beef "things"

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CHUCK WAGON CASSEROLE

2 c. leftover roast, cubed
16 oz. can corn, drained
1 can tomato soup
1 c. grated cheese
1 tbsp. dry onion
1 tsp. chili powder
1 recipe Bisquick or 1 can biscuits
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1/4 c. yellow corn meal

Mix all but last 3 ingredients. Use 2 1/2 quart casserole. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Dip biscuits in butter then in cornmeal. Arrange on top. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6.

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Applebee's Classic Patty Melt

1 burger patty
Salt, pepper, granulated garlic, to taste
Melted butter, as needed
2 pieces Italian bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise w ith roasted garlic and mustard
2 slices Swiss cheese
2 slices Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sliced onions
Season one side of the burger w ith salt, pepper and garlic. lace on grill or in broiler, seasoned side down. Then season the other side. Cook to desired doneness.

While burger is cooking, melt butter in fry pan on medium heat or in electric skillet (set at 350 degrees). Spread mayonnaise onto bread. Drop bread, dry side down, onto melted pools and swirl to coat (to avoid sticking/burning).

Cover one slice of bread with two slices of Swiss cheese and the other w ith two slices of cheddar.

In a separate frying/sauté pan, melt butter and sauté sliced onions.
Season with salt, pepper and garlic while heating.

Place cooked burger patty on top of one cheese-topped slice of bread and the sautéed onions on the other.

Carefully close and cut sandwich.

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COCA COLA STEAK

1 lb. round steak or veal cutlets
1 c. tomato sauce
1 Coca Cola
1 med. onion, cut in rings
1 med. green bell pepper, cut in rings

Salt, pepper, and flour steak. Put 1 tablespoon grease, steak, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce and Coca Cola in skillet in this order. Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes over low heat.

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SKILLET MEATLOAF

1 sm. onion, chopped
1 sm. green pepper, chopped
3/4 c. bread crumbs
1/4 c. milk
1 egg
1 t. garlic salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 lb. ground round
1 T. oil
1 1/2 c. tomato sauce or BBQ sauce
1/2 c. water

Combine 1st seven ingredients in bowl. Mix in meat. Form mixture into 8" patty. Brown in oil in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Place plate over top of skillet & carefully invert. Cook until just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Drain. Pour tomato sauce or BBQ sauce and water over meat & bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve with sauce.

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FRIED MUSTARD CUBE STEAKS

1 jar (10 oz.) Dijon mustard
1 ¼ c. water
6 beef cube steaks (2 lbs.)
2 c. flour
½ t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
Oil for frying

Combine mustard and water in Ziploc bag; add steaks; marinate 10 minutes; drain and discard marinade. Combine flour, salt and pepper; coat steaks. Heat ¼-inch oil in electric skillet to 375* F. Fry steaks.

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STUFFED CUBE STEAKS

8 cube steaks (about 2 pounds)
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup French salad dressing
1 cup shredded carrot
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon browning sauce, optional

Pound steaks to 1/4-in. thickness. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Spoon salad dressing over steaks. Cover and chill for 1 hour. In a saucepan, combine vegetables, broth and remaining salt. Cover and cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Spoon 1/4 cup vegetable mixture onto each steak; roll up and secure with toothpicks. In a large nonstick skillet, brown meat rolls in oil. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until meat is tender. Remove with a slotted spoon; keep warm. Combine cornstarch and reserved cooking liquid until smooth; stir into pan drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add browning sauce if desired. Remove toothpicks from meat rolls; pour sauce over and serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.

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Bacon-Wrapped Steak Burgers

4 ground steak burgers - 8 oz. each
4 strips bacon
5 large mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pkg. brown gravy mix
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons browning sauce

Wrap bacon around burgers; secure with toothpicks. Broil 4 - 5 minutes on each side or until bacon is completely cooked. Saute mushrooms in butter, prepare gravy according to directions on the package. Add Worcestershire sauce and browning sauce to gravy mix.
When burgers are done, pour gravy over and serve.

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Beef Cutlets

1 lb. beef cutlets, thinly sliced
4 eggs
1 tablespoon water
3+ cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs
Olive oil


Beat eggs and water together; dip beef slices, one at a time; dredge in bread crumbs, coating well. Heat a large frying pan. Add enough olive oil to about 1/4 inch deep. Fry cutlets until well browned on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Add more oil when frying if necessary.

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Oriental Pepper Steak
Serving Size: 4

1 1/2 pounds steak -- cut in thin strips
4 tablespoons oil
3 green pepper -- cut in strips
salt and pepper -- to taste
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup beef bouillon -- from cube or powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Heat oil in skillet and saute meat slices until all red is gone. Add
pepper strips, onions, garlic, salt and pepper.
Cook and stir for 5 to 10 minutes.
Combine soy sauce and bouillon, stir in cornstarch to make a smooth
mixture.
Pour mixture into skillet cook and stir a few minutes more
Serve over rice.

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Country Fried Steak and Gravy

Cubed steak (1 pkg.)
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Pepper
Other seasoning you like

Mix flour, salt, pepper and any other seasonings you like. Place flour mixture on wax paper on counter. Dip each piece of steak in flour. For really crispy dip in flour, beaten egg, then flour again. Fry in hot oil.
Remove meat; pour off all but 3 tablespoons of oil. Turn heat to high; add 3 tablespoon of the flour mixture and brown. Add about 2 cup of water and turn down heat and simmer till thicken