1-1/2 to 2 lbs ground beef (73% lean) 3 cloves (3 teaspoons) garlic, minced 1 medium (1/2 cup) onion 2 packages (4 tablespoons or 2 ounces) taco seasoning 2 cans (10 ounce) Rotel with green chiles 1 teaspoon chili powder 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or 2 teaspoonsContinue reading “Taco Soup”
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Slow-Cooker Pork Chops
4 thick-cut pork chops 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cups chicken broth (or two cups of water and 2 chicken bullion cubes) 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper In the slow cookerContinue reading “Slow-Cooker Pork Chops”
Beef Stroganoff
1-1/2 lbs ground beef (73 / 27) 1 medium-large sweet onion, chopped 1 can sweet peas, drained 12 oz rotini noodles (gluten-free if desired) 2 cups hot water 1/4 cup rice flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon Accent (MSG) 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoonContinue reading “Beef Stroganoff”
Broth Drinks
These are perfect for times when you’re feeling sick or just need a little boost. I’ve also found that they are great for controlling the urge to snack between meals. They’re only 10 to 16 calories each and take 2 minutes to heat in the microwave. Stir until the bullion cubes dissolve, and if youContinue reading “Broth Drinks”
Chicken & Rice Soup
1/2 cup uncooked rice 6 chicken bullion cubes 4 cups water 1 tablespoon dried chives 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped Directions: Add all ingredients to small pot or saucepan. Bring to boil; cook uncovered for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
Pork (or Chicken) Fried Rice
3 cups rice, fully cooked 1/2 to 1 lb pork (or chicken), very thinly sliced and chopped 3 large eggs 1 lb frozen peas 1 lb carrots, finely chopped 1 tablespoon and 1/4 cup soy sauce (gluten-free if needed), separated 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sriracha 1/4 teaspoon salt Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame seedContinue reading “Pork (or Chicken) Fried Rice”
Glazed (or Candied) Carrots
2 lbs baby carrots 1/2 lb (8 oz) light or dark brown sugar 1 cup butter (or Margarine) 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (for candied) or 1 tablespoon (for glazed) salt 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground Dash ground red (cayenne) pepper Directions for Glazed: In a large pot, add carrots, salt, and justContinue reading “Glazed (or Candied) Carrots”
Beef & Vegetable Stew
4 to 5 lbs beef stew meat 1 large sweet onion, chopped 4 (14.5 oz) cans stewed tomatoes 2 (14.5 oz) cans green beans 2 (14.5 oz) cans corn 2 (14.5 oz) cans red kidney beans 1 lb baby carrots 1 lb frozen okra 1 lb frozen peas 2 tablespoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepperContinue reading “Beef & Vegetable Stew”
No-Knead Bread
3 cups all-purpose or bread flour plus extra 1/4 teaspoon yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups very hot water Directions: Add flour, yeast, and salt to large mixing bowl; whisk together. Add water, and fold mixture together with spatula. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let sit on counter top 3 to 5 hours. UncoverContinue reading “No-Knead Bread”
Banana Pudding
5 oz instant vanilla pudding mix 1-1/2 cups milk 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 14 bananas, sliced 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 oz whipped topping Vanilla wafers Directions: In a large bowl, beat pudding mix and milk. Blend in condensed milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Fold in whipped topping. In a 9×13-inch dish,Continue reading “Banana Pudding”
Easterling Family Recipes 