Easy Homemade Beef Stroganoff

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Easy Homemade Beef Stro
Really good - thanks to Nichole at thesaltymarshmallow.com for the recipe start! There are notes below on changes I've made to make it my own. And what Steve wanted. 🙂
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Course Main Dish
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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  1. Slice the beef across the grain into thin strips. Salt and pepper the beef to taste.
  2. Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown the hamburger or sear the beef strips until browned on all sides. Remove from pan to a plate and set aside.
  4. Melt the remaining half of butter in the same skillet.
  5. Cooking the veggies: start with the onion, give them a couple of minutes to start turning a bit translucent, then add the garlic, give it all a stir or two, then add the mushrooms. The garlic shouldn't really take much longer than the mushrooms. Cook until it's all tender and smells amazing!
  6. Sprinkle the flour over the cooked vegetables in the skillet and stir for one minute.
  7. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the beef broth slowly.
  8. Allow the broth mixture to come to a simmer and thicken.
  9. Once the mixture has thickened, stir in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, and sour cream.
  10. Stir in the beef and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  11. Serve over hot cooked egg noodles.
Recipe Notes

Steve wants more sour cream flavor, so we're going to add more sour cream, and I'm increasing the bits for the sauce - I think it needs more sauce!  I also think I was perhaps a bit anxious about getting dinner done - or maybe just hungry - so I didn't cook down the sauce enough, so we'll be working on that too.  Sorry, I'm horrible with timing stuff, and really, really good with just dumping ingredients in, but I'll try to document this one a bit better.

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Nutrition Facts
Easy Homemade Beef Stro
Amount Per Serving
Calories 531 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Cholesterol 110mg 37%
Sodium 724mg 30%
Potassium 98mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin A 11%
Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 4%
Iron 29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Easy Crab Cakes

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Easy Crab Cakes
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Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 munutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Passive Time 60 minutes
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 munutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Passive Time 60 minutes
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Recipe Notes

Wow, these are powerful!  It is listed as I made it, but I think next time I will use 1/2 the Old Bay Seasoning, and probably 1/2 the salt.

Also, I didn't use lemon zest, I used ~1/2 tsp of lemon juice.  Might have made it a bit juicier then it should have been.  So I think net time I'll try a little more bread crumbs, too.  No parsley, either.  And I didn't serve with lemon wedges, but you're welcome to.  🙂

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Nutrition Facts
Easy Crab Cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 459mg 19%
Potassium 8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1%
Calcium 0.4%
Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cindy’s Pork Wellington

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Cindy's Pork Wellington
This was adapted from a variety of recipes - see links for original recipes below - and is definitely a work in progress, but a good start! I think it was a bit rich, and needed more herbs, etc. I didn't have a onion - amazingly enough - and I wasn't able to find my dried, minced onion, and I think that was really needed for the pate.
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Course Main Dish
Prep Time 30 mintes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Prep Time 30 mintes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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  1. Remove frozen puff pastry to thaw - it takes about 40 minutes, at least the one I used.
  2. Remove pork from fridge, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400F.
  3. In a medium-high skillet, heat olive oil. Brown pork on each side, then remove from skillet and let rest and cool.
  4. Mix braunschweiger, cream cheese, onion powder, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper. Let cool in fridge.
  5. With one sheet of puff pastry, thaw per package directions and roll out on a sheet of parchment paper so that it is large enough to completely cover the pork roast. Lay the bacon slices on the rolled dough, so that the bacon also completely covers the roast.
  6. Spread the Braunschweiger mixture over the bacon. (I had originally cut slices in the roast and added some pate, bur I think that's too much, too rich). There will probably be extra - it's pretty good with crackers.
  7. Place the roast on top of the mixture, then use the parchment paper to help roll everything up. Tuck in the sides of the dough, and trim any excess. You can use the excess to cut fun little shapes to place on top as decoration. (I didn't have any left.) Cut slits lightly in the top of the dough but not going though the bacon.
  8. Use parchment paper to move the Wellington to a baking sheet, then put in oven and bake for 20 minutes. Recude heat to 350 and bake another 15 minutes, or until internal temperature is 135F for medium rare, 150F for medium. Let sit for 20 minutes before serving. Remember: meat will continue cooking for several minutes while it is resting, and resting is important!
  9. Slice and serve!
Recipe Notes

