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Hamburger Casserole

March 18, 2015 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Here’s a family favorite–Hamburger Casserole.  This is easy, simple, comfort food. . . and I thought it was a dish that everyone made since it was a regular at our house growing up.  Apparently it’s not as common as I thought, at least not the way we made it.  When I searched for recipes online… Keep Reading

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Beef Bulgogi on a Stick — Great for Gametime!

September 18, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

Fall is here! The air is crisp, leaves are falling, and football is on the TV and at your local school. That means it’s tailgating and gametime snacking!! Woohoo! I just love snack-y party type foods. Kingsford Charcoal and Walmart have teamed up to help you “Up Your Game” this fall with great recipes and… Keep Reading

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Spinach Stuffed Steak

August 28, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Beef Checkoff. I received products to facilitate this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating Beef.  Mmmm.  I’m a red meat girl from way back–there’s nothing quite as good as a nice cut of beef cooked rare.  The… Keep Reading

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Jack Daniel’s Smoked and Grilled Burgers.

August 20, 2014 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 15 Comments

Looking for a different way to make your Labor Day burgers this year?  Why not try smoking them! That’s right, take your regular burger recipe up a notch by adding delicious smoke to the equation.  Don’t worry,  you don’t need a smoker, just your regular grill, some Great Value Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, and a… Keep Reading

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Frugal Food Series: Ground Meat

August 24, 2011 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 7 Comments

Welcome to week four of the Frugal Food Series.  So far we’ve talked about eggs,  tuna and beans. This week we are highlighting Ground Meat! Ground meat is a kitchen staple in America (and I’m sure in many other countries).  It is typically made of beef here in the US, and is usually the most… Keep Reading

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Recipe: Yankee Bill’s Two Can Stew

November 18, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 2 Comments

Today in honor of deer hunting season opening in my area on Friday, I am posting Yankee Bill’s famous “Two Can Stew” recipe that he makes every year for the guys at deer camp.  It’s also a frequently requested dish on our camping trips! Now Yankee Bill is not much of a cook.  He does… Keep Reading

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Recipe: Cheater’s Beef or Venison Stroganoff

October 28, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 1 Comment

This isn’t fine cooking by any means, but it is quick, easy, economical, tasty and fairly healthy. 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: beef, Cooking, entree, recipe, venison

Recipe: Simple Sloppy Joes

October 7, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 3 Comments

Sometimes you just need quick and easy comfort food that the whole family will eat.  Well this recipe is it!  The ingredients are pantry staples so it is not only fast, but frugal as well! Simple Sloppy Joes 1lb Ground Beef 1 Onion 1 Green Pepper 1C Catsup (or Ketchup!) 2TBS Brown Sugar 1TBS Mustard… Keep Reading

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Recipe: Beef or Venison Hungarian Goulash for the Crockpot

September 16, 2010 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate Leave a Comment

Hungarian Goulash for the Crockpot

I love crockpot cooking!  There is just something so satisfying about throwing a bunch of ingredients in the crockpot in the morning and then not having to worry about dinner all day long, not to mention the delicious smells that permeate the house all day either! I was introduced to Goulash when I was stationed… Keep Reading

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Cabbage Roll Casserole

October 21, 2008 By Jenn @ Frugal Upstate 11 Comments

This one is for Susie H! I LOVE Cabbage rolls-but I am not a patient, fussy cook. When I found this recipe for a quick and easy casserole-well it made my day. Cabbage Roll Casserole 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or venison chopped up in my case) 2 onions 1 clove garlic 1 tsp salt… Keep Reading

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About Frugal Upstate

I’m Jenn –an Upstate NY wife, mom, blogger and veteran. I talk very fast, read constantly, take on too much and make plenty of mistakes. I’m a real person, not perfection. I love to talk about the frugal lifestyle, “Village Homesteading”, living a more sustainable lifestyle and being prepared for all the curves life throws at you.

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