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.

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.

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 16
Categories : Entree, Sandwich
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4 pounds ground beef, extra lean
2 1/2 cups water
3 beef bouillon -- cubes
1/4 cup catsup
1/4 cup mustard
3/8 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
3/8 cup orange juice
3/8 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup paprika
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 green pepper -- diced
2 tablespoons onion flakes
16 hamburger buns
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1. Brown beef with peppers & onions.
2. Add remaining ingredients, except for buns, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes ~ serve on hamburger buns.
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Note:  Ground Turkey can be used for this recipe -- full amount or part of the amount

Coney Island Hot Dogs

Coney Island Hot Dogs
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 12
Categories : Sandwiches, Sauces
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1/4 pound ground beef -- lean
6 ounces tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup pickle relish
1 tablespoon instant minced onion
1 tablespoon mustard
3 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
12 hot dogs -- heated
12 hot dog buns -- toasted
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1. In a medium saucepan. Cook meat, crumbling with a fork, until it looses its red color. Add remaining ingredients, except franks and buns, and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich

Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich
Recipe By : Lou-Ellen Trial
Serving Size : 6
Categories : Entree
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1 pound chicken breast -- patties
6 ounces swiss cheese slices
6 ounces ham slices -- thinly sliced

6 each hamburger buns

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1. Cook Chicken patties in oven like usual.
2. Top each patty with one slice of ham & one slice of Swiss cheese.
3. Serve on a bun with condiments on the side.
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Turkey Club Burrito

Turkey Club Burrito
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 6
Categories : Entree
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6 each flour tortilla -- Whole Wheat
6 ounces turkey breast
6 ounces ham
6 ounces american cheese -- low Fat
3 ounces lettuce -- shredded

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1. Assemble sandwiches -- each containing 1 slice of ham, 1 slice turkey, 1 slice of cheese, & about 1/2 oz. of shredded lettuce. Roll and serve with mayo & mustard on the side.

Hot Dog Toasties

Hot Dog Toasties
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 4
Categories : Entree
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1 pound turkey frankfurters
8 slices wheat bread
4 ounces american cheese
1 1/8 ounces margarine -- melted
mustard
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1. Steam hot dogs.
2. Spread each bread slice with mustard - top with a slice of cheese and one frank.
3. Fold bread over to form a triangle. Secure with tooth pick. Brush with melted butter and cook in very hot oven -400-500 degrees until brown.
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Serving Ideas : 2 Sandwiches = 1 serving
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