Poor man’s Goulash
I ground beef browned and drained
2 boxes Mac & cheese prepared
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can corn
1 C shredded cheese (optional)
Mix diced tomatoes and corn together and heat. Add in ground beef & Mac & cheese top with shredded cheese. Bake if desired otherwise it’s fine as is.
Sopa
Ground beef, cubed chicken, pork or steak
Any pasta or 1 cup of rice
Bell pepper
Onion
Tomato sauce
Brown choice of meat & drain season with salt, pepper, cumin, & garlic powder.
In a separate skillet with bottom coated with oil, brown pasta or rice, season same as above. Add tomato sauce 2 cups of water or broth. Add in choice of meat and bring to a boil, cover & simmer for 10 minutes (15 minutes for rice)
Remove from heat source and let set for an additional 10-15 minute. Serve with beans and tortillas.
Spanish Rice
1 cup of rice
2 cups water
1 can tomato sauce & diced onion
In a skillet coat bottom with oil and lightly brown rice add onion. Add tomato sauce and then your seasonings, salt, pepper, cumin,
& garlic powder. Then add in your water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium cover and simmer 15 minutes. Do not stir or uncover. Let sit covered an additional 10-15 minutes.
Easiest pasta salad
1 lbs Pasta (elbows)
1/2 lbs Ham (diced)
Small Can of chopped Jalapeño
Mayonnaise desired amount I use 1 1/2 cups
Cook pasta
Add remaining ingredients season with salt & pepper, combine well & chill
My daughter likes to add 1/2 block of cream cheese and a can of corn. Either way it’s simple and delish
Cheddars New Orleans Pasta
1 Tbls olive oil
1 lbs chicken breast cut in strips or cubed
1/4 cup chorizo (I use sausage links cut in medallions)
2 Tbls scallions or green onion
1/2 Tbls garlic
Red hot pepper sauce to taste
Worcestershire sauce to taste
3/4 cup Heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 lbs shrimp (I use more) lol
1/2 lbs Penne pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Heat oil in a large sauté pan until shimmering. Add the chicken and sausage and cook; about 5 minutes, stirring often.
2. Add the green onions, garlic, and 2 generous dashes each of red hot pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce (or to taste), and cook for 1 minute. Add the cream, cheese, shrimp, and pasta.
3. Cook, tossing, enough to heat through. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and black pepper.