Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Oh my goodness. My wife made some slow cooker Salisbury steak the other day and it was just divine. I was out of town for an all-day meeting. An amazing, fantastic aroma welcomed me home. As soon as I pulled into the garage I could smell something really, really good was cooking. I could not wait for dinner! Served over some Cajun mashed potatoes, this was a meal to dream about!

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

The Perfect Bite And Flavor

The slow cooker Salisbury steak meat patties not only tasted fantastic they had the perfect texture. I was worried that they might fall apart or worse, get too tough, but no! They came out just as great as I hoped for! They were the best! And they soaked up some of the great flavors from the mushroom gravy that on its own is just superb. My only complaint? We should’ve doubled the recipe!

You’d swear I hadn’t eaten in two weeks when we sat down for dinner. I was clearly hankerin’ for some stick-to-my-ribs comfort food. Thankfully, that’s exactly what I got!

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You can also serve these with yummy fried potatoes! The potatoes also go great with the gravy. And hey, everyone loves a good steak and potatoes dinner! Well, maybe not everyone.

Slow Cooker Salisbury Steaks

Also try my slow cooker Italian beef.

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Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

This slow cooker Salisbury steak meat patties not only tasted fantastic they had the perfect texture.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 358kcal

Ingredients

Beef Patties

Instructions

  • Lightly spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Combine all of the beef patty ingredients and form into 6 patties.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the patties, 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer browned patties to the slow cooker.
  • Whisk together the beef broth, gravy mix, ketchup and Dijon.
  • Stir in the parsley.
  • Pour over the meat.
  • Cook on low for 5 hours.
  • Remove patties to a plate.
  • Combine the water and corn starch and stir into the gravy in the slow cooker.
  • Turn heat to high and let cook until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Return meat to the slow cooker along with any accumulated juices and let warm before serving over mashed potatoes with plenty of gravy.

Notes

Use whole milk for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Bush’s Best 3-Bean Chili

I have a new rule this year. Any time the temperature is less than my age, it’s time to make chili. But not just any chili. This slow cooker Bush’s Best 3-bean chili. Loaded with plenty of great beans (I mean, really… you knew that was coming, right?) and beef and just the right amount of spices, this chili warmed me to the bone. It’s perfect on a cold day. Or hot day for that matter.

Slow Cooker Bush's Best 3-Bean Chili

Great Beans

I’m a huge fan of Bush’s beans. Any of them. And not just in chili. They’re perfect in this chili, though. They belong in this slow cooker Bush’s Best 3-bean chili. I know, there’s some that say chili and beans do not go together. Well, they do. And here’s proof!

Go Visit

Not too far out of Sevierville TN, in Chestnut Hill, you’ll find the Bush’s Best Visitor Center. I cannot possibly recommend it enough. First, you have to get a selfie with Duke, the famous dog from the Bush’s Best commercials. Then you have to go thru the museum. It’s got all sorts of cool exhibits, from a vintage kitchen to a movie about the history of the company and how the beans are made (many of them made right across the street), to fun interactive exhibits. You finish up the museum visit in the original store, where you can buy all sorts of great bean swag and beans! I was super happy to find beans that we don’t have in our local store. And I bought a bean hat…

Go Eat

Right next door to the Bush’s Best Visitor Center you’ll find the Bush’s Family Cafe. And I guarantee, you have to stop in. The food is fantastic. I mean seriously good. I have been dreaming of the Reuben ever since. Don’t worry, I had beans, too. And the service was great. Our stops at Bush’s Best Visitor Center are ones we reminiscence about often. We always stop by if we are anywhere near it. You should do. And grab some beans and go home and make some of this chili!

Also try my slow cooker ground beef chili.

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Also try some over the top smoked chili.

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Slow Cooker Bush’s Best 3-Bean Chili

Makes a big batch of delicious warm-you-to-your-bones chili!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chili, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 12
Calories 216kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Drain well.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper.
  • Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they just start to soften.
  • Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the sour cream. Stir. Taste. Add more salt if desired and stir again.
  • Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.,
  • Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Notes

Add a sliced or diced jalapeno or two for a little kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sopa De Fideo (Tomato Noodle Soup)

I became a big fan of Recipe.TV during COVID. I’d actually never heard of the channel before but I’m sure glad I stumbled upon it. Of course I’ve watched the Cooking Channel and Food Network and the like. Recipe.TV isn’t like them. There aren’t competition shows. There aren’t a bunch of cackling, screaming hosts. It’s mostly about cooking. And some about travel. I instantly became hooked. One of my favorite hosts is Chef Ericka Sanchez. Chef is a Mexican-born cook that has several cookbooks. On her show Ericka’s Mexican Cocina on Recipe.TV she makes authentic Mexican dishes that all look amazing. And that’s how I ended up making her Sopa de Fideo dish. As soon as I saw her prepare it I had to have it.

