Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf with Spicy Ketchup

Ingredients ? cup spicy ketchup with a little sriracha added in 2 tbsp brown sugar 2 tsp white vinegar 2 tsp Vegetable oil 1 med onion diced 3 garlic cloves minced 2 large eggs 1 tsp dried thyme 3 tsp salt 2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp garlic salt 2 tsp dijon mustard 2 tsp worcester sauce 1/2 tsp hot red pepper sauce (like sriracha or hotter) 1/2 cup milk 2 pounds ground meat (half beef and half pork (can be italian sausage too)) ? cup crushed saltine crackers ? cup minced parsley Package of thick cut bacon Instructions Mix glaze (first three ingredients) and set aside Cook onion and garlic until transparent. Mix rest of ingredients (except the bacon) in bowl well using your hands. Form that onto a greased baking sheet to a meatloaf shape. Cover with and wrap with bacon. Cover that with glaze mixture. Add more spicy ketchup as needed, Preheat and bake at 350 for 75 minutes or until cooked through completely. Serve. Serving side suggestions: mashed potatoes, greens (brussels, carrots, etc.), rice, gravy, etc.

July 15, 2026

Beef Stew

Ingredients 2 pound stew meat 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp black ground pepper 2 tbsp garlic salt 3 tbsp Worchester sauce 2 cups water 2 large russet potato diced small 3 cloves garlic minced 1 bell pepper diced small 1 poblano diced small 1-2 jalapeno diced small (vary # on heat desired), use seeds if desired but recommended 2 yellow onion diced small 1 container of sliced mushrooms 1 stalk of celery, diced 3-5 cups water (dependent on soupiness desired) 1 can corn 1 can okra Saltines and shredded cheese for serving Instructions In large pot, use oil and cook the beef over medium high heat. Add Worchester, pepper, garlic salt and minced garlic. After seared, add a few cups of water and bring to simmer. Lower heat to low, cook with lid on for 1 hour. Check occasionally and add more water if it has boiled off. Add all the veggies. Add more pepper and salt to taste. Add water as needed (depending on soupiness desired) and all canned ingredients. Bring to simmer, set to medium low heat, stir once and cook for 45 minutes. Serve with shredded cheese and saltines if you have them. Notes Ground beef can be substituted for stew meat. Dramatically lowers the needed cook time and frankly tastes just as good.

July 15, 2026

Chinese Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Ingredients Ingredients (sauce) 1 lb frank steak sliced very thinly into bit size lengths Olive oil 1 lb broccoli cut into bite size florets 1 bell pepper cut into sliced bite size chunks 2tsp sesame seeds (optional) Sauce 1 tsp ginger grated (or more) 4 cloves garlic minced 0.5 cup hot water 8 tbsp soy sauce 3 tbsp brown sugar 1.5 tbsp corn starch 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (more or less to taste) ...

July 15, 2026

Famous Cincinnati Chili (5-Way)

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef, fatty is ok 2 large yellow onions diced 8 garlic cloves minced 4 cups beef broth (kitchen basics is best) 1 15-oz can tomato sauce spices 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp worcester sauce 2 tsp salt or more to taste 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cinnamon ? tsp all spice ? tsp cayenne 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cloves ...

July 15, 2026

Fancy Steak Marinade

Ingredients Ingredients (marinade) 1-2 pounds of steak, dealers choice 6 minced garlic cloves 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup worcester sauce 2 tbsp oil (any kind) ? cup lime juice 2 tsp salt or more to taste 2 tsp black pepper Instructions Place all ingredients in large bag or tupperware. Shake well and sit in fridge for 2 hours minimum. Shake the ingredients around every once in a while. Let warm up on counter for 0.5-1 hour before grilling.

July 15, 2026

Greek Gyros

Ingredients Meat: 1 lb 80/20 ground beef 1 lb ground pork or lamb 1 red onion 7 cloves garlic 2 tsp ground marjoram (or sub 1.5 more tsp oregano) 2 tsp dried rosemary 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp salt 2 tsp black pepper Tzatziki Sauce: 1/2 cup finely grated cucumber 1 cup whole milk plain greek yogurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove minced 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 0.3 tbsp dried dill) 1 tbsp fresh mint chopped (optional if you have it) Toppings: ...

July 15, 2026

Mexican Birria (Beef or Lamb)

Ingredients 4 lb chuck roast (beef or lamb, bone in or out, doesn’t matter) 4 bay leaves 2 cups beef broth 1 yellow onion 8 cloves garlic 10+ oz red chile sauce 1 can (7 oz) chipotle peppers in adobo 28 oz can peeled tomatoes (or fire roasted) 1.5 tsp cumin 1.5 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp garlic salt 1.5 tsp onion powder 1.5 tsp oregano 1 tsp black pepper Instructions Put meat, bay leaves and broth in instant pot Rest of ingredients blend together well and then add to instant pot. (Note: if your blender is not big enough, all you really need to blend is the onion, garlic, chipotle peppers and tomatoes. The rest can just be poured in pot separately) Cook high heat and pressure for min of 1 hour, preferably 1.5-2 hours Serve in whatever dish you want. DO NOT THROW AWAY THE BROTH (see birria ramen recipe next)

July 15, 2026

Swedish Meatballs (MD Special)

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 onion, diced well 1 lb ground beef 1 lb pork or sausage 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 large egg yolks 1/4 tsp allspice 1/4 tsp nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 4 cups beef broth (kitchen basics preferred) 3/4 cup sour cream Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp chopped parsley Instructions Heat some oil in large, deep skillet over medium heat and saute onion until translucent (2-3 minutes) In large mixing bowl, combine meats, panko, egg, spices, AND cooked onion. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well, make meatballs ~1.5" diameter meatballs and spread back on skillet with some more oil (should be ~24 of them) Saute meatballs until browned, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to paper towel lined plate In same skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour until slightly browned, about 1 minute. Whisk in beef broth and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in sour cream and season with salt/pepper to taste Stir in meatballs and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated though and thickened, about 8-10 minutes Serve immediately Notes Leftovers go well mixed with beef stew Serve with something green by golly. Sauteed asparagus and a salad is nice

July 15, 2026