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Poor Man’s Meal

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This poor man’s meal is a hearty, filling and budget-friendly casserole.

The phrase “poor man’s meal” came about during the Great Depression, when many families struggled to put food on the table. While there are many variations of the recipe, all typically feature a combination of potatoes, onions and some type of inexpensive meat. This poor man’s meal recipe, which is baked in the oven rather than made on the stovetop, features a rich and savory sauce made with cream of mushroom soup.

Poor Man’s Meal Ingredients

  • Ground beef: This versatile ingredient is the foundation of many hearty and filling recipes using 1 pound of ground beef. You can use either 80/20 or 90/10 lean beef in this recipe.
  • Seasoning: This poor man’s dinner with ground beef is seasoned simply with pepper and garlic powder.
  • Potatoes: Sliced potatoes make up the bulk of this recipe. The best type of potato to use in this instance is either russet or Yukon Gold potatoes.
  • Onion: Either a yellow or white onion is an ideal onion variety to use in this poor man’s meal recipe. Both potatoes and onions are inexpensive produce and are perfect for long-term storage. But to ensure they last, be sure to store potatoes and onions separately.
  • Cream of mushroom soup: Cream of mushroom soup lends a rich, savory flavor to the poor man’s dinner. We consider this soup a pantry staple, especially because there are so many delicious recipes with cream of mushroom soup.
  • Milk: Combine 2% milk with the soup to make a creamy sauce for the beef and potatoes.
  • Fresh parsley: A garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and fresh flavor to the dish.

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Discovering North Alabama Chicken Stew

I’ve lived in Alabama my entire life. My parents were born here, as were their parents, and their parents, and…well, you get the picture. To put it simply, I’m about as deeply rooted as a person can be. But it wasn’t until I was researching my home state for an article a few years ago that I came across North Alabama Chicken Stew for the first time. My mother’s side of the family is from a town in North Alabama, so I asked her about the dish. It turns out her grandmother made something slightly similar, but it wasn’t quite the same as the traditional version. Since Allrecipes didn’t have a recipe at the time, my mom and I looked at a bunch of recipes and patched together our own. 

It’s not an exaggeration to say it was love at first taste. Once I started researching the history of the stew through old newspaper articles and Emily Blejwas’s phenomenal book The Story of Alabama in Fourteen Foods, my 23andMe results and my mother’s maiden name (Stephenson) suddenly made a lot more sense: It originated with the Scottish-Irish pioneers who settled in the region more than 200 years ago. As my boss said, this stew literally runs through my veins. 

What Is Alabama Chicken Stew?

Traditional North Alabama chicken stew is a soul-warming combination of chicken, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and corn cooked slowly in a homemade stock. More modern versions include more vegetables—such as carrots and celery—and simple seasonings like bay leaves, salt, and pepper. 

The long-simmered potatoes are what makes this dish truly unique: They almost melt into the broth, serving as a natural thickener. 

Ingredients to make Alabama chicken stew

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Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole

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Million-dollar chicken casserole is a rich and creamy combination of cooked chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese and cream of chicken soup. We sprinkle this chicken casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping to create a delightfully crunchy finish.

This million-dollar chicken casserole doesn’t cost a fortune, but it does taste like a million bucks. A rich filling of chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese and cream of chicken soup comes together in mere minutes. A sprinkling of buttered crackers tops the filling to create a crunchy, golden crust.

Million-dollar chicken casserole is comfort food at its finest. It’s easy to make and fantastic for using up leftover chicken. Pair it with steamed broccoli and cooked noodles for an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients for Million-Dollar Chicken Casserole

  • Shredded cooked chicken: This recipe is great for leftover or rotisserie chicken. You can use white meat or dark meat.
  • Cream cheese: Soft cream cheese is easier to mix than cold cream cheese. Let the cream cheese stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to soften it. If you’re in a rush, place the cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it in the microwave on high for 5 to 10 seconds.
  • Sour cream: This tangy ingredient is thick and creamy. Its light acidity balances the other rich ingredients.
  • Cottage cheese: Cottage cheese adds a lovely texture and boosts the savory quality of our million-dollar chicken bake.
  • Condensed cream of chicken soup: If you’re concerned about sodium, skip the store-bought can, and make a homemade condensed cream of chicken soup.
  • Ritz crackers: These buttery crackers add a crunchy element to this savory casserole.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake

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Huge on flavor and not too big in terms of hand-on effort, this bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole is a meal the chef and the diners alike will always agree on.

Sometimes dinner calls for kale, brown rice, and chicken or tofu. Sometimes it calls for lentils and broccoli. And sometimes it calls for a cheeseburger bacon tater tot casserole. For those nights when the family needs a meal that’s equal parts comfort food as it is hearty and tasty, this recipe for a bacon cheeseburger tater tot casserole is ready to satisfy.

Easy to prep and impossible not to enjoy, a bacon cheeseburger tater tot bake is the perfect dish on those evenings when you just don’t want any discord in the house. With the announcement of this meal, the kids will be happy to finish their homework and chores and there will be no negotiation over whose job it is to set the table.

