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Bean Sloppy Joes

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Beans are a wonderful meat extender and enjoyable and nutritious as well. Try this inexpensive and easy variation of the ever-popular Sloppy Joe.

Sandwiches #31, Card #4

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Bean Sloppy Joes


Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • few dashes hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 16 oz can pork and beans
  • 4 hamburger buns split and toasted

Instructions

  1. Crumble meat into 10-inch skillet with cover. Add onion. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until onion is tender.
  2. Stir in flour and seasonings. Add chili sauce, water and beans, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes.
  3. Serve on buns. Garnish with fresh chopped tomatoes and onions if you'd like.

Recipe Notes

  • Use New England style pork and beans if available
  • Mixture may be made ahead, refrigerated, and reheated when ready to serve. Mixture even improves when standing.
  • Good served with a green salad or marinated tomatoes
  • For 2 servings: Half of the ingredients but use 1 can (about 8 oz) pork and beans.
  • For 8 servings: Double the ingredients.

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Noodles Tetrazzini

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This is a good recipe for using up leftover pork, chicken, or turkey. It is inexpensive, yet delicious, and can be completely prepared, then refrigerated or frozen for later use.

Pasta, Rice & Potatoes #69 Card 18

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Noodles Tetrazzini

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. noodles uncooked
  • 4 oz. mushrooms sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups half and half or milk
  • 2 cups pork cooked and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • tomatoes diced
  • parsley chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In large skillet, saute mushrooms in the heated butter. Add flour. Cook, stirring, until smooth. Gradually add half and half or milk, stirring, until smooth and thickened. Add noodles, pork, salt, black pepper, and 1/4 cup of the cheese. Heat through.
  3. Pour into greased baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Place under broiler for 2 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with tomatoes and chopped parsley before serving.

Recipe Notes

  • The 'greased baking dish' size is not listed on the recipe card.
  • Good served with tossed green salad with Italian dressing and hot crusty rolls.
  • For the pork, you can substitute 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken or turkey.
  • If casserole is frozen, thaw in refrigerator 1 day and bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
  • For 2 servings: Half of the ingredients.
  • For 8 servings: Double the ingredients. Use 3 1/2 cups half and half or milk.

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