Frugal Menu Mamas

Hope you are having a terrific Tuesday!  Its Tasty Tuesday here, which means a few of this weeks recipes posted.  I am posting the rice recipe from last week, it is one of Hubby’s favorites.  Also, the stroganoff recipe I am making tonight.  My sister found it a few years ago.  I don’t like stroganoff, but the cheese in this makes it great!  I don’t actually serve these two recipes together.  I hope you enjoy!

Baked Rice

3/4 stick margarine (approx. $.15)
1 cup uncooked rice (approx. $.50)
1 can beef broth (approx. $.80)
1 tsp. beef bouillon granules or 1 beef bouillon cube (approx $.10)
1 cup hot water (free)
1 small onion (don’t know)
1 green pepper (don’t know)
1 small can mushrooms (approx. $.50)

TOTAL=approximately $3.60 + cost of onion and pepper

-Combine all ingredients in a 2 qt. casserole dish.
-Cover and bake at 350 F for 1 hour.

***Remember, I am picky!  I do not put in the green pepper or onions, I sprinkle a few dehydrated onion flakes in for flavor.  I also put the mushrooms on like 2/3 of the dish so I can have mine without. 

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Cheesy Beef Stroganoff

1 lb. ground beef ($2.19)
2 cups water (free)
3 cups (6 oz.) wide egg noodles, uncooked (approx. $.85)
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) Velveeta cubed (I use a little less…it is really cheesy!) (approx $2.00)
1 can cream of mushroom soup (approx. $.80)
1/4 tsp. black pepper ($.05)

TOTAL= approx. $5.89

-Brown meat in large skillet; drain.
-Stir in water and bring to boil.  Stir in noodles.  Reduce heat to med-low; cover.  Simmer 8 minutes or until noodles are tender.
-Add Velveeta, soup, and pepper; stir until Velveeta is melted.

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