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Cincinnati Chili

Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup thick barbecue sauce
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
tomato juice, as needed
9 ounces spaghetti, cooked and lightly buttered
1 16-ounce can kidney beans, heated and drained
1 pound Cheddar cheese, finely shredded
oyster crackers as garnish.
Directions:
  1. Brown the meat with half the chopped onions and garlic, stirring to keep it loose. (Set the remaining onion aside to top the chili when it is done.)
  2. Drain any fat from the pan.
  3. Add barbecue sauce and water and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the spices, cover the pan, and lower the heat. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The chili will thicken; add tomato juice as necessary to creat a brew that will ladle up easily.
  4. Allow the chili to rest at least 30 minutes in a covereed pan at room temperature. (It may be refrigerated and reheated to serve.)
  5. To make each plate, put a layer of spaghetti down, top it with hot chili, then a few beans, then the chopped onions to taste. Pat on the cheese so the chili's heat can begin to melt it.
  6. Serve immediately with oyster crackers

Wonderful Chili (Slammer Chili) This is sweet Chili (Wabash Serriff)Ingredients: Just over a Gallon- Wonderful Chili (Slammer Chili)

 2 lbs of Ground Chuck
1 lb Sausage
12 thick strips of Bacon
 Quarter cup Olive Oil
 1 large onion peeled & diced
 Half Small Bell Pepper diced
1 jalapeno diced fine
1 stalk of Celery diced very fine
2 Bay Leaves
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
3 tablespoons Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
 1 tablespoon Semi-sweet Cocoa "Chocolate"
Quarter cup of Honey
1 can of beef (liquid) Broth
1 can of Chicken (liquid)Broth
1 large can of V8 Juice
2 cups of Heinz Ketchup
Beans or Rice if you want

Saute' onion, Bell Pepper, jalapeno, and Celery in the olive oil then sit aside.  Fry the Bacon till very crisp (almost black) sit aside till cool then crush the Bacon into fine chunks.  Fry the ground beef and drain, after the beef has had time to drain mix in Cumin and Chili Powder (let it sit as the dry ingredients will marry into the Beef).  Brown the sausage with the garlic powder (this is a must as the garlic will attach itself to the sausage) then drain grease.  Combine all the Liquids and Broth in a very large pot and or beans or rice if you like, and then add the Bay leaves on high heat.  Place all the Saute' items into the pot including all the meats.  "Most important part" At boiling point add the Ketchup, Honey, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, and the Semi-sweet Cocoa.  Cook on low to medium heat for just about an hour.

Thank you to the Wabash Co Sheriff's department for this receipt.

Bernard Willis Chili

In a skillet cook the following  then put in a large pot
3 lbs cooked ground chuck
2 Medium Onions
3 or 4 cloves Garlic
1 tsp. Green Pepper
1 tsp Red Pepper      
1 1/2 Tbs Chili Powder
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
2 TBS Brown Sugar   Not in original
     2 tsp Cumin  - Not in original )

Add the following
1   14.5 oz Cans of Diced Tomatoes
2    15 oz Rotel Fixins  or   1 Fixins and 1 original
1   15 oz Tomato Sauce    -    or 2 cups Ketup
2 to 3 Quarts of Water      -    or 1 15 oz water
1   Tbs Chocolate
1   Tbs Honey
1/2  Fresh Lemons


Maybe Add  Instead of the Green Pepper and Red
2 Tbs  Red & Green pepper crushed
1 Tbs Jalopeno

Combination Chilie

Dorothy's Goulash (Mother)

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 tsps salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 generous pinches of Cumin (1/8 tsp
1 clove chopped garlic
Brown above together pour off excess grease  - move to large kettle
Add after straining
1 - 28 oz can tomatoes strained
1 10 oz can whole tomatoes with green chilies
1 small can stewed tomatoes (6 oz)
1 cup catup
3 TBS sugar

Cook about 5 or 6 oz.  Spaghetti till done.  Add to above mixture and simmer about 15 min. (Do not let it get dry.)

Simmer for one half our
Cook then add spaghetti   simmer about 15 minutes
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 Claudia Quick Spaghetti

Brown 1 lb of ground beef with dried onion
Add Classico spaghetti sauce (tomato Basil or sweet)
1 TBS garlic powder
1 TBS oregano
Salt and Pepper
Add water for consistency (1/2 cup?)

Bring to Boil

 

 

Beef Tacos (My Favorite)
-  Beef Tacos (My Favorite)
Tomato sauce is sold in cans in the same aisle that carries canned whole tomatoes. Do not use jarred pasta sauce in its place. We prefer to let diners top their own tacos with whatever fillings they prefer. There’s no need to prepare all of the toppings listed below, but cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes are, in our opinion, essential.

