Cheap and Easy Recipes
By megs85
@megs85 (3142)
Australia
11 responses
@jiffys_frog_woman (4050)
• United States
29 Oct 06
CHILI CORNBREAD
CHILI
1LB GROUND BEEF
1 CUP CHOPPED ONIONS
1/2 CUP CHOOPED GREEN PEPPER
1 GARLIC GLOVE MINCED
1 (15 OZ) CAN LIGHT RED KIDNEY BEANS
1 (8OZ) CAN TOMATO PASTE
1 (1 1/4 OZ) PKG TACO SEASONING
CORN BREAD
1 CUP ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
1 CUP YELLOW CORNMEAL
2 TABLESPOON OF SUGAR
3 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER
1/2 TEASPOON SALT
1 CAN CREAM STYLE CORN UNDRAINED
1/2 CUP MILK
1 EGG
4OZ SHREDDED CHEDDER CHEESE
PREPERATION
HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREE GREASE 2 QUART CASSEROL IN A LARGE SKILLET COOK GROUND BEEF ONIONS BELL PEPPER AND GARLIC OVER MEDIUM HIGH HEAT UNTIL BEEF IS THOROUGHLY COOKED DRAIN STIR IN KIDNEY BEANS TOMATO PASTE AND TACO SEASONING MIX REDUCE HEAT SIMMER 10 MINUTES
MEANWHILE IN MEDIUM BOWL COMBINE FLOUR CORNMEAL SUGAR BAKING POWDER AND SALT MIX WELL IN SMALL BOWL COMBINE CORN MILK AND EGG BEAT WELL ADD TO DRY INGREDIENTS STIR JUST UNTIL MOISTENED SPOON 1/2 THE CORNBREAD MIX INTO GREASE CASSEROLE SPRINKLE WITH 1/2 THE CHEESE SPOON CHILI OVER CHEESE SPRINKLY REMAINING CHEESE SPOON REMAINING CORNBREAD MIX EVENLY OVER CHEESE SPREADKING GENTLY TO COVER
BAKE AT 350 DEGREE FOR 30-40 MINUTES OR UNTIL TOP IS GOLDEN BROWN LET STAND 5 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING
(OR CHEAT AND MIX THE CHILI MIXTURE AND JUST BUY CORNBREAD IN BOX AS TO WERE ALL U GOT TO DO IS ADD MILK AND EGGS I USE JIFFY CORN BREAD BUT IT STILL IS GOOD TRY IT
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@kruell_intentionz (1159)
• United States
29 Oct 06
u have a crockpot I can give you some good recipes lemme find em lol
@kruell_intentionz (1159)
• United States
29 Oct 06
some kinda pot that has a low and high setting hehe its all good
@megs85 (3142)
• Australia
29 Oct 06
i dont have one, but i'm thinking that it might be a good investment...um, hang on, maybe i do, what do you class as a crockpot? sorry if i sound stupid, its just the whole country gap thing, leaves me unsure sometimes... i call it something which means something entirely different for someone else...
@kruell_intentionz (1159)
• United States
29 Oct 06
ill give you 2 crock pot recipes both are really good
Fist one is Beefy Tortilla Casserole
1 1/2 LB ground beef
1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
1 {10 3/4 oz) can condensed cream of onion soup
1 packages of taco seasoning
1/4 cup of water
6 (5 or 6 inch) corn tortillas cut into 1/2 inch strips
1/2 cup of sour cream
4 oz shredded chedder cheese (1 cup)
3 table spoons sliced green onions
Cook ground beef in large skillet over medium heat until thoroughly cooked stirring frequently. Drain
In 3 1/2 to 5 QT slow cooker combine ground beef Tomatoes, soup, taco seasoning, water, mix well. add tortilla strips stir in gently
Cover cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours
About 5 mins before serving spread sour cream over casserole. Sprinkle with cheese cover let stand about 5 mins Sprinkle with onions.
I dont believe you would have to cook it that long because the meat is already cooked all the others just need to be warmed it could be done in an oven as well. Not real sure about the time probably 1/2 hour I would think.
