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.
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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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