Money Wise in the Kitchen

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Money Wise in the Kitchen

by Beth Waltman

 

Surprise company coming? Stretch you grocery dollars with these money-saving recipes! Feed an army nutritious and delicious meals.

 

Frozen Beef Starter:

 

Use anywhere you normally use plain ground beef!

3 beaten eggs

2 c. soft bread crumbs (3 slices)

1 c. chopped celery

1 c. shopped onion

1 c. shredded carrot

3 pounds ground beef

 

Combine first 5 ingredients and 1 t. salt. Mix in beef. In large skillet, cook half the mixture at a time till lightly browned and still moist. Cool quickly. Seal in 2-c. portions in freezer bags. Label; freeze. 2 Cups substitutes for 1 pound ground beef. Great in spaghetti, lasagna, sloppy joes, chili.

 

 

Seasoned Coating Mix for chicken, pork, or fish.

 

2 c. fine dry bread drumbs

2 T. onion powder

1 T. salt

2 t. poultry seasoning

1/2 t. garlic powder

1/2 t. paprika

1/2 t. died thyme, crushed

1/8 t. cayenne

 

Sift all together. Makes 2 1/2 c. mix. Store in tightly covered container.

 

To use: Coat either chicken or pork chops with light buttermlk salad dressing. Roll in seasoning mix. Bake in moderate oven on lightly greased cookie sheet.

 

Cheese-Topped Beef Bake

 

2 T. chipped onion

2 T. cooking oil

2 T. flour

3/4 t. salt

1/2 t. sugar

1/4 t. dried basil, crushed

1/8 t. pepper

1 16-oz can chopped tomatoes

1 16-oz can cut green beans, drained

1 1/2 c. chopped cooked beef (leftover roast)

1 t. instant beef bouillon granules

1/2 t. Worcestershire sauce

1 c. Basic Biscuit Mix or Bisquick

1/4 t dry mustard

2 T. margarine

1/2 c. milk

1/2 c. shredded sharp American cheese

 

In a skillet, cook onion in oil until tender. Stir in flour, salt, sugar, basil, and pepper. Add next 5 ingredients. Cover and simmer the ixture 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine Basic Biscuit Mix and dry mustard. Cut in margarine; stir in milk till well blended Stir in cheese. Roll dough out on floured surface to a rectangle 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 6 wedges. Turn beef mixture into 10X6X 1 1/2 inch bakeing dish. Top with biscuit wedges. Bake at 400 degrees about 20 minutes. Makes 6 servings.