Alright other one is Cheesy Italian Tortellini
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 bulk italion pork sausage
1 cup of sliced mushrooms
1 15 oz of container of refrigerated marinara sauce
1 14.5 can of diced tomatoes with italian seasoning undrained
1 9 oz pkg refrigerated cheese filled tortellini
4 oz 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or pizza cheese blend
In large skillet break ground beef and sausage into large pieces. Cook over medium heat about 10 mins or until browned stirring occasionally
Spray 4-5 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray combine meant mixture mushrooms marinara sause and tomatoes into cooker mix well
Cover and cool on low for about 7-8 hours
15 Mins before serving add tortellini to cooker stir gently to mix Sprinkle with cheese cover cool on low setting for an additional 15 mins or until tortellini is tender
there ya go :)
@kruell_intentionz (1159)
• United States
29 Oct 06
lol right on now i have a question for you.. u know where I put my remote to my tv? lol
@angeliamj (632)
• United States
29 Oct 06
This is quick, easy, yummy, and my family...including a picky husband and kid eat it til it's gone.
Turkey and dressing casserole
1 pound ground turkey
1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (6 ounce) package herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix (prepared)
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish or 9 inch square inch baking dish.
Set a large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet Cook and stir until turkey is no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the corn, and green beans, stir to blend. Set aside and keep warm.
Prepare the stuffing mix according to package directions. Stir cream of mushroom soup into the stuffing along with the Cheddar cheese. Spoon the turkey and vegetables into the prepared baking dish. Drop large spoonfuls of the stuffing on top until the vegetables are completely covered.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly browned. Set the oven to broil, and cook for 5 minutes to crisp the top. Enjoy!
@megs85 (3142)
• Australia
29 Oct 06
Thanks a lot for posting that, it sounds really good. I just though tmaybe I should post one of my own... :D
SIMPLE LAMB CASSEROLE
500g lamb, diced, garlic granules and 1 large onion finely diced, brown in a little oil and 3 tablespoons of butter or margerine. add two tablspoons of flour, then stir for two mins. add three tablespoons of tomato sauce (ketchup if your american) and 375 mls of beef consumme. Add in at least a litre of water, bring to the boil then simmer for an hour. CHop up two large carrots, 5 large potatoes, pumpkin if you like it, cauliflower, almost any vegies... into small chunks then out them in. make gravy in a seperate pot, a nice really thick one, and then stir it into the casserole, this is all done in a large stockpot on the stove by the way...simmer for another hour... add in frozen peas (or beans or both) and corn kernels and simmer for a final 30 mins. serve on white rice (or cous cous)... yummy...
@aimee750 (1116)
• United States
29 Oct 06
Well since you like potato, here is one I make quite a bit because it is super easy and we are potato lovers also.
Cheesy Hashbrown Bake
20oz bag of frozen hashbrowns
16oz sour cream
2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
dash of salt& pepper
Mix all ingredients together in a baking pan, cover it and bake it at 350 for 60-90 mins.
I usually uncover for the last 5-10 minutes so it will brown on the top.
@Alloy42 (372)
• United States
29 Oct 06
This isn't so fast but can be adapted in a lot of ways and is cheap and easy:
Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 (12 fluid ounces) can Evaporated Milk
1 (3 ounces) package cream cheese softened
1 (10 3/4 fluid ounces) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bag (16 ounces) frozen broccoli. cauliflower and carrot medley thawed
2 cups cubed, precooked chicken
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
1/2 (2 ounces) cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
COMBINE evaporated milk and cream cheese in baking dish with wire whisk until smooth. Add soup, water, garlic powder and pepper; mix well. Add vegetables, chicken and rice. Cover tightly with foil.
BAKE for 35 minutes. Uncover; top with cheese. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
PREPARE as above; do not bake. Do not top with cheddar cheese. Cover; freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
BAKE, covered, for 45 to 55 minutes. Uncover; top with cheddar cheese. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
@beckyomg1 (6756)
• United States
27 Nov 06
ok this may sound gross but its cheap and easy, it is boxed mac and cheese add peas and ground beef. its good but looks really bad.