Sopa De Fideo

So Easy And Fresh

The first thing you’ll notice about this recipe for sopa de fideo is that the ingredients are fresh. And simple. There’s nothing crazy complicated going on here. No weird ingredients that you’ll have to go order online. It uses Roma tomatoes, which here at least, are readily available year-round. Same with the cilantro and of course onion.

The flavor is not like the canned tomato soup you might be thinking of. It’s better. Much better. And the vermicelli are amazing in it. If you’re not familiar with it, vermicelli is that wonderfully golden pasta (I used to think it was rice) you find in something like Rice-A-Roni! It adds a great flavor and color to this dish.

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Even Better Tomorrow

The flavors in this soup get more pronounced the next day. The vermicelli holds up well for a few days and reheats without becoming mushy as pasta sometimes does. If you want, sprinkle the soup with a little chopped cilantro before serving.

Thank you Chef Ericka for your family’s recipe! We love it!

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Sopa De Fideo (Tomato Noodle Soup)

A wonderful traditional Mexican family dish.
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword soup, tomato
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 169kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 roma tomatoes stem ends removed, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup white onion roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ pound vermicelli also known as fideo pasta
  • 3 teaspoons chicken bullion
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 6 sprigs cilantro

Instructions

  • Add tomatoes to a blender along with the onion, garlic and water.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the vermicelli. Stirring constantly, cook until the pasta is golden brown. Do not over-cook it. It can burn easily.
  • Add the mixture from the blender. Note: Be careful, the pan and oil are hot, so do not have your face over the pan when you add the tomato mixture.
  • Stir in the chicken bouillon.
  • Add the broth and stir. Let the mixture come to a slow boil then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Add the cilantro sprigs. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Remove the cilantro sprigs and serve.

Notes

I thought this soup just got better and better after a night in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1185mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Quick Fix Woodfired Garlic Potato Chips

Life is way, way too short for boring, tasteless potato chips. Time after time I’ve been disappointed with store-bought chips that advertised themselves as ‘outrageously good’ or ‘fantastic and new!’. Well, no longer. My quick fix woodfired garlic potato chips bring flavor in every bite. Wonderful garlic that has a lightly smoky flavor from being roasted over fire, not in an oven. Such wonderful depth of flavor. A little chili and paprika round out a great seasoning that makes potato chips perfect.

Quick Fix Woodfired Garlic Potato Chips

Ready In Minutes. Gone In Seconds.

These quick fix woodfired garlic potato chips really take no time at all. They’re easy, too. The only ‘tough’ part is making sure that you’re gently tossing the warmed chips with the seasoning. Those chips didn’t do anything to you, so don’t toss them around like bean bags. Nice and easy and they’ll stay together. With a little patience you’ll get each chip nicely seasoned and ready for devouring.

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Also try my quick fix rotisserie chicken-seasoned potato chips. No, really. They’re fantastic! (They don’t taste like chicken).

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Quick Fix Woodfired Garlic Potato Chips

These quick fix woodfired garlic potato chips really take no time at all.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword potato chips, quick fix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 452kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 275 F.
  • Spread chips out onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. You should see that the oils in the chips have come to the surface.
  • Gently transfer chips to a large bowl and sprinkle with the seasoning. Use a spatula to carefully stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Be gentle when stirring to avoid breaking the chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Quick Fix Black Cherry Chipotle Potato Chips

Wow. Just wow. I’ve had my share of different flavors of potato chips but these quick fix black cherry chipotle wings are different and then some. Tart and sweet, I could not stop eating them. The seasoning is from Kinder’s. They make quality stuff. Make sure to load them up on the seasoning because these chips are delicious.

Quick Fix Black Cherry Chipotle Potato Chips

Head To The Spice Aisle

I found this seasoning near a bunch of other seasonings in the store. This is why it pays to look around and think to yourself ‘would that be good on potato chips?’. The answer is often yes. It was a definite ‘yes’ when it came to these quick fix black cherry chipotle potato chips.

Surprise!

If you’re looking to get some looks of happiness and surprise, serve these chips next time you’re watching the big game with friends. They’ll be more than pleasantly surprised at just how good and different they are.

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Also try my quick fix roasted garlic and herb potato chips.

Quick Fix Black Cherry Chipotle Potato Chips
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Quick Fix Black Cherry Chipotle Potato Chips

The solution to boring potato chips.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword potato chips, quick fix
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 452kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 275 F.
  • Spread chips out onto a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. You should see that the oils in the chips have come to the surface.
  • Gently transfer chips to a large bowl and sprinkle with the seasoning. Use a spatula to carefully stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Be gentle when stirring to avoid breaking the chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 1020mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Red Pepper Brussels Sprouts using Sous Vide

To say that I am new to the world of sous vide would just about be an understatement. But, I’m learning. And I’m happy to say these red pepper Brussels sprouts are exactly why I started down the path of sous vide. They are absolutely delicious, the best sprouts I’ve had or made. And they’re crazy easy to make, too. This is the kind of wonderful side dish I can throw together with little preparation or hassle. I like that. A lot. It felt fancy serving it and it tasted delicious.