Makes 8 tacos, serving 4

Beef Filling
 

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or corn oil

1 small onion , chopped small (about 2/3 cup)

3 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)

2 tablespoons chili powder 

1 teaspoon ground cumin 

1 teaspoon ground coriander 

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 

table salt 

1 pound 90% lean ground beef (or leaner)

1/2 cup tomato sauce 

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 

1 teaspoon brown sugar 

2 teaspoons vinegar (preferably cider vinegar)

Ground black pepper 


Shells and Toppings
 

8 taco shells (warmed according to package instructions), or

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces), or Monterey Jack cheese

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce 

2 small tomatoes , chopped small

1/2 cup sour cream 

1 avocado , diced medium

1 small onion , chopped small

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves 

hot pepper sauce , such as Tabasco

 

1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat until hot and shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes; add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, spices, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook, breaking meat up with wooden spoon and scraping pan bottom to prevent scorching, until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, and vinegar; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently and breaking meat up so that no chunks remain, until liquid has reduced and thickened (mixture should not be completely dry), about 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.

2. Using wide, shallow spoon, divide filling evenly among taco shells; place two tacos on individual plates. Serve immediately, passing toppings separately.

 

Enchilada Sauce  Use Beef Taco's  for the inside of the Enchilada

Ingredients
  • 2 T. butter
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 2 T. flour
  • 1 1/2 T. chili powder (part of this was chipotle chili powder) 1/2 t. cumin
    1/2 t. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 C. water
  • 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1 T Vinegar
  • 1 T.. brown sugar
  • 1/2 t. garlic powder
  • 1/8 t. cinnamon

Directions
  1. In a small bowl mix together chili powder, cumin, flour, and cocoa powder. Heat butter and oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add flour mix and cook and stir for about a minute. Then whisk in 2 cups of water and tomato sauce, ensuring there are no lumps.
  3. Add garlic powder, salt, brown sugar and cinnamon and cook, stirring continually, until thickened. Taste and correct seasonings as desired.
  4. To make the "whole enchilada" just dip the tortillas in the sauce, fill with cheese and put into baking dish. Do this until the baking dish is filled. Once filled, put on some extra sauce, and sprinkle a little cheese and olives on top. You can also drop in any meat in there too.

 

Little Cheddar Meat Loafs Tom's Favorite Meatloaf (extra loafs can be frozen for later meals)
1 egg
3/4 Cup Milk
1/2 cup cooking Oats (Quick)
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Chopped Onion
1 teaspoon salt
1lb ground beef (chuck)

In bull beat egg and milk, stir in cheese, oats, onion, salt add beef and mix well.  Shape into 8 loafs and plce in a greased or foil lined baking dish. Spoon on sauce below and cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes

Sauce - mix
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

 


Rub for steaks

Combine: Press on:
2 Tbs brown sugar
1 1/2 t ground black pepper
1/2 t kosher salt
1 New York strip steak,  1 - 1 1/2 thick (12 - 16 oz)

Press sugar mixture onto both side of steak, then sear it on one side until browned, about 5 minutes .  Flip steak and brown the second side for 2 minutes, then transfer pan to oven (450 degrees) to finish (about 8 minutes for medium-rare.

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Sloppy Joes

2 Tbs cooking oil
1 small onion finely chopped
1 lb Hamburger
1  cup Ketchup
1 Tsp Worchestshire  Sauce
salt
1/3 cup brown sugar  

Sautee onion in oil, add hamburger and brown. 
Add remaining ingredients, stir, simmer for 20 minutes

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Classic Pot Roast
3 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
1   boneless chuck roast, trimmed, seasoned with salt and pepper (3-4 lb
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2   Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2  cup dry white wine
1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1   Tbsp. Worchestershire sauce
2   Cups slice onions
6  medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 to 3 inch pieces
6 gloves garlic, chopped
3-4  sprigs fresh thyme
2   bay leaves

Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high.  Sear roast on all sides.  10 minutes total.  Transfer roast to a 4 - 6 qt slow cooker

Stir flour into saute pan; cook 1 minute.  Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute more.

Degalze saute pan with wine, cooking until liquid evaporates.  Stir in broth and worcestershire; bring mixture to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits.

Transfer broth mixture to the slow cooker; add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves.  Cover and cook until meat is fork-tender, on high-heat setting  for 4 -5 hours or on low heat setting 8-9 hours.  Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaves before servings.

