Menu Monday

Here is the menu plan for this week:

• monday - chicken enchiladas
• tuesday - sloppy joes
• wednesday - crunchy ranch casserole
• thursday - burgers
• friday - tacos
• saturday - date night - these don't happen nearly enough
• sunday - slow cooker chicken cacciatore

There is a lot of red meat this week, which isn't something we usually do. I just need something different this week. The crunchy ranch casserole is a new recipe that I haven't tried before. It sounds quick and easy.

• 1lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 15 oz can ranch-style beans
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 3 C tortilla chips, crushed
• 1C grated cheese

Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet; stir in beans, soup and chips. Pour into a greased 13x9 baking pan; bake 350* for 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over the top; return to oven until cheese melts. Let stand for 10 minute before serving.

I will let you know if the kidlets and Big Daddy like it.

Here is the recipe for the chicken cacciatore:

• 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves
• 15 oz can of tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce
• 4 oz can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp italian seasoning

Place chicken in slow cooker. Pour on sauce, mushrooms and water. Sprinkle with seasoning. Cover. Cook on high 3-4 hours or low 6-8 hours. Serve over egg noodles or rice.