Savor the heartiness of our hamburger main dishes—classic comfort food with a flavorful twist, crafted to bring families together around the table. Many recipes can be easily substituted with ground pork or deer for a unique variation
⏰ Prep Time: 10-15 mins. | 🍳 Cook: 20-25 mins | 🔥 Oven: 400°F
Set oven to 400°F. Cook hamburger and drain. Add onion and cook for a few more minutes. Remove from pan.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked meat mixture with bacon bits, mayo, ketchup, mustard, and all seasonings. Stir well.
Butter 6 slices of bread, cut in half, and lay in 9x13 dish. Add meat mixture and cheese.
Top with remaining buttered bread. Bake for 20-24 minutes.
👩🍳Recipe by Jessica Peaden | Originally entered December 6th, 2020
⏰ Prep: 20 min | 🍳 Cook: 20-25 min | 🔥 Method: Crockpot
Mix all ingredients in the Crockpot. Cook on medium for about 20 minutes, then reduce to low and simmer until ready to serve. Remember to stir occasionally.
Caution: Don't cook all day - use warm setting to prevent burning
A perfect blend of Mexican-inspired flavors with classic comfort food, ready to serve right from your crockpot.
👩🍳Recipe by Jessica Peaden | Originally entered December 6th, 2020
⏰ Prep: 20 min | 🍳 Cook: 2-6 hours | 🔥 Method: Stovetop
Brown hamburger while opening all cans. Rinse kidney beans in strainer (don't strain Bush's Chili beans).
Put diced tomatoes, onions and green pepper in chopper or blender until desired consistency.
In a big pot, combine tomato sauce, kidney beans, chili beans, tomato mixture, and browned hamburger. Add chili kit contents (except flour mixture).
Add water from chili beans can 2-3 times. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook on medium for 15 min, then low for 2-6 hours. Serve with sharp cheddar cheese, Frito scoops, or crackers.
👩🍳Recipe by Jessica Peaden | 2002
Favorite Memory: I craved chili for a long time while pregnant with Austin. Finally, my dad made me some when I was about 4 months pregnant. I ate until I couldn't eat anymore. The next day I got so sick, come to find out the acid from the chili had helped show us my appendix was bad. I had to have emergency surgery, and I stayed in the hospital for a week. The chili helped save me and Austin.
⏰ Prep: 20 min | 🍳 Cook: 2-6 hours | 🔥 Method: Stovetop
Brown the meat in a pan, keeping the flavorful grease. Season lightly with salt and pepper while cooking.
Peel and cube potatoes, strain all vegetables together. Rinse gently but maintain their natural flavors.
Combine all ingredients, add water, tomato sauce, and a squirt of ketchup. Simmer until potatoes are tender. Top with sharp shredded cheese.
👩🍳Recipe by Jessica Peaden | Originally entered December 2nd, 2019
Favorite Memory: Was figuring out this recipe. I can't tell you how many times I made this to get right because I always wanted to add to much seasoning when this is one that doesn't need it.
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Hamburger Main Dishes