beef – Urban Retro Recipes

Perfect For Busy Weeknight Meals.

Marci Seither — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:45:04 +0000

Need a Quick Meal? Make this And Everyone Will Beg For Seconds!

I know it is tempting to just grab a pizza from a quick pizza place that only makes pizza to go. Every once in a while that is fine to grab something hot. But how nutritious is it? I mean we are talking a lot of bread with minimal amount of anything else. So when you feel stuck on a weeknight, hurry home and whip this up.

I love that by the time you get the table set and everyone washed up dinner is hot and ready to put on the table. And even better is the fact that the clean-up is only one pot!

Not sure what to do about left overs? Really..that was a trick question because most likely there won’t be any! And if there are they will be great to take for lunch the next day.

Not long ago I made homemade Mac and Cheese for a family I cook for. When left overs of Mac and Cheese were taken into the office to heat up for lunch someone noticed and went home that night and made a homemade mac and cheese as well. Homemade food that is created from scratch is worth the effort. And the great part about this recipe is that chances are you already have most of these ingredients at home.

This is what Chelsea of Chelsea’s Messy Apron has to say about this one pot dinner.

This dish = cheesy perfection. Because, as you can see, there is no skimping on the cheese in this taco pasta!

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Quick Tip: Do you want to make this ever quicker? Go ahead and cook up meat ahead.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Chelsea at Chelsea’s Messy Apron

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In a Rut? Here is a quick and Easy Way to Get Back On the Road Toward Dinner Success!

Marci Seither — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 21:06:25 +0000

Don’t you wish all of life’s little problems could be conquered this easy?

Tater Tots..who knew they would be the miracle ingredient?

I am always a bit of a skeptic when I see a recipe that boasts that it is so easy a child could assemble it, but really, I think this one goes in that category.

There are a lot of people who can read a recipe and follow it to a tee..whatever that means..but we will say it stands to Tablespoon. Anyway, being able to follow a recipe and the list of ingredients is a great skill, but being able to adapt to what you have is so valuable.

If you don’t have sour cream? you can sub our plain Greek yogurt. Want to reduce calories? Consider replacing oil in baked breads and muffins for applesauce. Can’t find frozen hash browns? Yep, that is what she did. tater tots and to be honest I think in the pan it looks amazing to see them all lined up .

This is what Stacie of Simply Stacie has to say about this family favorite recipe.

This Mexican Tater Tot Casserole was a hit with my family! It was spicy, hearty and tasty. Comfort food for the win.

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Quick Tip: Hey..want to add in a few more favorite ingredients? Go right ahead. I love adding sliced olives and a can of corn into this meat mix.

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Once Skillet Dinner Like You have Never Tasted Before

Marci Seither — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:35:49 +0000

Have you ever made tamales from scratch? This is SO Much easier!

A few years ago my daughter and I decided to learn how to make tamales. When I saw that a local eaterie was having a class I decided to sign up us. In fact, I decided to sign up my mom as well. I made us all matching aprons and we took the class together. It was a total blast and the best part was that we were able to take the tamales we made

I made us all matching aprons and we took the class together. It was a total blast and the best part was that we were able to take the tamales we made home. We made chicken and beef and even though it has been several years ago I still remember the amazing taste.

The other thing I learned after taking the class is that tamale making is hard work! It is very time consuming and I can see why groups of people make them together and create huge bunches.
Even though this isn’t quite the same thing, I love that the flavors remind me of what we created during class. I also love that this can be made in one pan. Actually a skillet, which has perfect for going from the oven straight to the table.

And you know what that means? The less pans there are the less mess it makes. Serious;y this is going to be one of our new go to meals. It might have to cook for 50 minutes but only takes 10 mi minutes to prepare.

This is what Jo at Jo Cooks has to say about her recipe.

This Beef Tamale Casserole will certainly make your dinner time easy. We’re talking comfort food to the max, layers of cornbread, enchilada sauce, spiced ground beef, loaded with cheese then baked to perfection!

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Quick Tip: Not a beef fan? Go ahead and swap out for chicken and green enchilada sauce instead of red.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Jo at Jo Cooks.

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Super Easy Stroganoff..Make Life Simple

Marci Seither — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 22:06:16 +0000

The aroma of this simmering just says..come on in and grab a bowl!

I love the taste of a good stroganoff. Truth be told, I grew up with it being made with ground beef and my adult children make it that way as well. But my stroganoff is also made with a cream of mushroom soup. It is a thick gravy like topping to rice or noodles.

While I love the flavor, it can be on the heavy side. My problem is that it is so stinkin’ good that I tend to eat more than I should!

When I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it. All the flavor without all the calories. So much lighter and better for you. On the crisp evening when you just crave something to warm you from the inside out, this just might be your go to recipe.

Sometimes just the smell of this can bring everyone into the kitchen asking when dinner is ready.
When our son in the Army was coming home on leave, guess what he requested for his first dinner home. You got it soldier! I love that our kids have their favorite food that remind them of home. This one is at the top of the list.

When our son came home from overseas he was so happy when I fixed this. I asked if it was as good as he had been dreaming about and he replied it was better.
That is when you know you need to pass the recipe down so they can someday make it for you.

