So easy and good "we should cook this more often"

[jmendez29]

Cheap and easy version of Salisbury steak.

Mix up two packets of brown gravy per the directions on the package. When the gravy is hot and ready, start putting frozen hamburger patties in the gravy. Don't put them all in at the same time, they'll stick together. When one burger is starting to get browned up on the outside, put the next one in. While that's cooking, whip up some mashed potatoes and whatever other veggie you might prefer. I've found that whole kernel corn goes great with the potatoes and gravy. Kids love it. Doesn't take long, maybe a half hour. And it's not very expensive.

 

[blizzard]

'tis the season for grilling. Hot dogs, burgers, sausages, pork chops. Put fresh veggies in foil packets to grill or open a can and microwave.

Spaghetti is always cheap and easy. You can do tomato, Alfredo, or pesto. I like to buy pesto, pan fry up some chicken with it, cook noodles and add the cooked chicken and more pesto.

 

[jgln]

Cheap and easy version of Salisbury steak.

Mix up two packets of brown gravy per the directions on the package. When the gravy is hot and ready, start putting frozen hamburger patties in the gravy. Don't put them all in at the same time, they'll stick together. When one burger is starting to get browned up on the outside, put the next one in. While that's cooking, whip up some mashed potatoes and whatever other veggie you might prefer. I've found that whole kernel corn goes great with the potatoes and gravy. Kids love it. Doesn't take long, maybe a half hour. And it's not very expensive.

I do this but with ground beef burgers and cooked first for less grease.

 

[gratus fermentatio]

This is a 2 or 3 pot meal, takes about 10-12 mins to make & serves 4.

2lbs med egg noodles, 3lbs favourite frozen veggie mix, 4 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, 2lbs meat (your choice of meat type) cut up fow stew meat, 6 tablespoons butter (or margerine), 2 tablespoons dried SWEET basil (if it doesn't actually say "sweet," it's not & there IS a difference).

Boil noodles as per pkg directions (al dente). Boil meat in an oversized pot, you'll be adding the veggies to this so you'll need the room. After the meat has boiled for about 4-5 minutes, add the frozen veggies & bring to a boil, only boil for 1-2 more mins as you want some crunch in the veggies. Drain noodles and add butter & basil, a couple dashes of soy sauce & a bit of black pepper. Add the cream of mushroom soup straight from the can, add a splash or 2 of beer, or wine, or even milk to help make the thick soup into a creamy sauce.

Add meat & veggies to noodles & sauce, mix well. Serve hot with fav bread/rolls & a generous supply of fav beverage(s). This only takes about 10 mins to make & I usually have everything required on hand anyway. You can change it up by altering the veggie mix, the soup & the meat.
Regards, GF.

 

[thepartsmancometh]

Last night made some Thai style fried egg noodles with fish.

2 servings egg noodles cooked
1-2 fillets of firm fish (I used swordfish)

Cut fish into large chunks. Salt and pepper. Pan fry in a little oil (I used bacon grease). Remove from pan. Add a little more oil, 2-3 cloves garlic minced and fry for a minute. Add other veggies (I had bamboo shoots, red pepper and asparagus cut into short lengths). Stir fry until mostly cooked. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp chicken stock, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce. Let boil until thicker. In another pan heat oil and add cooked noodles, fry until heated through.

Build on plate. Noodles. Veggies. Fish chunks. Drizzle with sauce.

Nom

 

[funkapottomous]

sloppy joes are always easy.

ground beef, ketchup, mustard, steen's cane syrup, and dessicated onions.


I don't know the measurements, I just mix up the condiments and the steen's until it gets the right flavor and you're done.

 

[IrregularPulse]

I always loved Breakfast for dinner as a kid. Still do.

 

[IXVolt]

I love waffles for dinner, for topping we usually mix apple sauce, peach sauce, pear sauce, and cinnamon.

Home canning FTW.


Oh and the epic mac 'n cheese sounded good too.

 

[Wus67]

Cheeseburger Pasta is a big hit in our house.

Brown 1lb of ground beef, drain. Add to the beef : 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 can beef broth, 3/4 water, and 2 cups uncooked macaroni (or really any pasta will do). Simmer until the pasta is done to your preference. Serve straight up, or add mustard pickles nad hot sauce like i do. Kids absolutely love it, the wife will appreciate you cooking and it tastes pretty darn good.

Pro Tip: Make extra and take it for lunch the next day.

 

[IXVolt]

Sounds good, but not sure my family would go for nad sauce.


Actually I might have to put that recipe on the list of things to try.

 

[rappyfreak]

Pavesa: Prepare tomato soup, brown a sandwich bread slice per serving with butter/margarine with garlic and prepare a fried egg per serving, I like mine with a soft yolk. Put the bread on the bowl, the egg on top, pour the soup on top, add some cream and sprinkle some parmesan on top. Nice and easy for a lighter feeling dinner.

 

[weirdboy]

Maybe I am some kind of freak, but I always just make something up using whatever ingredients I have on hand. I don't keep condensed soup stocked in my cabinets. Not that I have anything against it; I just never eat it or use it, so it never occurs to me to buy any. I always just make soups and whatnot from scratch, since it doesn't really take that long anyway. e.g. cream of mushroom soup you can just use sour cream, creme fraiche, heavy cream, or milk, and I usually have at least one of those. I do usually have a couple cans of tomato paste, and some canned beans, though, and we have unlimited supplies of Japanese curry mix because my wife always buys a ton of it when it's on sale for dirt cheap.

Speaking of mushrooms and cream, though, I do enjoy making beef stroganoff, and that is a pretty quick and easy dish to make. Some mushrooms, onion, garlic, and beef and heat that up with sour cream with appropriate spicing. I usually dump in some wine or beer, too. Heat up some egg noodles to go with it, and I like halving and pan-frying brussels sprouts for a veggie with it. Brussels sprouts are so tasty when you carmelize them a bit in the pan, and it only takes a few minutes to make them.

 

[thepartsmancometh]

We cook Brussels sprouts quite often, they are delicious roasted with bacon and onions

 

[bob1852]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f45/epic-ramen-177834/

 

[funkapottomous]

Sounds good, but not sure my family would go for nad sauce.

SWMBO loves it.

 

[befus]

Get a crock pot. Requires foresight but it's pretty much, put food in, turn on, eat in 8 hours.

Roast (beef or pork)
Packet or two of powdered Italian salad dressing
Pepperoncini peppers with all the juice
Maybe a cup of water

Put all that in the crock pot and let it go for about 8 hours. Fix any side dish you like or pull it apart and make sandwiches. It comes out super tender and juicy.

Or beer?