Logan County Hamburgers (AKA Hamburger Grilled Cheese)

Ingredients

1.25 pounds Harter House Ground Chuck

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

12 slices of white bread (Also great with Rye Bread)

Unsalted butter

American cheese or Velveeta  ( I like Velveeta)

Directions

In a large mixing bowl combine your egg, minced garlic, onion powder. garlic powder, salt, pepper, and hamburger.  Form into thin patties.

Cook on the grill or skillet until the hamburger is done.and place on paper towels to absorb the grease.  Set aside.

Add your chopped onion to a medium skillet along with 1 tablespoon of butter and cook until the onion is translucent and tender.

Butter both sides of your bread and place them in a skillet and cook one side until it cooks a nice golden brown.  Flip the bread over and immediately place your cheese slices on it along with the cooked onion.  Once the remaining sides of bread are golden and the cheese has melted, add your hamburger and assemble your sandwich.

If your cheese hasn't completely, you can place your bread pieces on a baking sheet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to completely melt your cheese.

From:  The Best Blog Recipes

Chef John's Stuffed Peppers

When was the last time you had a great stuffed bell pepper?

"This recipe's roots can be traced back to the Great Depression, when farmers first began selling the unripe peppers out of necessity. Of course, we did what Americans always do when faced with a new variety of food, we stuffed meat in it."

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 cups water
Sauce:
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups marinara sauce or pasta sauce
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Peppers:

1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 pound hot Italian pork sausage, casing removed
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
4 large green bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for topping

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the cooked rice aside.
3. Cook onion and olive oil over medium heat until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Transfer half of cooked onion to a large bowl and set aside.
4. Stir marinara sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, and red pepper flakes into the skillet; cook and stir for 1 minute.
5. Pour sauce mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
6. Combine ground beef, Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, Italian parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into bowl with reserved onions; mix well. Stir in cooked rice and Parmigiano Reggiano. Stuff green bell peppers with beef and sausage mixture.
7. Place stuffed green bell pepper halves in the baking dish over tomato sauce; sprinkle with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano, cover baking dish with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
8. Remove aluminum foil and bake until the meat is no longer pink, the green peppers are tender and the cheese is browned on top, an addition 20 to 25 minutes.

Printed From Allrecipes.com

7 Best Cheeses To Use On Burgers

The foundation of any good burger is, of course, the patty itself.   Be sure to start with Harter House, always ground fresh in-house, Ground Beef, Ground Chuck, Ground Round, Boston Burger or Bacon Burger.
Whether you like your slab of meat completely well done, or so rare it's still mooing, a boring ol' burger becomes gourmet when you dress it with the right accessories.

The seven best cheeses to use if you want to take your burger to the next level of perfection is,
1. Cheddar
2. Blue Cheese
3. Gouda
4. Goat Cheese
5. Pepper Jack
6. Swiss
7. Brie


1. Cheddar
Candied Bacon Maple Cheddar Burger

Topped with caramelized onions, homemade maple barbecue sauce and candied bacon, these burgers are totally irresistible!

2. Blue Cheese

Jameson Whiskey Blue Cheese Burger with Guinness Cheese Sauce + Crispy Onions.

This burger is what all burgers should be, over the top awesomeness. I know that is saying A LOT, but this burger is extra special.  I think this may be my favorite meal. Like maybe ever?

I'm kind of a red meat loving freak though.

3. Gouda

Coffee Crusted Mushroom Gouda Burger

Whether in its smoked or regular form, this Dutch variety of cheese will produce a burger that's so delectable, it'll make your eyes roll to the back of your head.  This burger showcases Gouda with an award-winning coffee-crusted cheeseburger topped with almonds and mushrooms.

4. Goat Cheese

Red Wine Burgers with Mushrooms, Goat Cheese and a Tomato Salad

Goat cheese is creamy, tangy, spreadable, and pairs well with anything. This luxurious cheeseburger  uses red wine and mushrooms to create a masterpiece fit for a king.

5. Pepper Jack

Southwest Burgers with Pepper Jack Cheese and Avocado Salsa

Give your burger a kick with this southwest-style recipe. This cheese is suitable for anyone who appreciates a little zest and mild heat.

6. Swiss

Cuban Burgers

The Swiss sure know how to do their fondues, so it makes sense to top a burger with the same stuff that you use in ooey gooey dipping heaven.  This Cuban burger really highlights the light and pleasant cheese.

7. Brie

Bacon and Brie Burger with Spicy Peach Caramelized Onions

The best was saved for last, because there is no greater cheese topping — or patty stuffing — than brie. More burger joints should feature this creamy cheese on their menus, because patrons would definitely be coming back for more, and this spicy peach caramelized onion brie cheeseburger is all the proof you need.

I hope this gives you some inspiration to add some variety to your regular old burgers.  Enjoy

Homemade Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

This easy meat sauce takes just a few minutes of prep and then a low simmer on the stove for a deep, meaty-flavored, classic spaghetti everyone will love.

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef or Harter House Boston Burger
1 yellow onion chopped
4 stalks celery chopped
4 garlic cloves minced or pressed
1 29- ounce can diced tomatoes
1 29- ounce can tomato sauce
1 6- ounce can tomato paste
2 7- ounce cans sliced mushrooms
1 cup red wine
1 15- ounce can beef broth
5-6 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or 4 teaspoons dried
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound dried spaghetti noodles
grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a large heavy bottomed stock pot over medium high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain the rendered fat and add the meat back to the pot.
2. Add the chopped onion, celery and garlic and cook until the vegetables soften, about 5-7 more minutes.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients (except the spaghetti noodles and Parmesan), stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer, stir and cover with a lid, and cook for at least three hours on medium low heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions in generously salted water. Drain and mix into the spaghetti sauce.
5. Serve with grated or ground Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Recipe Notes

I love to add some Harter House Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage.

The meat sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week or saved in a gallon ziplock bag and frozen for up to 3 months.

This recipe comes from:  Foodiecrush.com