Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Salisbury Steak

II have never made Salisbury steak before but I had one of those "I can crave it so bad I can taste it" moments. I just happen to be in line at the grocery store and I was flipping thru Paula Deens magazine and came across this easy recipe and all the ingredients were already in the cart....see it was meant to be! As soon as I put the groceries away I began making this...I couldn't wait I didn't even make green beans with it! Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes...how comforting. I thought about after I ate it but I should of served with the steak over the mashed potatoes. Yummmy!!
Ingredients:
2 lbs ground chuck
2Tbs Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbs prepared horseradish
2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 (8oz.) pkg. sliced baby bella mushrooms
2 Tbs all-purpose flour
1 (10.5 oz ) can french onion soup
1 (10.5 oz) can beef consumme
  • In a lg bowl, combine ground chuck, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, garlic, salt & pepper. Form mixture into 6 patties.
  • Heat a lg skillet over med heat. Add patties, in batches if necessary, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until browned. Remove patties from pan; set aside.
  • Reserve 2Tbs. drippings in skillet. Add mushrooms to skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for two minutes.
  • Stir in soup and consumme. Return patties to pan, bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for 3o to 4o minutes or until patties are cooked through and sauce is thickened. Serve immediately.
  • Serves 6 ( I cut recipe in half since its just hubby and I)

adapted from Paula Deen magazine (sept/oct 2009) p.55

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Portuguese Shrimp

Wow! I can't believe we are in September! Where did the month of August go? It's been awhile since I have posted we have been so busy. I got to experience a concert with my six year old niece, Saige...I will never be the same again! We went to see the Jonas Brothers...rock on! My parents just purchased a Lake House for the whole family to enjoy. We are so excited but of course they put us all to work Labor Day weekend. I can't wait until we all start cooking together. Which reminds me....my mother used to make this recipe all the time growing up. Its quick and easy and soooo tasty.

Ingredients:
24 lg. shrimp
1 tsp. brandy extract
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
2 cans (8oz) tomato sauce
2 tsp. A-1 steak sauce
2 med green peppers (diced)
2 med red pepper (diced)
4 green onion sliced
1 TBS. onion flakes
Cooked rice
  • Combine brandy, ginger, lemon pepper, shrimp together and marinate 20 minutes.
  • In a skillet add tomato sauce and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then add shrimp.
  • Do not over cook shrimp.
  • Serve over rice.