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Salisbury Steak is lightened up by using ground chicken.  It still packs the flavor and it is on the table in 30 minutes!

Ground Chicken Salisbury Steak

chicken

onion

garlic

parsley

garlic powder

salt

black pepper

all-purpose flour

olive oil

mushrooms

yellow onion, sliced

butter (or ghee or dairy free butter)

all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour)

stock

Salt & pepper

In a large bowl, add ground turkey, grated...

In a large bowl, add ground turkey, grated onion, chopped garlic, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper.  Mix gently to combine.

Form the chicken mixture into oblong patties (about...

Form the chicken mixture into oblong patties (about ¾ inch thick) and set aside on a plate.

Add the flour to a shallow bowl and...

Add the flour to a shallow bowl and season with salt & pepper, if desired.

Place a skillet over medium to medium-high heat...

Place a skillet over medium to medium-high heat on your stove and add the olive oil. 

Lightly coat your chicken steaks in the flour,...

Lightly coat your chicken steaks in the flour, then carefully lower them into the hot oil. 

Cook the chicken steaks for 4-5 minutes per...

Cook the chicken steaks for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and crispy, and cooked through the middle. 

Remove the cooked steaks from the skillet, then...

Remove the cooked steaks from the skillet, then place them on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

In the same skillet, add the onions &...

In the same skillet, add the onions & mushrooms. Cook until the onions have softened and started to caramelize, and the mushrooms are softened, stirring often.

Remove the cooked onions & mushrooms, and spoon...

Remove the cooked onions & mushrooms, and spoon them over the chicken steaks.

In the skillet where you cooked the previous...

In the skillet where you cooked the previous ingredients, melt the butter.

Whisk in the flour and cook for a...

Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or until a paste forms and starts to bubble.

Stir in the chicken or veggie stock and...

Stir in the chicken or veggie stock and whisk until thickened and warmed throughout.

Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Pour over the chicken steaks or into a...

Pour over the chicken steaks or into a gravy boat before serving.

This no fuss meal will be on the table in less than 20 minutes.  Add a salad and some fruit for a complete meal.

Ham and Cheese Crescent Ring

Package Crescent Rolls

Cheese,

Deli Ham

Tablespoons Melted Butter, optional

Salt,

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit

Unroll and separate crescent rolls

Arrange wide sides in a circle with thin...

Arrange wide sides in a circle with thin ends pointing out

Layer a piece of sliced cheese on each...

Layer a piece of sliced cheese on each section

Layer two slices of deli ham on each...

Layer two slices of deli ham on each section

Layer remaining cheese on each section

Fold crescent dough over to encase filling

Optional: Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle...

Optional: Brush top with melted butter and sprinkle with pretzel salt

Bake 11-14 minutes until golden brown

Slow Cooker Pork Loin delivers tender, juicy pork every time and it’s completely hands-off.  Flavored with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, we also get a luxurious sauce.

Easy Slow Cooker Pork Loin

Tablespoon oil

pork

salt and pepper

onion,

garlic, chopped

brown sugar,

water

balsamic vinegar

soy sauce

Season all sides of pork loin roast generously...

Season all sides of pork loin roast generously with salt and pepper.

Place cut onions in the bottom of your...

Place cut onions in the bottom of your slow cooker.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add...

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add oil and sear pork loin on all sides until golden brown, 2 minutes per side.  Remove from pan and place on top of onions in slow cooker.

Turn off the heat on your skillet and...

Turn off the heat on your skillet and add garlic, water, balsamic vinegar and soy sauce.  Stir together ingredients, making sure to scrape up any brown bits that stuck to the pan.

Sprinkle brown sugar on top of pork loin...

Sprinkle brown sugar on top of pork loin and then pour sauce mixture over the pork.

Cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours,...

Cover and cook on Low for 5-6 hours, or until the internal temperature is 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once cooked, remove pork loin to a plate...

Once cooked, remove pork loin to a plate and cover with foil.  Allow to rest for 10 minutes.

While pork is resting, pour the sauce and...

While pork is resting, pour the sauce and juices from the slow cooker into a saucepan.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat and allow the sauce to thicken, 5-6 minutes.  Stir occasionally.

A quick and easy ground beef dinner recipe your family will love! This budget meal takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, and then the oven does all the work for you. No fussy steps or exotic ingredients here, just 4 cheap ingredients needed to make the best meatloaf, ever!

The Best Meatloaf Recipe (Made With Stove Top Stuffing)

beef (*see notes)

box Stove Top Stuffing ((any flavor))

eggs

ketchup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, dry stuffing mix, eggs, water and HALF of the ketchup.

Place the mixture into a greased bread loaf pan. If you don&#39;t have one, you can form a loaf and place it on a foil lined baking sheet. Fold the edges of the foil up to keep the beef juices contained for easier clean-up.

Spread the remaining ketchup over top. You can also use bbq sauce, chili sauce or a combination of sauces.

Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

Allow the meatloaf to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy with mashed potatoes or anything else you&#39;d like!

If you&#39;re looking for quick and easy family dinner recipes, your search ends here. This delicious meal is effortless! It also only requires 4 cheap ingredients plus the toppings of your choice.

