Wednesday
Jan142009
Easy Meat Sauce Pt.2
January 14, 2009 My mom, the fabulous stained glass artist who designed THIS glorious thing that now hangs in my kitchen, asked me a question in the comments on Monday that I thought I should answer here. Her question?
What are some other ways to use the meat sauce? Thanks for asking, Mom! I'll tell you! And the rest of you. No pictures since they're just ideas, but you can use your imaginations.
- Use just the meat and veggies (no tomatoes or spices) as a burrito filling. Add lettuce, sour cream, salsa, rice, black beans, or whatever you want.
- Add just a couple of spoonfuls of canned tomatoes (no spices) to the meat and veggies, and use it as enchilada filling. Place the rolls in a casserole dish, top with some salsa (thinned out with a little water if it's chunky), sprinkle with cheese, and bake at 375 for 30 minutes or so.
- Want Tex-Mex meat sauce? Instead of oregano and basil, use my Tex-Mex spice mix, a pack of taco seasoning, or your favorite combination of chili powder and cumin. Put a twist on spaghetti!
- Make the meat sauce in a stock pot instead of a skillet. Add some water or chicken stock to make it more the consistency of soup, and make an Italian chili with white beans and a small pasta like orzo. Just cook the pasta on its own and add it to the soup. Simmer it for a bit and maybe add some extra herbs if you'd like.
- Simply spoon on top of polenta and grate Parmesan cheese on top.
Do you have other ideas? Do share! See you back here on Friday for a video post!
Reader Comments (21)
MMM..enchilada filling ..that is interesting!
-sandy toe
Sounds yummy! I can't wait to try it.
A little blogging birdie certainly has a lot of good things to say about you! I'm over here from her site and I heard something about butter and hot dogs so I'm off to find out what that is about. Have an exciting day!
That same little birdie sent me over here and I'm so glad she did! I love your idea with the meat sauce over polenta! So simple, but probably so delicious. I'll have to try that next time I have extra sauce! Now off to find that chocolate chip cookie recipe I heard about....
Curious- do you find yourself trying new recipes instead of using tried and true ones? I just can't help myself these days...I'm always trying something new! Sometimes that's a good thing...and other times it's not!
That little birdie is sure squawking...I heard her too! I'm glad I did as I HATE the daily grind of "what's for dinner?" I'm hoping I can count on you to keep me inspired! And....I already know I'm just going to love visiting....my mom is also a stained glass artist extraordinaire I have many pieces in my house....AND....I just made meat sauce the other night, very similar to your recipe, with leftovers sitting patiently in my freezer. I'm glad to have your ideas for reinventing those leftovers....will you do more posts on a meal + leftover ideas....I am terrible at creative re-interpretation.
Yup, same blog birdie sent me. Love what I've seen so far of your site and plan to explore more. And make the lentil and potato thing tonight!
Your photographs are ga-ga-goregous! Please tell me you have a cookbook in the works!
Love your blog! The pictures make my hunnnnnngry! Great for my lips, not so much for my hips! ;)
Your blog is so cute - love the layout and design - and who can resist a sweet, simple, to-the-point cook with GREAT ideas! I'll be back!
I think I may actually cook a meal today! Your recipes are fabulous! Your marshmallows look divine! Just talked about big marshmallows on my blog this morning! We need to make these right away! I am happy to have found you! (my husband may actually pass out that I am going to even step foot in the direction of the kitchen..lol!) Will be back for more!!! (and anyone that creates "butter-suckin' hot dogs" is very, very cool in my cookbook!)
Smiles!
dawn
Wow, you are awesome! Just like Kimba said... Love your blog, you are so much fun, and so real! I'll be back....................
How about a tutorial on Fried Chicken? I want enormous fried chicken, you know really big, dipped a thousand times fried chicken. Can't make it right to save my life! I'll be waiting...
~Misti
I heard that bird all the way in Alabama. After reading your blog, I am officially ravenous. Great stuff!
p.s. I use leftover meat sauce as pizza sauce on a purchased crust. Just add cheese and any other desired toppings for a quick, yummy meal!
Yea, for multiple uses for the ever present spaghetti sauce...these are some great ones. :)
I love using meat sauce for different things. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Tweet!
So glad that little bird mentioned you today. Your blog is a total lifesaver! One of our resolutions was to eat more family meals and these look like foods we might all actually like (and that I might actually be able to cook!). I'm adding you to my daily checks!
Oh. My. Gosh. I am so glad that the birdie mentioned above recommended your site. LOVE what I'm seeing so far! I will be back! Awesome!
I love your blog! One of my 2009 resolutions is to get out of my cooking rut and try some new things. My family is bored silly! You've inspired me!! And I'm trying that meat sauce this weekend!
Yep, the little birdie has been very busy telling zillions of people not only what a fabulous cook you are, but also what a great website you have. She was right on both counts!! I'm glad I listened and hopped over here to check it out!
Wonderful blog.....I will be coming back for sure. You have some great recipes.
Sarah
Hey There! My name is Nikki and I love your blog...I found it a while back from Kimba, but was reminded tonight to come over and visit. As a fellow chef, I say right on! I love your recipes, photos, videos, they are all awesome!! Keep doing what your doing!! :)