Chop Suey Casserole

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 can of water
• 3/4 cup rice
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts
• 3 Tbs soy sauce
• 3 Tbs butter

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cook ground beef until no longer pink, drain fat.
2. Bring back to pan and add onion, sautee for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
3. Place in large 13 x 9 pan, or large coringware dish. Cover and cook for 45 minutes

*I sometimes have to add 1/2 cup of water at the end, stir and cook an addition 15-20 minutes to make sure rice is cooked and not hard. I also like to eat mine with some hot sauce.

Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Dinner in a Skillet

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp "Essence" (recipe found at the bottom)
• 1 Tbs olive or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup chopped yellow onions
• 1 cup sliced white button mushrooms
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• 1/4 lb small elbow macaroni or wide egg noodles, cooked
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• Grated white cheddar, optional
• Chopped parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

1. Season the beef with the salt, pepper, and Essence.
2. In a large cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned beef and cook, stirring, until well browned and all pink has disappeared. Drain off any excess oil in the skillet.
3. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook, stirring until the mushrooms have released their juices, about 2 minutes. Add the macaroni (or egg noodles), beef broth and sour cream. Cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens slightly, 5-6 minutes.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and spoon the mixture onto 2 large plates. Sprinkle each portion with the cheese, if desired, and chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Essence Recipe:

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1/2 Tbs paprika
• 2 Tbs salt
• 2 Tbs garlic powder
• 1 Tbs black pepper
• 1 Tbs onion powder
• 1 Tbs cayenne pepper
• 1 Tbs dried oregano
• 1 Tbs dried thyme

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Whole Slow Cooker Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (3 lb) whole chicken, skin removed
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 olive oil
• 1/4 honey
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 Tbs minced garlic

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place chicken in crockpot. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over chicken.
2. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.

*Note: I would cook it breast side down the entire time - it kept it more moist this way.

Dripping Roast Beef Sandwiches with Melted Provolone

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
• 1 Tbs reduced sodium Worcestershire sauce
• 3/4 lb thinly sliced deli roast beef
• 4 soft hoagie rolls with sesame seeds
• 4 slices deli provolone cheese, cut in half
• 1/4 cup drained hot or mild pickled banana pepper rings

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 400°.
2. Heat the soup and Worcestershire sauce in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Add the beef and heat through, stirring occasionally.
3. Divide the beef evenly among the rolls. Top the beef with the cheese slices and place the sandwiches onto a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 3 minutes or until the sandwiches are toasted and the cheese is melted. Spoon the soup mixture onto the sandwiches. Top each sandwich with 1 Tbs pepper rings.

Chicken Piccata

INGREDIENTS:

• Frozen boneless/skinless chicken breasts
• Badia Mexican seasoning
• Capers (amount is up to you)
• Mushrooms, sliced
• 1 qt. Chicken stock
• Fettuccine noodles
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Butter
• Lemons
• Fresh garlic, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Sprinkle frozen chickens with the Badia seasoning and put in the oven for 50 minutes. Wait about 30 minutes and then start the rest of the steps.
2. Put a little olive oil in a skillet and heat up. Add chopped garlic and cook until just softened - be careful not to burn. Then turn down the heat a little and add about half or so of the chicken stock and turn back up to high. Whisk occasionally until it has thickened up. It will reduce down a lot. If you lose too much, add the rest of the stock and reduce until thickened.
3. Get your noodles started.
4. In the meantime, get a second skillet and add some butter - about a dollop - and a little olive oil and heat the skillet until the butter melts. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until browned. Set aside.
5. After the chicken stock has reduced a good bit and thickened up, add about 3-4 dollops of butter, a little at a time, whisking in each dollop until melted. The result will be a slightly thick sauce.
6. Drain your capers and add them to it, as well as some lemon juice, to taste preference. Add some salt/pepper to taste, as well.
7. Serve noodles next to the chicken, top with mushrooms and then pour sauce all over. Also can be served with French bread/rolls.