Day 10
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Creamettes Beef Italiano
The Holiday Collection- 1 (7oz) pkg elbow macaroni (2 cups uncooked) 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1 lb lean ground beef 1 TB salad oil 1 (15 1/2 oz) jar spaghetti sauce 1/4 cup water 1 tsp sweet basil and salt (each) 2 TB butter or margarine 3 TB flour 2 cups milk 1 (8oz) pkg shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Prepare macaroni according to pkg directions. Drain. In large skillet, saute onion, green pepper, and beef in salad oil. Drain excess fat. Stir in 1 1/4 cups spaghetti sauce, 1 tsp salt, water, and basil. Bring to a boil, cook 5 min, stirring often. In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour and gradually blend in milk. Cook 'til thick. Remove from heat and add cheese, 1/2 tsp salt,pepper. Stir until cheese melts. Pour meat sauce into 3-quart greased casserole or 13 by 9 by 2" pan. Spoon macaroni on top. Convectional Oven Directions: Bake 30 min at 400 degrees. Microwave Directions: Cover baking dish with glass cover or plastic wrap. Microwave 8-10 min. (Source: Creamettes) Serves 6-8
Pepper Steak with Rice :)
The Holiday Collection - This is a recipe that I grew up with. One of my favorite recipes from my mom. 3 cups hot cooked rice 1 lb lean beef round steak, cut 1/2" thick 1 TB paprika 2 TB butter or margarine 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 cups beef broth 1 cup sliced green onions,including tops 2 green peppers, cut in strips 2 TB cornstarch 1/4 cup each- water and soy sauce 2 large fresh tomatoes, cut in eighths While rice is cooking, pound steak to 1/4" thickness. Cut into 1/4" wide strips. Sprinkle meat with paprika and allow to stand while preparing other ingredients. Using a large skillet, brown meat in butter. Add garlic and broth. Cover and simmer 30 min. Stir in onions and green peppers. Cover and cook 5 minutes more. Blend cornstarch, water, and soy sauce. Stir into meat mixture. Cook, stirring, until clear and thickened- about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir gently. Serve over beds of fluffy rice. Makes 6 servings.
Marionberry Crepes
The Holiday Collection- 1 cup Aebleskiver Mix( similar to pancake mix-basically 3/4 cup flour 1/4 sugar) 1 cup milk 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 TB oil Marionberry preserves(optional) Combine all ingredients in bowl, mix with wire whisk. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Heat 10" saute pan over med heat. Melt small amount of butter in pan. Pour 1/4 cup crepe batter into pan. Tip pan from side to side to spread batter so it covers bottom of pan. Cook for approx. 45 seconds on first side, and 20 seconds on second side. Turning only once. Spread with Marionberry preserves, roll up and top with whipped cream or sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes approx. 8 Marionberry Crepes (Source: Columbia Empire Farms)
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