Cheese Taco Cups – Taco shells made out of cheese is the ultimate Keto hack. These cups take inspired from our Pepperoni Pizza Crisps and are so easy to make! (NOLOW – No or Low Carbs)
Origin of the Modern Taco
Authentic Mexican tacos in their modern form developed sometime in the 19th century in the booming Mexican silver mines. The first true type of taco was the “taco de minero,” or “miner’s taco.”
Taco shells made out of cheese is the ultimate Keto hack. These cups take inspired from our Pepperoni Pizza Crisps and are so easy to make! (NOLOW – No or Low Carbs)
Preheat oven to 375° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Spoon about 2 tablespoons cheddar a few inches apart. Bake until bubbly and edges are beginning to turn golden, about 6 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet for a minute.
Meanwhile, grease bottom of a muffin tin with cooking spray, then carefully pick up melted cheese slices and place on bottom of muffin tin. Fit with another inverted muffin tin and let cool 10 minutes. If you don't have a second muffin tin, use your hands to help mold the cheese around the inverted tin.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, then add ground beef, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes, then drain fat.
Return meat to skillet and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Transfer cheese cups to a serving platter. Fill with cooked ground beef and top with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, letus, and tomatoes.
Notes
You can replace the all the spices when cooking the ground beef with a package of your favorite taco seasoning. Saves some time.
In Germany, a meat patty on bread called Rundstück Warm was popular by at least 1869. But the true precursor to the burger we know today seems to be an inexpensive dish called hamburger steak, which began appearing on American menus in the early 1870s.
In a Large bowl combine all the patty ingredients EXCEPT for the flour and olive oil & mix well.
Shape into 6 hamburger patties – all the same size.
In your flour you set aside, dip each patty so both sides are well coated
In a large- semi-deep cooking skillet, on medium heat heat the olive oil and place each of the patties in the pan.
Cook until browned on both sides, remove and set aside–reserving all the pan drippings for the gravy
In the pan with the drippings, add in the sliced onions to the skillet, add a tablespoon of water, and cook over medium heat until lightly caramelized, stirring frequently.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the beef broth, water, 1/4 cup of flour, seasoning salt, pepper,, Worcestershire and gravy master,until well combined.
Pour this mixture into the skillet with the onions and stir constantly, until mixture begins to thicken.
Return your cooked hamburger steaks to the skillet, flipping a few times to coat each side with the gravy, you want to make sure they absorb the gravy on each side.
Add in your sliced mushrooms, then reduce heat to a low simmer.
Cook, covered, for about 20 minutes longer being sure to flip them every 5 minutes to keep them coated well.
Serve over buttered mashed potatoes and a vegetable side.
White Castle traces the origin of the hamburger to Hamburg, Germany, with its invention by Otto Kuase. Some have pointed to a recipe for “Hamburgh sausages” on toasted bread, published in The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy by Hannah Glasse in 1758.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain fat
In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, onion, milk, salt and pepper to taste.
Alternately layer the potatoes, soup mixture and meat in a 11×7 inch (2 quart) baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
Top with Cheddar cheese, and continue baking until cheese is melted.
Crock Pot Salisbury Steak is one of our favorite comfort foods. Tender beef patties simmered in rich brown gravy with mushrooms and onions. This crockpot Salisbury steak is perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta!
Salisbury (1823–1905) was an American physician and chemist known for his advocacy of a meat-centered diet to promote health, and the term Salisbury steak for a ground beef patty served as the main course has been used in the United States since 1897.
A dish originating in the United States and made from a blend of ground beef and other ingredients, being considered a version of Hamburg steak. Today, it is usually served with a gravy similar in texture to brown sauce, along with various side dishes such as mashed potatoes and cooked vegetables (typically peas or corn). It is a common menu item served by diners, and is frequently available as a TV dinner in supermarket frozen food sections.
Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak is one of our favorite comfort foods. Tender beef patties simmered in rich brown gravy with mushrooms and onions. This crockpot salisbury steak is perfect served over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta!
Place mushrooms & onions in the bottom of your slow cooker.
Combine beef patty ingredients and form 6 patties. Brown over medium high heat (about 3 minutes per side).
Layer beef patties over mushrooms. Combine remaining ingredients except water and cornstarch. Pour over beef and cook on low 5 hours.
Once cooked, remove patties and set aside.
Turn slow cooker onto high. Combine cold water and cornstarch. Stir into the broth and let cook a few minutes until thickened. Add beef back into the sauce to coat.
Cheesy Enchilada Meatball Casserole – This meal is super easy to throw together – literally, you just mix your ingredient together and put it all in the oven – and then you’re left with an incredibly flavorful, well-rounded meal that’s perfect for bringing the family together on busy nights.
Many sources say the first meatball was made in ancient Persia, but this is debated by food scholars. Nevertheless, these meatballs, called kofta, caught on and inspired new recipes as the Persians traded with neighboring countries and exchanged goods and knowledge.
This meal is super easy to throw together – literally, you just mix your ingredient together and put it all in the oven – and then you’re left with an incredibly flavorful, well-rounded meal that’s perfect for bringing the family together on busy nights.
Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Place rice, black beans, onion, 1 cup cheese and meatballs in a large bowl, then pour enchilada sauce on top, mixing until everything is thoroughly coated.
Transfer mixture to baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
Place baking dish in oven and bake for 35 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and top with cilantro. Serve hot and enjoy.
These seared Steak Bites are cubes of sirloin steak cooked to perfection in a garlic butter sauce. An easy meal or party snack that’s ready in just minutes!
Many historians have hypothesized that Italy is actually where the modern notion of cooking steaks originated. The origin story allegedly begins in Florence, which is arguably the location that birthed the Renaissance.
These seared steak bites are cubes of sirloin steak cooked to perfection in a garlic butter sauce. An easy meal or party snack that’s ready in just minutes!
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper to taste.
Place the steak in the pan in a single layer; you may have to work in batches depending on the size of your pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining meat if needed.
Add the butter and garlic to the pan; cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the meat in the sauce.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Notes
If you don’t have sirloin, you can also use tenderloin, rib eye, or strip steak.