This is what Amy from Belly Full had to say about this family favorite.

Classic beef stroganoff is transformed into a hearty, yet light soup. And no need to cook the noodles first, because it’s all made in one pot. Easy weeknight dinner!

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Quick Tip: Several of our kids do not like mushrooms so I saute then and put them on the side for my husband and I to add later. It isn’t that I am catering to them.. I just don’t want my mushrooms to be undervalued!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Amy from Full Belly

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I Wouldn’t Last Long In The Amish Community! I Love Plugging This In And Forgetting About It!

Marci Seither — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 04:16:45 +0000

Dinner is a Snap When You Use Your Crock Pot!

Busy night? If you are like most families, just being able to sit down at the table is a huge task, trying to get something made and on the table is close to impossible. Sometimes we are too tired to think about dinner. Or the mess. We just need to have it ready for us and with this recipe it can.
Literally this gets made up and put on for 3 to 4 hours and it is hot and ready.

You can actually go ahead and load up your crock-pot the night before so in the morning all you have to do is turn it on.

I am thinking this would be a great lunch for a Sunday afternoon, or top take to a potluck. And served with a salad and crusty Sourdough bread I can’t imagine anything better.

I know it seems like a lot of food in this recipe so feel free to cut it in half if you need to, or plan to take a serving to someone who could use a little TLC.

Heaven knows I need it every once in a while and others do as well. the other day I took a small meal to someone whose husband had been sick. She was so grateful and it was really not a bother at all. A little tater tot love can go a long way that’s for sure.

Here is what Julie has to say about her inspiring recipe.

When I am going to be having a busy night I like to use the help from my crock pot. And when life gets crazy I tend to crave comfort food.

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Quick Tip: If you would like to substitute in your favorite cream soup just omit the flour, milk, Worcestershire, and sour cream. If you are making the full amount add in 2 cans.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Julie of Julies Eats and Treats.

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I Smelled This As Soon As I walk Into My Brother’s House. LOVE in a Bowl.

Marci Seither — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 03:47:05 +0000

Having A Ladle Of This Made Me Feel Loved and Cared For.

I had been in Northern California for over a month with our three youngest kids. Our son was given an intern at the small airport where his Civil Air Patrol met and it just worked out for me to pack up the kids and go for the whole summer.

At the end of summer we returned from the small cabin we had rented in the Sierra Mountains back to Southern California. Ii was over eight hours of driving in our very crowded Camry. To simply state that we were tired would be like saying the Olsen Twins are thin.

After we got over the Grapevine we were going to stop at my brother’s home. He was expecting us.

I was looking forward to seeing him and I think all four of us were anxious to get out of the car. But, I totally did not expect to be wrapped in the aroma of what he had simmering on the stove when I walked in the door.

I felt so loved and comforted from my head to my flip-flip wearing toes. “What is that?” I asked hi after a hug.
“Meat and Peas,” He responded. It still needs another hour and then it will be ready.”

So worth waiting for.

This is what Katerina of Diethood has to say about this amazing recipe.

Even though this recipe is ridiculously easy, and each one of you probably has their own version of it, it’s all the random flavors that totally make it. Beef, peas, tomatoes, onions… the combination is SO GOOD!

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Quick Tip: I actually cook several strips of bacon in the ditch oven until crisp. Remove to paper towel and use drippings to braise the meat in. Right before serving I crumble the bacon and add to top.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Katrina of Diethood

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Three Ingredients Away from AMAZING!

Marci Seither — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 05:18:23 +0000

At the end of a toothpick these are a tiny taste of Heaven (insert sigh here).

Don’t you hate it when you are asked to bring finger food and you draw a blank. Quickly you run down the list of things you usually take to the party, or gathering and always come up with the same three things.

Veggie dip and a bag of mini carrots, chips and bean dip, or a watermelon. Yeah, I know that is lame, but obviously I am not the only one who gets stumped seeing that we had five people bring sliced watermelon to the last family reunion.

Int eh time it actually takes to cut up a watermelon, and trust me on this, I am pretty darned good at that, you could have these little beefy nuggets in the crock-pot and turned on.

The secret isn’t in the three simple ingredients. It is in the time you give it to soak and saturate in the slow cooker or crock pot depending where you are from.

After 3 hours your family and friends will start forming a line, toothpicks in hand, and offer to see if these meatballs are done. That my friend is when you know you have reached appetizer greatness.

This is what Nicole of Salty Marshmallows has to say about this recipe.

Who came up with the idea to mix chili sauce and grape jelly together and then toss it over some meatballs? I remember these being served at any and every single party I attended growing up.Church gatherings, family potlucks, baby showers…..they’re everywhere!

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Quick Tip: Have a recipe for meatballs that you LOVE and can’t live without, feel free to go ahead and make them. It might not be the same since they are not frozen but if you are short on time go ahead and put the ingredients in a sauce pan and let them simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Nicole of Salty Marshmallows.

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This Mexicali CASSEROLE is like Shepard’s Pie in a Sombrero!

Marci Seither — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 01:12:31 +0000

Seriously, break out the pinata, this party is about to get started!