Ingredients for Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Bake

  • Ground beef: The recipe calls for two pounds of ground beef, 12 servings, so of course it’s OK to halve everything for a more family-sized meal.
  • Onion: Use either a yellow or white onion, chopped and divided.
  • Tomato sauce: A standard 15 ounce can of tomato sauce will serve just fine.
  • Ground mustard: That mustard taste you love from a classic cheeseburger is delivered thanks to ground mustard.
  • Worcestershire sauce: As usual, don’t bother trying to pronounce this sauce, just make sure you use it.
  • Velveeta: You can by all means use a substitute for the Velveeta cheese if you wish.
  • Cheddar cheese: Don’t sub out the shredded cheddar, though! It’s classic taste is a must.
  • Bacon strips: The bacon should be pre-cooked and crumbled — don’t cook it to crispy, though, or it will end up too dried out and hard.
  • Tater tots: Be generous with the tater tots, using at least a 32 ounce package for the full 12-serving recipe.
  • Tomatoes: Grape tomatoes work best here, but of course other tomatoes are fine if need be, just discard the interior portion of regular tomatoes if you’re using them. Otherwise, the dish will have too much liquid.
  • Sliced dill pickles: Pickles pack in flavor, so don’t go overboard with them.

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Chipotle Carnitas

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These chipotle carnitas are a great way to feed a crowd with minimal effort. Though the cooking time is long, the hands-on prep time is brief, and clean-up is a breeze. The tender, slow-cooked pulled pork can be used for tostadas, tacos, burritos and more.

These slow-cooker chipotle carnitas provide an easy, hands-off way to cook for a crowd. The combination of tender pork and chipotle peppers is a match made in heaven, with the pepper’s spicy heat complementing the pork’s richness.

Although cooking carnitas takes hours, this recipe’s actual prep time is only 20 minutes. It’s a near-effortless way to feed a crowd, either on its own or with other Mexican recipes for a potluck.

Ingredients for Chipotle Carnitas

  • Pork shoulder roast: Boneless pork shoulder roast is a tough yet flavorful cut of pork. It makes the best carnitas because it becomes tender and shreddable when cooked low and slow, like in a slow cooker.
  • Chipotle pepper: Ground chipotle brings a smoky heat to the pork and its juices, providing the signature flavor to this chipotle carnitas recipe. If you can’t find the powder, you could substitute another ground smoked pepper (like ancho chiles) or smoked paprika. However, the flavor will be different.
  • Chicken broth: Chicken broth is a flavorful cooking liquid that keeps the pork moist as it cooks.
  • Cumin: The earthy, aromatic flavor of cumin helps ground the other seasonings and gives the pork an important flavor note.
  • Onion and garlic: Onion and garlic infuse the pork and juices with their aromatic, savory characters.
  • Limes: A splash of lime juice near the end of the cooking time brightens the pork’s flavors and offsets its richness. Limes also provide an attractive and functional garnish.
  • Tostada shells: Tostada shells are a great way to turn the carnitas into a meal.
  • Optional toppings: Refried beans, salsa, sour cream, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, crumbled queso fresco and minced fresh cilantro are excellent accompaniments for the carnitas. These toppings work whether you serve the carnitas as tostadas or tacos, burritos, salads or rice bowls.

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Pierogies and Sausage

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Easy, hearty and fast; a warm skillet meal of pierogis and smoky sausage and vegetables is the low-lift dinner we all sometimes need.

Thanks to a couple of smart supermarket buys, this recipe for pierogis and sausage is a quick and easy weeknight meal that’s wonderful for nights when you want something warm and satisfying, without needing to do a lot of prep work. It’s packed with Polish flavors and comes together in under 30 minutes. The dish features kielbasa, pierogi and tender vegetables, all cooked together in a skillet for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients for Pierogies and Sausage

  • Frozen pierogi: Starting with a bag of premade potato and onion pierogi from the freezer aisle helps this skillet meal come together quickly.
  • Butter and canola oil: A combination of butter with a little oil sizzles the sausage and helps the pierogi to brown. Using the two types of fat together keeps the flavor of butter, and adding the oil helps raise the smoke point so the milk solids in the butter don’t burn as readily.
  • Smoked turkey sausage: Sliced, smoked turkey sausage adds lots of smoky flavor to this skillet meal. Sauteeing it gives it crispy edges. You can substitute pork kielbasa or any other type of smoked fresh sausage.
  • Coleslaw mix: Adding a package of coleslaw mix is an easy way to get some vegetables into this skillet meal without needing to do any prep work. The thin ribbons of carrot and cabbage soften quickly in the hot pan.
  • Onion: Sauteed onion is a must with pierogi, and this skillet is no exception. It adds sweetness and lots of savory flavor.
  • Spices: Though the seasonings in this skillet meal are milk, a bay leaf and a little garlic powder, celery salt and pepper add subtle background notes of flavor to sausage and pierogi.

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