THRIFTY COOKING THURSDAY: STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!

If your looking for something fresh, light and fun with some sweetness then this is for you!

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

1 lb. STRAWBERRIES $0.99/lb @ Aldis (pricematch @ Walmart)

SHORTCAKES 6-pk $1.00 (Walmart)

FAT FREE COOL WHIP $1.00 (Walmart)

And woo lah for $3 you have a great homemade dessert for the family!

"THRIFTY THURSDAY RECIPE" - SKILLET BEEF BURRITOS!

SKILLET BEEF BURRITOS! 

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 lbs GROUND CHUCK

1 pkg KNORR MEXICAN RICE

2 c. MEXICAN CHEESE

3 DICED TOMATOES

10 TORTILLAS

1 can GREEN CHILE SAUCE

1/2 c. DICED ONIONS

1/2 c. BLACK OLIVES

1 c. SOUR CREAM

SALT & PEPPER

1. BROWN GROUND CHUCK (salt & pepper)  & WHEN ALMOST DONE ADD ONIONS.

2. WHILE GROUND CHUCK IS BROWNING, PREPARE MEXICAN RICE.

3. IN A LARGE BOWL MIX BROWNED GROUND CHUCK, PREPARED RICE, 2 DICED TOMATOES, 1/2 CAN GREEN CHILE SAUCE, 1/4 c BLACK OLIVES, 1/2 c. SOUR CREAM, 1 c. MEXICAN CHEESE.

4. NOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR BURRITO MIXTURE,  LAY OUT YOUR TORTILLAS, PUT A GENEROUS SPOONFUL ON THE TORTILLA, FOLD OVER, TUCK SIDES IN, THEN FINISH ROLLING UP.

5. NOW THAT YOU HAVE YOUR 10 BURRITOS STUFFED & ROLLED, PLACE JUST A BIT OF OLIVE OIL ON BOTTOM OF THE SKILLET (just enough for a thin coating) & HEAT ON MEDIUM-HIGH.  

6. PLACE BURRITO IN SKILLET AND "FRY" UNTIL GOLDEN BROWN, ABOUT 4 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE.

7. AFTER REMOVING FROM SKILLET, TOP WITH A DRIZZLE OF GREEN CHILE SAUCE,  SOUR CREAM, BLACK OLIVES, & DICED TOMATOES.

8. SERVE WITH A SALAD.

You can change this up several ways...

I have added corn, used red sauce instead of green, used butter instead of olive oil etc.

I love making this because we always have leftovers for lunch the next day!

And this is my "Thrifty Thursday Recipe!"

shawn

KITCHEN HERBS & RED POTATOES! YUM!

I peeled and diced red potatoes.

In my old faithful cast iron skillet I added a touch of olive oil.

Once it was heated I added the potatoes, covered and cooked on medium for 4 minutes.

Stirred then covered, cooked for another 4 minutes.

Stirred again then added diced onions, rosemary and sweet basil!

Cook uncovered 4 minutes or until soft.

These were so tasty! And the hubby was impressed I used fresh herbs!

THRIFTY COOKING THURSDAY ~ HEATHER'S HOMEMADE BREAD!

Today on "Thrifty Cooking Thursday" we are making fabulous friend Heather's Homemade Bread Recipe!

What you need for a 1 1/2 lb. loaf.

1 C. + 2 TB. LUKEWARM WATER

1 1/2 TB. HONEY

3 TB. EVOO or REGULAR OLIVE OIL

1 TSP. SALT

3 CUPS WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR

(GENEROUS) SPRINKLE OF FLAX SEED

2 TSP. BREADMAKERS YEAST

ADD YEAST, HONEY & WATER.

YEAST WILL BEGIN TO BUBBLE. YOU WANT IT TO BUBBLE!

ADD THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS AND KNEAD INTO A BALL.

COVER AND LET RAISE TILL ABOUT DOUBLE IN SIZE.

PLACE INTO GREASED BREAD PAN.

LET RAISE AGAIN TILL ABOUT DOUBLE.

BAKE 45 MINUTES @ 350*F.

AND THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL HAVE...

A BIT OF BUTTER ON WARM HOMEMADE BREAD...DOES IT GET ANY BETTER?

A FEW HELPFUL HINTS:

YOU CAN DO A 2 CUP WHITE FLOUR AND 1 CUP WHEAT INSTEAD OF 3 WHEAT.

YOU CAN ADD OATS, RAISINS, NUTS, ETC.

TO KNOW IF YOUR BREAD IS FINISHED BAKING PULL FROM PAN GENTLY AND PRESS HAND ON BOTTOM OF BREAD AND IF YOU CAN HOLD IT THERE FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN IT'S DONE!

THANKS TO HEATHER FOR THIS FABULOUS RECIPE!

MY HUBBY WAS A HAPPY MAN LAST NIGHT!

THANKS TO MY MOTHER-IN-LAW FOR HELPING!

IF YOU HAVE A THRIFTY RECIPE YOU WANT TO SEE POSTED JUST EMAIL IT TO ME!

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THRIFTY COOKING THURSDAY ~ QUICK CHEESE QUESADILLA!

I made this for lunch today and it was so good!

2 tortillas

a bit of cheese

Mrs. Dash tomato & basil

touch of olive oil

Put a touch of olive oil in the skillet on med high heat. Sprinkle in Mrs. Dash. Add a tortilla. Sprinkle on the cheese. Top with another tortilla. Flip after a few minutes. And woo-lah a yummy lunch!