I read through the ingredients after looking at the photo, but when I go to one of the ingredients on the list I was thinking, YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!

I would have never thought to put a can of tomato soup in this! Sure I have a few cans around because on a crisp Autumn day I love the hot tomato-y soup with a small pile of gold fish crackers next to my bowl. But in a casserole?

I followed the recipe and guess what? It looks like I will need to get a few more cans the next time we go to the store. It was that good. In fact, the next time we have company coming over right after church, I am going to make a few pans of this the night before so as soon as I get home all I have to do is pop them in the oven.

Big crowd? Make a double batch!

Because the hash browns are already cooked up it is nice to have something that can be ready at the drop of a hat.This recipe calls for corn and I admit I love the canned corn that I buy from Costco. I think there is more than one cup in each can so if you don’t want to store the tiny bit that is left over, go ahead and put it in!

This is your casserole for goodness sake.
So make it yours by adding your favorites ingredients.

This is what Judith of Bake At Midnight has to say about her quick and delicious casserole.

The base of this casserole is a creamy taco-flavored ground beef mixture. You can leave the taco seasoning out or use other spice blends if you’d like. My recipes are never carved in stone…make them your own.
Top all this off with a crunchy-cheesy-peppery layer of hash browns and you’ve got a complete dinner in a dish!

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Quick Tip: Cook up the ground beef as soon as you get home from the store.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Judith from Bake at Midnight

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You CAn Almost See The Chuckwagon!! Come and Get It!

Marci Seither — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 05:48:17 +0000

I remember getting Salisbury Steak at the School Cafeteria. THIS IS A WHOLE NEW ITEM!

The ground beef patties smothered in the a rich tomato-tangy sauce is the perfect thing to serve when you just are not sure what to serve.
Recently I bought super lean ground sirloin for 3.99 a pound! Now that makes a difference in the family grocery budget.
Plus it just tastes great. Add a side of mashed potatoes and a vegetable Sunday Dinner is served?

Everyone loves it and many even ask for seconds.
This is what the peeps at Delish.com have to say about this great recipe.

One bite is like being back home on the ranch.

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Quick Tip: Serve with masked potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes. Don’t forget to have some bread sticks to help mob up the sauce . Seriously this is good to the last drop

Photo and recipe courtesy of Delish.com

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Need a Quick Appitizer? Fix These!

Marci Seither — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 05:15:59 +0000

Having a hard time deciding what to fix? How about two favorites rolled into one?

“Guess what? I told all my friends we could have the movie night at our house!” Okay, I heard that quite a bit when our kids were growing up. I was always glad to have their friends over but sometimes I didn’t have a plan for snacks. Sometimes you just want a bit more than chips and salsa.

This great recipe is something that you can easily keep on hand to make up at a moments notice. Whew!

Because this is such a crowd pleaser try making this and see how fast they fly off the plate!

This is a recipe I came across when I was looking up quick and easy appitizers and meals. I think we may just have a winner.

I love that you can add in your favorite ingredients as well. I love olives, but two of our boys aren’t sauce big fans. No problem!

This is what the great folks at Old El Paso has to say about their recipe.

Switch up taco night by combining two family favorites into one tasty dish – Taco Pizza Rolls!

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Quick Tip: Make up some guacamole and place a bowl of salsa or pico de gallo on the table.

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beef – Urban Retro Recipes

Perfect For Busy Weeknight Meals.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Chelsea at Chelsea’s Messy Apron AmpedSense.OptimizeAdSpot('BP')The post Perfect For Busy Weeknight Meals. appeared first on Urban Retro Recipes.

In a Rut? Here is a quick and Easy Way to Get Back On the Road Toward Dinner Success!

Don’t you wish all of life’s little problems could be conquered this easy?

Once Skillet Dinner Like You have Never Tasted Before

Have you ever made tamales from scratch? This is SO Much easier!

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Jo at Jo Cooks.

Super Easy Stroganoff..Make Life Simple

Photo and recipe courtesy of Amy from Full Belly

I Wouldn’t Last Long In The Amish Community! I Love Plugging This In And Forgetting About It!

Dinner is a Snap When You Use Your Crock Pot!

I Smelled This As Soon As I walk Into My Brother’s House. LOVE in a Bowl.

Having A Ladle Of This Made Me Feel Loved and Cared For.

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Three Ingredients Away from AMAZING!

At the end of a toothpick these are a tiny taste of Heaven (insert sigh here).

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This Mexicali CASSEROLE is like Shepard’s Pie in a Sombrero!

Seriously, break out the pinata, this party is about to get started!

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You CAn Almost See The Chuckwagon!! Come and Get It!

I remember getting Salisbury Steak at the School Cafeteria. THIS IS A WHOLE NEW ITEM!

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Need a Quick Appitizer? Fix These!

Having a hard time deciding what to fix? How about two favorites rolled into one?

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Chelsea at Chelsea’s Messy Apron

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Recipe and photo courtesy of Katrina of Diethood

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Recipe and photo courtesy of Nicole of Salty Marshmallows.

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Photo and Recipe courtesy of Judith from Bake at Midnight

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Photo and recipe courtesy of Delish.com

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