Taco Pork Chops

Taco Pork Chops
4 boneless pork chops
1 onion
1 (8oz.) can tomato sauce
1 C water
1 pkt. taco seasoning

In a skillet brown pork chops with the onion. Add the tomato sauce, water, and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cover and let simmer for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.

Crockpot Goulash

Crockpot Goulash

1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped 
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
Italian seasoning to taste
Salt free seasoning to taste
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 (8oz) can tomato sauce
8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked according to package directions

In a skillet cook ground beef with the onion, green pepper and garlic. Season with no salt seasoning and Italian seasoning. Add in the spaghetti sauce and tomato sauce. Gently mix in the cooked macaroni. Spray a crockpot with nonstick cooking spray and pour mixture into the crockpot. Cook covered for 2-3 hours on low.

I made this in the morning and when I got home in the afternoon put it on to "cook".

Crockpot Italian Beef

Crockpot Italian Beef

2 lbs Round Steak

Flour as needed

Oil as needed

6 medium potatoes, chopped

5 carrots, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes

 

 

Flour steak and brown both sides in skillet in a small amount of oil. Set aside meat. Place potatoes, carrots and onions in the bottom of a crockpot. Place browned steak on top of the vegetables. Pour tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes on top of the steak. Cook on low all day until meat is cooked through and vegetables are done.

Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Black Bean Burrito Bowls 

Nonstick cooking spray

1 Tbsp oil

1 onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, diced

1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 tsp chili powder

½ tsp cumin

1 C cooked brown rice

1 C diced tomatoes

2 C shredded lettuce

½ C shredded cheddar cheese 

Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and add oil. Heat over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until cooked through. Add garlic, black beans, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin. Turn heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes. Divide rice between 4 bowls. Top with ¼ of bean mix. Top with tomatoes, lettuce and cheese.

Crockpot Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

Crockpot Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

 

6 large Italian Sausages

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

1 onion, cut into slices

2 green peppers, cut into strips

6 French rolls

12 slices provolone cheese

 

Remove casings from sausages and brown in a skillet. Place sausages in a crockpot. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, onion and green peppers. Stir gently to combine. Cook on low for 6 hours or until cooked through. Serve on French rolls with cheese.

Layered Ground Beef Casserole

Layered Ground Beef Casserole

1 lb ground beef

3 garlic cloves, minced

Salt free seasoning to taste

1 tsp sugar

2 (8oz) cans tomato sauce

8 oz egg noodles

1 C sour cream

1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened

2 C Cheddar cheese, shredded

Heat oven to 350°F. Brown ground beef and add in garlic, salt free seasoning, sugar and tomato sauce. Simmer on low for 15 minutes. Meanwhile cook and drain egg noodles according to package directions. Combine sour cream and cream cheese together in a small bowl until it resembles cottage cheese. In a 9x13 inch baking dish layer ½ the noodles, ½ the meat mixture, top with the sour cream mixture, spread out as evenly as possible, add remaining noodles, remaining meat mixture and top with the cheddar cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Easy Lasagna

Easy Lasagna
Easy sauce (recipe below)
10 oz. lasagna noodles
1 beaten egg
3 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
2 T. parsley
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
16 oz. mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

Mix egg, ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper. In a 9x13 pan, place 6 T. sauce and 6 T. water. Top water and sauce with a layer of uncooked lasagna noodles, half of ricotta mixture, 1/3 of mozzarella cheese, and half of sauce. Repeat layers and top with the last 1/3 of mozzarella cheese. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Easy Sauce
1 28 oz. can spaghetti sauce, flavor of your choice
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 lb. browned ground beef
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, then use with lasagna

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French Bread Pizza

French Bread Pizza

1 loaf French Bread

1 (6 oz) pkg. pepperoni

1recipe pizza sauce

½ lb mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Slice bread in half lengthwise and place on a baking sheet. Spread with pizza sauce, top with cheese and pepperoni. Bake until cheese is melted about 15-20 minutes.

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Italian seasoning to taste

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

Fresh minced garlic to taste

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, simmer for about 5 minutes and then use to top pizza.

Pepperoni Pizza

Pepperoni Pizza

 1 recipe pizza dough (recipe below)

1 recipe pizza sauce (recipe below)

2 cups mozzarella cheese

1 pkg sliced pepperoni

Prepare pizza dough and prebake. Spread prepared sauce over pizza dough, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Top with pepperoni. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese begins to brown in spots.

Pizza Dough for 2 Pizzas (12-14 inch)
      1 pkg yeast

2 Tbsp oil

1 C warm water

1 tsp. salt

3 Tbsp. sugar

3 C flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water for 5 minutes. Add sugar and mix. Add flour, salt, and oil to yeast mix. Combine well then knead until smooth and elastic about 5 minutes. Divide dough in half and spread out in greased pans, forming a rim around the edges. Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes before adding sauce and toppings.

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Italian seasoning to taste

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

Fresh minced garlic to taste

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, simmer for about 5 minutes and then use to top pizza.

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Chicken Parmesan over Spaghetti

Chicken Parmesan over Spaghetti

6 boneless, skinless chicken pieces
2 eggs, beaten
Italian breadcrumbs, as needed
Oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
Italian Seasoning, to taste
1 (26 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
Water as needed
Parmesan cheese to taste
Mozzarella cheese to taste
Spaghetti, cooked and kept warm

Dip chicken in egg then coat with breadcrumbs. Fry the chicken in oil for about 6-7 minutes per side, until golden brown. Add garlic and cook about a minute. Season with Italian seasoning; add crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add water to thin out tomato sauce as needed, usually half a tomato sauce can of water is plenty. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. At the end of cooking time sprinkle cheeses on top of each breast; cover and allow cheese to melt before serving over cooked spaghetti.

Pizza Burgers

Pizza Burgers

2 lbs ground beef

1 recipe pizza sauce, prepared

6 slices mozzarella cheese

1 (8 oz) pkg. mushrooms, sliced

1 onion, diced

2 green peppers, diced

Oil as needed

Make ground beef into 6 equal patties and cook until done. Meanwhile in a skillet sauté in oil the mushrooms, onion and green pepper until tender. While burgers are still hot top with cheese, pizza sauce, and vegetables before serving.

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Italian seasoning to taste

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce

Fresh minced garlic to taste

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, simmer for about 5 minutes and then use to top burgers.