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BEEF STUFFING WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES
1lb ground beef
2 tsp garlic powder, divided
2 tsp onion powder divided
2 tsp rubbed sage, divided
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 TBS butter
2 cups sliced leeks, white and light green parts only
1 bag (12 ounces) unseasoned dried bread cubes
2 1/2 cups beef broth
2 cups peeled, diced Granny Smith apples
1 cup dried cranberries
Combine ground beef, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp rubbed sage, 1/2 tsp salt and crushed red pepper in a large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add beef mixture, cook 8-10 minutes, breaking into 1/2 inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove beef mix from skillet with slotted spoon and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350'F. In same skillet, heat butter on medium heat until hot. Add leeks, cook and stir 5 minutes. Add leeks to beef mixture. Stir in bread cubes, broth, apples, cranberries, remaining 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 1/2 tsp rubbed sage and remaining salt to beef mixture.
Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place beef mixture into the prepared dish; cover with aluminum foil. Bake in 350'F oven 30 to 40 minutes until heated through.
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