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Hawaiian Luau Cheeseburger

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Ingredients:

1 lb Anglin Beef ground beef

4 Kraft Deli Deluxe Process Bacon Cheddar Slices

4 drained canned pineapple rings

4 thin whole wheat sandwich buns

4 lettuce leaves

1/4 cup Kraft Real May Mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. Kraft Catalina Dressing

Preparation:

Heat grill to medium high heat

Shape meat into 4 (1/2-inch-thick)patties

Grill 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until done (160 degrees). Top with cheese; grill 1 min, or until melted. Meanwhile place pineapple rings and buns, cut sides down, on grill; cook 1-2 minutes or until pineapple is heated through and buns are lightly toasted, turning pineapple once.

Mix mayo and dressing; spread onto bottom halves of buns.  Fill with lettuce,cheeseburgers and pineapple.

Kraft Kitchen Tips:

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a mixed green salad and your favorite fresh fruit to round out the meal.

How to Cook On The Stove:

cook patties in large skillet on medium heat 7-9 minutes on each side or until done (160 degrees). Top with cheese;cover. Cook 1 minute or until melted. continue as directed, toasting buns and heating the pineapple slices under the broiler if desired. 

You can find this and other tasty recipes at http://www.kraftrecipes.com.

 

Labor Less on Labor Day

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Even though we’ll be working on the dairy and beef farm as usual this Labor Day  weekend, I do look forward to preparing easy but delicous meals for the family.  I find that a good hamburger is hard to beat and of course Anglin Beef is the perfect choice for a tasty burger.  A few weeks ago I was craving the sweet taste of pineapple and decided to try the recipe I found on the Kraft Foods website.  I basically grilled a hamburger and just a couple of minutes before I took the burgers off , I placed a ring of pineapple on the grill for just long enough to heat it (probably 1-2 minutes).  I then dressed the burgers with cheese,lettuce and the pineapple ring.  We have a divided family when it comes to using mustard or Miracle Whip, so every one chose their favorite.  It was very good and met my need for the pineapple taste!  You may want to try the recipe for Hawaiian Luau Cheeseburger posted under the recipe section. 

I hope you enjoy this holiday weekend with your family or friends.  I’m going to labor less with a Hawaiian Luau Cheeseburger!

Fiery Beef Satay Skewers

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Ingredients1-1/2 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-1/2 inches thick
5-6 green onions, white part only, cut into 1-inch pieces

Marinade:1/2 cup country Dijon-style mustard
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 teaspoons bottled minced or fresh crushed garlic
1 tablespoon ground red pepper

Instructions:1. In large shallow bowl, combine marinade ingredients; whisk until blended. Remove and reserve 1/2 cup for
basting. Trim fat from beef steak; cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes. Add beef to remaining marinade in bowl;
toss to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 20 minutes.

2. Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade. Alternately thread an equal amount of beef and green onion pieces onto each of four 12-inch metal skewers.

3. Place skewers on grid over medium, ash covered coals. Grill,uncovered, 10 to 12 minutes for medium rare (145 degreesF) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, basting frequently with reserved 1/2 cup marinade and turning occasionally. Serve immediately.

Marinade time:20 minutes
Total recipe time : 20 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Sloppy Joe Bake

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Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large yellow onion,chopped (1-1/2 to 2 cups)
2 cans (14-1/2 to 16 ounces each) sloppy Joe sauce
3 cups uncooked rotini
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
Sliced green onions(optional)

Instructions
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef and yellow onion; cook 8-10 minutes,breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings. Stir in sloppy Joe Sauce,rotini and water.

2. Spray 13×9-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon beef mixture into dish; cover with aluminum foil. Bake in 350 degree F oven 35-40 minutes or until pasta is tender. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Continue baking,uncovered,5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Total Recipe time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Makes 6 servings

You can find more great recipes at http://www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

Need a Rub?

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Yesterday at the Arkansas Farm Bureau Women’s Conference in Little Rock, Donette Stump from the Arkansas Beef Council presented a beef workshop. She gave us great ideas to present to children and adults about beef. If you are needing an activity for a classroom or 4-H club, you can make snack packs using foods from the food groups and teach about nutrition and beef at the same time. Ingredients we put in each bag were: cheerios,goldkist fish crackers,gummy bears and beef jerkey. You can be creative and make up your own ingredient list. Donette did admit she forgot the M & M’s–not sure what food group those belong to but all the ladies said we would just make one for chocolate!
Here’s the rub!
SPICY THREE-PEPPER RUB
4 tsp dried Oregano
4 tsp sweet paprika
4 tsp dried thyme leaves
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp ground white pepper
1 tsp ground red pepper

Combine all ingredients. Use on steaks,burgers,and roasts.

BEEFY SWEET POTATO HASH

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Ryan and I were privileged to attend the American Farm Bureau Convention in Atlanta January 8-12. We enjoyed everything except the ice storm! Ryan came home with a bag full of goodies from the trade show. As I was sorting through the treasures, I found this recipe card from the Beef Check-Off booth. It sounds good and looks pretty simple, so I thought I would share it with you. I plan to try it this week.

BEEFY SWEET POTATO HASH
Ingredients:
12ounces cooked beef (such as steak,roast or pot roast)
1 large sweet potato,unpeeled,cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion,chopped
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons reduced-fat or regular dairy sour cream
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:
1. Combine sweet potatoes,onion and taco seasoning in large skillet over meduium heat. Add water. Cover and cook 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender and water has almost evaporated,stirring once. Stir in oil; continue cooking,uncovered,4-6 minutes or until potatoes are tender and begin to brown,stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile,combine sour cream and hot sauce in small bowl. Set aside.

3. Add beef to potato mixture. Continue to cook 5 minutes or until beef is heated through, stirring occasionally,adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if needed to avoid sticking.

4. Garnish with cilantro,as desired. Serve with sour cream mixutre.

Makes 4 servings

Cook’s Tip: 1-1/2 teaspoons each cumin and chili powder may be substituted for taco seasoning.

Cook’s Tip: Beefy Sweet Potato Hash can be served by itself or used in one of these delicious breakfast creations.
Tacos: Evenly divide hash mixture into eight warmed 6-7 inch corn tortillas. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream mixture.
Burritos: Evenly divide hash mixture and cilantro, as desired,into four warmed 10 inch flour tortillas; fold burrito-style. Serve with sour cream mixture.
Beef and Egg Sweet Potato Hash: Prepare recipe as directed. Top hash with egg, prepared as desired. Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream mixture.