1 pound ground sirloin burger, browned and drained
1 16 oz. can sloppy joe sauce
8 hamburger buns
Add sloppy joe sauce to drained browned hamburger. Simmer until warmed through. Serve on a hamburger bun.
8 Servings
Sloppy Joe’s
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Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
For marinade:
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon fresh chopped garlic
4 tablespoons pureed, canned chipotle chiles
For steak:
2 pounds skirt steak
For chimichurri sauce:
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, no stems
1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro, no stems
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Combine all marinade ingredients in large shallow bowl. Place meat in marinade for 15 minutes. Prepare sauce by combining all
ingredients in a medium bowl. Heat an oiled, well-seasoned grill over high heat until hot but not smoking. Grill steak, turning
occasionally, for about 2 minutes per side for thin pieces or 4 to 6 minutes per side for thicker pieces (medium-rare). Portion onto 4
dinner plates. Drizzle with the chimichurri sauce.
4 Servings
Skillet Chicken Ole’
If you need dinner in a flash, this recipe goes from stove top to table in just 20 minutes. Use your favorite enchilada sauce, mild or hot.
Salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sour cream
1/4 cup prepared enchilada sauce
1 can (4 oz.) whole green chilies, drained and cut into thick strips
Warm tortillas
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound chicken cutlets (about 1/2 inch thick)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 ounces sliced Monterey Jack cheese
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle both sides of chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Add cutlets to skillet and saute until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 2-1/2 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium.
Spoon enchilada sauce over chicken; top with chilies and cheese. Cover and cook until cheese melts, about 3 minutes.
ransfer to serving platter and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with sour cream and tortillas. Makes 4 servings.
Shrimp Burgers
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, cooked and chopped
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise
Olive oil, for frying
4 to 6 soft rolls
Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and tartar sauce
In a large bowl, stir shrimp, celery, onion, bell pepper, seasoning, eggs, bread crumbs and mayonnaise together. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Drain off any liquid. Form into 6 to 8 patties. Heat 2 to 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet until hot. Fry patties, about 3 minutes each side, until browned, turning only once. Serve each patty on a roll with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and tartar sauce.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Shrimp and Sesame Pasta
1 pound penne rigati pasta
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup lite soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup hot water
1 pound cooked medium shrimp
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Toasted sesame seeds
Cook pasta according to package directions. During last minute of cooking time add asparagus. Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water until pasta and asparagus are cool. Transfer to a large serving bowl and set aside. If preparing a day ahead, bring to room temperature before serving.
Meanwhile, combine peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Add hot water and stir until sauce is smooth, breaking up any small clumps.
Add shrimp, red pepper, green onions, and 1/4 cup of the cilantro to the pasta. Add sauce and toss to combine. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and sesame seeds.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.