Nov
Sometimes getting dinner on the table seems like a daunting task, but with a little preplanning, it can be quick and easy and even save you money. These quick and easy dinner recipes make getting dinner on the table faster than ordering take-out!
This first recipe is great for the Mexican food lover. The soup and sour cream combine with the taco sauce and chilies to create a creamy but flavor filled sauce. The chips add a simple but nice contrast. You can control the spiciness of this dish by using either a hot or mild taco sauce.
Chicken n’ Chips
1 can cream of chicken soup
8 ounces sour cream
2 tablespoons taco sauce
1/4 cup chopped green chilies
3 cups cubed chicken
12 slices American cheese slices
4 cups broken tortilla chips
Stir together the soup, sour cream, taco sauce and chopped chilies.
In a shallow 2 qt baking dish layer 1/2 of the chicken, soup mixture, cheese and tortilla chips. Repeat Layers.
Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve the chicken n’ Chips with Spanish rice, refried beans and a fresh, crisp salad.
The second recipe is an easy spin on the traditional comfort food of Beef Stroganoff. The aroma of the garlic cooking is fabulous. The flavors meld together very nicely.
Quick and Easy Beef Stroganoff
1 pound beef round steaks – cubed
1 onion chopped
1 4-ounce can mushrooms do not drain
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 teaspoons beef bouillon
3 cups water
4 cups medium egg noodles
1 cup sour cream
Spray a large pot with cooking spray. Cook beef, onions, mushrooms and garlic over medium high heat. Stir occasionally until meat is cooked through.
Add water, beef bouillon, egg noodles and sour cream to the meat mixture. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, turn heat down to low (do not cover). Cook on low for 5-7 minutes until pasta is desired doneness, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Let sit 4-5 minutes before serving. Sauce will thicken as it stands.
To round out this meal, serve with fresh rolls that are warmed in the oven and canned or frozen peas.
This third recipe is a stick to your ribs kind of meal. The stuffing gives this recipe a nice change of pace from your tradition meat and potatoes type dinner. This recipe is also very budget friendly.
Hearty Hamburger Casserole
1 pound ground beef
1 19-ounce can chunky vegetable soup
1 6-ounce package instant stuffing mix
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Brown beef in a large skillet until no longer pink. Drain any fat and stir in soup. Set aside.
Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions while beef is cooking.
Spray a 2 qt baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon half of the stuffing into baking dish. Layer with beef mixture, cheese and remaining stuffing.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until heated through.
This is pretty close to a one-dish meal, but to make it complete, serve with fresh, warmed rolls and a side salad.
These quick and easy dinner recipes should provide some variety to your dinner repertoire and at the same time get dinner on the table fast!
Barbara Pena
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6 Responses so far to "Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes"
November 1st, 2009 at 11:18 am
What are some quick easy dinner recipes?
My life has always been fast-paced and I’ve lived the unhealthy TV dinner/fast food type of lifestyle for a while now. Recently, life has slowed down a bit and I’m looking for some easy 20 minutes or less dinner recipes. I’m not much of a cook, but I can handle the basics. Any ideas?
November 1st, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Its really hard sometimes 2 have a fast paced life because u are so easily tempted 2 get the easy option ie. McDonalds
Try 2 min stake with a really fresh salad or just boil some gnocci and make a really easy butter and sage sauce.
This website i highly reccomend as its saved me from some near disasters!!! Its Australian though so u may need to change the conversions.
In the search bar just type "easy" or "cheats" and all recipes with those in the title will pop up
Good Luck!!!
http://www.taste.com.au/
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http://www.taste.com and personal experience
November 1st, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Steak Sandwich with Garlic Toast – Just use the little minute steaks they sell in the meat dept. and fry it up in a pan with a can of sliced mushrooms (drained) and a little butter. You can toast some frozen garlic bread in a little toaster oven or make your own by buttering one side of a thick slice of sour dough bread and sprinkling it with garlic salt. Serve it up with a green garden salad.
Quick Shrimp Scampi
Prep Time: :10
Cook Time: :10
1 lb. frozen fully cooked shrimp
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. honey dijon salad dressing
1 cup frozen baby peas, not thawed
3 cups hot cooked rice
Thaw shrimp according to package directions, and remove tails if necessary. Drain well and set aside. In large saucepan combine butter and olive oil and heat until foaming. Add garlic and onion and saute, stirring frequently, until crisp tender. Add shrimp and stir well. Cover and simmer for 1-2 minutes until shrimp are thoroughly heated.
Remove cover and add lemon juice, salad dressing, and peas. Cook and stir until everything is heated and blended. Serve over rice. Serves 4
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November 1st, 2009 at 4:24 pm
Your best friend will probably turn out to be your crock pot. And if you don’t have one it is a very good Investment. This way you can just throw some stuff in a pot in the morning and when you come home dinner is already done!! Minimal prep work is usually required. There are a lot of websites FILLED with crock pot recipes.
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November 1st, 2009 at 4:26 pm
mac chesese hot link steak
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November 1st, 2009 at 4:28 pm
I would suggest making some easy chili recipes. I always double the recipe then freeze the leftovers in the correct portion size. Then I have 2 – 3 dinners or more in the freezer for a future meal.
Chili is also very healthy.
This site has a section of some very easy and quick chili recipes. It might take a bit longer than 20 minutes to cook but if you freeze leftovers it pays off in the end.
http://www.chili-everyway.com/easy-chili-recipe.html
Good luck and enjoy
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http://www.chili-everyway.com/index.html