Recipes > Main DishesApril 18, 2010

Quick and Easy Skillet Dinner

Does anyone have any super easy skillet meal recipes that don't use so much cheese? Thanks.

By Janet from GA

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04/21/2010

Brown a pound of ground beef with some chopped onion. Drain the grease. Add 2 cans of plain pork and beans (store brand works fine). Season with Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar (couple of tablespoons each) and barbecue sauce to taste. Heat and eat!

By
04/19/2010

Brown chicken leg quarters , add some onion, garlic, canned or fresh mushrooms, 1 cup of uncooked rice plus 2 cups water or broth. Put a lid on it and cook until rice is done; 15 minutes for white rice, or 40-45 min for brown rice.
Additions: green beans, peas, peppers, celery, water chestnuts, carrots.

By
04/19/2010

Brown 1 lb of ground turkey or beef plus a chopped onion, add 1 qt. jar of spaghetti sauce or tomatoes, 1 cup water and 1 cup of small pasta.Cook covered till pasta is done.

Other things to add-green peppers, chili powder, chopped garlic, leftover vegetables such as peas, beans, carrots, celery.red wine.mushrooms. Substitute chicken parts for the ground meat. Vary the seasonings for flavor variation.

By
04/19/2010

I saw this lady on GMA one morning, 95 years old. Later I bought her cookbook called 'Clara's Kitchen'. this is the skillet recipe she prepared. It's good!

Poor Man's Meal
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium to large onion, sliced
4 hot dogs, cut in slices
1/4 cup tomato sauce (I use salsa)
4 Tablespoons oil

1. Heat the oil in skillet, place cubed potatoes and sliced onion in oil. Let the potatoes brown slowly, stirring occasionally.
2. Pour a little water in the pan to help soften the potatoes and to keep them from sticking to the pan.
3. When the potatoes are crisp and golden brown on all sides, add the hot dogs and let simmer about 3 minutes, or until they begin to curl. Add the tomato sauce and turn off the heat. let the meal cook in it's own heat for about 5 minutes.
4. Serve immediately, topped with Pecorino Romano cheese, if desired.

By
04/19/2010

1/2 head green cabbage, cut in thin slices
1 large onion, cut in thin slices
1/2 polish sausage from loop type package sliced in rounds, or 1/2 pound bulk sausage any flavor, or 1/2 pound ground beef
4 T butter(1/2 stick)
4 T olive or vegetable oil
1 electric fry pan
Soy sauce

Brown bulk sausage or ground beef in pan, and drain most of grease, leaving enough to coat the bottom of the pan. If using polish sausage, melt butter and oil together and brown. If using other meats, put meat back in pan after melting butter and oil together. Add cabbage and onions, stirring to coat veggies with the meat-butter oil mixture. Add soy sauce to taste, and stir to coat. Let cook, stirring occasionally until veggies are as soft as you like them.
Serve as is, or with rice. Serves 2 as is, or 4 with rice. At least it does for my family.

This can be made with any shredded veggies that you like. They must be in long shreds to work though. I have used carrots, potatoes, escarole, parsnips. You can add greens such as spinach or mustard greens near the end, stirring to coat and just until wilted.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or turkey
  • small onion, chopped
  • 1 can Ranch Style Beans
  • 1 small can whole kernel corn
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • lettuce
  • corn chips
  • shredded cheese

Directions

Brown beef in skillet, add onions halfway through. (Drain if you prefer) Add beans and corn, simmer till hot. Remove from heat, toss in tomato, lettuce, and corn chips. Top with cheese and serve.

By Linda from Fort Smith, AR


I recently moved into an efficiency apartment and only have a skillet, for stove top cooking. So I need help from anyone with recipes and meals that are easily made in one pan.


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Quick Skillet Supper

This was created one night of things on hand and became a family favorite.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
  • 1/2 onion, diced (or green onions)
  • 1 can Ranch Style beans
  • 1 can whole corn
  • grated cheddar cheese
  • corn chips
  • lettuce (salad ready)
  • tomato, diced
  • sour cream or mayonnaise (optional)

Directions:

Brown beef (or turkey) in skillet along with onions, drain. Add beans and corn. Cook about 15 minutes till well heated. Sprinkle with liberally with cheese. Just before serving, add corn chips, lettuce and tomato. (Some like to add sour cream or mayonnaise)

Is good reheated if chips, lettuce and tomato are added per serving the day before!

Servings: 4-6
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 Minutes

By Linda from Fort Smith, AR

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