Thanks to the following for their ideas:

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/26893/pate/

https://www.marthastewart.com/1136652/apple-stuffed-pork-wellington

https://www.heb.com/recipe/recipe-item/bacon-wrapped-pork-wellington-with-duxelles/1398826615294

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Nutrition Facts
Cindy's Pork Wellington
Amount Per Serving
Calories 617 Calories from Fat 414
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 1048mg 44%
Potassium 348mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 34g 68%
Vitamin A 54%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 4%
Iron 18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cindy’s Mackerel Patties

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Cindy's Mackerel Patties
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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  1. Mix everything together until well blended. Divide into four equal parts, and make patties. Fry in skillet for a couple of minutes one each side on medium heat (?) or until slightly "crisped". Timing depends on thickness - I made mine about 3/8" thick. Serve hot, with tartar sauce if desired.
Recipe Notes

Total weight ~12.6 oz, should be 3.15 oz each patty.  As usual, seasoning measurements are definitely approximate! So please feel free to adjust to suit yourself.

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Nutrition Facts
Cindy's Mackerel Patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 558mg 23%
Potassium 271mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugars 2g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin A 11%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 27%
Iron 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

BBQ PULLED CHICKEN

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BBQ PULLED CHICKEN
BBQ Pulled Chicken with tender chunks of chicken breast cooked in the oven, so easy and convenient you'll skip the slow cooker in favor of this quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Course Main Dish
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Cut diagonally into the chicken breasts about 1/4 inch deep in an x shape to allow the bbq sauce to flavor more of the chicken. (like how a holiday ham has the top cut into an x shape).
  3. Add all the ingredients together in a large bowl and toss well together until mixed.
  4. Add the chicken to a sheet pan, then pour the sauce over the chicken breasts.
  5. Cook for 25 -30 minutes or until caramelized, browned and cooked through.
  6. Shred the chicken with the forks and serve in your favorite bun, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
  7. If the sauce didn't cook down enough (if you use a pan that's too small it may not), then add the sauce to a saucepan and cook on medium heat until thickened (likely 15-20 minutes).
Recipe Notes

Original Recipe:  https://dinnerthendessert.com/bbq-pulled-chicken/

I had a bit over 2 lb, so I think I should have had more sauce.  Also, we shredded the chicken, then mixed it together, covered the pan in foil, and put back in the oven for a few minutes, maybe 10-15 minutes.  Awesome!

I plan to do more work on the sauce - I think I can make it better!  🙂

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Nutrition Facts
BBQ PULLED CHICKEN
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 1030mg 43%
Potassium 52mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 25g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin A 17%
Vitamin C 9%
Calcium 1%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Baked Beans

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Baked Beans
My baked beans, a work in progress but already quite tasty!
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Course Side Dish
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
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Course Side Dish
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
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  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Mix all ingredients together in a 9" square baking dish. I suggest placing the pan on a baking sheet to bake, covered, for 1 hour. Remove cover and continue baking for another hour.
  3. Prolly want to give a few minutes to cool a bit before eating.
  4. 1 serving is ~100g, about 3/4C.
Recipe Notes

Feel free to add barely cooked bacon pieces, and you can also use fresh diced onion and garlic, but I like that you can toss this together in just a few minutes with stuff that I at least usually have on hand all the time.  Enjoy!

Thanks, dad, for showing me how to make baked beans!  I've only built on what you showed me.

