes more until the green beans are tender and the sauce is starting to thicken.

Remove the chicken and vegetables to serving plates using a slotted spoon. Optional: Broil the chicken thighs for 2-3 minutes to brown the skin.

Drizzle sauce on top of chicken and vegetables. Garnish with optional minced parsley.

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Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy

 

 

Pioneer Woman Sausage Gravy 😋

1lb breakfast sausage

1/4 cup flour

2 cups milk

Salt & pepper to taste

Brown the sausage in large pan on medium heat. Do not

drain grease.

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Your Thanksgiving Party: Day of Preparations

 

Your Thanksgiving Party:  Day of Preparations

Are you in the mist of planning a Thanksgiving party?  When it comes to Thanksgiving parties, a large amount of focus is placed on the planning and the preparation. While it is always advised that you plan and prepare for your party in advance, there are some things that just cannot be done until the last minute or, at least, the day of your party.  That is why it may be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the last minute party preparations that you will have to make.  

Depending on the size of your Thanksgiving party, you may need to make additional accommodations for your guests.  These accommodations may likely include seating arrangements.  If you need to set up additional tables and chairs, it may be a good idea to save that task until the day of your Thanksgiving party. This will prevent your home from being cluttered with additional tables and chairs; tables and chairs that may very well be in your way.  

Since a Thanksgiving party is not complete without Thanksgiving decorations, there is a good chance that you will be decorating your home.  If you do choose to decorate your home, for your Thanksgiving party, you may want to leave the decorations until the last minute.  Of course, you can always put your decorations up early, if you want to, but there are a number of benefits to leaving them down until the day of your party. Those benefits include the lack of dust that will accumulate on those decorations and the less likelihood of them getting damaged before your party even begins.

If you decided to incorporate a Thanksgiving dinner into your Thanksgiving party, you may have prepared some of your foods and side dishes early. While you can prepare a number of dished in advance, there are some that need to be made at the last minute. Whether you are cooking a turkey or preparing a fresh salad, you may need to do your cooking on the day of, likely the morning of, your party.  Even if you are just serving snacks and drinks at your party, you will want to wait until that day to start setting them out.

Another task that you may want to leave until the day of your party is the cleaning of your home. While you can also start to prepare your home a few days before your party is set to take place, there are some cleaning tasks that you may want to leave until the last few hours. These tasks may include a quick dusting, as well as a quick vacuum.  Waiting until the day of your Thanksgiving party to sweep or vacuum your home will help to ensure that your home is as clean as it could possibly be.  

In addition to the above mentioned tasks, you will likely find that there are number of other tasks that you may like to complete on the day of your Thanksgiving party. If you are currently in the planning stages, it may be a good idea to develop a party checklist or a party planning schedule.  This may make it easier to decide what you should and shouldn't save until the day of your Thanksgiving party.  In addition to giving you a set schedule to follow, you will also likely find that planning your party ahead of time, even at the last minute, will make it easier for you to enjoy yourself, even before your Thanksgiving party begins.

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