Red Pepper Brussels Sprouts using Sous Vide

Spice ‘Em Up A Bit

If you like a little kick in your red pepper Brussels sprouts using sous vide, don’t be afraid to add a few pinches of red pepper flake to your red pepper Brussels sprouts just before serving. A little Parmesan cheese doesn’t hurt, either. Or just some fresh ground black pepper.

I use an Anova sous vide cooker. It’s my immersion circulator workhorse!
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You can use this same recipe for making asparagus, but with a change to the time and temperature. Just break off the woodsy parts of the stems and cook them as you would the Brussels sprouts except at 185 F for 14 minutes. If your asparagus is thin, back down on the cook time by a few minutes.

Also try my garlic herb sous vide potatoes.

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Red Pepper Brussels Sprouts using Sous Vide

To say that I am new to the world of sous vide would just about be an understatement. But, I’m learning. And I’m happy to say these red pepper Brussels sprouts are exactly why I started down the path of sous vide.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Brussels sprouts, sous vide
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 59kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat your sous vide water to 183 F.
  • Place Brussels sprouts in a vacuum bag.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste, along with the garlic. Seal.
  • Add the bag to the sous vide and cook for 40 minutes.
  • Remove bag. Open and drain.
  • Cook bacon in a Dutch oven or large skillet until just crispy. Remove and drain.
  • Add the sprouts and let char just slightly.
  • Add the roasted red peppers and heat thoroughly.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve topped with the cooked bacon pieces.

Notes

Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 105mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Hearty Sausage and Beans Soup

I love baked beans. As a side dish. I never thought about making a soup out of them. Well, lemme tell ya! Add some smoked sausage and give it a few hours in the slow cooker and you’ve got the best slow cooker hearty sausage and beans soup around. This is the kinda soup winter is afraid of. After a bowl of this I’m ready to shovel snow, rake leaves, chop firewood… you name it!

Slow Cooker Hearty Sausage and Beans Soup

A Flavor-Packed Soup

There’s just the right amount of ‘juice’ in this slow cooker hearty sausage and beans soup to make it stand out from being just baked beans. The broth is fantastic. I’d drink it out of the bowl. It’s packed with flavor, despite how simple this dish is to make.

Browning the sausage before adding it to the slow cooker is optional. Personally, I want a little ‘char’, a little bite, to my sausage. The onions don’t really need to be partially cooked ahead of adding them to the pot either. Onions take forever in a slow cooker and often they don’t get cooked through enough. So I let them spend a little time in a hot skillet beforehand to soften up a bit.

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Also try my Creole-style bean soup and my delicious slow cooker enchilada soup.

Slow Cooker Hearty Sausage and Beans Soup
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Slow Cooker Hearty Sausage and Beans Soup

This soup is packed with flavor, despite how simple it is to make.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword slow cooker, soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 8
Calories 406kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a skillet.
  • Add the sliced sausage.
  • Brown on all sides, stirring.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add the onion and saute for 3-5 minutes to just soften.
  • Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and stir.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3.

Notes

Serve with hot cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Deluxe Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Some crockpot recipes really set the bar high. This deluxe slow cooker Mongolian beef is one of them. The steak is not only tender it is absolutely packed with flavor. The combination of Asian BBQ sauce (Hoisin), soy and the real kicker, apricot jam, makes for a sauce that is fantastic just by itself. I loved everything about this dish, especially considering just how easy it was to make. This dish is proof that you don’t have to sacrifice great flavor when you are using your slow cooker. You can have ease-of-use and enjoy the dish too!

Deluxe Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Cheap Cuts Work Best

You don’t have to use an expensive cut of meat for this deluxe slow cooker Mongolian beef. But, if you do use a cheaper, fattier steak make sure to trim as much fat away as you can. The meat will get tender on it’s own after hours in the slow cooker but you don’t want it to be swimming in fat. Ewwwww! (If you do get a bit of fat on top, don’t freak out! Just ladle it off before serving!).

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So why is this called deluxe? Well, because I’ve made another variation on this recipe before. I have to say, this one is just as good if not better!

Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef Version 2.0
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Deluxe Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef

Some crockpot recipes really set the bar high. This slow cooker Mongolian beef is one of them. The steak is not only tender it is absolutely packed with flavor. 
Course Main
Cuisine Side
Keyword Asian, beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 574kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place steak, peppers and onions into your slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, garlic, ginger, Hoisin and apricot jam. Pour over the steak mixture. Stir and cover.
  • Cook on low 5 1/2 hours or until the steak is tender.
  • In a small bowl or glass, combine the corn starch and water.
  • Turn the slow cooker to high and stir in the corn starch mixture.
  • Cover and cook another 30 minutes.
  • Serve over warmed rice.

