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Do you ever have difficulty deciding what to make for supper? And then having it all ready at the same time?
Here's a simple supper that you can make and have
supper on the table in an hour or less.
On the menu is "Hearty Beef and Rice" for the
main dish, "Glazed Carrots" as a side dish and
"Snowy Dinner Rolls" for that special touch.
Most of the ingredients for these dishes are
probably already in your cupboard and freezer.
Look over the recipes to make sure.
About an hour before serving time, start the
"Snowy Dinner Rolls"
- 1 pkg. active dry yeast or 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 3/4 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons shortening
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients and cut
in shortening with pastry blender or a fork till
shortening is in small bits. Add yeast mixture
and mix well.
Turn onto floured surface and knead 3 or 4 times.
Roll out to 3/4 to 1-inch thickness. Cut with
biscuit cutter. Place on greased baking sheet
and let rise about 45 minutes.
Bake at 450 degrees for about 12 minutes or until
golden brown.
Makes 6 to 8 rolls
Take a few minutes and clean the mess you made
while mixing and kneading the rolls. Then, start
on the "Glazed Carrots"
- 1 small bag carrots
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup margarine or butter
Peel and slice carrots. Place in saucepan, and add
brown sugar and butter. Add enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil, then simmer till carrots are done.
Makes about 4 servings
Now, about 30 minutes before serving time you should
start on the "Hearty Beef and Rice"
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion,chopped
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
- 1 14-oz. can stewed tomatoes
- 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
In a large skillet, brown ground beef and drain. Add
onion and cook till tender. Add remaining ingredients
and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for
ten minutes or until rice is tender.
Makes 4 to 6 servings
While the beef and rice is simmering, remember to put
the rolls in the oven to bake. And there you have it,
a delicious supper in an hour!
About The Author: Cyndi Roberts is the editor of the "1 Frugal Friend 2 Another" bi-weekly newsletter, featuring creative ideas and tips to help you "live the good life...on a budget!" Visit http://www.cynroberts.com to download a free "Recipe Sampler". Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free e-course "Taming the Monster Grocery Bill".
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