 You can add tomatoes, fresh basil, leftover ground chuck, chicken etc.

quick, easy & thrifty!

THRIFTY COOKING THURSDAY ~ SANTA FE SOUP!

2 lbs ground beef

2 cups diced red onions

2 cans (15 ½ oz) pinto beans

1 can (15 ¼ oz) whole kernel corn, drained

1 can (15 ½ oz) dark pink kidney beans

1 can (14 ½ oz) Mexican style stewed tomatoes

1 can (14 ½ oz) diced tomatoes

1 can (14 ½ oz) Rotel

2 cans (4.5 oz) diced green chiles

1 pkg. taco seasoning mix

1 pkg. ranch salad dressing mix

Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet; drain excess fat, then transfer the mixture to a large crock pot or stockpot. 

Add the rest of the ingredients (do not drain beans, tomatoes, or chilies) and cook in a crock pot on low for 6 to 8 hours’ or simmer over low heat for about 1 hour on the stove. 

Serves12.

THANKS FABULOUS FRIEND JODY (and my sister) FOR SANTA FE SOUP RECIPE!

(If you a THRIFTY RECIPE email me.)

THRIFTY COOKING THURSDAY ~ HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI!

$5 HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI

INGREDIENTS

• 1 LB GROUND CHUCK
• 1/2 BOX BARILLA PASTA
• 2 CANS MUIR GLEN FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES
• 3 GARLIC CLOVES
• 1/4 CUP DICED RED ONIONS
• SALT & PEPPER TO TASTE

1. BROWN GROUND CHUCK.
2. ADD SALT & PEPPER.
3. ADD DICED ONIONS & CLOVES.
4. BOIL BARILLA PASTA.
5. WHILE BOILING PASTA, ADD TOMATOES TO GROUND CHUCK MIXTURE.
6. BOIL PASTA TILL TENDER.
7. SERVE GROUND CHUCK MIXTURE OVER PASTA.

*YOU COULD ADD PARMESAN CHEESE TOO!

THRIFTY COOKING THURSDAY ~ HOMEMADE POTATO SOUP!

HOMEMADE POTATO SOUP

Under $10!

INGREDIENTS

• 10 POTATOES CUBED
• 3 CARROTS DICED
• 3 CELERY DICED
• 1/4 C. ONIONS
• 2 GARLIC CLOVES MINCED
• 2 CANS EVAPORATED MILK
• 1 1/2 C. SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE
• 1/2 PKG. BACON 
• 9 CUPS WATER
• SALT & PEPPER TO TASTE

1. PUT 4 CUPS WATER IN A LARGE POT.
2. ADD SALT & PEPPER.
3. ADD CARROTS, CELERY, ONIONS & GARLIC.
4. COOK ON MEDIUM FOR 20 MINUTES OR UNTIL TENDER.
5. FRY BACON & CRUMBLE.
6. ADD 5 CUPS OF WATER.
7. ADD 2 CANS EVAPORATED MILK.
8. ADD POTATOES AND COOK UNTIL TENDER.
9. ADD BACON.
10. ADD CHEESE.
11. SERVE AND SPRINKLE A BIT OF CHEESE ON TOP.

ENJOY! 

THIS IS A THRIFTY RECIPE THAT MAKES ENOUGH FOR A FAMILY OF 4 DINNER & LUNCH FOR UNDER $10!

THRIFTY COOKING THURSDAY ~ HOMEMADE BEEF VEGGIE SOUP!

(THIS WAS THE HUBBY'S HEARTY PLATE!)

HOMEMADE BEEF VEGGIE SOUP

MAKE IT FOR UNDER $5!

INGREDIENTS

• 3 CELERY STALKS DICED
• 10 POTATOES CUT INTO BITE SIZE PIECES
• 1 LB BAG OF CARROTS DICED
• 3 GARLIC CLOVES MINCED
• 1/2 CUP DICED ONIONS
• 1 LB GROUND BEEF
• 2 CANS TOMATO JUICE
• 2 BAY LEAVES 
• SALT & PEPPER TO TASTE

1. BROWN BEEF, WHEN ALMOST FINISHED ADD ONIONS & GARLIC, SALT & PEPPER.
2. STEAM POTATOES, CARROTS & CELERY.
3. ADD TOMATO JUICE TO LARGE POT & ADD BAY LEAVES.
4. ADD BEEF MIXTURE & VEGGIES TO POT.
5. SIMMER ON LOW HEAT FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES.
6. REMOVE BAY LEAVES & SERVE.

(THE VEGGIES & BEEF SHOULD BE COOKED BEFORE ADDING TO POT WITH TOMATO JUICE.)

THIS MADE ENOUGH FOR OUR FAMILY OF 4’S DINNER LAST NIGHT. LUNCH FOR HUBBY TO TAKE TO WORK. LUNCH FOR THE LIL CHICKS AND I TODAY!

THIS IS A VERY SIMPLE RECIPE THAT YOU COULD CHANGE UP BY ADDING CORN, DIFFERENT SEASONING, ETC. & FOR UNDER $5 THAT MAKES THIS “THRIFTY COOKING!”

IF YOU HAVE A RECIPE FOR "THRIFTY COOKING THURSDAY" EMAIL ME & I'LL POST IT FOR YOU!