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Hamburger hash is a great way to reinvent leftover meatloaf of hamburgers
There are many ways to use leftovers and sometimes it can be hard to get creative. Here are just a few helpful hints and recipes.
~~ One way to help with the leftover problem is to make LESS food. Adapt recipes to fit your family size. If you just know a recipe is too big for your family, try reducing it by 1/4.
~~ Freeze leftovers in a muffin tin lined with aluminum foil. When frozen label, store in a freezer bag and use for lunch one day.
~~ Grind up 1 serving of leftovers and use as baby food. If you don't use them right away, freeze in ice cube trays, when frozen transfer to a freezer bag.
~~ Cut leftover meat loaf or roast beef into chunks and add them to spaghetti sauce to make speedy spaghetti and meatballs.
~~ Chili Pie: Pour 4 cups extra chili in a deep pie or casserole dish. (Add one can corn or other mixed vegetables if you have a little less than 4 cups.) Prepare 1 recipe cornbread (Jiffy Mix is good and inexpensive) according to directions. Drip batter over chili. Bake at 375*F for 30 minutes or until the cornbread is done. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
~~ Spread leftover sloppy Joe meat (hamburger with BBQ sauce can also be used) in a casserole dish. Place sliced American cheese or cheddar cheese over the meat and top the cheese with homemade or refrigerator biscuits. Bake at 350*F until the biscuits are done.
~~ Meatloaf: saute 1 large sliced onion in a frying pan. Cut Meatloaf into bite size pieces. In the frying pan add Meatloaf, one 8-ounce can of tomato sauce, plus a can of peas or mixed vegetables. Heat through.
~~ Grind up or dice leftover roast beef, stew meat, etc. Add to scrambled eggs along with cubed leftover potatoes for an easy breakfast.
~~ Use leftover pork and beans to make an open-faced sandwich. Put the beans on hamburger bun halves or bread, top with a slice of American cheese and broil until the cheese starts to bubble and is melted.
~~ Hash is a good way to use extra onions, peppers and hamburger. Here's a good hash recipe:
Hash
1/2 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 can (16 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, cutup
1/2 cup regular rice, uncooked
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
Directions:
In large skillet, brown beef, onion, and green pepper. Drain fat. Add tomatoes, rice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat through. Pour into 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake 1 hour at 350*F. YIELD: 4 servings.
Goulash is another good way to use up leftover hamburger (or even ground turkey or chicken).
Goulash
Ingredients:
1/2 pound ground beef (if you enjoy a meatier dish, use up to 1 pound)
finely chopped onion (about 1/4 cup - use to taste for your family)
diced red or green bell pepper (about 1/2 cup)
1 pound elbow macaroni or small shells, cooked according to package directions
1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce (or use your own homemade)
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley or 2 tsp. dried parsley flakes
Directions:
In large sauce pan, cook (or reheat) ground beef with onion and peppers until browned. Drain off fat. In pot used to cook macaroni, add the macaroni, ground beef mixture, spaghetti sauce and parsley. Add salt & pepper to taste, if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
Rachael's Recipe Notes:
If desired, add goulash to 13x9-inch casserole dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Top with 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese and bake at 350*F for 25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
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