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Baked Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Sodium 176mg 7%
Potassium 14mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 6g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 2%
Iron 3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Psuedo Bruschetta with Gruyere

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Psuedo Bruschetta with Gruyere
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Course Side Dish
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Mix stuffing mix and beaten egg thoroughly. Make into patties, ~1/2" thick. Place on prepared sheet.
  3. Bake for ~12 minutes or until starting to brown and set. Remove from oven and flip.
  4. While the stuffing mixture is baking, mix ketchup, parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and basil together in a small bowl.
  5. Spread ~2 Tbsp of ketchup mixture on top. Sprinkle cheese over top. Return to oven for ~7 minutes or until cheese starts to melt, bubble, and/or brown.
  6. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Notes

Never tried this before, basically wanted to use up some gruyere that I left out of another recipe (damnit).  Will update with notes after I've tried it to see what happens.  Hopefully it works well!

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Psuedo Bruschetta with Gruyere
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 212mg 9%
Potassium 190mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 7%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 6%
Iron 6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

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Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Irish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Irish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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  1. Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in medium sized pot. Cover with at least an inch of cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender (about 20 minutes).
  2. While the potatoes are cooking, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until tender, about 6 to 10 minutes.
  3. If you are including vegetables, add them according to their cooking time. Carrots should be cooked with the onions, because they take as long to cook as the onions do.
  4. If you are including peas or corn, add them toward the end of the cooking of the onions, or after the meat starts to cook, as they take very little cooking time.
  5. Add ground lamb to the pan with the onions and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until no longer pink.
  6. Whisk broth with packages of gravy mix and Worcestershire sauce. Add to the meat and vegetable mix.
  7. Bring the broth to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, adding more beef broth if necessary to keep the meat from drying out.
  8. When the potatoes are done cooking (a fork can easily pierce), remove them from the pot and place them in a bowl with the remaining 4 Tbsp of butter. Mash with a fork or potato masher, and season with salt and pepper to taste. ***Kind of thick, might want to add a little milk. Could make morte taters, too.***
  9. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread the beef, onions, and vegetables (if using) in an even layer in a large baking dish (8x13 casserole).
  10. Spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the lamb & vegetable mixture. Rough up the surface of the mashed potatoes with a fork so there are peaks that will get well browned. You can even use a fork to make creative designs in the mashed potatoes.
  11. Place in a 400°F oven and cook until browned and bubbling, about 30 minutes. If necessary, broil for the last few minutes to help the surface of the mashed potatoes brown.
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Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 380mg 16%
Potassium 531mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin A 7%
Vitamin C 29%
Calcium 3%
Iron 9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Crock-Pot Pork Tenderloin

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Crock-Pot Pork Tenderloin
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
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Course Main Dish
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
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  1. Put the pork tenderloin in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Pour in water, bouillon, and Worcestershire sauce into the slow cooker.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together remaining ingredients. Sprinkle mixture over pork.
  4. Cover slow cooker and cook on Low for 3 1/2 hours. {If possible, flip pork over after 2 1/2 hours.}
  5. Place pork in separate container, cover tightly to keep warm.
  6. Place a small amount of the liquid in a small container with a lid, pour the rest in a saucepan.
  7. Mix the flour with the liquid in the small container and shake until well mixed. Add to saucepan and stir while heating, being sure to mix well and breaking up any lumps. Heat until thickened to your liking, stirring constantly.
  8. Or, if you're brave, you can add all of the liquid to the pan, and add the flour gradually and directly to it, whisking vigorously and constantly while heating to ensure flour is evenly distributed.
  9. Add the roast back to the gravy.
  10. Serve pork with the gravy - especially good over smashed potatoes.
Recipe Notes

Should be 140-165F internal temperature.

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Crock-Pot Pork Tenderloin
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 13145mg 548%
Potassium 660mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 5%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Mackerel Patties

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Mackerel Patties
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  1. Drain mackerel and remove the largest bones and the majority of skin. Break up in bowl, then add therest of the ingredient, mixing with a fork.
  2. Separate into 4 patties, about 3.5 oz. each. Cook for 4 minutes on a George Foreman grill, or ad a Tbsp of oil to a skillet and fry for 4-5 minutes each side.
  3. Serve hot by itself, or with tartar sauce. Or you could make a sandwich.
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Mackerel Patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 175mg 58%
Sodium 695mg 29%
Potassium 241mg 7%
Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 31g 62%
Vitamin A 10%
Calcium 30%
Iron 24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.