I thought I would share my dinner menu that I have planned for this week.....I know, I know...I live such an exciting life!! Don't be jealous! Dinner might be the highlight of my day. And if I don't plan for the week in advance, then I usually end up getting take-out or being lazy and uncreative with meals.
These are all easy, but delish dinners that are ready in under 45 minutes- give or take.
Monday: Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients
6 green bell peppers salt to taste, 1 pound ground beef, 1/3 cup chopped onion, salt and pepper to taste, 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup uncooked rice, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup, water as needed
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the peppers, and remove the seeds. Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain. Sprinkle salt inside each pepper, and set aside.
In a large skillet, saute beef and onions for 5 minutes, or until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup water and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in the cheese.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (175 degrees C). Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, and place peppers open side up in a baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup with just enough water to make the soup a gravy consistency. Pour over the peppers.
Bake covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Tuesday: Zatarain's Jambalaya
Ingredients
1 box of Zatarain's Jambalaya Mix
1 lb cooked smoked sausage
2 1/2 cups water.
Directions
Bring water to a boil. Add jambalya mix and meat and return to a boil. Reduce heat, stir, cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes.
Wednesday: Chicken Marsala
Ingredients
1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup Marsala wine 1/4 cup cooking sherry
Directions
In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture.
In a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. Place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. Turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. Pour in wine and sherry. Cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.
Thursday: Spaghetti
Ingredients:
1 box of spaghetti noodles
1 jar of spaghetti sauce ( I love Ragu mushrooms and green peppers)
1 can condensed cream of mushroom
1 onion (diced)
1 bell pepper (diced)
1 lb ground beef (turkey)
Directions
Brown meat, onions, and peppers and drain. Add sauce, mushroom soup. Cook on medium heat until hot. I like to let mine cook on low for an hour or more. Cook noodles according to directions on box. Done!!
Friday: Salisbury Steak with Gravy
Ingredients
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 1 package of liptons dry onion soup mix 1 can condensed cream of mushroom
Directions
In a large bowl, mix together 1/3 cup condensed French onion soup with ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, salt and black pepper. Shape into 6 oval patties.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown both sides of patties. Pour off excess fat.
In a small bowl, blend flour and remaining soup until smooth. Mix in ketchup, water, Worcestershire sauce and mustard powder, mushroom soup, and dry onion mix. Pour over meat in skillet. Cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Saturday and Sunday are Jesse's days to grill for me! The kids are all big meat eaters. Twins love their meats and starches and most fruits but hate veges. I always try to get them to eat but they refuse. Porter eats anything. They eat what we eat. I refuse to cook a different menu for them. So they eat or starve....haha
What are some of your favorite quick and easy recipes???
I had my 5 week ultrasound last Thursday. Currently I have 2 sacs. As long as everything goes well DH and I will have twins. Is cooking almost impossible in the beginning?
ReplyDeleteCooking is not impossible but liking your husband is. But that is coming from a woman whose dh told her he would sue her for custody and leave her with no money. It's all lollipops and teddy bears around our house. I love the weekly dinner menu sharing.
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