Louise's Dynamites

INGREDIENTS:

2-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 medium green peppers, finely chopped
1 medium red pepper, finely chopped
1 large Vidalia onion, chopped 
1 entire bunch of celery, chopped
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree
1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
1T olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2-1/4 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
16 hoagie buns or other sandwich rolls, split

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a Dutch oven, cook beef and vegetables in olive oil over medium-high heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, drain.
2. Stir in all remaining ingredients except buns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hour or until desired consistency and flavors are blended, stirring occasionally.
3. Serve on buns. Yield: 16 servings.

NOTE:

It is said Dynamites originated right in Madison Maine. All I know is they sure taste good.  They always come in handy for quick fund raisers, also.

TOURTIERE -- PORK PIE

TOURTIERE -- PORK PIE
By Louise
Categories: Main dish, Meats, Pork, Casseroles
Yield: 16 servings (2 pies)
3 c Mashed potatoes
3 lb Lean pork, ground
1 c Water
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Cloves
1/4 ts Allspice
1 ts Sage
1 tb Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1/2 c Onion, chopped
Pastry for 2 (2 crust) pies
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1. In a saucepan, combine the ground pork, water, nutmeg, allspice, salt, pepper and onion. Cook over moderate heat for 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking. Remove from heat; add the mashed
potatoes; and mix well. Cool.


2. Fill two pastry-lined plates;adjust top crusts, slashing pastry to allow for the steam to escape as the pies bake. Bake in a hot oven, 400 degrees F., For 40 minutes. Serve hot with gravy.

Meatloaf

Meatloaf
Recipe By : Louise

Serving Size : 8

Categories : American, Beef, Main Dishes

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1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 pound bulk sausage

1 1/2 cups bread crumbs

1 pkg Vegetable soup mix
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup ketchup (or BBQ sauce)

2 eggs -- beaten

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1. Combine all ingredients and pack into 9 x 5 loaf pan. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 hours.

Old New England Boiled Dinner

Old New England Boiled Dinner
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Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 6
Categories : Entree, Meats
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3 pounds corned beef brisket (or a "Daisy" ham)
6 carrots
2 turnips ( Substitute rutabagas for turnips if desired)
6 ribs of celery
1 large onion
6 potatoes
1 cabbage head
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1. Cut meat into serving-sized pieces, cover with water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for approximately 3-1/2 hours. Remove meat and keep warm.
2. Scrub the vegetables and cut into quarters or cubes. Cut the cabbage into 6 wedges.
3. Bring the broth to a boil; add carrots, turnips, onions and potatoes. Cook for 15 minutes. Add cabbage and cook for 15-20 minutes longer.
4. Arrange meat on serving platter and place vegetables around the meat in an attractive pattern. Sprinkle all with fresh ground black pepper and sea salt.

Pizza Burgers

Pizza Burgers
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 6
Categories : Meats, Sandwiches, Quick And Easy Meals
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1 pound lean ground beef
15 ounces pizza sauce -- canned
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 Tablespoon chives
1/2 green bell pepper
1 ounce pepperoni slices
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese -- shredded
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
6 hamburger buns -- split
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1. In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain. Stir in pizza sauce and oregano. In a food processor, chop pepper, pepperoni; add to beef mixture. Simmer 20-25 minutes.
2. Spoon onto buns, top with cheese and mushrooms. Serve immediately.
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Serving Ideas : Make these for school pot-luck meetings -- kids love them.
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NOTES : The sauce can be made ahead and reheated when needed. It will freeze well, up to three months.