Beef Pepperoni Recipes

HOMEMADE PEPPERONI

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Separately grind pork and beef through the coarse disk.
• Mix meats together with salt, sugar, cayenne, paprika, anise seed, garlic, red wine, ascorbic acid, and saltpeter in a large bowl.
• Spread mixture out on a large pan, cover loosely with waxed paper, and cure in refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Start with about 4 feet of casing. It's better to begin with too much than too little because any extra can be repacked in salt and used later.
• Rinse casing under cool running water to remove any salt stuck to it.
• Place casing in a bowl of cool water and let soak for about 30 minutes.
• After soaking, rinse casing under cool running water. Slip 1 end of the casing over faucet nozzle. Hold casing firmly on nozzle, and turn on cold water, gently at first, and then more forcefully. This will flush out any salt in the casing and pinpoint any breaks. Should you find a break, simply snip out a small section of casing.
• Place casing in a bowl of water and add white vinegar; a tablespoon of vinegar per cup of water is sufficient. The vinegar softens casing and makes it more transparent, which makes pepperoni look better. Leave casing in water-vinegar solution until ready to use. Rinse well and drain before stuffing.
• Stuff sausage into casings and twist off into 10-inch links.
• Using cotton twine, tie 2 separate knots between every other link, creating pairs of links. Cut between the double knots. ​
• Tie a string to the center of each pair to hang sausages. Hang pepperoni to dry in a space that is 50 F to 55 F with 75 to 80 percent humidity for six to eight weeks. Once dried, the pepperoni will keep, wrapped, in the refrigerator for several months.

PEPPERONI PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and pepperoni. , In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer with half the pasta and meat mixtures. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup each mozzarella and provolone cheeses. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

BEEF AND PEPPERONI PIZZA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Place pizza crust on rack in oven while oven preheats; heat 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add beef and mushrooms; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain.
• Remove crust from oven; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Spray crust with cooking spray; spread marinara sauce over crust, leaving 1-inch border. Top with beef mixture, pepperoni and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper flakes.
• Remove crust from oven; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Spray crust with cooking spray; spread marinara sauce over crust, leaving 1-inch border. Top with beef mixture, pepperoni and cheese. Sprinkle with pepper flakes.
• Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until crust is golden and cheese is melted. Cut into 8 slices. Serve immediately.

GROUND BEEF PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• In a large skillet cook ground beef with onion, garlic and green pepper until meat is no longer pink; drain fat.
• Add in 3 tablespoons (or more) grated Parmesan cheese; stir to combine.
• Add in pizza sauce, chopped pepperoni, herb seasoning and mushrooms; mix to combine and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile in another bowl combine milk, oil and eggs; beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer.
• Stir in flour, salt and cayenne; mix to combine; set aside.
• Spoon the ground beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle grated mozzeralla cheese on top.
• Sprinkle with chopped bacon.
• Pour the batter over cheese, spreading evenly to cover completely.
• Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Up to this point you can cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Delicious!

PEPPERONCINI BEEF

Steps:

• Make small cuts in roast, and insert garlic slices in cuts. Place roast in the slow cooker, and pour the entire contents of the jar of pepperoncini, including liquid, over meat.
• Cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
• When making the sandwiches, place meat in rolls, top with cheese, and zap in a microwave for a few seconds. Don't forget to use the pepperoncini in the sandwiches!

GROUND BEEF AND PEPPERONI STROMBOLI

Steps:

• Place each loaf of bread dough in a large greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Preheat oven to 375°. Punch dough down. Roll each loaf into a 15x12-in. rectangle. , In a small bowl, combine eggs, oil and seasonings. Brush over each dough to within 1/2 in. of edges; set remaining egg mixture aside. Layer beef, pepperoni, cheeses and onion on each dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up each, jelly-roll style, beginning with a long side. Tuck ends underneath; seal edges well. , Place each, seam side down, on a greased baking sheet. Brush with egg mixture. Bake until lightly browned, 30-35 minutes, brushing with egg mixture midway through baking. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting.

PEPPERONI

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, mixing until thoroughly blended.
• Divide in half into slender rolls about 1 1/3 inch in diameter.
• Wrap in plastic or foil.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Unwrap and bake on broiler pan at 200 F for 4 hours.
• Store wrapped in the refrigerator.