Some one dish meals that are money savers

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Beef, Bean and Noodle Meal

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 large onion (chopped)

1 small green bell pepper (chopped)

1 cup celery (chopped)

2 tsps. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 Tbsp. worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp. steak sauce

1 small bag noodles

1 cup stewed tomatoes

2 cups red kidney beans (cooked)

1 small can whole kernel corn

1 cup water

1 beef bouillon cube

In a large, heavy skillet, brown the ground beef. Then add the onion, bell pepper, corn and celery; saute for 10 mins. Stir in the rest of the ingredients mixing well. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally for about 25 mins. or until liquid is absorbed.

serves 6

 

Cheesy Beef Stew

1 1/2 lb. beef

2 cups beef broth

4 med. carrots (peeled,quartered & cut 2 inches)

4 med. potatoes (peeled & quartered)

2 large onions (quartered)

1 large head cauliflower (separate into small pcs.)

2 cups cheddar cheese (shreaded)

1/4 cup butter

1 1/2 tsps. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

2 Tbsps. cornstarch

1/4 cup cold water

Trim the fat from the beef and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes. Put into a large, heavy pot and add the beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat slightly, cover and simmer until almost tender. (about 45 mins. to an hour)

Add carrots, potatoes and onions. Return to a boil, cover and cook until tender. (20 to 30 mins.) Add the cauliflower and cook 15 more mins.

Remove the vegetables to a large casserole dish. Add the butter, salt and pepper to the meat and juices. Thicken the juices with the cornstarch blended with the cold water over low heat. Pour the meat and gravy over the vegetables. Top with the cheese and place in a hot oven just until the cheese melts.

serves 6

 

Double Bean Pork

3 cups pork (cubed and cooked)

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 cup celery (sliced thin)

1 cup onion (chopped)

1 can sliced mushrooms (8oz)

3 med. potatoes (peeled, quartered and cooked)

1/2 cup red bell pepper (chopped)

3/4 cup green bell pepper (chopped)

1 clove of garlic (minced)

1 can pork & beans (16oz)

1 can kidney beans (16oz)

1 can tomato paste (6oz)

2 tsps. salt

1 tsp. black pepper

Trim excess fat from pork. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. Add the celery, onion, peppers and the garlic. Saute until tender then stir in the meat and cook until meat is hot in the center. Add the rest of the ingredients, blending well. Cover and simmer over low heat 45 mins. to an hour.

serves 6

 

Potato Topped Casserole

4 med. potatoes (peeled, sliced and cooked)

2 lbs. lean ground beef

4 Tbsps. butter

1 large onion (chopped)

1 red bell pepper (sliced)

1 green bell pepper (sliced)

1 clove garlic (minced)

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

2 Tbsps. cooking sherry

1/4 cup parsley (chopped)

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup swiss cheese (shredded)

In a heavy skillet, brown the ground beef in 2 Tbsps. of butter, then add the onion, red and green bell pepper; saute until soft. Spoon off excess fat, then stir in the garlic, salt, black pepper, sherry and the parsley, saute another 5 mins. Spread the mixture into a buttered, 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.

To the cooked potatoes add the remaining 2 Tbsps. of butter and milk, beat until smooth, salt to taste. Spread the potatoes over the meat mixture evenly, then using a spoon, pull up points. Sprinkle the top with the shreaded cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 until potatoes and cheese is lightly browned.

serves 4-6

 

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