Skillet hamburger Pasta

     Since my son keeps requesting this meal, I had to post it. I think we have made this meal at least three times. When I initially made this dish, I forgot to add the cheese (which is very unbelievable for me). Every since, we haven't added cheese. It is very easy and delicious recipe. However, it is very easy to burn the bottom of the skillet. 
     My son even cooked it by himself including chopping the onion. It was crazy the mess he made just from chopping one onion. It even made him cry. My husband liked that my son actually cooked a whole meal with no help but my husband didn't enjoy the aftermath of the mess left behind from our son. The meal is made with one pan but it still appeared our kitchen was hit by a tornado created by our son. This is the perfect meal for a busy night. Remember if an 11 year can make it, you can too.

Skillet hamburger Pasta

2 tsp olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 Tbsp flour
8 oz. can tomato sauce
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup pasta, uncooked
2 Tbsp ketchup
2 tsp mustard
1 stalk of green onions, chopped

Directions: 

1. In a large deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the ground beef and onion.
3. Saute until the beef is browned. 
4. Sprinkle the flour over top and stir into the meat. Allow to cook for one minute.
5. Add the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir. 
6. Add the pasta and stir to combine. 
7. Allow the mixture to cook for 10 minutes or until the pasta is the desired texture. Stir often. 
8. Add the ketchup and mustard to the mixture and stir to incorporate.
9. Top with the green onions and serve.

Recipe adapted from Budget Bytes.

One year ago............................I made Southern BBQ chicken.
Two years ago..........................I made Steak Stir Fry.
Three years ago........................I made Radish and Potato Soup.
Four years ago..........................I made Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes.

Did you already know....................
-The U.S. has more tornadoes than any other country.
-The U.S. has about 1,200 tornadoes a year. 
-The fastest winds on Earth were from a tornado which can reach about 300 mph.

Salisbury Steak

Did you eat TV dinners as a kid? On occasion, we did. One of my favorite TV dinners was the Salisbury steak meal. So, the other day I figured I would make Salisbury steak for the family. I could have made some TV dinners but I elected to make the meal from scratch. I figured it would be better for us. My daughter requested some creamed spinach which I thought was the perfect side dish. My husband loved the Salisbury Steak. He told me it was one of his favorite meals I have made. He didn't care for the creamed spinach even if the kids and I did. If you are feeling you would like a retro meal, then this is a great meal to make.

Salisbury Steak
1 lb. of ground beef
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 egg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp butter
1 large onion, sliced
8 oz. white mushrooms
2 Tbsp flour
2 cups chicken broth

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, and one egg. Mix until incorporated.
2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal sections. Shape into patties.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Melt the butter and cook the meat patties on each side for 4 minutes. 
5. Flip the patties and cook for another 4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Cover.
6. Add the onion into the skillet. 
7. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cook the onions for 20 minutes. 
8. Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes. 
9. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and mushrooms. Saute for 2 minutes.
10. Add 1 cup of the chicken broth. Stir well. Raise the heat to medium.
11. Add the meat patties into the skillet. 
12. Add one more cup of the chicken broth to the pan. 
13. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and allow the meat to cook for 15 minutes.
14. Serve the patties with spoonfuls of the onion, mushrooms, and gravy over the patties.  

Recipe adapted from Taste of Southern. 
 
One year ago.............................I made Pineapple Syrup.
Two years ago..........................I made Pie Filling.
Three years ago........................I made Pineapple Kolaches.

Did you already know.........................
-Salisbury steak is named after Dr. Salisbury. 
-During the Civil War, Dr. Salisbury tested his food theories on ailing soldiers.
-Dr. Salisbury recommended a diet of hamburgers three times a week.