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Tex Mex Sloppy Joes

We switched up these family-favorite sandwiches and gave them a tasty Tex-Mex twist!

Makes 8 sandwiches Preparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

½ cup chopped onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 pounds ground beef

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground chipotle powder

1 (15.25-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies

1 (8-count) package hamburger buns

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onions are soft (2-3 minutes).

Stir in ground beef, cumin, chili powder, salt and chipotle powder, breaking up beef with side of a spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink (5-7 minutes).

Stir in corn, tomato sauce and chilies; simmer until the mixture thickens slightly (6-8 minutes).

Sloppy Joe Mac & Cheese

This easy recipe takes everything you love about Sloppy Joes and turns it into a weeknight-friendly pasta dish.

2 servings

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

For the sauce:

¾ cup tomato sauce

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the pasta and the remainder of the dish:

2 cups dry rotini (or any spiral-shaped pasta)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

¾ cup diced onion

1 medium green bell pepper, diced (about ½ cup)

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ pound ground beef

1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

For the sauce:

In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.

For the pasta and the remainder of the dish:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the vegetable oil. Add the onion, green bell pepper and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with your spatula or wooden spoon. Cook until ground beef is thoroughly cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add the sauce to the skillet, then add the pasta (drained of excess water). Add the cheese on top. Turn the heat down to medium-low and toss the mixture until the cheese has melted and the ingredients are evenly coated and distributed throughout. Serve warm.

Appetizer idea: Potato Hash Skillet Dip

Want a hearty appetizer for your next happy hour gathering? Whip up this quick potato hash!

Start by dicing one white onion and one green pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, then add onions and peppers and cook for 10 minutes.

Add 1 pound of ground beef; cook until browned. Remove mixture from pan and set aside.

Add 2 more tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan. Once hot, add Simply Potatoes Hash Browns. Press down on them lightly. Cook for 6-8 minutes. Drizzle with 1 more tablespoon of oil and flip. Cook another 6-8 minutes. Add beef and veggies back to the pan and mix together.

One-Pan Mini Meat Loaves with Green Beans & Potatoes

You can make this hearty meat-and-potatoes meal on one sheet pan for easy cleanup!

8 servings Preparation time: 1 hour

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds fingerling or gold creamer potatoes, quartered

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Salt

2 pounds lean ground beef

1 tablespoon garlic powder

½ yellow onion, finely chopped

½ cup plain bread crumbs

¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

1 pound green beans, trimmed

Directions

Heat the oven to 400 F with a rack in the center position.

Toss the potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. Spread them evenly, then set a wire rack on top.

In a large bowl, gently combine the beef, garlic powder, onion, bread crumbs and ¾ cup barbecue sauce. Shape the mixture into 4 small loaves and place them on the wire rack over the potatoes.

Bake the potatoes and meat loaves for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the green beans with the remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt.

Remove the pan from the oven. Brush the loaves with the remaining barbecue sauce and scatter the green beans around them. Return the pan to the oven and bake about 12 minutes more, until the potatoes and beans are tender and a thermometer inserted into a meat loaf registers 150 F.

30-Minute One-Pan Pasta

A family favorite, great for busy weeknights. The best part: you can make it in one pan for easy cleanup.

6 servings Preparation time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground beef

½ tablespoon garlic powder

½ tablespoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

2 cups Lunds & Byerlys Organic Pasta Sauce

½ tablespoon chopped parsley

12 ounces campanelle or other similar pasta

2 cups vegetable stock

¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Directions

In 12-inch oven-proof skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder and Italian seasoning. Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.

Add the Worcestershire sauce, diced tomatoes, marinara sauce and parsley; stir to combine.

Add the pasta and vegetable stock. Increase the heat to high and bring to a simmer.

Lower the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender, stirring frequently.

While the pasta is cooking, heat the oven to broil.

Uncover the pan and sprinkle the Parmesan over the top. Place the mozzarella slices on top.

Transfer the pan to the oven and broil until the cheese is melted.

Chili Con Carne

The perfect hearty supper for fall! Serve with a salad and warm corn bread from our bakery.

6 servings Preparation time: 2 hours

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

2 onions, chopped

1 cup diced celery

1 green bell pepper, diced

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons chili powder

½ teaspoon dried basil, crumbled

1 teaspoon cumin

1 tablespoon sugar

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 cup water

2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans

Directions

 In a stock pot, brown ground beef; drain.

Add onions, celery and green pepper; sauté 10 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients except kidney beans; cover and simmer over low heat or bake at 325 F for 1 - 1 ½  hours.