Category: Beef

Easy Meatloaf

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How are you guys doing?
Today we have no picture. The truth is that the concept of “basic/easy meatloaf” isn’t very picturesque. HOWEVER, it tastes good, so do not ignore this one. Whenever we have a good AND honest picture of our meatloaf, we will post it here. Promise.

With that being said, let’s make some meatloaf.

You’re gonna need:
-Oven
-Bowl
-Foil
-Spatula
-Loaf pan (9x5x2.5 inches tall)

Ingredients:
-1/2 packet of beefy onion soup powder (about 2 Tbsp)
-1lb ground beef
-6 Tbsp plain bread crumbs
-1 egg
-6 Tbsp water
-8 tsp ketchup

Instructions:
-Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Line your loaf pan with foil. Don’t forget to cover the sides.
-In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Put your loaf into the loaf pan, and bake it uncovered for about 55 minutes. If you are not sure your loaf is done, make a cut with a knife right in the middle of it. If your loaf is not pink anymore, that means it’s done.

That’s it!
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Brazilian Stroganoff Sauce

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How are you guys doing? Today we are bringing you a stroganoff sauce recipe for your pasta, but with a twist. Some differences that you can clearly see is that the Brazilian stroganoff doesn’t have any flour as thickening agent and also doesn’t have any sour cream in it. Those two ingredients are going to be replaced by table cream, which has a somewhat thick consistency. Do not switch the table cream for any other cream, because the consistency will get messed up.

Let’s get to it.

You’re gonna need:
-Stove top
-A big pot

Ingredients:
-4oz yellow onions, chopped
-1Tbsp unsalted butter
-1lb ground beef
-1 packet of beefy onion soup powder
-8oz (1 can) of table cream
-1/4 cup Ragu (or any other “basic” spaghetti sauce you like)
-1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
-1 cup canned white sliced mushrooms (optional)

Instructions:
-On low heat, cook the on onions with the butter until soft.
-Add in the ground beef. Cook it for 10 minutes, or until it’s not pink anymore. Add in the soup powder, and cook it with the beef for a couple of minutes, this time with the lid on.
-Take the lid off and add in the table cream, the spaghetti sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and (optional) mushrooms. Stir and cook it for another couple of minutes.
-Serve your stroganoff sauce with whatever pasta you like.
That’s it
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Pesto meatballs

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Today the agents are bringing to you guys some meat. Some balls. Some meatballs. Serve them with whatever you think it’s best. We suggest something like a cheese/alfredo sauce, because you do not want to overpower the meatball flavor.

What you’re gonna need:
-Oven
-Stove top
-2 Tbsp measuring cookie/ice cream scoop
-Baking sheet that has edges/sides (Please DO NOT bake this in a completely flat baking sheet).

Ingredients for the meatballs:
-1 Tbsp olive oil
-1 Tbsp unsalted butter
-220g yellow or white onions, finally chopped
-1 Tbsp minced garlic
-2/3 cup pesto
-1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
-1 egg
-1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
-1/2 tsp salt
-1/8 tsp ground black pepper
-1 1/4 lb ground beef

Instructions:
1- Over low heat, cook the onions, minced garlic, olive oil and butter. Cook it for about 10 minutes, or until the onions are very soft. Set it aside and let it cool down to room temperature before you do the following steps.
2- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a big bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, cheese, egg, salt, pesto and pepper. Make sure that everything is well combined. Add in the beef and the sautéed onions. Mix it thoroughly, again, until very well combined.
3-Using a 2 Tbsp cookie scoop, put the meatballs on the baking sheet. You don’t have to give them too much space between them, one inch of a gap will do.

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4- Bake them for about 25 minutes. If you are not absolutely sure that your meatballs are done, just cut one of them open. If your meatball is not pink on the inside anymore, that means that it’s done. Move them away from the oil that seeps out while they are baking. Serve them with whatever you want.

That’s it for today!
We’ll see you guys soon!