Zesty Beef Cornbread Dinner Recipes

ZESTY BEEF CORNBREAD DINNER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in ketchup and salt., Prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions. Spread half of the batter into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spoon beef mixture over batter; sprinkle with cheese. Spread remaining batter over cheese. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened. Let bread stand for 5 minutes after removing from oven; cut into squares and spoon sauce over.

ZESTY BEEF AND NOODLE VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In Dutch oven or large saucepan, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked. Drain.
• Add water, tomatoes, vegetables, bouillon and seasoning packet from soup mix; mix well. Bring to a boil. Break up ramen noodles; add to soup. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally to separate noodles.
• To serve, ladle soup into individual soup bowls. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

ZESTY BEEF AND RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Drain well.
• Add rice, corn, stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt and bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
• Stir in Velveetta cheese, until cheese melts. Spoon into greased 9x13 baking dish.
• Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, and melted margarine, and sprinkle over top of casserole.
• Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25 minutes or until casserole is bubbly hot.

ZESTY BEEF ROAST

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, brown roast on all sides in oil. Add broth. Spread horseradish over roast; sprinkle with onion, salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours or until tender, basting frequently. Remove roast from the pan; let stand for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, pour the pan juices into a large measuring cup; add water to equal 2 cups. Return to pan. Combine flour and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add additional water if a thinner gravy is desired. Slice roast; serve with gravy.

ZESTY GROUND BEEF & CORNBREAD IN BANANA LEAVES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Heat dressing in medium skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat; cook 3 min. or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste, raisins and olives; mix well. Simmer on medium heat 10 min. or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, prepare corn muffin batter as directed on package; set aside. Cut 6 (10-inch) squares from banana leaves; reserve trimmings for later use. Holding 1 of the banana leaves with tongs, quickly pass leaf over gas burner on medium heat several times until pliable. (Do not overheat leaf or it will become brittle.) Spread about 1/4 cup corn muffin batter into 3-inch square in center of smooth side of banana leaf; top with about 1/3 cup meat mixture. Fold over sides and ends of leaf to completely enclose filling. Repeat to make 6 packets. Tie each packet with a thin strip from banana leaf trimmings. Place on rack in 15x10x1-inch pan.
• Bake 20 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool 5 min. Serve with sour cream.