Notes

Add a few pinches of red pepper flake for a nice little kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 3092mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Homemade Beefaroni

I have eaten my share of the classic beefaroni from Chef Boyardee. It’s a simple yet tasty dish of pasta, beef, cheese and tomato sauce. It gave me the energy I needed to ride my bike through the neighborhood as a kid. All day long. And well after sunset too for that matter. Now I can make homemade beefaroni, even though my neighborhood-cruising bike days are mostly behind me. And now, I get to add more cheese!

Homemade Beefaroni

Yes, Chef!

As a side note, it’s interesting to read the history of the name ‘Boyardee’. It’s actually an anglicized version of the name of the inventor of beefaroni, Ettore Boiardi. I think he’d be impressed with my homemade beefaroni. Especially since I garnished it with freshly chopped parsley to make it all fancy and what-not!

To spice things up a bit add a few pickled jalapenos and substitute pepper jack cheese for the cheddar! You’ll thank me!

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Homemade Beefaroni
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Homemade Beefaroni

A homemade version of the classic.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 280kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta per the package instructions. Rinse and drain and reserve.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, crumble the beef and add the onion.
  • Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, breaking up any meat clumps as you go.
  • Add the garlic.
  • Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the paprika, oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and continue stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add in the cooked pasta and stir.
  • Cook another 2 minutes while stirring, making sure to warm the pasta completely.
  • Serve topped with cheese.

Notes

Also great with a Mexican cheese blend or pepper jack.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 818mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Baked Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce

Summer came and went. And apparently so did fall. We skipped ahead to winter. And I needed some stick-to-my-ribs belly-warming grub. This baked cheese ravioli with meat sauce dish did just that. It hit the spot. And it was crazy easy to make too. Don’t let the simplicity of this dish fool you. It tastes great. It fills you up. And it’s fairly budget-conscious too!

Baked Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce

Change Things Up

The base recipe for these baked cheese ravioli with meat sauce is great just as it is. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make a few changes. I like a few good pinches of red pepper flake in my meat sauce. A little kick. Spicy Italian sausage will do that for you too. And don’t hesitate to use something other than cheese ravioli. Mushroom ravioli are great too!

Good Cheese Makes A Great Dish Better

I love shredding my own cheese. Do I save a bunch of money doing that? Probably not. Is it better? You bet! That stuff you buy in the store that’s already shredded has ‘stuff’ on it. Stuff to keep it from sticking together. Well that stuff also makes it melt different. And taste different. So shred your own. It’s easy. I use this shredder. It’s crazy fast and easy to clean up. And it shreds perfectly!

See You Later

Yep, you bet you can freeze this dish for another day. Just put it in a good air-tight container. A day or two before you’re wanting to serve it just slide it into the fridge to defrost. To reheat, put it in an oven-safe pan and heat at 350 F for 20-30 minutes. I like to add a (very) little bit of water to it before putting it into the oven. The pasta dries out a bit if I don’t.

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Also try my slow cooker ravioli lasagna.

Baked Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce
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Baked Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce

The perfect cold weather comfort food.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, ravioli
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 5030kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 medium sweet onion chopped
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 25 ounces cheese ravioli frozen
  • 2 cups mozzarella shredded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Crumble the sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned.
  • Add the onion and cook until it is soft.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir. Let the sauce come to a slow simmer.
  • Meanwhile, cook the ravioli per the package instructions. Drain well.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 F.
  • Spray a 9 x 11 baking dish with non-stick spray.
  • Spread 1 cup of the meat sauce over the bottom of the dish and spread out evenly. It'll be thin but try to get it everywhere.
  • Add the cooked ravioli, distributing it evenly around the pan. Do not overlap the pasta.
  • Add half of the cheese then another cup of sauce.
  • Add the last of the ravioli and sauce, followed by the remaining cheese.
  • Cover the dish in foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the foil. Turn your broiler on and place the dish under the broiler for a few minutes (keeping an eye on it the entire time) until you get a little browning on top.
  • Serve garnished with the chopped parsley.

Notes

Use spicy sausage for… a spicy dish!

Nutrition

Calories: 5030kcal | Carbohydrates: 399g | Protein: 237g | Fat: 279g | Saturated Fat: 109g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 80g | Cholesterol: 904mg | Sodium: 10688mg | Potassium: 4787mg | Fiber: 43g | Sugar: 76g | Vitamin A: 4645IU | Vitamin C: 118mg | Calcium: 1800mg | Iron: 96mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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