Cooking Lab #4: Meats and Alternatives

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Ingredients:

• 2 buns

• 1 can tuna

• 1 stalk celery (chopped finely)

• 1 slice onion (minced)

• 50 mL (1/4 cup) mayonnaise, yogurt, or sour cream

• 5 mL (1 tsp) parsley flakes

• 4 thinly sliced pieces of cheese (swiss, cheddar or mozzarella)

Method:

• Cut the buns in half.

• Drain the tuna and blend all remaining ingredients except cheese in a bowl.

• Spread the tuna mixture on all four halves of buns.

• Place on a baking sheet.

• Place one slice of cheese on each bun half.

• Broil in the oven for 3-4 minutes until golden and until the cheese is bubbly.

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Ingredients:

• 250 mL (1 cup) ground beef

• 1 egg

• 10 mL (2 tsp) onion, chopped

• 2 hamburger buns

• 2 slices tomato

• 2 slices cheese

• 2 pickles

• 2 slices raw onion

• Condiments - catsup, mustard, relish, mayonnaise, if desired

Method:

• Turn the oven on "Broil" setting.

• Mix the ground beef with egg and onion and form two meat patties.

• Place the patties in an oven safe pan.

• Broil one side 3 to 5 minutes.

• Turn the burgers, and broil the other side 3 to 5 minutes until well done.

• The burger should not be pink in the middle and the juices should run clear. If you have a meat thermometer, stick the probe in the center of the burger to see if it reaches 175°F

• Place the cheese on the burgers; broil for another minute or less until the cheese softens or melts.

• Arrange the condiments, lettuce, and tomato neatly on the bun.

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Taco Shells

Ingredients:

• 125 mL (1/2 cup) cornmeal

• 250 mL (1 cup) flour

• 1 egg

• 375 mL (1 1/2 cup) cold water

Method:

• Mix together all ingredients.

• Cook in small portions:

  • Pour 125 mL (1/2 cup) of mixture on a hot, oiled frying pan.

  • Cook until lightly brown; then, flip and brown on the other side.

  • Cook the remainder in 125 mL (1/2 cup) portions.

Taco Filling

Ingredients:

• 250 mL (1 cup) ground beef

• 15 mL (1 T) onion, chopped

• 50 mL (1/4 cup) grated cheddar cheese

• 15 mL (1 T) taco seasoning

• 50 mL (1/4 cup) water

• 5 cm (2 inch) chunk of lettuce, shredded

• 1/2 tomato, diced

• 2 soft taco shells (made with recipe above)

• options:

  • 15 mL (1 T) sour cream

  • 30 mL (2 T) salsa

Method:

• Thaw ground beef and brown in a skillet.

• Drain fat into an empty can. Add taco seasoning and water; simmer for 10 minutes.

• Soften the taco shell for 10 seconds in the microwave.

• Fill the shell with the ground beef mixture, onions, cheddar, lettuce, and tomato.

• Top with salsa and sour cream if desired.

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Ingredients:

• 1 english muffin or slice of toast

• 1 slice of cooked ham

• 1 slice processed or cheddar cheese

• 1 egg

• 5 mL (1 tsp) water

• 5 mL (1 tsp) margarine

• 5 mL (1 tsp) oil

Method:

• In a frying pan, melt the margarine and add the oil. Use medium high heat.

• When the frying pan is hot, slide the raw egg into the pan. Cook for 2 minutes. Add 5 mL (1 tsp) water and place cover over the pan to steam the top of the egg.

• Toast the english muffin

• Place the ham on top of the english muffin, top with the fried egg and cheese slice.

• Microwave 20-30 seconds until the cheese melts. To microwave place a folded paper towel under the muffin to absorb moisture.

• Serve immediately.

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Chili Con Carne

Ingredients:

• 250 g (1 cup) ground beef

• 125 mL (1/2 cup) onion

• 50 mL (1/4 cup) green pepper, chopped

• 250 mL (1 cup) canned tomatoes

• 125 mL (1/2 cup) tomato soup or sauce

• 5 mL (1 tsp) chili powder

• 2 mL (1/2 tsp) salt

• 1 mL (1/4 tsp) paprika

• 125 mL (1/2 cup) drained kidney beans

• 1 mL (1/4 tsp) crushed chili peppers

Method:

• Brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper in a large skillet until the meat is brown and the onion is tender.

• Drain the fat into an empty can. Do not put fat down the drain!

• Stir in remaining ingredients and heat to boiling.

• Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

Cornbread

Ingredients:

• 250 mL (1 cup) yellow corn meal

• 250 mL (1 cup) flour

• 50 mL (1/4 cup) sugar

• 5 mL (1 tsp) baking powder

• 1 mL (1/4 tsp) salt

• 250 mL (1 cup) milk

• 125 mL (1/2 cup) oil

• 1 egg

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 250° C (425° F).

• Blend all ingredients using the Muffin method.

• Pour into a 20 cm (8 x 8 inch) greased square pan and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.