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How to turn cheap beef stew meat into tender, delicious with just 5 minute prep /slow cooker beef stew dinner 2 pounds (900 g) beef stew meat 1 can (10.75 ounces, 305 g) cream of mushroom soup 1 packet (1.6 ounces, 45 g) brown gravy mix 1 beef bullion cube 1 cup (240 ml) water 2 shallots, minced Instructions Mix all ingredients from beef stew meat to shallots in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high 5 hours Serve with green beans and mashed potato

Pasta & Meatball casserole * 16 oz rotini pasta * 24 oz marinara sauce * 3 cups water * 16 oz frozen thawed Italian style meatballs * 1 tsp Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red chili flakes * 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese * 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese DIRECTIONS * Preheat oven to 425 degrees * Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray * add pasta, marinara sauce, meatballs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, red chili flakes, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and bake for 25 minutes.Enjoy! Mexican casserole (no meat)/vegetarian ingredients * uncooked jasmine rice or white rice * can corn, drained * can black beans, drained and rinsed * salsa (any salsa works) * vegetable broth * taco seasoning * Mexican style cheese * Toppings * Avocado, sour cream, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, etc (for topping)

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Ingredients 2½ cups low sodium chicken broth 1½ cups dry orzo pasta (about 278 grams) 2 cloves garlic (finely minced) ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ⅓ cup cream (any kind - - heavy cream will give richer flavor, light cream will be a bit thinner) ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Instructions Combine broth, pasta, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, stirring often (you can cover or leave uncovered). Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is cooked to your preference. (If you want to cook the pasta further but the liquid is gone, just add a splash more broth). Stir in cream, Parmesan and parsley. Serve.

Ingredients for 2 large tuna melts: 2 thick slices of Italian or French bread 2 tbsp soft butter 6.5 oz jar tuna, drained 1 tbsp minced green onion 1 tsp hot chili sauce or other hot stuff to taste salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp mayonnaise, or more to taste about 1/3 cup shredded or crumbled fresh moi 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese cayenne to taste

Milkshake Strawberry Banana * 2 cups strawberries * 1 banana ripe * 1 ½ cup milk * ½ cup Greek yogurt * Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until the texture is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. * Taste the smoothie, adding more milk if it is too thick or adding a sweetener of choice if it’s not sweet enough for you. Add fresh fruit for garnish, if desired. * Enjoy cold immediately, or store in fridge for up to 24 hours

Baked Elbow Pasta Ingredients * 1 lb elbows pasta, or ziti pasta * 1 lb ground beef, * 1 onion, chopped * 2 garlic cloves, minced * Salt * 1/2 tsp black pepper * 5 cups marinara sauce * 15 oz fresh ricotta * 10 fresh basil leaves * 12 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided * 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided Instructions 1. Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions until just aldente them drain (so not overcook since they will continue to cook in the oven). 2. In a deep pan or dutch oven, over medium-high heat, cook ground beef and onion, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until beef is fully cooked through and onions are softened (5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and sautee another minute. Add 5 cups marinara, bring to a simmer and continue cooking 5 minutes then turn off the heat. 3. Spread a ladle of meat sauce over the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. 4. Into the remaining sauce, add chopped basil and spoon in ricotta. Add cooked pasta and stir just until noodles are coated 
 5. Transfer half of the pasta to the casserole dish. Top with 1/2 of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 grated parmesan. Add remaining pasta and top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan. 6. Bake at 350˚F for 25 minutes. Broil 1-2 minutes to brown the cheese. Let cool 5 minutes then garnish with basil if desired and serve.