easy weeknight meals Archives - The Funny Momma https://thefunnymomma.com/tag/easy-weeknight-meals/ Real Mom. Real Stories. Real Funny. Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:49:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Creamy Beef Stroganoff https://thefunnymomma.com/creamy-beef-stroganoff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creamy-beef-stroganoff https://thefunnymomma.com/creamy-beef-stroganoff/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2020 22:10:04 +0000 https://thefunnymomma.com/?p=2160 This creamy beef stroganoff recipe is like a grown-up, sophisticated Beefaroni and I couldn’t be more obsessed OMG! Even better: It only cost me under $18 to make. Even better...

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Creamy Beef Stroganoff

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cost $18

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • olive oil
  • 1/2-1 lb Sirloin steak (cut into thin strips)
  • 1/2 large yellow onion (sliced)
  • 2 spigs fresh thyme
  • 2 basil leaves
  • 2 large cloves of garlic (minced)
  • 3-4 cups beef broth (set 1/2 cup to the side)
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • 1-2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • cooked egg noodles
  • season salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic salt
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a hot pan
  • Add sirloin and season with season salt, garlic powder and black pepper. cook until browned on all sides (about 4-6 minutes) then remove from pan (leave juices in pan).
  • Add onions to the pan and cook until nearly translucent. Then add basil, thyme and garlic. cook for an addition 2 minutes while continually stirring.
  • Add 1/2 cup of broth to de-glaze the pan. Cook for 30 seconds and scrap up the bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add kale to the pan and mix with onions and herbs.
  • Add remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce and cook for 3-4 minutes. Bring to a boil.
  • Add heavy cream and cook for 2 minutes until the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Return steak to the pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add noodles to the mix and red pepper flakes. Taste and season with more season salt if necessary. Serve immediately.

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Creamy Sausage and Kale Pasta

Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Ground Italian Sausage
  • 8 oz Can of Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1-2 cups Chopped kale
  • 2 cups Bow tie or penne pasta
  • 1/2 tbsp Garlic powder
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Salt the water and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Drop pasta in water and cook according to the directions on the box.
  • Heat a separate pan to medium high heat. Add ground sausage and break apart with wooden or plastic spoon. Cook until fully cooked through and slightly golden.
  • Add tomato paste to the sausage and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add kale to the sausage mixture. Once the kale is incorporated, season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. (I also used Flavor God Everything Spicy because that’s my favorite. You can also sub season salt for everything).
  • Add tomatoes to the sausage/kale mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes add the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat once it comes to a boil. Add cooked pasta and mix well.
  • Serve immediately.

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