Basic Meatloaf

1 lb. lean ground beef ¼ cup chili sauce or ketchup 1 egg ¼ cup plain bread crumbs ¼ teaspoon thyme leaves ¼ teaspoon onion salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons chili sauce or ketchup, if desired Heat oven to 350°.  In large bowl, combine all ingredients except 3 tablespoons chili sauce; mix well.  Press…

Barbecued Beef

1 ½ pounds extra-lean ground beef (93% lean) 1 onion, chopped 1 cup low sodium ketchup 1 green bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons brown sugar ½ teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 3 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder In a skillet, brown beef and onion.  Drain. Stir together remaining…

Bacon Cheeseburger Balls

1 egg 1 envelope onion soup mix 1-pound ground beef 2 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons milk 1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Coating: 2 eggs 1 cup crushed saltines 5 tablespoons vegetable oil In a bowl, combine egg and soup mix.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.  Divide…

Three Bean Baked Beans

1/2 pound ground beef 5 bacon strips, diced 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons molasses 2 tablespoons prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans, undrained 1 can (16 ounces) butter…

Chuck Wagon Beans

1/2 lb. bacon slices 3 lb. ground beef About 3 cups finely chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped celery 2 beef bouillon cubes 2/3 cup boiling water 1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups catsup 3 tbsp. prepared mustard 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 2 cans (29 oz. each) molasses-style baked beans…

Two-Tier Coconut Fudge Brownies

2/3 cup all-purpose flour, sifted  1/2 teaspoon baking powder  1/4 teaspoon salt  2 large eggs  1 cup granulated sugar  1/3 cup melted butter  1/3 cup flaked coconut  1/2 teaspoon almond extract  1 1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted (1 1/2 ounces) Sift flour with baking powder and salt. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with electric…

Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Brownies: 2 large eggs 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon liquid red food coloring 3/4 teaspoon white vinegar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Cheesecake Swirl: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla…

Peanut Butter Chip Brownies

1/3 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 cup unsifted flour 1/3 cup Hershey’s Cocoa 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips Cream butter and sugar in large bowl.  Blend in corn syrup and vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating…

Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Brownies

Fudge Brownies 1/2 cup salted butter 8 ounces coarsely chopped semi-sweet chocolate 1 and 1/4 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour  1/4 teaspoon salt Mint Cheesecake Layer 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg yolk 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 drops liquid or gel green…

Maple-Nut Chocolate Brownies

2 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup unsifted flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup chopped nuts 3/4 teaspoon maple flavoring 1/4 cup Hershey’s Cocoa Confectioners’ sugar, optional Beat eggs in small bowl.  Gradually add sugar and vanilla.  Blend in melted butter; beat…