Seattle Lunch Hotdish Recipes

A MINNESOTAN'S BEEF AND MACARONI HOTDISH

Steps:

• Cook beef in large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer beef to a bowl.
• Cook macaroni, bell pepper, and onion in the same skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add cooked beef, tomato sauce, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, basil, oregano, ground black pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce. Pour in beef broth. Cover skillet and simmer until macaroni is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove lid and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

SEATTLE LUNCH HOTDISH

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in greased baking dish.
• Top with bread crumbs or crushed croutons.
• Bake 30 min @ 350.

BUSY DAY HOTDISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
• Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter, and once it melts, add the beef and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and scallions (saving a handful of the greens for garnish) and cook until the vegetables begin to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the paprika and several grinds of pepper, then stir to coat the beef in the spices. Stir in the corn.
• Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to incorporate. Cook and stir until the flour begins to toast, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and cream gradually while stirring. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley, mustard, dill and thyme. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the curly fries in a tight layer over the top. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the cheese and fries are crispy and the sauce is bubbly, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the reserved scallion greens and serve hot.

BRISKET HOTDISH

Steps:

• Season the brisket on all sides with salt and pepper.
• In a large oven-safe braiser, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the brisket and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the leeks, carrots, and celery. Season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomato paste and stir to toast, 1 minute. Add the wine to deglaze and use a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the wine to a boil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups of stock, the tomatoes and rosemary. Bring back to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
• Place an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Remove the lid from the brisket and continue to cook until the sauce is reduced and thickened to a stew-like gravy, 20 to 30 minutes. Turn off the heat. Using two forks, break up the meat into smaller chunks, but not shredded. Add the peas and stir to combine. Arrange the potato smiles on top in concentric circles.
• Bake until golden, steamy and bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool slightly. Garnish with the parsley and chives. Serve with ketchup, if desired.