Mushroom Pepper Steak

Monday I slow-simmered this round steak to perfection and smothered with a gravy that was packed with colorful peppers. I served with hot mashed potatoes. Trevor loved this when I pureed for him. Matt and I enjoyed it too! It was yummy! As Matt would say, Andrea are you tooting your own horn! Maybe just a bit! But, if we enjoy the meal, I like to share with family and friends.

2 pounds boneless beef top round steak
2 cups each sliced green, sweet red and yellow peppers (use to your liking)
1 can (7 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 medium onions, quartered and sliced (use to your liking)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Cut steak into serving-size pieces. Place in a slow cooker. Add the peppers, mushrooms, onions, water, salt and pepper. Pour tomato sauce over the top. Cover and cook on low for 6-1/2 hours.

Using a slotted spoon, remove beef and vegetables; keep warm. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Gradually stir into cooking juices; cover and cook on high for 15 minutes. Serve with beef, vegetables and mashed potatoes.

Rice And Mushroom Bake

I served this along with the brats and green beans on Sunday.

1 stick of butter
1 1/2 cups rice
1 can French Onion Soup
1 can Beef Consume
1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms, sliced and drained

Melt butter in casserole dish for one minute. Put rest of ingredients in and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Don't cover. Don't stir during baking or you'll "sink" your mushrooms!

Brats With Sauerkraut

Sunday I was on another slow cooker kick. I made this excellent main dish. The bratwurst can be plain, smoked or cheese-flavored, served whole or cut in slices, with a bun or without. I served this with Rice & Mushroom Bake and Green Beans. Trevor loved this pureed.

8 uncooked bratwurst links
1 can (14 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped (use to your liking)
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped onion (use to your liking)
1 teaspoon ground mustard
8 brat buns, split

Place the bratwurst in a slow cooker. In a large bowl, combine the sauerkraut, apples, bacon, brown sugar, onion and mustard; spoon over bratwurst.

Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Place brats in buns; using a slotted spoon, top with sauerkraut mixture.

Daddy Made It Home From CO

I had been on such a high of having company (Nick and Kristy from Lincoln, NE) and then they flew back to NE on Monday and Matt flew to CO on Monday. So when Trevor and I got home from the airport last Monday morning it was a huge downer. Matt was in CO on business and then skiing. So he did not get home until Sunday (yesterday). Trevor was so excited to see him yesterday afternoon. Trevor was getting some Daddy time yesterday and Mommy was getting a break.
Daddy, Trevor and dogs

Mini Hot Dogs 'N' Meatballs

Last Sunday, which was Super Bowl Sunday. I made different appetizer's. This was one of them. It was made in the slow cooker. You can serve with fancy party picks.

36 frozen cooked Italian meatballs
1 package (16 ounces) miniature hot dogs or smoked sausages
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1 bottle ( 12 ounces) chili sauce

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.

Very Happy

My Dad surprised Trevor and I today. The doorbell rang and there was my Dad. It was perfect timing Dad. It's been a long week with Matt in CO, and just having some adult company was huge. My Dad got to see Trevor crawling and walking. And then we put Trevor in his buggy and walked over to get the mail. Trevor loves watching cars and trucks go by. Just being outside in the warmth and sunshine makes this little guy smile.
Trevor and Grandpa Dru

Hash Brown And Egg Bake

Friday morning before we headed to the FBR Open I made this wonderful recipe. I could have prepared this dish in advance, covered and refrigerated overnight. And removed from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. But, no I waited until the morning when we were rushing to get out the door.

1 package (32 oz) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion (use to your liking)
1/4 cup chopped green pepper (use to your liking)
8 eggs
2 cups milk

In a large bowl, combine hash browns, bacon, 1/2 cup cheese, onion, green pepper and salt. Spoon into a greased 9x13 baking dish. In bowl, beat eggs and milk until smooth, pour over hash brown mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 50 minutes. Top with remaining cheese.