Category Archives: Meat

Fancy Leftovers: Beef Burgundy becomes Beef Pot Pie

Lately I’ve been experimenting with doubling my main dishes with plans to use them as leftovers. But I don’t just throw what’s leftover into the fridge and serve it one or two nights later. I freeze the leftovers then fancy them up a couple weeks later so that they seem like an entirely new dish.
For […]

Superfast Salisbury Steak

Have you ever had salisbury steak? It’s ground beef formed into a steak shape, cooked, and served with beef gravy. The idea is to make a cheap steak substitute.
Before making this recipe, I hadn’t had salisbury steak in probably 20 years — but I remembered it as a favorite. Apparently my family agrees because they […]

Greek-Style Mini Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki

Adapted from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast
Tzatziki (cucumber sauce)

1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
1/2 c. plain yogurt
juice from 1/2 lemon
handful fresh mint, chopped
small garlic clove, pressed
salt and pepper to taste

Mix together, cover, and chill.
Lamb Burgers

1 lb. ground lamb
1 small onion, chopped
handful fresh parsley, chopped
leaves from a few stems fresh oregano, chopped
salt and pepper […]