Recipe Round Up!
I am really looking forward to seeing the variety of things people make ahead for the freezer. My recipe is not spectacular, nor very original, but it is what hits the freezer for another day more often than any other thing I make.
A couple of notes:
Often I brown up a lot of ground beef at once, then set aside half of it and freeze it for another meal requiring ground beef. This saves a step later on, and requires no extra time to do.
Also, I often use the frozen portion of spaghetti sauce as a base for chili. After thawing it, I add it to the crock pot along with:
Spaghetti Sauce
ground beef
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1 c celery, diced
3 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
1 c fresh mushrooms, sliced (or 1 can)
1 red pepper, diced
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
1 can plain tomato sauce
1 jar specialty tomato sauce (we like Classico)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1-2 tsp basil
1 tsp salt
dash of pepper and thyme
1. Fry up the ground beef with the onion, garlic, celery, mushrooms (if using fresh) & red pepper until beef is cooked through
2. Add rest of ingredients and simmer 20 - 30 min or so
3. Serve on spaghetti or other favourite noodle
A couple of notes:
Often I brown up a lot of ground beef at once, then set aside half of it and freeze it for another meal requiring ground beef. This saves a step later on, and requires no extra time to do.
Also, I often use the frozen portion of spaghetti sauce as a base for chili. After thawing it, I add it to the crock pot along with:
1 can mixed beans
1 can kidney bean
1 can brown beans in sauce
1 c frozen corn (or can)
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp or so of chili powder
cayenne pepper to taste
Cook on low for 6 - 8 hours or on high for 4 - 6 hours. This makes a very hearty chili.
Your turn! Simply, add your name to Mr. Linkey below or if you don't have a blog, but do have a recipe you want to share, simply leave it in the comments section and I will post it up front on my blog later in the day.
That looks like a yummy sauce and using it for a base for chili is a great idea, too. Thanks again for hosting...
ellen b. said...
7:46 AM
All these recipes are going to make me soooo hungry! Thanks for hosting and oh my I can't wait to try your sauces!
Lana G!
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Lana said...
7:48 AM
I've never thought of using a portion of my spaghetti sauce as a chili base! (doh) Sounds wonderful...thanks for sharing! Mine is now up as well. :)
Karen said...
7:55 AM
Well I kinda copied you with out knowing it...great minds think alike :o). Chili freezes so well and always taste better the second time around.
looking forward to all the new recipes.
Mrs. "M" said...
10:05 AM
Your sauce is very similar to mine, except I've never added red pepper, red wine vinegar or a specialty tomato sauce (just Hunt's regular).
Thanks for hosting and mine's up now, pictures to follow in a bit.
I realized I should've COMMENTED this was my first time, NOT put it in Mr. Linky...my bad...sorry! :)
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Robin said...
10:27 AM
I've never made a "freezer" recipe, but that tomato sauce looks really good. I definitely want to try it - it must make a huge amount!
Loraena said...
10:36 AM
I know how busy you are,so a double thanks for doing this.
rebecca said...
4:35 PM
Can't wait to try all the recipes! Thanks so much for hosting this month.
Rosemary said...
6:43 PM
p.s. my photos finally made it in....NOW I can visit everyone else! :)
Robin said...
3:57 AM