November Meals

November meals included:
Breakfast Burritos by Jenna
Chicken Pot Pie by Michelle
Cheeseburger Chowder by Mandy
Tator Tot Casserole by Jenny

All can be made by using your favorite recipe and then freezing. 

Taco Soup

Jennifer made Taco Soup this month.  The recipe is combination of one from a cookbook and from an online recipe.

 1 Tbsp Taco seasoning
1 Cup water
1 Cup salsa
1  14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chili beans
1 lb hamburger, browned
(A little give and take with each ingredient is fine.)

Add all ingredients together.  Freeze.  Thaw.  Heat.  Eat.

Taco Soup

Taco Soup

Jennifer made Taco Soup this month.  The recipe is combination of one from a cookbook and from an online recipe.

 1 Tbsp Taco seasoning
1 Cup water
1 Cup salsa
1  14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chili beans
1 lb hamburger, browned
(A little give and take with each ingredient is fine.)

Add all ingredients together.  Freeze.  Thaw.  Heat.  Eat.

Taco Soup

Jennifer made Taco Soup this month.  The recipe is combination of one from a cookbook and from an online recipe.

1 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp Taco seasoning
1 Cup water
1 Cup salsa
1  14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chili beans
1 lb hamburger, browned
(A little give and take with each ingredient is fine.)

Add all ingredients together.  Freeze.  Thaw.  Heat.  Eat.

Chili

Jenna made Chili for us this month.  Here is her recipe:

Chili

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 qt. tomato juice
2 (15.5 oz.) cans chili beans
1 t. chili powder
1 t. garlic powder
1 packet of chili seasoning

Brown ground beef and onion. Add other ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.

White Chili

Abby made White Chili this month.  Here is her recipe:

1 lb. shredded chicken

1 large onion diced

2 - 15oz cans great Northern white beans, drained

2 cans cream of mushroom soup

1 can rotel

2 cans creamed corn

1 can chicken broth

1 tsp chili powder

16 oz cubed Velveeta.

Combine all ingredients except cheese. Simmer. Then when ready to eat, add cheese and simmer until cheese is melted.

Italian Chicken Soup

Laura made Italian Chicken Soup this month.  Here is her recipe:

Italian Chicken Soup:
1 whole chicken - cooked and deboned
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 stalks celery cut chunky
2 1/2 c. chunky cut baby carrots
10 c. chicken broth
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 T dried parsley flakes
1/8 tsp. marjoram
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. basil
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can double noodle chicken soup
2 c. tomato sauce
1 T cornstarch
1 c. dry rotini pasta
 
In large kettle place chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, and seasonings.  Simmer 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.  Mix corn starch in tomato sauce and add to coup.  Add soups, chicken, and pasta.  Heat until hot.  Cook in crock pot or on stove on low for 2 hours (this last part isn't necessary, just cook until heated through).

Beef Barley Soup

Michelle made Beef Barley Soup this month.  Here is her recipe:

Beef Barley Soup 

12 cups water 

6 beef bouillon cubes 

28 oz can diced tomatoes 

10 oz can tomato soup 

2 cups shredded carrots

 2 cups shredded potato 

1 1/2 cups chopped onion 

1 cup chopped celery 

1/2 cup barley (pearl or pot) 

1 Tbsp. parsley flakes 

1 tsp. sugar 

1 tsp. salt 

1/2 tsp. pepper 

1/2 tsp. thyme 

2 lb ground beef

Brown beef and set aside. Heat water and bouillon cubes in a large pot; stir to dissolve. Add all ingredients except beef. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add ground beef and simmer 1/2 hour longer. For a spicier soup add a dash of chili powder. Makes 22 cups.

Taco Soup

Abby made Taco Soup for the swap this month.  Here is her recipe:

Taco Soup - freezer

1 lb ground beef, browned, drained

Salt & pepper to taste

1 pkg taco seasoning

1-15oz can corn, do not drain

1-15oz can  chili beans

1-15 oz can tomato sauce

2Tbs brown sugar

Mix all ingredients in freezer bag.  Double bag and freeze.  Thaw and reheat in crockpot or sauce pan.  Serve with crushed Doritoes, sour cream, shredded cheese, and cornbread on the side.

Cheeseburger Chowder

Melissa made Cheeseburger Chowder this month.  Here is her recipe:

Cheeseburger Chowder

 

2 lbs frozen hashbrowns

1 lb browned hamburger (with 1/2 cup diced onion)

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 brick of Velveeta

1/2 gallon (or 6 cups) of milk

1 cup of chicken broth

1 tsp basil

1 tsp parsley

 

Mix all together and put in crock-pot on low for several hours. Stir often to melt the Velveeta. OR simmer on stove top until Velveeta melts and it’s bubbly (stir often so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan)!

ENJOY!

Chili

Jenna made Chili this month.  Click here for her recipe.  

Chili

Jenna made Chili for us this month.  Here is her recipe:

Chili

Chili

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 qt. tomato juice
2 (15.5 oz.) cans chili beans
1 t. chili powder
1 t. garlic powder
1 packet of chili seasoning

Brown ground beef and onion. Add other ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.

Potato Bacon Chowder

Michelle made Potato  Bacon Chowder this month.  Her recipe is from FreezerFriendz.

Chicken Chili Chowder

Mandy made Chicken  Chili Chowder.  Here is the recipe:

Chicken Chili Chowder

2 chicken breasts, still frozen

1 can Rotel tomatoes

1 can corn kernels, do not drain

1 can chili beans

1 pkg. Ranch dressing mix

1 T cumin

1 t chili powder

1 t onion powder

1 8-oz pkg. cream cheese

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Put the chicken in the crock pot.

Top with the tomatoes, corn,

the drained and rinsed beans,

ranch dressing, cumin, onion and chili powders,

stir to combine then top with the cream cheese.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours, stirring one or twice

 to blend in the cheese.

Shred the chicken into large pieces

Taco Soup

Jennifer made Taco Soup this month.  The recipe is combination of one from a cookbook and from an online recipe.

1 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp Taco seasoning
1 Cup water
1 Cup salsa
1  14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chili beans
1 lb hamburger, browned
(A little give and take with each ingredient is fine.)

Add all ingredients together.  Freeze.  Thaw.  Heat.  Eat.

Roxie's Chili

Jess made Chili for September.  Here is the recipe.

ROXIE CHILI
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 large onion, diced
1/2 t. garlic, minced
1/4 c green pepper diced
1 can tomato soup
1 small can tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
1-2 soup cans of water
1 can Mrs Grimes Chili Beans
1 can dark red kidney beans, rinsed
Salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste
Brown meat, onion, garlic, and green pepper. Drain grease. Add all
other ingredients and simmer for 1 hour.
Notes: I did not add ANY chili powder since there are lots of kiddos.
Feel free to add it if you like. Also, if you like your chili thinner,
you can add water or tomato juice.