Quick and Easy Beef Recipes: BBQ Jelly Meatballs, Baked Beef and Potato Loaf, Q and E Strip Steaks

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Are you always in a rush but still want to feed your family decent meals at home? These recipes all fall into the quick and easy category. They require very little prep and are ready in minutes. For all the meat and potato eaters out there, here is a simple way to combine the two. This recipe even calls for canned sliced potatoes to save you time in the kitchen. Try this Baked Beef and Potato Loaf and see how easy it is. If you prefer meatballs, here is a recipe for Barbecue-Jelly Meatballs that is quick and easy. Maybe you are a steak person. You aren't left out, the last recipe is for Quick and Easy Strip Steaks.

BAKED BEEF AND POTATO LOAF
2 cans sliced potatoes, drained
1 tbsp dried onion flakes, divided
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/4 cup quick cook oats
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp catsup
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a glass loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Layer the drained potatoes, sprinkled with 1 teaspoon of the dried onion flakes and the black pepper, in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.

In a small mixing bowl, mix together the ground beef, oats, milk, catsup, salt, garlic powder, and the remaining dried onion flakes. Spread this mixture over the potatoes. Place in the preheated 350 degree oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the beef mixture is done. Sprinkle with the grated cheddar cheese, if desired.

BARBECUE-JELLY MEATBALLS
2 lb lean ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 small onion, chopped
1 bottle your favorite barbecue sauce
1 small jar grape jelly

In a large mixing bowl, using your hands, mix the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion until well mixed. Form the mixture into small meatballs and brown in a large skillet.

In a large saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce and jelly. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the jelly is dissolved. Add the meatballs to the mixture, lower the heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.

Q & E STRIP STEAKS
You can enjoy a quick "fancy" dinner with these steaks, a salad, and a crusty bread.

4 strip steaks (approx. 12-oz each)
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp salt
1 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper, divided
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried marjoram
2 tbsp cooking sherry*

Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Add the steaks and cook, turning only one time, to the desired doneness level. This will take about 10 minutes for medium-rare; adjust time accordingly.

Once steaks are done, sprinkle the salt and a teaspoon of the pepper over them. Remove from the skillet to the serving platter. Set platter on the stovetop and cover with foil to keep warm.

Add the onion slices, remaining pepper, garlic, and marjoram to the skillet; cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the onion is tender. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the sherry; mix well. Spoon the onion sauce over the steaks and serve immediately.

* White grape juice may be substituted for the cooking sherry, if desired.

Enjoy!




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