Busy Day Dinner Recipes

BUSY-DAY DINNER

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I have used this recipe for over 30 years because it is delicious and so easy to make. You can mix it up in an electric skillet or on your stovetop. Kids love the tomato flavor and the crunch of the celery.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, for 30 minutes. Add water if a thinner stew is desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

BUSY DAY HOTDISH

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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
2 pounds ground beef (93 percent lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 bunch scallions (about 6), chopped
2 teaspoons paprika
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
One 1-pound bag frozen seasoned curly fries
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish.
Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the butter, and once it melts, add the beef and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and scallions (saving a handful of the greens for garnish) and cook until the vegetables begin to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the paprika and several grinds of pepper, then stir to coat the beef in the spices. Stir in the corn.
Sprinkle the flour over the beef and stir to incorporate. Cook and stir until the flour begins to toast, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and cream gradually while stirring. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley, mustard, dill and thyme. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Arrange the curly fries in a tight layer over the top. Sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the cheese and fries are crispy and the sauce is bubbly, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with the reserved scallion greens and serve hot.

BUSY-DAY DINNER

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I have used this recipe for over 30 years because it is delicious and so easy to make. You can mix it up in an electric skillet or on your stovetop. Kids love the tomato flavor and the crunch of the celery.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
1 (7 ounce) package macaroni, cooked, rinsed and drained
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups thinly sliced carrots
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, for 30 minutes. Add water if a thinner stew is desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 812.7 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

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