Colony Newsletter Recipes

 Ingredients: 2-3 lbs stewing beef 1 medium onion, sliced, or 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 t. minced garlic 1 1/2 c. water or beef broth 1/4 c. shortening 3/4 c. ketchup, 2 T. Worcestershire sauce 1 T brown sugar 2 t. salt 2 t. paprika 1/2 t. dry mustard Dash of cayenne pepper 12 oz pkg small elbow macaroni Instructions: A crock pot is recommended for this recipe. Cut beef into small cubes. Braise beef; stir in spices. Simmer 2 to 2.5 hours. Add macaroni 1/2 hour before serving.  Add more water or broth as needed since macaroni absorbs the juices.

Ingredients: Mashed potatoes - leftover or powder-prepared mix 1 egg Shredded cheddar cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees.   Grease or spray muffin tins with cooking spray. Mix mashed potatoes with egg and a handful of cheese.  Use an ice cream scoop to fill the muffin cups. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, sprinkle more cheese on top of the muffins, and heat for about 3 minutes longer.  Serve immediately.