Month: December 2017

Taco Seasoning

INGREDIENTS
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
• ¾ teaspoon crazy salt- subs for:
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

 

*Recipe is for 1 lb of meat
* Seasoning can be stored in airtight container.

INSTRUCTIONS
1.  Cook meat until no longer pink and drain off grease
2. Add desired amount of seasoning and ½ cup of water to the meat this will help with making the meat more moist.  Put back on stove for additional 5 mins on medium heat.

 

Matt’s Meat Lasagna

Lasagna Sauce:

  • 1 package of bacon (chopped & cooked)
  • 1 large onion (2.5″ diameter, chopped)
  • 3 cloves of garlic (chopped)
  • 2 large cans of Italian tomatoes
  • 2 egg
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup of red wine (to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • Basil (to taste)
  • oregano (to taste)

Layers in Pan:

  • 1 package of sausage (Bob Evans preferred)
  • 1 box lasagna noodles (uncooked)
  • 1 large package of cottage cheese
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 5 to 6 cups mozzarella cheese (grated)
  • Lasagna Sauce from above

Directions:

  • add a thin layer of sauce to the bottom of the pan
  • place uncooked noodles in the pan
  • layer with cheese, sausage, sauce, then more uncooked noodles
    • Add lots of sauce & cheese between the layers
    • ~4 to 5 cups sauce, ~2 cups of cheese, ~1.5 cup sausage
    • need to verify amounts used
  • top off with sauce and extra cheese
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake at 325° for 1 hour

Matt’s Veggie Lasagna

Lasagna Sauce:

  • 1 large onion (2.5″ diameter, chopped)
  • 3 cloves of garlic (chopped)
  • 2 large cans of Italian tomatoes
  • 2 eggs (Ok for veg?)
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup of red wine (to taste)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • Basil (to taste)
  • oregano (to taste)

Layers in Pan:

  • 1 package of chopped mushrooms, sautéed
  • 1 eggplant, sliced 1/8th thin or diced
  • 3 Zucchini, sliced 1/8th thin or diced
  • 3 squash, sliced 1/8th thin or diced
  • 1 box lasagna noodles (uncooked)
  • 1 large package of cottage cheese
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 5 to 6 cups mozzarella cheese (grated)
  • Lasagna Sauce from above

Directions:

  • add a thin layer of sauce to the bottom of the pan
  • place a layer of uncooked noodles in the pan
  • layer with cheese, sauce, veggies, then more uncooked noodles
    • Add lots of sauce & cheese between the layers
    • ~4 to 5 cups sauce, ~2 cups of cheese, veggies
    • need to verify amounts used
  • top off with sauce and extra cheese
  • Cover pan with aluminum foil and bake at 325° for 1 hour