Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Beef and Spinach Lasagna



This was a yummy heart healthy meal I found on the internet that looked worth trying! I even used a 55% less sodium spaghetti sauce which made it even more heart friendly for those watching that kind of thing, there are many ways to make a dish like this healthier for you! :) I think I would of used a little fresh parmesean cheese on top next time rather than only mozzarella for a little more flavor. It was quite yummy and I would for sure make it again.

A sweet friend of mine told me I should start selling my meals to those who were interested in a homemade meal ready to go and delivered to you. If you are at all interested let me know and I will get a menu out to you. Thanks for all of ya'lls support!
Spinach Lasagna is Whats Delectable for Dinner Tonight!!! CHEERS!

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 jars (26 ounces each) meatless spaghetti sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in the spaghetti sauce, garlic, basil and oregano.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta and 1 cup mozzarella cheese until combined.


Spread 1-1/2 cups meat sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.

Top with three noodles.

Spread 1-1/2 cups sauce to edges of noodles.

Top with half of the spinach mixture.

Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese.
Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 12 servings.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Beef Fried Rice




This is a favorite of Lances. It is so quick and easy and has such a yummy taste!!!! This is a Taste of Home recipe that someone submitted. You will love it as much as we do!!!! (Hey look no cheese in this receipe!!!! :) Thats for my close cooking buddies, they know what this means!!! :)
ENJOY!

Ingredients
3 eggs
Dash pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained
2 cups cooked long grain rice
2 small onions, chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Directions
In a large bowl, beat eggs and pepper until blended.

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Pour eggs into skillet. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath.
When eggs are completely cooked, remove from the skillet; cut into strips; return to pan. Stir in the remaining ingredients.


Cook and stir over medium-low heat in remaining oil for 5 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.

If you're using cold leftover rice in Beef Fried Rice, let it come to room temperature before adding it to the skillet so it doesn't cool down the other ingredients.