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Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff
Creamy beef stroganoff is always a favorite around here. This recipe is made with ground beef, making it a frugal dinner option. You don’t need a whole lot of meat since the mushrooms and noodles make up the bulk of the meal. It’s one of those meals you can throw together quickly. You can safe […]
Continue readingCrockpot Turkey Frame Soup
1 carcass (frame of turkey), wings, bones, skin and everything from your leftover cooked turkey 3 stalks celery complete with leaves 1 medium yellow onion 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon marjoram 5 black peppercorns Remove all the good meat from the carcass, wrap well and set aside in the refrigerator. Then, break […]
Continue readingChickpea Taco Stew
I had about a cup of taco meat leftover from last night. It was just browned ground turkey and taco seasoning. It wasn’t enough for us for lunch, but I thought it would make a great flavorful start for a soup or stew. Thus Chickpea Taco Stew was invented and it turned out delicious. 1 […]
Continue readingOld-Fashioned Meatloaf
I love a nice meatloaf for dinner. One of my favorite parts is that it’s always enough food to have leftovers for the next day. Meatloaf sandwiches for lunch anyone? But it doesn’t have to stop there. Take your meatloaf, slice it and warm it up in some tomato sauce. Serve it over cooked spaghetti […]
Continue readingShepherd’s Pie Recipe
This humble shepherd’s pie recipe has a lot going for it. It’s frugal, a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and veggies and with the potatoes and cheese it’s perfect comfort food. I also love the fact that it’s a complete meal in one dish. Once it’s done, dinner is ready and there […]
Continue readingGround Beef Stroganoff Recipes
As you know I’m a big fan of quick and easy ground beef dishes. A family favorite is Beef Stroganoff. I often make it in the crockpot and it’s always a big hit. Today I was browsing around online and came across a few different recipes that looked promising. I thought I’d share them here… […]
Continue readingTamale Pie
There seem to be two kinds, one in which there’s a layer of cornbread or cornmeal mush over a filling, the other in which everything is mixed together. This is the second kind: Tamale Pie Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Container: 10 inch skillet, 8 x 8 baking dish Servings: 6 – […]
Continue readingThanksgiving Dinner Any Day
Turkey Meatball Recipe 1 to 2 lbs ground turkey 1 small onion diced thinly 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp basil 1/2 tsp garlic 1/2 tsp pepper 2 eggs 1 3/4 cups bread crumbs Mix turkey,onion and herbs together in mixing bowl. Add eggs and breadcrumbs. Stir and form into meatballs. Heat a saute pan with […]
Continue readingEasy 3 Can Beef Chili
1 lb lean ground beef 1 14 oz can Ranch beans(undrained) 1 14 oz can Chili beans(undrained) 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes(undrained) Brown ground beef(do not drain). Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. To add a little spice, use Ranch beans with jalapenos instead. This is […]
Continue readingBroiled Beef And Cheese Melt
This was something my mom made that I loved as a kid 1Lb Ground Beef browned and drained 1 Small Onion diced and cooked with meat above 1 TBS Garlic Powder 1tsp Salt 1 small can of tomato Paste 1 loaf Italian Bread 1 Tomato sliced 6-8 slices of American cheese Cut Loaf of bread […]
Continue readingEasy Beef Porcupines
A good cold weather comfort food 1 lb of ground beef 1/2 cup rice (uncooked) 2 TBS of Worcestershire Sauce (divided in half) 1 small diced onion 1 TBS garlic powder 1 Egg beaten 2 small cans of tomato soup 2 soup cans of water Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a mixing bowl combine […]
Continue readingShepard's Pie
2 T. butter 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef 1 medium onion 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. garlic salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 16 oz. mixed vegetables (not drained) 4 cups mashed potatoes (I use instant) 6 oz. tomato paste 1/2 c. cheddar cheese (I use more) Mix eggs, […]
Continue readingHealthy No Salt Sausage
3/4 pound ground meat (originally pork, but turkey works great) 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme Obviously, you can adjust to taste. This can be either browned as loose meat or shaped into patties. […]
Continue readingBarbecue Sloppy Joes
1 pound ground turkey thawed if frozen 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup onions chopped 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup water 4 hamburger buns or onion buns, split and toasted This recipe makes 4 servings. Crumble turkey into a medium skillet. Sprinkle with pepper. Add onion. Over medium-high heat, […]
Continue readingFrugal Taco Salad
This is inexpensive to make and it can feed 3-4 people to save money. I use ground turkey but you can use ground beef I suppose. I buy generic everything so this usually cost about $4 to make and it is a quick dinner for when you do not feel like cooking. 1 lb ground […]
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