On this page, are Pop and Mom's "meat recipes".  Keep in mind that these are recipes that we Cajuns enjoy very much. Some of you in other parts of the country or world may not even think of eating some of the food Cajuns eat, but I promise you , once you have tasted it, you will be glad you did! These are just a few of Pop and Mom's "specialties" of meats, but in no way is this all. I will add to this page as I receive them from Pop and Mom. Remember, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me. Happy Eatin' and God Bless!






HOMEMADE CHILI


by


L.P. (Pop) Burleigh



1 lb. ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 clove fresh chopped garlic
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans (drained)

Season meat. Brown ground beef, onions, and garlic. Drain excess fat.  Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook for 15 minutes more, stirring often. May be served with corn bread.



BAKED HAM


ESTELLE'S (Mom Burleigh's) SPECIAL


Put tin foil in bottom of roaster. Cover ham with coke. Pour pineapple juice and cherry juice over ham. Wrap in tin foil. Add water in bottom of pan. Cook at 300 degrees for about 2 1/2 hours. Do not cover pot with lid.



RABBIT SAUCE PIQUANT


by


L.P. (Pop) Burleigh


2 rabbits (dressed and cut up)
1 cup oil (divided)
1/2 cup flour
5 medium onions (chopped)
1 large bell pepper
2 celery ribs (chopped)
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can tomato soup
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
5 cups water
4 (4 3/4 oz.) jar stuffed olives (chopped)
1 lb. fresh mushrooms (sliced)
3 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped green onions

Place in a dutch oven over medium heat. Brown rabbits in half the oil. Remove and set aside. Using remaining oil and flour, make a golden brown roux. Saute' onions, celery, and bell pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add tomato soup, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water. Cook uncovered for 45-60 minutes, stirring frequently. Place browned rabbits back into sauce. Add olives, mushrooms, and seasonings. Allow mixture to come to a boil. Lower temperature and simmer until rabbit is very tender. (about 2 hours) Add parsley and green onions the last 15 minutes of cooking time. Serve over noodles or steamed rice. Makes 8 servings.

***For those of you , who are unsure of how to make a roux, go to my home page and go my recipes link and it will take you to the recipe for homemade roux.



DEER IN BROWN GRAVY


by


L.P. (Pop) Burleigh


2 large onions
2 large bell peppers
a little cooking oil
Konriko all purpose seasoning
1 can mushroom (cream only)
1/4 bottle Worcestershire sauce
a little water as needed

Season meat. Put cubed meat in iron pot. Add a little oil. Brown well. Cook in juice. Add onions and bell peppers. Simmer for awhile until onions and bell peppers are cooked. Add worcestershire sauce and mushroom cream. Cook a little and add water. Cook until tender.



DEER STEW


by


L.P. (Pop) Burleigh


1 can tomato sauce
1 can Rotel tomatoes
2 large onions
2 cloves garlic
salt
black pepper
red pepper
1 1/4 cup flour
cooking oil
1 1/2 large bell pepper

Season meat. Cut meat in cubes. (I prefer to de-bone, but not required) Drop in hot oil until meat turns color. Remove right away and drain. Cook flour in oil or oleo until brown. Add onions and cook together until withered. Add green seasonings. Cook until near roux and green seasonings are well cooked. Lower fire and add tomato sauce and Rotel. Add a little water. Stir well until all is dissolved. Simmer on low fire for about 1 1/2 hours. Add meat. Let come to a hard boil, then lower fire and simmer on medium heat until cooked. Serve on rice or potatoes. ***Note: Rotels are hot so be careful with other peppers.



BURLEIGH BURGERS


by


Estelle (Mom) Burleigh


1 1/2 pounds ground meat
3/4 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
3/4 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk
salt
red pepper (optional)
McCormicks Season All
garlic powder
1/2 medium onion (finely chopped) (optional)
1 cup oatmeal
1 egg

Mix all ingredients together and form hamburger patties. Cook them either on top of stove in a pot with oil or bake in oven.

***Variation: you can use the same ingredients and make meatloaf, also. Form meatloaf and put tomato sauce on top and bake.