Our Favorite Ground Beef Recipes Cookbook

Two moms with small children, we were looking for a way to do what we loved and stay home with the kids too. We had always shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends and so, after many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born. We put together our first catalog at our kitchen tables, enlisting the help of our loved ones wherever we could. From that very first mailing, we found an immediate connection with many of our customers and it wasnt long before we began receiving letters, photos and recipes from these new friends. In 1992, we put together our very first cookbook, compiled from hundreds of these recipes and, the rest, as they say, is history. Hard to believe its been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days! From that original little Gooseberry Patch family, weve grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as we do.

Today, were best known for our homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks, now recognized as national bestsellers. One things for sure, we couldnt have done it without our friends all across the country. Each year, were honored to turn thousands of your recipes into our collectible cookbooks. Our hope is that each book captures the stories and heart of all of you who have shared with us. Whether youve been with us since the beginning or are just discovering us, welcome to the Gooseberry Patch family!

Welcome

Dear Friend, Looking for tasty, quick & easy ways to beef up your meals? Weve got it! In Our Favorite Ground Beef Recipes youll find mouthwatering mains, savory soups & stews, scrumptious sandwiches and tempting appetizers too! Your family will love dishes like Cheese-Stuffed Meatloaf, Cheddar Ziti Bake, Stroganoff Skillet and Easy Taco Soup. Serve hearty & satisfying meals that are quick & delicious, yet easy on the budget.

Dinners ready!
Vickie & Jo Ann

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Nachos Magnifico

Serves 6 to 8 1 lb. ground beef 1 c. onion, chopped salt and pepper 2 15-oz. can diced green chiles 1 to 2 c. salsa 1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese 1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese 6-oz. container guacamole 2-1/4 oz. can sliced black olives, drained 1 c. green onion, chopped 1-1/2 c. sour cream tortilla chips Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; drain. sour cream tortilla chips Brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; drain.

Add salt and pepper; set aside. Spread beans in a lightly greased 13"x9" baking pan; spoon beef mixture over top. Top with chiles and salsa; sprinkle with cheeses. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Top with guacamole, olives, green onion and sour cream. Do the unexpected at dinnertime! Line a sombrero with bandannas and fill with tortilla chipsperfect for munching while waiting for Nachos Magnifico to bake.

Taco Dip

Serves 8 16-oz. pkg. pasteurized process cheese spread, diced 2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, diced 16-oz. jar salsa 1-1/4 oz. pkg. taco seasoning mix 1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained Melt cheeses in a slow cooker on low setting; set aside. ground beef, browned and drained Melt cheeses in a slow cooker on low setting; set aside.

While melting, combine salsa, taco seasoning and beef; stir into cheese mixture. Heat on low setting for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly. A large unfolded map makes a very clever table topper! Sure to spark conversations about places youve been and spots youd like to visit.

Tiny Pizzas

Makes 2 dozen 1 lb. ground beef 1 lb. pkg. pasteurized process cheese spread, diced 1 T. dried oregano 1 loaf sliced party rye Brown ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium heat; drain. dried oregano 1 loaf sliced party rye Brown ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium heat; drain.