Recipe of the Week

[Push50]

So, I know all you guys out there like to eat. Even if we have to eat a clean diet most of the time, having a Cheat meal is always an awesome thing. I know that for my self, a cheat meal will help me to be hones on my diet through out the week and gives me something to look forward to on a Saturday or Sunday.

So I will start this show and anyone that would like to contribute, please do so. I would also ask that if someone tries a recipe from here, give a shout out to the OP and please post lots of pics as well.

 

[Push50]

TexMex Texas Red Chili Gravy

The following recipe is for Enchiladas with a Texas Red Chili Gravy. This is an authentic TexMex recipe. Texas Red Chili Gravy? This is what some of you may call Enchilada Sauce. Chili gravy is a simplification of Chile con carne, which is the state dish of Texas. Growing up we called it Red Chili Gravy and hands down; it is one of the best enchilada sauces around. Robust and bursting with flavor. I haven’t bought canned sauce since i rediscovered this gem. One important note is that to be True to TexMex Authenticity, do not use flour tortillas in this recipe, corn tortillas are the only way to go.

Give it a try and let me know what you think.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins.
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 cups


INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup oil or butter (can use canola or olive oil)
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups beef broth (can sub with another type) use a LOW or NO SODIUM
1 tablespoon tomato paste

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat Oil: Heat the oil or butter in a medium size skillet over medium heat.
Make Roux: Add in the flour and stir to mix. Will be a thick mixture. Allow this to cook for just 1-2 minutes.
Season: Add in the spices. Stir to form a thick paste.
Heat: Stir in the broth and tomato paste. Stir until smooth. Continue to heat while stirring for several minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened. Keep the heat to just below a simmer.


HOW TO STORE ENCHILADA SAUCE:

This sauce can be stored in the fridge for 5-7 days. Just give the jar a shake before using.
To freeze this enchilada sauce: add to freezer resealable bags, lay flat in the freezer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, you can easily stack the bags. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. To thaw, place the enchilada sauce into the refrigerator overnight. Reheat the sauce in a skillet.
At this point you can fill the enchiladas with meat or cheese. I do some of each and can eat 4 of eat. Usually this is made as a cheat meal. For obvious reasons.

Enchilada Meat Filling

INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoon Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt-Optional
3/4 - 2 teaspoons Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dried Cilantro
1 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder

The directions here are self-explanatory. Cook the meat and season it.

If you want cheese enchiladas I say, go for it. Forget about the meat filling. As far as the cheese for the enchiladas, I like a mild- medium cheddar. It seems to melt easily and provides that stringy stretch when lifting it to your mouth. Make sure to finely dice some onions to add in with the cheese or you will not get the honest taste of this dish. And don’t forget to p that cheese in there. Fill them up.

 

[Matt90]

Looking super tasty! Super jealous. I can't eat beef anymore as it's one of my IBS/IBD trigger foods. I always enjoy looking at pictures like this so I can live vicariously through the pictures

 

[sved2000]

Lookin REAL good!

 

[Push50]

thanks guys. Recipe for this week will be running late. I had to up and leave town on business last night so meal prep will not happen until Monday.

 

[Push50]

This is another quick and easy one. Southern Salmon Patties are an inexpensive meal and an easy recipe to make. The canned recipe costs less than five dollars and is quick to get on the table. This Deep South dish is made with breadcrumbs and fries up fast.

PREP TIME
10 minutes

COOK TIME
10 minutes

TOTAL TIME

20 minutes

Ingredients​

• 1 - 14.75 oz. can pink salmon
• 1/2 onion (chopped)
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper

Instructions​

Add vegetable oil to a skillet and preheat medium to medium-high. Add enough oil to cover half of the salmon patty.

1. Drain the juice off the can of salmon. (Save in case the juice is needed later)
2. Check for bones.
3. Add the chopped onions, eggs, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
4. Mix together and shape into patties.
5. Place in Air Fryer Fry for approximately five minutes on each side, or until each side is browned.

 

[Push50]

Chicken stuffed shells

So, this week I wanted to look at a pasta dish. This is an easy recipe that anyone can make. I absolutely love Chicken Alfredo, but it is not the healthiest of meals. When I am on a cycle and want a cheat meal, this is one of the meals that I crave. I do not eat out a lot and prefer that my wife or I prepare my cheat meals. This recipe is creamy, delicious, and made with heavy cream.

I like to pan sear my chicken breast, but you can use grilled, baked, or even rotisserie chicken.

Sauce Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
2 tbls. Cream Cheese
1-1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic cloves, garlic purée or garlic powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 – 12 oz. package of pasta Shells cooked according to package directions.

Instructions
Cook pasta according to the package directions.
In a saucepan, cook garlic in butter over medium heat. Add the cream and cream cheese once the garlic becomes fragrant.
When the butter and cream become bubbly, add Parmesan cheese, and stir. Turn up the heat slightly and continue to stir. The sauce will thicken.

Filling
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 cup of cottage cheese
2 cups, mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
1 beaten egg
1 teaspoon parsley
2 chicken breast; pan roasted and shredded
Salt and Pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together

In a 13” x 9” backing pan fill the shells with filling.
Spoon sauce over shells.
Top with 1 cup Mozzarella.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes on 350F.

And you can not forget to pick up something sweet for desert. I picked up a 6 pack of cookies from Crumbl because that is one of my wife's favorites. To me, these cookies are extremely sweet. I usually only eat about a quarter of 3-4 cookies, about the equivalent of one cookie. But dang! They are tasty.

 

[Country Club Hero]

Chicken stuffed shells

So, this week I wanted to look at a pasta dish. This is an easy recipe that anyone can make. I absolutely love Chicken Alfredo, but it is not the healthiest of meals. When I am on a cycle and want a cheat meal, this is one of the meals that I crave. I do not eat out a lot and prefer that my wife or I prepare my cheat meals. This recipe is creamy, delicious, and made with heavy cream.

I like to pan sear my chicken breast, but you can use grilled, baked, or even rotisserie chicken.

Sauce Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
2 tbls. Cream Cheese
1-1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic cloves, garlic purée or garlic powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 – 12 oz. package of pasta Shells cooked according to package directions.

Instructions
Cook pasta according to the package directions.
In a saucepan, cook garlic in butter over medium heat. Add the cream and cream cheese once the garlic becomes fragrant.
When the butter and cream become bubbly, add Parmesan cheese, and stir. Turn up the heat slightly and continue to stir. The sauce will thicken.

Filling
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 cup of cottage cheese
2 cups, mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
1 beaten egg
1 teaspoon parsley
2 chicken breast; pan roasted and shredded
Salt and Pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together

In a 13” x 9” backing pan fill the shells with filling.
Spoon sauce over shells.
Top with 1 cup Mozzarella.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes on 350F.

And you can not forget to pick up something sweet for desert. I picked up a 6 pack of cookies from Crumbl because that is one of my wife's favorites. To me, these cookies are extremely sweet. I usually only eat about a quarter of 3-4 cookies, about the equivalent of one cookie. But dang! They are tasty.

I have not tried Crumbl yet but dear Lord does it fog up my panties when I see pictures of them!