Bargain Beef Eats

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

29 Apr 2009 08:02 AM

Who says you have to drain your wallet to dine on beefy meals? There are hundreds of simple and delicious beef-based entrees that can be made in less than 30 minutes and for less than $20.

Take a look:

SIMPLE BEEF STROGANOFF

Ingredients:

1 pound beef stir fry strips

2 tablespoons oil

1 medium onion, sliced

2 clove garlic, crushed

1 can Cream of mushroom soup

1 cup sour cream

1 (3oz.) can sliced mushrooms

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions:

Heat oil in skillet, brown beef strips.

Add onion slices, crushed garlic and mushrooms.

Continue cooking for 3 minutes, stirring often.

In a bowl, combine soup, sour cream, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce, mix well.

Add to meat mixture in skillet, heat thoroughly. Serve with egg noodles or rice.

MEDITERANNEAN BEEF BURGERS

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground chuck

3-4 tablespoons butter

2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms

1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

1 small onion, diced

1/2cup Italian style breadcrumbs

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup Italian seasoned tomato sauce

6 to 8 slices mozzarella cheese

Italian bread or hamburger buns

Italian seasoning

Directions:

Saute mushrooms in 1-tablespoon butter and 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic. Drain and place in small bowl.

Saute diced onion in 1-2 teaspoons of butter until tender. Let cool.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Mix ground chuck, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, and sauteed onions. Mix well. Shape into 6 to 8 patties.

Place burgers on grill; grill 4 to 6 minutes on each side until burgers are cooked through.

When burgers are cooked; place 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on burger. Remove burgers from grill and place on pan.

Lightly butter Italian bread slices or buns, sprinkle with Italian seasoning and grill.

Place burgers on bread or buns.

Add lettuce and tomatoes to burgers before serving.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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