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Sloppy Joes, aka Barbecued Hamburgers
Recipe: Sloppy Joes, aka Barbecued Hamburgers
From: Cel's grandmother
Serves: about 8
( Childhood revisited! ) -
Meat Fondue
Recipe: Meat Fondue
From: put together from various online sites
Serves: 4
( Broth-based fondue, not oil-based ) -
Spaghetti Sauce
Recipe: Spaghetti Sauce
From: Cel's mom
Serves: 4-6
( An American classic of my childhood - I don't claim Italian authenticity here ) -
London Broil Marinade
Recipe: London Broil Marinade
From: Cel's great-uncle
Makes: enough to marinate 2-3 lb. top round steak
( Easy, but a couple of unusual ingredients ) -
Stuffed Peppers
Recipe: Stuffed Peppers
From: Cook's Illustrated, March & April 2001, with notable changes
Serves: 4
( A certain amount of fussing, but basically an all-in-one dish ) -
Guinness Beef Stew
Recipe: Guinness Beef Stew
From: Cook'sCountry.com, February 2007
Serves: 6-8
( A wonderful rich beef stew ) -
Hamburger with Onion Soup
Recipe: Hamburger with Onion Soup
From: Cel's mom
Serves: 3-4 (easily doubled)
( Seriously, this is the easiest recipe in the world ) -
London Broil Marinade
Recipe: London Broil Marinade
From: my great-uncle
Makes: enough to marinate 2 lb. beef, multiplies easily
( This was my parents' secret recipe for guest dinners for years ) -
Hamburger Stroganoff
Recipe: Hamburger Stroganoff
From: Cel's mom
Serves: 4
( I never liked this as well as the round steak version, but it's cheaper, quicker, and easier )