Tuesday's Tip of the Day ~Taking your Grilled Burgers to the Next Level

Everyone loves Hamburgers on the Grill.

Instead of the plain white burger buns,

serve your burgers on a Focaccia loaf.

This one is Olive Oil and Rosemary.

Or on this Ciabatta loaf.

They are "take and bake".

Then, you can slice the loaf into individual portions.

Brush a little olive oil on top.

Bake according to package directions,

and it is a beautiful golden brown.

(It's usually about 8 minutes)

Look for this or a similar brand at your supermarket.

I put the bread in the oven...

when hubby takes our hamburgers out to the grill.

Cook hamburger until desired degree of doneness.

We prefer medium rare.

This one is topped with shredded Swiss cheese.

Our favorite is provolone with sauteed mushrooms,

on the Olive Oil & Rosemary Focaccia.

Enjoy!

Sloppy Joes ~My Mom's Recipe

Sloppy Joes

1/2 cup onion, minced

1/4 cup green or red pepper, diced

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1 lb. ground beef, browned

1 8 oz. can tomato sauce

1/4 cup tomato juice

1/4 cup catsup

1 tbsp. vinegar

1 tbsp. brown sugar

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

I use half turkey and half beef...

it is your preference.

Brown the ground meat together in your skillet, 

breaking it into bite size pieces.  

Cook until no pink remains.

While the meat is cooking, chop your vegetables.

Drain the browned meat in a colander.

Saute the onions, peppers and celery in the same pan.

To the meat and vegetables, add the rest of the ingredients.

Simmer approximately 1 hour...

or until the desired consistency.

Serve on a bun with your favorite sides.

Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker

Select a pork loin roast, 3 to 4 pounds

The weather has been too hot to use the oven,

so I chose to roast the loin in my slow cooker.

Don't forget the liner for easy clean up.

3/4 cup water

3/4 cup red wine

3 tbsp. soy sauce

Seasoning of your choice, 

such as Kansas City Classic Rub

4 tbsp. minced garlic

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Onion Soup mix is another seasoning option, 

in place of the KC Rub.

Place the pork loin in your slow cooker.

Pour the liquids over the roast.

Press the seasonings on the top.

Mince the garlic cloves and evenly distribute on the roast.

Season with freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

Cook on high for 4 hours.

Reduce to low, and continue cooking for 2+ hours...

Times may vary, depending on your slow cooker.

The pork is tender and flavorful.

Slice and Serve.

And the "planned-overs" (not left-overs) 

make excellent pulled pork sandwiches.

Roast Beef Sandwiches

 

Alisha's Roast Beef Sandwiches

Ingredients:

1 lg onion sliced in rings

1 clove garlic minced

1 Tbsp butter

1 14 oz can beef broth

1/2 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp pepper

12 oz thinly sliced roast beef

4 rolls

Sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

Slice onions into rings.

Sauté onions and garlic in butter. 

Stir in broth, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Add beef and return to boil, reduce heat, simmer 5 minutes.

Brush rolls with melted butter and broil until toasted.

Add roast beef and cheese. Return to broiler until cheese melts.

Serving suggestions: Small individual bowls of Au Jus and a favorite potato side dish.