Beefy Tomatoes Recipes

BEEFY TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Reserve 1 cup pulp (discard remaining pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and reserved tomato pulp; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Stir in the rice, cheese and egg; heat through. Spoon into tomato shells. , Place in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

THE BEEFY TOMATO COCKTAIL

Steps:

• In a blender, add the tomato, booze and spices; blend until smooth.
• Pour over ice into a frosty Mason jar and garnish by placing a large piece of jerky in the glass.

BEEF-TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed stock pot, cook and stir the beef, onion and green pepper in the 2 tbsp oil until meat is browned on all sides; drain the oil.
• Add in the next 10 ingredients.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-30 mins, or until the potatoes are tender.
• Stir in the crushed tomatoes and the tomato paste.
• Cover and simmer for another 25-30 mins longer, or until the meat is tender.
• Discard the bay leaves before serving.
• Garnish soup bowls with a couple of tablespoons of sour cream if desired.

BEEFY TOMATO RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef, celery, onion and pepper until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. , Add the corn, soup, water and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 10 minutes or until rice is tender.

BEEFY MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prepare your mac and cheese per instructions on the box. Set aside.
• Fry your ground beef the with onion added and add whatever spice you like.
• Garlic, Salt and Pepper are my favorites.
• After you drain your hamburger you can add the mac and cheese to it.
• Add your can of diced tomatoes, mix well and heat thru.
• If you want you can throw some veggies in the mix as well.
• Enjoy!

BEEFY TOMATO MACARONI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring, until the onion softens.
• Add the ground beef to the onions, breaking up with a spoon and cook until no longer pink.
• Next add the salt, pepper, oregano and the one shake of cayenne pepper to the beef and stir to combine.
• Now pour in the chicken stock, pasta sauce and Rotel. Stir and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
• Whisk in the cream cheese until smooth then add 1/2 of the fresh basil.
• Pour in the pasta, stir and let cook for 10 minutes, covered, stirring halfway through cooking.
• Spoon into bowls and garnish with the leftover basil.
• *Note: The cream cheese will look lumpy when it first goes in -- WITH A WIRE WHISK, keep whisking it and it will blend until you see no white cream cheese left.