Lazy Enchiladas (Frozen Taquito Casserole)

(20 pack) frozen taquitos

(16 ounces) can refried beans

(19 ounces) can enchilada sauce

shredded cheese

sour cream ((for serving))

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.

Scoop the refried beans into the bottom of your dish and spread them out evenly with the back of a large spoon.

Place the frozen taquitos in a single layer over the refried beans, placing four of them in the opposite direction in order to cover as much surface as possible.

Evenly pour the enchilada sauce over top and bake for 20 minutes.

Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Enjoy with sour cream and anything else you&#39;d like such as shredded lettuce, fresh tomato, guacamole, jalapeños, etc.

This easy Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a true one-pot meal and no draining required.  Creamy and delicious, it&#x27;s an Instant Pot pasta recipe that the whole family will love and perfect for busy weeknight dinners - on the table in 30 minutes!

Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti

dry spaghetti

chicken stock

chicken breast, cubed

bell pepper, chopped

(10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (Rotel)

cream cheese

shredded cheese, Monterey jack or colby jack

Break spaghetti in half and place in the...

Break spaghetti in half and place in the Instant Pot inner pot.  Lay half of the spaghetti perpendicular to form a cross with the layered pasta.  This will help prevent the noodles from sticking.

Add chicken stock, cubed chicken, salt, pepper, onion,...

Add chicken stock, cubed chicken, salt, pepper, onion, bell pepper, garlic and tomatoes with green chiles.  Gently stir everything together, making sure spaghetti noodles remain covered by chicken stock.

Close the lid and seal. Cook on high...

Close the lid and seal.  Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.

Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes...

Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes then open seal to release remaining pressure.

Remove lid and give the pasta a good...

Remove lid and give the pasta a good stir.  There will be some liquid remaining.  Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese.  Close the lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes.  The cheese will melt and pasta will absorb the remaining liquid.

Remove lid, stir and serve.

This 10-minute spam fried rice is so delicious and simple to prepare. You can whip up everything in no time and perfect busy weeknight meals. Make a delicious dinner by using only leftover rice, spam, vegetables, and pantry staple seasonings. 

Spam Fried Rice

rice

Spam (About half of spam tin,

½ Onion (Cut small dices)

Garlic (Finely chopped)

2-3 Spring onions (Cut thin slices)

Sweet corn

Green peas

Eggs

tbsp Regular soy sauce (Or light soy sauce)

Chicken powder (Or chicken bouillion,

Sesame oil

White pepper (Or black pepper)

First, cut the spam into small even cubes, prepare the vegetables and set them aside. 

Heat the large wok or pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle oil and saute the spam for 1-2 minutes until slightly brown. 

Then add the chopped garlic and onion and stir fry for a few seconds until fragrant. Follow with the sweet corn, carrot, and green peas. 

Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the whisked egg. Once the egg is set at the bottom, break it into small pieces.

Next, add the cooked rice and season the dish with soy sauce, chicken powder, and white pepper. Combine everything well and stir fry for another 1-2 minutes. 

Drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle spring onions. Make a final quick toss, turn off the heat and enjoy!

Smoked Country Style Ribs are my wife's favorite smoked meat recipe. They're easy to make, super affordable, and you get ample amounts of barbecue bark in every single bite.

Smoked Country Style Pork Ribs

Country Style Pork Ribs

tbsp bbq rub

tbsp butter

apple juice

Cherry Pellets

Trim up each piece to about 4 inch long strips, and cut away any stray pieces of meat or fat hanging off of the pieces.

Place them on a foil lined cookie sheet or in a disposable pan and rub them down with the olive oil. Follow the olive oil up with your favorite bbq rub.

Setup your smoker to cook at 225 degrees.

After placing the pork ribs in your smoker, set up your Thermoworks Smoke to monitor the internal temp of one of the ribs.

Set an alarm on the Smoke to go off when the internal temp hits 155 degrees. It took my boneless country style pork ribs about 4 hours to hit this temp. Spritz the ribs with apple juice every hour until they get up to temp.

When the ribs hit 155, remove them from the smoker, and use tongs to place each of them in a large roasting dish or disposable pan.

Add a half cup of apple juice to the roaster, along with four one tablespoon pats of butter. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil, and return the ribs to your smoker. Push your smoke probe through the foil into one of the ribs, and set up the temp alarm to go off at 180 degrees.

Adjust the temp of your smoker to 275, and let those ribs cook. It will take about 60 minutes for them to come up to temp. When the smoke alarm goes off spot check them with your Thermapen, and if they are all up to temp, remove the ribs from the roasting pan and place them back on the grill rack and return to the smoker.

Brush each of the ribs with your favorite bbq sauce, and let them cook at 275 until the internal temp of the ribs hits 195.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT7xvkoEodA

One of my favorite affordable meals to make on a smoker is country style short ribs.

To make these all you need is some BBQ rub, apple juice, butter, bbq sauce, boneless country style short ribs... and plenty of time.

Hope you enjoy it! for more info visit https://www.smokedmeatsunday.com/smoked-country-style-pork-ribs/

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