So all last week my allergies kicked my behind...and they aren't really doing much better this week...I really dislike spring sometimes. Anyway...I looked at the weather for next week, and saw that it is supposed to be rainy and in the low 60s...PERFECT weather for another Blog about my favorite topic...FOOD!!! Let's talk comfort food!! I have 3 super yummy meat dishes that I love to make when I'm in need of a little extra comfort...or just want a meal that I know will be a 10 every time! If you make any of these, please let me know your thoughts. And, as stated below...I ALWAYS add extra seasonings, and I season every part of the recipe.
Surprisingly...I think I may have taken pics of all 3 of these dishes when I have cooked them...don't judge them, I am not a professional food blogger...and when I took these, I wasn't thinking I would be writing about them in my Blog!! 😂
First up is definitely one of my all time favorites. I started liking Beef Tips my senior year of high school because I had to create a 3 course meal from scratch for my nutrition class, and I asked my Auntie Frances what my main dish should be, and she said beef tips. Now, this recipe is definitely not the one that we found back in 2004/05, nor is it the one that I used when I made them during her last visit to Arizona before she died...but it would definitely be her favorite if she were alive to try them. They are sooooo good, and simple (although there is a 3hr cooking time), and get me a 10 every time I make them. As a matter of fact, the boyfriend said, "you did that babe" when I made them last month...so they are definitely a winner!! I got this recipe from the Blog Tales of Katy. I have tried it with water, wine, and even mixed the 2 together. I have also made them with a prepackaged pack of onion soup mix, and made my own. Honestly, no matter how you make them, you really can't go wrong. They are just THAT good!!! (Edit: I actually have not tried to use ginger ale...that just doesn't sit right in my soul). Check out
https://talesofkaty.wordpress.com/?s=no+peek+beef+tips for this recipe and more!!
2 lbs your choice beef: tenderloin tips, stew meat, chuck roast or chuck eye, cubed
1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
1 packet brown gravy mix
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 (4 oz) can mushrooms, optional
1 cup water or ginger ale (I used red cooking wine)
Preheat oven to 300°
Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl mix together all of the ingredients except the meat. Add the meat and stir to coat. Pour meat mixture into sprayed baking dish.
Cover the dish with foil, and bake for 3 hours. Do not remove foil until done.
This next dish, Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole is what I made for dinner Monday!!! It is so cheesy and yummy and hits the spot!! This is one of those dishes, that in my opinion, requires extra seasonings on everything. So I season the chicken, frozen broccoli, and soup portions. You don't have to be heavy handed...just a light sprinkling, because the extra water from the broccoli, in my opinion, takes some of the seasonings away. I got this recipe from the Blog Easy Family Recipes, and it has definitely not disappointed. It is so easy to make...you literally just put everything in the pan and then put it in the oven. You honestly don't even have to dirty up any other dish...although, I always manage to find a reason to! Check out https://easyfamilyrecipes.com/chicken-broccoli-cheese-casserole/ for this recipe and so many more!! 1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper to taste
12.6 oz frozen broccoli florets thawed (1 package)
2 cans Campbell's condensed broccoli cheese soup
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Pour the broccoli cheese soup over the broccoli and chicken so that it is evenly covered and then top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
Bake for 45-55 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temperature.)
Ok...so this final comfy food dish is a little more "fancy" compared to the other 2, and definitely takes the most effort...but I PROMISE you won't be disappointed once you taste it!! It is soooooo good!!! I don't make the sauce that this recipe has listed, because I like another one better, but I mix the remaining stuffing into it to tie it all together, and OMG...the first time I made it we instantly decided that it HAD to be put into the regular rotation. I actually didn't even think I was going to like it, and almost didn't make it...but I'm so glad that I did! I got this recipe from the Blog Cafe Delites!! If you are looking for a new salmon dish to make...definitely try this one. I promise it will be worth the effort and extra prep time!! Check out
Salmon:
4 skinless salmon fillets
salt and pepper to season
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Filling:
4 oz (120 g) cream cheese at room temp
4 oz (120 g) frozen spinach thawed
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced garlic
Salt and pepper, to taste
1. Place each salmon fillet on a flat surface. Season both sides with salt, pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice. Cut a slit or pocket about 3/4 quarter of the way through, being careful not to cut all the way.
2. Squeeze excess liquid out of the spinach discard liquid. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Fill salmon 'pockets' with 1-2 tablespoons of the spinach dip, spreading evenly with the back of the spoon.
1. Heat butter and remaining oil in a skillet (or non stick pan) over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and fry until golden (about 6 to 7 minutes). Carefully flip and allow to cook on the other side until golden and cooked through (another 6-7 minutes, depending on the size of your fillets).
2. Optional: cover with a lid and continue cooking for a further 2-3 minutes, if necessary, until cooked through.
3. Transfer to a warm plate to make garlic butter.
4. Garlic Butter: Melt the butter in the remaining oil/juices in the pan leftover from the salmon. Add the garlic and lemon juice; saute until garlic is fragrant (about 30 seconds). Remove and serve with the salmon.
Additional Seasonings that I like to use:
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Paprika
Smoked Paprika
Lawry's Seasoning Salt
Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning
Tony Chachere'S Seasoning Creole (original)
Again...these are just 3 comfort meals that we love in my household...but there are sooo many more, and I'm sure that I will be writing another one soon! If you live in the DFW area, one of these would be great to make on this rainy day!! If you make any of them, please let me know how you liked them!
Lot's of Love! 💙
Rebekah
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Yum yum!!!! That's all I got lol
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! They are all definitely yum yum!!
DeleteI can't wait for my favorite daughter to make these for me. I had the ORIGINAL beef tips so I'm good there but those other two, can't wait. YUMMY!
ReplyDeleteLol! Ok!
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