Canuck Eats

Tag: skillet meal

  • “Tantalizing Taste: Beef and Noodles with Veggies – A Delicious Recipe for Busy Stay-at-Home Parents!”

    “Tantalizing Taste: Beef and Noodles with Veggies – A Delicious Recipe for Busy Stay-at-Home Parents!”

    Beef and Noodles with Vegetables – A Kid-Friendly, Stay-At-Home Parent Recipe

    If you’re a stay-at-home parent, finding the time to cook can be a challenge. But feeding your family doesn’t have to be hard. This beef and noodles with vegetables recipe is simple to make and sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Plus, it has a story behind it.

    When I was a kid, my mom used to make this dish for us every Sunday night. We would all gather around the table and share stories about our week as we ate. To this day, whenever I make this dish for my own kids, it brings up fond memories of those Sunday dinners.

    Ingredients:
    2 tablespoons of olive oil
    1 pound of ground beef
    1 onion, diced
    4 cloves of garlic, minced
    2 tablespoons of Italian seasoning
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
    1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
    2 cups of egg noodles
    2 cups of frozen vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and corn)
    Directions:
    1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it’s no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
    2. Add the onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened (about 4 minutes).
    3. Add the diced tomatoes and beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
    4. Add the egg noodles and frozen vegetables to the skillet and simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
    5. Serve hot with grated cheese if desired. Enjoy!

    This easy beef and noodles with vegetables recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household! It’s delicious and easy enough for even novice cooks to make on a busy weeknight. Plus, it’s kid friendly so even picky eaters will be happy at mealtime! The story behind this dish makes it all that much more special – now every time you make it you can think back on those Sunday dinners with your own family!

  • “Make the Perfect Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Bacon in No Time as a Stay-at-Home Parent!”

    “Make the Perfect Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Bacon in No Time as a Stay-at-Home Parent!”

    Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Bacon – A Delicious and Easy Recipe to Make at Home

    As a stay-at-home parent, I’m always looking for easy recipes to make for my family. I recently came across a delicious and easy recipe for shrimp and corn chowder with bacon that I’d like to share with you. The comforting flavors of the soup make it a perfect meal for any time of year.

    This shrimp and corn chowder recipe is simple to prepare, and the ingredients are easy to find. You’ll need 2 pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 2 cloves of garlic, minced, 4 cups of chicken broth, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1 cup of frozen corn kernels, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of half-and-half cream, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. For garnish you’ll need 3 slices of cooked bacon chopped into small pieces.

    To begin, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the chicken broth, thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the shrimp and corn kernels and cook for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through.

    In a small bowl whisk together the flour and half-and-half cream until smooth. Slowly add this mixture to the pot while stirring constantly until it comes to a boil. Add the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper; stir until cheese is melted completely. Serve warm with bacon crumbles on top as a garnish.

    This recipe has been part of my family for many years now; it was first given to us by my grandmother who used to make it when I was just a child. Whenever I make this dish now I’m reminded of her warm hugs in her kitchen as we made this soup together on cold nights after school. I love being able to share this comforting dish with my own family now; Shrimp and corn chowder with bacon is sure to be a favorite in your home too!

  • “Master the Art of Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry and WOW your Family as a Stay-at-Home Parent”

    “Master the Art of Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry and WOW your Family as a Stay-at-Home Parent”

    Beef and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry: An Easy Recipe for the Stay at Home Parent

    As a stay-at-home parent, meal times can be chaotic. Finding the time to prepare a nutritious meal for the family can be tricky, but with this Beef and Bell Pepper Stir Fry recipe, you can get a healthy dinner on the table in no time. This meal is packed with protein and vegetables and is an easy way to get your family to eat their greens!

    Ingredients:
    • 1 lb of lean steak, thinly sliced
    • 2 bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp of freshly grated ginger
    • 2 tsp of soy sauce
    • 2 tsp of sesame oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
    • Optional: fresh cilantro for garnish

    Instructions:
    1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    2. Add the beef to the pan and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
    3. Add the bell peppers, onion, garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
    4. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil and stir everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    5. Continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until everything is heated through and cooked to your desired doneness.
    6. Serve over steamed rice or noodles, topped with fresh cilantro if desired. Enjoy!

    As a parent, it’s important to feed your family nourishing meals that are quick and easy to make. With this Beef and Bell Pepper Stir Fry recipe, you can do just that! Not only is it full of flavor but it’s also loaded with nutrients such as protein, fiber and vitamins A & C from the bell peppers. It’s also great for those nights when you need something on the table in a hurry; this dish only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish!

    For my family, this meal has become a favorite over the years because it reminds us of our trips to China where we would often indulge in stir fry dishes like this one. We love adding other vegetables like mushrooms or broccoli too for extra flavor and nutrition! So next time you’re looking for an easy meal that everyone will love, give this Beef and Bell Pepper Stir Fry a try; I’m sure it will become one of your go-to dishes as well!