Taco Filling

1 ½ lb. lean ground beef
½ c. water
1 pkg. TACO SEASONING MIX (see this website for the recipe for this)

Brown ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease. Add water and TACO SEASONING MIX. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes filling for 8 to 10 tacos.

Hamburger Vegetable Soup

1 lb. ground beef (browned, if desired)
3 qts. water
1 qt. tomatoes
1 Tbl. & 1 tsp. salt
1 c. DRY SOUP MIX
1 c. celery
1 c. potatoes
1 c. carrots
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. basil

Bring to boil. Cook for 1 hour and 40 minutes

Taco Skillet

1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 c. salsa
1/3 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
6 flour tortillas or 8 corn tortillas
1 ¼ c water
2 c tomato sauce
1 c grated cheese

Cut the tortillas into 1 inch pieces. Brow meat and drain off the fat. Add water, sauce mix, salsa, tomato sauce, tortillas and stir. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until tortillas are tender. Top with cheese and allow it to melt. Yield 6 servings.

Cheeseburger Skillet

1 lb. ground beef or turkey
2 c. water
1 ½ c uncooked macaroni
1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
1/3 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
½ c grated cheese

Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, uncooked macaroni, tomatoes and sauce mix. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Remove from heat and add cheese. Yield 4-6 servings.

Hamburger Stroganoff

1 lb. ground beef or turkey
3 c. water
1/3 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
2 c. uncooked egg noodles
½ c sour cream or plain yogurt

Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, sauce mix, and uncooked egg noodles and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered 5-20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Top with sour cream or yogurt. Serve immediately.

Rigaboni

1 package (1 lb.) rigatoni noodles
½ c. chopped onion
1 lb. ground beef
1-2 t. garlic powder
2 t. Italian Seasoning
1 jar (30-40 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 egg
1 container (15 oz..) Ricotta cheese
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 T. parsley flakes
¼ t. black pepper
¼ c. parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350oF. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain

Brown ground beef, add onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Drain. Stir in sauce.

In small bowl, lightly beat egg. Add ricotta cheese, 1 c. of the mozzarella cheese, parsley black pepper, and parmesan cheese.

Add all but about 1 ½ - 2 c. meat/sauce mixture to pasta. Stir. Pour into 9 x 13 pan. Spread ricotta mixture evenly over pasta. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.

Little Cheddar Meatloaves

1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 t salt
1 lb lean ground beef

Beat egg and milk, add cheese, salt, oats, onion and beef. Mix well. Shape into 8 loaves and place in greased 9x13 pan. Can top with sauce. To make sauce, you need 2/3 c ketchup, 1/2 c brown sugar, 1 1/2 t prepared mustard. Spoon over loaves and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Easy Beef Stew

1 lb stew meat
2 cans golden mushroom soup
1 can water
1/2 pkg lipton onion soup mix
3-4 carrots sliced
4-5 potatoes cubed

Place ingredients in 3-4 quart casserole dish with lid. Bake in oven for 3 hours at 275 - 300 degrees. Enjoy!

Hamburger Skillet Supper

1 lb hamburger browned and drained * 1 can italian stewed tomatoes * 1/4 c chopped onion * 1/3 c elbow roni * 2 c chopped zucchini * grated cheese

Brown hamburger and add other ingredients except cheese. Cook 15 to 20 minutes with lid on and serve with cheese.