Barbecued baby back ribs ( Slow cooker then grill/broil)
Rub-
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
4 tsp. kosher salt
4 chili powder
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder

Ribs in slow cooker
1 Medium red onion, sliced
1/2 cup carbonated cola beverage
2 slabs pork baby back ribs (about 4 lbs total, rinsed patted dry, and trimmed
1 cup purchased barbecue sauce  ( I make two kinds Montgomery Inn and a sweet one for Peggy

Combine rub and coat heavily  (Can be made without rub)

Onion and cola in a 4 - 6 qt slow cooker then place ribs on top  Cover and cook until ribs are tender   High 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 hours  or low geat for 6 - 7 hours

Then either broil or grill  for about 10- 15 minutes

Close to Montgomery inn Barbecue Sauce
1 medium mild onion
1 (24 ounce bottle ketchup
2 tablespoons "French's Worcestershire sauce (others are too strong)
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup tarragon vinegar

Quarter onion and liquefy in blender.  Add all other ingredients and blend on highest speed until thoroughly mixed.  cook sauce  on medium low hear (scorches easily), stirring frequently, for at least 10 minutes.  the more times the sauce is reheated the better it tastes!

  1. Throw it all in a sauce pan, stir, simmer, cover and continue to simmer for 20-30 minutes.  Season again to taste.
     **we like a spicy sweet sauce -- so please adjust the sugar and crushed red to your liking**.
    Enjoy!

 

Phil "The hammer" Spaghetti Sauce

3 cups of tomato Juice
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 small can can tomato paste
1 15 oz can tomato sauce
1/4 cup sugar
3 cloves garlic
1/2 small chopped onion
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp red pepper or 1/2 tsp dried red peper
1 tsp celery seeds
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1 lb hamburger fried chopped up

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Phil the Hammer Meatballs  
 2 1/2 to  3 lbs Ground chuck
1 1/2 cups grated Romano cheese
3 eggs
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 to 2 tsp. garlic powder
4 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt
Mix into 30 - 36 meatballs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter

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Chili Con Questo
1 lb box of Velveeta Cheese
1 small jar salsa + or - (hot, medium, or mild)

Heat in Microwave or in slow cooker

Add 1 lb cooked sausage for extra zing
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Elsie's Meatloaf
3 lbs ground chuck
1/2 lb sausage
Medium Onion
3 eggs
8 mashed crackers
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup milk

350 degrees for 2 hours
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Meatballs
425 degrees - 20 minutes
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 Tbs. flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powdar
1/4 tsp pepper
Dash tobasco
8 oz can tomato sauce
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  2. Breaded Pork Cutlets (Pork Schnitzel)

    The two cups of oil called for in this recipe may seem like a lot—but they’re necessary to achieve a wrinkled texture on the finished cutlets. When properly cooked, the cutlets absorb very little oil. To ensure ample cooking space, a large Dutch oven is essential. In lieu of an instant-read thermometer to gauge the oil’s temperature, place a fresh (not dry) bread cube in the oil and start heating; when the bread is deep golden brown, the oil is ready.

    Ingredients

    7 large high-quality sandwich bread , crusts removed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
    1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
    2 large eggs
    2 cups plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 pounds). trimmed of fat and silver skin and cut on angle into 4 equal pieces (see illustration below)
    Garnishes
    1 lemon , cut into wedges
    2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
    2 tablespoons capers , rinsed
    1 large hard-cooked egg , yolk and white separated and passed separately through fine-mesh strainer (optional)

    Instructions

    1. 1. Place bread cubes on large microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high power for 4 minutes, stirring well halfway through cooking time. Microwave on medium power until bread is dry and few pieces start to lightly brown, 3 to 5 minutes longer, stirring every minute. Process dry bread in food processor to very fine crumbs, about 45 seconds. Transfer bread crumbs to shallow dish (you should have about 11/4 cups crumbs). Spread flour in second shallow dish. Beat eggs with 1 tablespoon oil in third shallow dish.

    2. 2. Place pork, with 1 cut-side down, between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound to even thickness between 1/8 and 1/4 inch. Season cutlets with salt and pepper. Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dredge cutlets thoroughly in flour, shaking off excess, then coat with egg mixture, allowing excess to drip back into dish to ensure very thin coating, and coat evenly with bread crumbs, pressing on crumbs to adhere. Place breaded cutlets in single layer on wire rack set over baking sheet; let coating dry 5 minutes.

