meatloaf

Meatloaf

Meatloaf

The go to classic comfort meal that the family will love. Not only is meat loaf relatively cheap, it is absolutely delicious!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meatloaf, potatoes, sunday dish
Servings: 6 servivngs
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Jen Ellsworth
Cost: $8

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Oven (Optional)
  • Aluminum Foil

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic Minced or powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper

Glaze Topping

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp mustard
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  • Finely dice onion
  • In large bowl combine all meat loaf ingredients.
  • Mix thoroughly- be sure not to over mix or meat loaf will become tough.
  • Transfer meat onto a large piece of aluminum foil and gather edges around the loaf.
  • In Instant pot our in ½ cup of water (If adding potatoes place potatoes on the bottom)
  • Place foil loaf on top of potatoes or on top of trivet.
  • Pressure cook on high for 25 minutes and quick release.
  • Remove loaf and top with glaze.

If Baking in the Oven

  • Preheat oven to 350° degrees and bake for 1 hour or until cooked thoroughly.

Glaze Topping

  • In a small bowl combine ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar
  • Spread onto warm meatloaf
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Hamburger helper

Hamburger Helper

Got Beef? well this is a beefy and cheesey dish that will fill your family up any night of week! This meal also makes amazing leftovers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef, sour cream
Servings: 8
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Jen Ellsworth
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • large pan
  • Strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic minced or powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 cup macaroni I use egg noodles
  • 3 ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 small onion diced optional

Instructions

  • Finley dice onion
  • In pan over medium high heat brown beef and onion until onion is almost translucent.
  • Drain ground beef and return to pan.
  • Take off of heat and stir in ketchup, mustard and seasonings.
  • Return to heat and add noodles and water.
  • Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until noodles are cooked through.
  • After all water has absorbed remove heat from pan and stir in sour cream and cheese.
  • Stir until well combined and serve hot.
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Alfredo Noodles

Alfredo Noodles

Now this isn't the fanciest dish. But it is east and cheap and fills up my family so it passes my test.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alfredo
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Jen Ellsworth
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Strainer

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups egg noodles
  • 15 oz peas
  • 15 oz corn optional
  • 2 cups Alfredo sauce
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced or garlic

Instructions

  • Bring water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  • In additional sauce pan combine Alfredo sauce, seasonings and peas and corn.
  • Warm sauce and seasonings in sauce pan.
  • Once pasta is tender drain and return to pot.
  • Gently stir in Alfredo sauce and serve hot
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Classic Spaghetti

Classic Spaghetti

Who doesn't love a warm plate of classic spaghetti! One of my families all time favorite meals and sure to be loved by everyone.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: beef, spaghetti
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Jen Ellsworth
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • large pan

Ingredients

  • ½ lb Ground beef I use the Prego sauce with meat so I only use a half pound in my recipe.
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced or powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 2 O of noodles when you place your thumb and pointer finger together to form an OK.
  • 4 cups spaghetti sauce

Instructions

  • Heat pan on medium high heat.
  • Finley dice your onion.
  • In your heated pan place ground beef, diced onion.
  • Brown ground beef until all pink is gone and the onion is translucent.
  • In a large pot place in sauce and all seasonings.
  • Once beef is fully cooked, drain and mix into sauce.
  • Let sauce heat until all flavors are combined. (for a richer flavor let stew for several hours)
  • Bring water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  • Cook noodles until tender then drain.
  • Once pasta is drained serve warm and top with Parmesan cheese.
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Honey Garlic Crock Pot Meatball

 

  • 1/4 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup of of honey
  • 1/2 cup of ketchup
  • 2 TB soy sauce
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 (28oz) bag fully cooked, frozen meatballs

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together brown sugar, honest, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic
  2. Place frozen meatballs in a 3-4 quart crock pot and port sauce over meatballs. Stir so all meatballs are coated evenly. cook on low for 4 hours stirring occasionally.