Another Mom Favorite, Meatloaf-Food Storage Recipes
I realize most people don’t like meatloaf…but I think it’s just because they’ve never had GOOD meatloaf before! Trust me, I’ve had my fair share of nasty dried out globs of meat trying to pass as meatloaf (of course all of these were AFTER I moved out of my parent’s house). I guess this week is turning into a sort of “My Mom’s Favorites….or at least my Favorites that my Mom makes” It must be because I’m gearing to go home for Thanksgiving and dreaming of all those things I hope she makes while I’m home! 
Anyway, the reason why I love this meatloaf reason (besides the fact that it is DELICIOUS, uses a surprising amount of food storage and will leave you wanting more) is that it can turn into an entire oven meal. One way to be responsible in the oven is to use that energy you’re paying for to cook as many things as possible (not to mention it means little work for you!) I usually serve it with baked potatoes and baked butternut squash (simply cut the butternut squash into 4-6 pieces and place in a 9×13 pan and bake during the meatloaf) I also like it because one of the things I like to do when I buy ground beef is to make “meatloaf packets” I mix everything together in a ziploc bag (I don’t even bother with dirtying a bowl) and then when it’s time to bake, I simply throw the meat mix (thawed) into the pan and bake. It’s one of the easiest meals ever and usually the meal I make for others for that exact reason!
Mom’s Meatloaf
1 ½ lb. Hamburger
¾ C. Oatmeal
1-2 Eggs (if you use powdered eggs (3 T. dry egg powder) use an extra can of tomato sauce as the liquid)
1 pkg. onion soup mix
¼ C. non-instant dry milk powder
1 can tomato sauce
(you can also add in dehydrated carrots and dehydrated bell pepper as well-about 1/4 C. each)
Mix together and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Goes great with potatoes and butternut squash.
*Shopping Tip: Most people, when purchasing a butternut squash, buy one that looks very picturesque (i.e. very large on the bottom and little on top) actually you want to choose a butternut squash that is as close to the same size on the bottom as on top so that you get more vegetable!
Feliz Cinco de Mayo!! Assortment of Food Storage Recipes
Wow!! After all of these recipes your family will definitely be in the fiesta mood. Ole!! We’re covering every meal of the day along with a fun drink to make! Make sure to check them all out and try one out with your family.
Hola! Get your family in the fiesta mood by starting their day off with a breakfast burrito made from your dehydrated eggs. If you haven’t had your family try scrambled dehydrated eggs, this is a perfect time! There are lots of other flavors in the burrito if you’re scared they won’t like the eggs. Personally, I just did cheese, eggs, and salsa but another great combo to try is cheese, eggs, breakfast sausage, and a fruit salsa. Remember when converting multiple eggs that there are 16 tablespoons in a cup. I also use powdered milk as a 1/4 of the liquid called for to rehydrate the eggs since scrambled eggs are supposed to fluffy. The other thing I realized this morning when I made these is that you will probably want to do a couple extra eggs then you would normally with real eggs. The rehydrated eggs don’t make as much.
For lunch, who can forget bean burritos made from dehydrated refried beans. For more info on this, check out my previous post “Think outside the bun”
Or…very delicious shredded beef tacos made from your canned beef in your 3 month supply. For more info on that, check out this entry.
For dinner try Enchilada Casserole…it’s for those of you short on time but LOVE enchiladas! It tastes just like the real thing and is so delicious and EASY that I don’t even make real enchiladas anymore! The other great thing is that a lot of the ingredients come from your 3 month supply..including canned chicken!! Make one of your sides the dehydrated refried beans and you’ve got it made!! For tips on rehydrating your beans, click here.
Tortilla Casserole
1 ½ C Sour Cream
2 Cans (10 ¾ oz) Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Can (7 oz) Diced green Chiles
1 Can (10 oz) Mild enchilada sauce
3 C cooked chicken or 3 cans chicken or turkey, drained (save the juices for broth!)
12 Corn tortillas, torn into bite size pieces (or Tortilla chips)
1 ½ C grated Cheese (Cheddar)
Save 1/2 C. of grated cheese and mix all other ingredients in a bowl. Pour mixture into 9×13 pan and top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. This casserole can be made ahead and put in the fridge. (Allow for extra baking time if you do this.)
And finally, a fun drink to make using your rice.
Horchata
1 cup uncooked white long-grain rice
5 cups water1/2 cup milk (1 1/2 T. powdered milk + 1/2 Water)
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2/3 cup white sugar
DIRECTIONS: Pour the rice and water into the bowl of a blender; blend until the rice just begins to break up, about 1 minute. Let rice and water stand at room temperature for a minimum of 3 hours. Strain the rice water into a pitcher and discard the rice. Stir the milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar into the rice water. Chill and stir before serving over ice.
Make sure and check back Wednesday for my Mother’s day Giveaway! YES!!!!
Fanatic Friday Food Storage Recipe Rewind: Sweet & Sour Meatballs: Rice Food Storage Recipes
This is one of my favorite meals from growin up. As a kid it was delicious because it’s sweet and has the pineapple in it and….well…it’s still completely delicious as an adult. It’s really easy to make and if you don’t have frozen meatballs you can make some, bake them, and then freeze them and always have them on hand. Plus, it sits on rice. I think rice is on of the easiest food storage items.
Combine and Cook in a skillet until the sauce is Clear and thick:
1 can 20 oz. Pineapple Chunks & Juice
1/3 C. Vinegar
6 T. Sugar
1 T. Soy Sauce
3-4 T. Corn Starch mixed into 1/3 C. Water (I just mix the cornstarch into my liquid measurer)
2 Green peppers cut into strips, add to above and simmer 5 min.
Meatballs
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Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup made from Magic Mix: Magic Mix Food Storage Recipes
Welcome to my newly re-designed website! I hope you notice how functional it is now and hopefully the information will be easier for you and your friends to get to! Anyway…on to the good stuff. Making condensed cream of mushroom is just as easy and better tasting (I think!). I also love the big chunks of mushroom (if you don’t, just cut up your pieces) because it makes everything look more gourmet!
Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 C. Magic Mix
1 4.5 oz. can Mushroom pieces and stems (SAVE THE WATER!)
1/4 C. Water
Dash of Onion Salt
1-2 drops Kitchen Bouqet,optional (check the previous video to see what this is)
Combine all ingredients over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture begins to bubble and thicken. Remove from heat immediately.
Now for a recipe to try with the soup….my favorite…
Salisbury Steak!
4 Hamburger Patties
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3 C. prepared rice
Brown hamburger patties over high heat on both sides. Top with mushroom soup and lower heat to low. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until inside of patties is no longer pink. Remove patties from pan. Mix soup and meat drippings for gravy (if you want it thicker, add in a little flour and water or cornstarch and water). Server over hot rice.
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