Frugal Steak Hoagies

I enjoy making leftovers into totally different dishes from what they were originally.  I also like to make a lot of one thing so that I can do just this.  Here is how I make frugal steak hoagies from left over grilled hamburger patties.

 Other than the pre-cooked patties, I also used hamburger buns, canned peppers in tomato sauce and cheddar cheese.  The peppers in sauce that I used is some that my dad cans himself, but there are a few local brands that might be pretty close.  Demus and Oliverio's are two that come to mind.  I also puree the peppers and sauce with a hand blender so nobody gets a big chuck of pepper.

 First, slice all the burgers into thin strips, around 1/8" thick and warm in a skillet with a little butter or spray oil.  Add the peppers and heat through.

 Each sandwich/hoagie will be wrapped in a sheet of foil.  On each sheet, spray with some oil, then begin assembling until you have them all done.

To assemble just lay the bottom bun on the oiled foil, add the meat and pepper mixture, top with cheese and then top bun.  Wrap foil completely sealing each hoagie and place a baking sheet.

Bake in the oven preheated to 350 degrees F, for 15-20 minutes  This will heat it through and make the bread a little crispy.  Delicious! 

What are some ways you like to use leftover hamburgers?

Garlicky Teriyaki Steak Marinade

My husband is a total non-cook for the most part, although he can make a mean grilled cheese.  When I told him I wanted to come up with a marinade for some cheap steaks I picked up on clearance at Kroger's he dived into research mode to find out what sort of ingredients are needed for a quality marinade.  Here is the recipe I came up with based on his findings.  The name was given to it by my son as he was gulping down the steak.

GARLICKY TERIYAKI STEAK MARINADE

5.3 oz. container plain Greek yogurt
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 T. Spicy Farm Dust
3 T. soy sauce
3 T. Worcestershire sauce
3 T. lemon juice
1 T. hot sauce
1 T. Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. Liquid Smoke
1.5 lbs.  cheap steaks cut into 1 inch cubes

Mix all ingredients, except for the steak, and pour into a gallon size ziptop baggie.  Add the steak cubes.  Seal the baggie and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but no more than 4 hours.  Grill on a George Foreman grill until desired doneness.

The Spice Farm Dust is a seasoning blend that my husband picked up at a tiny little store near where he works, I was able to find the exact seasoning and put the link to it above.  If you can't find it, read the ingredients and try to match those as best you can.  These are delicious!