    3. 3. Heat remaining 2 cups oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it registers 375 degrees on instant-read thermometer. Lay 2 cutlets, without overlapping, in pan and cook, shaking pan continuously and gently, until cutlets are wrinkled and light golden brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer cutlets to paper towel-lined plate and flip cutlets several times to blot excess oil. Repeat with remaining cutlets. Serve immediately with garnishes.

Veal Scaloppini

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds veal cutlets , about 1/4 inch thick
3/4 teaspoon meat tenderizer
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1. If cutlets are thicker than 1/4 inch, place between two sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper and pound to even 1/4-inch thickness with skillet or meat pounder. If some cutlets are thinner than 1/4 inch, pound to even 1/8-inch thickness then fold in half. Blot cutlets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle tenderizer and pepper evenly over both sides of cutlets.

  2. 2. Place flour in rimmed baking sheet and spread to thin, even layer. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until beginning to smoke. Dredge first batch of cutlets (see note above) in flour on one side only, shake off excess, and place in skillet, floured side down, making sure cutlets do not overlap. Cook, without moving cutlets, until well browned, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Flip with tongs and cook until second sides are no longer pink and cutlets feel firm when pressed, about 30 seconds. Transfer cutlets to platter and tent lightly with foil to keep warm. Repeat to cook remaining cutlets in 2 batches, using additional 1 tablespoon oil for each batch. (If skillet becomes too dark after cooking second batch, rinse before continuing.) Use paper towels to wipe away fat, liquid, or white matter in skillet without removing fond. Return pan to medium heat, finish pan sauce, pour over cutlets, and serve.

    Marsala Pan Sauce

    Ingredients

    1/3 ounce dried porcini mushrooms , rinsed well (about 1/3 cup)
    1/2 cup hot water
    2 teaspoons vegetable oil
    2 medium shallots , minced (about 1/3 cup)
    1 cup dry Marsala
    1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 4 pieces
    1 tablespoon minced fresh chives

    Instructions

    1. 1 Leave out mushrooms

    2. 2. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shallots and cook until beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and add Marsala. Return pan to high heat; simmer rapidly until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and strained soaking liquid and simmer until liquid in pan is again reduced to 1/2 cup, about 4 minutes. Add broth and simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 8 minutes. Set aside.

    3. 3. After transferring last batch of cutlets to platter, pour sauce into empty pan and bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits on pan bottom. Off heat, whisk in butter, chives, and salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over cutlets and serve immediately.

Lemon-Parsley Sauce

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 medium shallots , minced (about 1/3 cup)
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 4 pieces
1 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add shallots and cook until beginning to soften, about 1 minute. Add broth and increase heat to high; simmer rapidly until liquid is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Set aside.

  2. 2. After transferring last batch of cutlets to platter, pour sauce into empty pan and bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits on pan bottom. Off heat, whisk in parsley, butter, and salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Pour sauce over cutlets and serve immediately.

Wiener Schntzel

2    4-ounce veal inside round cutlets, pounded thinly
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups plain finely ground breadcrumbs
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon kosher Salt
4 TBS butter

Pound meat until very thin - Salt veal set aside
Put eggs, milk in bowl  whisk
put breadcurmbs and flour into separate bowls
Place veal into the flour coat both sides - dip into egg wash then breadcrumbs.

Melt butter in large saute pan. 

Place breaded veal into skillet cook on both sides 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.

 

 

Gayle Bashaw Chili
2 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 med. onion
2  15 oz cans of diced tomatoes
2   15 cans of tomato sauce
2 - 15 oz cans of kidney beans (drained)
1  Tbs sugar
1  tsp chile powder (or to taste
Salt and Pepper to taste

Cook hamb & onion till done  add diced tomatos & sauce & beans.
Then add sugar, chile powder, salt and pepper.  Cook 2 to 3 hours or whatever consistency you like.

 


Pork Roast Maple glazed
1/3 cup maple syrup, preferably grade B
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch ground cloves
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 boneless blade end pork loin roast about 2 1/2 lbs
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp vegetable oil

Rack middle position heat oven to 325 degrees.  Stir the maple syrup, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne together in measuring cup or bowl; set aside.  Sprinkle roast with the salt and pepper
   Heat oil in 10 inch skellet over med high.   brown roast
Take out roast -  add the Maple syrup mixture - about 30 seconds - off the heat teturn roast roll to coat roast.
Trnsfer the skillet to the oven and roast until center of roast is 135 degrees about 35 to 45 minutes.   Roll the r over roast ater oast several times.   When done cut in slices and pour sauce over pieces.




   





 
 
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