Week 9 Summary |
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Notes for this week |
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Day 1 |
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| Southwestern Hamburger Skillet | Green Salad | |
Day 2 |
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| Chicken Tetrazzini | Glazed Baby Carrots | |
Day 3 |
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| Beans and Franks | Grapes | Mixed Vegetables |
Day 4 |
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| Taco Meatloaf | Macaroni and Cheese | Brussels Sprouts |
Day 5 |
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| Quick Lemony Pasta with Chicken | Green Beans | |
🗓️ Day 1
- Southwestern Hamburger Skillet
- Green Salad
Southwestern Hamburger Skillet
Southwestern Hamburger Skillet is one of those great "use what you have" recipes—it works well in many different variations, making it a great way to save money.
Ingredients
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 10 ounces can condensed tomato soup or enchilada sauce
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt to taste
- 15 ounces can kidney beans
- Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
- Sour cream, for garnish
- 3 green onions, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare egg noodles according to package directions and drain.
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef and drain off any fat.
- Add tomato soup and beans to ground beef, season to taste.
- Add noodles and stir gently to combine.
- Top with cheese, sour cream and green onions if desired before serving.
Notes
This is a good opportunity to use what you have on hand, so feel free to use leftovers and canned ingredients that you have on hand.
- If your family likes spicier flavors, substitute enchilada sauce for the tomato soup and add a can of green chilies or tomatoes with green chilies. Other additions that work well are corn and black olives.
- Although the recipe calls for kidney beans, black beans or red beans can be substituted.
- Don't limit yourself to egg noodles - elbow macaroni or spirals will work just as well.
- Substitute cooked chicken or leftover beef for the ground beef, or make it vegetarian by omitting the meat and adding more beans and some diced peppers and onions.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 364 calCarbohydrates: 41 gProtein: 34 gFat: 7 gSodium: 620 mgFiber: 7 gSugar: 8 g
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🗓️ Day 2
- Chicken Tetrazzini
- Glazed Baby Carrots
Chicken Tetrazzini
Rich and creamy Chicken Tetrazzini is a colorful and tasty weeknight dinner. Using cooked chicken from the freezer makes this tasty dish a snap to prepare.
Ingredients
- 10 oz. spaghetti, cooked and drained
- 3 C shredded cheddar jack cheese, divided
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 10 oz. condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 10 oz. condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 soup can milk
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- salt & pepper to taste
- non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Sauté onion and red pepper in butter until soft.
- Mix onion and pepper with spaghetti, 2 cups of the cheese, soups, milk, and chicken in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F until bubbly and heated through (about 30-40 minutes).
Notes
Chicken Tetrazzini is a good way to use leftover chicken or bulk cooked chicken from the freezer.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 436 calCarbohydrates: 35 gProtein: 21 gFat: 23 gSodium: 860 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 5 g
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🗓️ Day 3
- Beans and Franks
- Grapes
- Mixed Vegetables
Homemade Franks and Beans
Get kid-friendly with this homemade favorite! Beans and Franks is well-loved by kids far and wide, and this rich, saucy baked version adds a depth of flavor not found in stovetop recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 chopped onion
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 32 oz canned baked beans, in sauce (about 5 cups)
- 12 beef franks
Instructions
- Slice 6 of the beef franks lengthwise and set aside.
- Slice the remaining 6 beef franks crosswise in bite size pieces.
- Mix together franks sliced crosswise, onion, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Add beans and stir to blend.
- Turn mixture into a 2 quart casserole and bake at 300°F for 1 hour.
- Arrange the 6 franks sliced lengthwise on the beans, cut side down; bake 30 minutes longer.
Notes
Dietary adaptations
Worcestershire sauce can contain soy sauce, which is not gluten-free, and some baked beans may have flavorings that are not GF. Verify that both your Worcestershire sauce and your canned beans are free of wheat ingredients. Worcestershire sauce is also typically not vegetarian, but The Wizard's™ Organic Gluten Free Vegan Worcestershire (affiliate link) is, and it's also GF (obviously).
Worcestershire sauce can contain soy sauce, which is not gluten-free, and some baked beans may have flavorings that are not GF. Verify that both your Worcestershire sauce and your canned beans are free of wheat ingredients. Worcestershire sauce is also typically not vegetarian, but The Wizard's™ Organic Gluten Free Vegan Worcestershire (affiliate link) is, and it's also GF (obviously).
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 542 calCarbohydrates: 54 gProtein: 19 gFat: 30 gSodium: 1770 mgFiber: 9 gSugar: 21 gNet Carbohydrates: 45 g
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🗓️ Day 4
- Taco Meatloaf
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Garlic Parmesan Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Taco Meatloaf
Try this Tex-Mex twist on meatloaf that uses taco seasoning and crushed taco shells. You could add shredded Pepper Jack cheese for an even tastier result!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 oz pkg. taco seasoning mix
- 1 egg
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce, divided
- 8-10 taco shells, crushed into pieces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine the first 3 ingredients plus half of the tomato sauce in bowl; mix well. Mix in taco shells and cheese. Shape into a loaf in shallow baking pan, and pour remaining tomato sauce over the top.
- Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes or until cooked through.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 426 calCarbohydrates: 23 gProtein: 35 gFat: 21 gSodium: 1193 mgFiber: 4 gSugar: 4 g
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Meuller's Old Fashioned Mac & Cheese
This classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese dish comes together quickly and is sure to be a family favorite thanks to its cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Mueller's Elbows
- ¼ cup butter or margarine
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon salt, optional
- ⅛ teaspoon dry mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Notes
Get the full instructions on the Meuller website.
Garlic Parmesan Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These oven roasted Brussels sprouts are lightly seasoned with garlic and parmesan, resulting in a winning flavor combination the whole family will love! Fresh, crunchy and so easy to make, this Brussels sprouts side dish is a winner!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. Brussels sprouts, (trimmed and halved)
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Notes
Get the full recipe and instructions at The Love Nerds.
🗓️ Day 5
- Quick Lemony Pasta with Chicken
- Green Beans
Quick Lemony Pasta with Chicken
If you have cooked chicken on hand, this dish can be on the table in the time it takes to boil the pasta. Its lemony flavor is a perfect complement to the pasta and chicken.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguini
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoon basil, dried
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 pound chicken, cooked and cubed
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook the linguini according to the package directions and drain.
- While it is cooking, combine butter, lemon juice, basil, garlic powder, and lemon pepper in a saucepan; simmer until butter is melted.
- Add cooked chicken; stir until chicken has been reheated.
- Add drained, cooked pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe uses cooked chicken from the freezer. If you are not cooking chicken in bulk and freezing it, you will need to allow time to sauté the chicken (this can be done while you are cooking the linguini).
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 431 calCarbohydrates: 43 gProtein: 20 gFat: 19 gSodium: 218 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 2 g
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