Combine ground beef and 1/4 cup salsa in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape into four thin patties. Place one stuffed pepper in center of each patty; wrap beef around pepper to enclose,sealing seams and forming ball. Flatten balls into patties about 4 to 5 inches across and 1 inch thick.

Place patties on grid over medium,ash covered coals. Grill,covered,15-16 minutes to medium (160 degrees F)doneness, until beef is not pink in center and juices show no pink color,turning occasionally.

Spread 1 tablespoon salsa con queso evenly over top of each burger. Sprinkle evenly with tomato and olives. Serve with salsa, as desired.

Cook’s Tip: Four slices (3/4 ounce each) Mexican-style process cheese slices may be substituted for salsa con queso; place on top of patties 1 minute before patties are done,to allow cheese to melt. Popper burgers may also be served in hamburger buns for a hand held sandwich.
Total preparation and cooking time:30 minutes
Serves: 4

This recipe was a 1999 National Beef Cookoff Recipe reprinted in Arkansas Cattle Business this month.

Since November 3rd is declared National Sandwich Day, I’m planning to try a new sandwich recipe that I found at Dairy Makes Sense.

Sirloin Pita Salad Sandwich
For the dressing:
2 (8oz) containers of fat-free plain yogurt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced parsley
tablespoon minced chive
1 teaspoon dried oregano
For the sandwich:
1/2 pound sirloin or rib-eye steak,trimmed
1/4 teaspoon salt
18 teaspoon pepper
4 (4 inch) whole wheat pita bread rounds,cut in half moons
2 1/2 cups mixed salad greens (such asw arugula,radiccio and baby spinach leaves)
2/3 cup crumbled Blue cheese
1/2 small red onion,sliced and separated into rings
8 cherry tomatoes,halved

Preparation:
Spoon yogurt into medium bowl and stir in garlic,parsley,chive and oregano until well blended. Set aside.
Rub both sides of steaki with salt and pepper. Heat medium,non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook steak about 6 minutes on each side (for medium) or until desired. Allow steak to rest 5 minutes befor cutting into thin slices.
Warm pita halves in toaster. Into each pita half, spoon 1/4 of the yogurt dressing,mixed salad greens,Blue cheese,onion,steak and tomato. Spoon additional yogurt dressing over top.
Serves: 4

Campfire Stew 

2 pounds ground beef

1 onion,peeled and cut into small squares

2 –10 3/4-ounce cans condensed vegetarian vegetable soup

Brown ground beef and onion ; drain. Add salt and pepper to beef and separate into little pieces or make little balls of it. Pour off excess fat. Add vegetable soup and enough water to prevent sticking. Cover and cook slowly  until meat is cooked through.  Serve hot. Serves 8.

In the meantime–GO  HOGS GO!!

1 lb Anglin Beef ground beef

4 Kraft Deli Deluxe Process Bacon Cheddar Slices

4 drained canned pineapple rings

4 thin whole wheat sandwich buns

4 lettuce leaves

1/4 cup Kraft Real May Mayonnaise

2 Tbsp. Kraft Catalina Dressing

Preparation:

Heat grill to medium high heat

Shape meat into 4 (1/2-inch-thick)patties

Grill 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until done (160 degrees). Top with cheese; grill 1 min, or until melted. Meanwhile place pineapple rings and buns, cut sides down, on grill; cook 1-2 minutes or until pineapple is heated through and buns are lightly toasted, turning pineapple once.

Mix mayo and dressing; spread onto bottom halves of buns.  Fill with lettuce,cheeseburgers and pineapple.

Kraft Kitchen Tips:

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a mixed green salad and your favorite fresh fruit to round out the meal.

How to Cook On The Stove:

cook patties in large skillet on medium heat 7-9 minutes on each side or until done (160 degrees). Top with cheese;cover. Cook 1 minute or until melted. continue as directed, toasting buns and heating the pineapple slices under the broiler if desired. 

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I hope you enjoy this holiday weekend with your family or friends.  I’m going to labor less with a Hawaiian Luau Cheeseburger!