I know there are other recipes out there like this, but this is the extremely easy version I have. It happened when we didn't have the money for anymore food so I threw it together. My husband likes it alright and can't find reason to complain. You can use meat flavored sauce instead, but I thought it tasted weird. I didn't add cheese or seasonings (didn't have any) but you can easily customize this recipe the way you like it.
Ingredients:
1 Frozen Boneless Chicken Breast (Usually comes in 6lb bag for $5.99, so $2 at most)
1 Jar of Mushroom Flavored Spaghetti Sauce (est. $2)
1 Box of Spaghetti Noodles (est $1.50)
Total: $5.50
1. Thaw the chicken breast and throw it in the oven for as long as the package recommends.
2. Boil water and cook the noodles. Be sure to stir frequently or they might get gummy and stick together. Drain.
3. Put the sauce and noodles together in a pot. Dice up the chicken into bite sized pieces and throw them in the same pot. Stir.
4. Add seasonings of choice. I've used oregano, seasoned salt, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoned bread crumbs. You can also ad 1/3 a cup of parmesan cheese or just sprinkle at will when served.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Burritos (Lazy Style)
This is my husband's recipe. He got it from his mother and it was a staple on our shopping list for the first three months when we got our first place. My 5yr nephew absolutely loves them. This serves just us two but I think normal people (my husband eats ALOT) would find at least four servings.
Ingredients:
1lb Ground Beef (est. $2.39 a lb)
1 Packet of Taco Seasoning (est. $0.75)
1 Jar of Mushrooms (est. $1.50)
1 Can of Olives (est. $1)
1 Can of Refried Beans (est. $1)
Total $$$: $6.64
1. Brown the ground beef in a frying pan and drain the fat.
2. Add the packet of seasoning and one tablespoon of water. Let simmer for a couple of minutes, stir frequently.
Makeing the Burrito: Lay the tortilla shell flat on a place and make a line of refried beans down the middle, spreading with a spoon. Sprinkle taco cheese down the line. I always put the cheese first because adding the hot meat on top seems to make it melt better. Layer as much meat as you want onto the cheese. Take the olive, crumble with your fingers over the tortilla. Top with mushrooms.
That's it...it's extremely easy to make and always comes out pretty good for me, and that's saying something if you've ever watched me cook.
Ingredients:
1lb Ground Beef (est. $2.39 a lb)
1 Packet of Taco Seasoning (est. $0.75)
1 Jar of Mushrooms (est. $1.50)
1 Can of Olives (est. $1)
1 Can of Refried Beans (est. $1)
Total $$$: $6.64
1. Brown the ground beef in a frying pan and drain the fat.
2. Add the packet of seasoning and one tablespoon of water. Let simmer for a couple of minutes, stir frequently.
Makeing the Burrito: Lay the tortilla shell flat on a place and make a line of refried beans down the middle, spreading with a spoon. Sprinkle taco cheese down the line. I always put the cheese first because adding the hot meat on top seems to make it melt better. Layer as much meat as you want onto the cheese. Take the olive, crumble with your fingers over the tortilla. Top with mushrooms.
That's it...it's extremely easy to make and always comes out pretty good for me, and that's saying something if you've ever watched me cook.
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