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Jerky Lovers Beef Jerky - Sweet & Spicy
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By á-47820
We LOVE this beef jerky! We have made it several times ourselves in our dehydrator
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper, or to taste
- 1 pound lean beef sirloin tip, sliced into 1/8 inch strips
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 5 tablespoons liquid smoke flavoring
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste (optional)
Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball
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By á-25138
This Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball recipe will be the star of your next party
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 jalapeños, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped and divided
- Crackers, for serving
Bacon-Goat Cheese Jalapeno Poppers
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By jenlin
Salty bacon, rich goat cheese, savory-sweet jelly, and roasted jalapeño--it takes teamwork to make the dream work
- 2 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 2 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon grated red onion
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 medium jalapeno peppers, halved vertically and seeded
- 3 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons red pepper jelly
- 1 teaspoon water
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
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By missy55
Oh my, these appetizers are great! Sweet chunks of pineapple are wrapped in bacon, sprinkled with a little brown su
- 12 strips thick-cut bacon (16 to 18 slices per pound)
- 1 (15-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
K's Fabulous Flank Steak Satays
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By calypan
These steak satays are amazingly tender and flavorful! Perfect for a party!
- 1 pound flank steak, sliced against the grain, 1/4-inch thick
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3/4 ounce fresh cilantro
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, chopped
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon spicy chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Peanut sauce, for dipping
Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce
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By HeatherS
Spicy meatballs with the added flavor of the chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce are perfect alone, over pasta or ...
- 1/4 cup masa harina
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 8 ounces ground pork
- 8 ounces ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 14-ounce can beef broth
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped, from a can of chipotle chile peppers
Spicy Peanut Butter Bacon Sliders
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By dkanon
The ultimate Spicy Peanut Butter Bacon Sliders for any occasion
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespooons sriracha
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1 pinch pepper
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 12 whole slider buns
- 12 slices pepper jack or cheddar cheese
- 12 slices cooked bacon
- 2 whole jalapenos, sliced
- 2 cups crispy French fries
- 1 whole purple onion, sliced
Reuben Roll Ups
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By Okcoja
Reuben Roll Ups! Makes the perfect snack, appetizer or lunch
- 1 package crescent rolls, (8 count)
- 1/2 cup thousand island dressing
- 4 ounces corned beef
- 4 ounces swiss cheese
- 1 cup sauerkraut, drained and lightly squeezed dry
Shredded Pork Taquitos
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By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This is a low-budget meal, because the cut of pork is very inexpensive
- CILANTRO AND LIME SOURCREAM:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 -to 2 pounds pork butt roast (you can use pork sirloin because it's lean)
- 3 to 4 fire roasted poblano peppers* or 1to 7 ounces can whole green chiles
- NOTE: Or, use a quality brand of Chili Verde Sauce, about 1 1/2 cups or 12-ounces.
- 5 to 6 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sour cream (I used non fat)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- 1 large onion, cut into rough chunks
- Dry Rub (note, measurements are approximate; adjust to suit your taste)
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- DIPS:
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Cilantro and Lime Sour Cream
- Additional Ingredients:
- 12 (or more) corn tortillas
- Shredded Mexican cotija cheese (or cheese of your choice)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- NOTE: I froze half of the shredded pork for a future meal because I had approximately 12 to 14 taquitos using just half of the mixture. You can make shredded pork tacos at another time, for a quick fix meal.
Hot Wings in an Air Fryer
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By á-3503
Chicken wings prepared in an air fryer are hot, spicy and super easy to make using an air fryer! Perfect for a game...
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 12 wings and drummies
Hamburger Beef Jerky
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By á-164846
THE BEST beef jerky recipe
- 5 pounds 90% lean ground beef (90-92%)
- 4 1/2 teaspoons non-iodized salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Accent seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 1/4 tablespoons meat tenderizer
- 3/4 tablespoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup liquid smoke
- 1/3 cup ketchup
Chipotle Meatball Appetizers
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By carvalhohm
Chipotle meatball appetizers have a little heat and are good to eat! Nested in bite-sized pastry cups and topped wi...
- 1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 3 tablespoons adobo sauce
- 12 frozen Italian-style meatballs (1/2-ounce each), thawed and halved
- 4 (1-ounce) pieces mozzarella string cheese
- 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, cut into 24 small slices
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