Inexpensive Meal Idaes For Tough Times! (ham, sandwiches, mayo)

[Katsmeeyow]

Originally Posted by Packersnut21

I saw this thread and figured I add my thoughts. My parents would make Golabki or stuffed cabbage for us and I loved it. We had it not to long ago and the whole meal was under $15 and this lasted a few nights. We had some homemade mashed potatoes and we were set, a great meal for these VERY cold nights

Do you have the recipe for the Golabki?

[RdytoGo]

Here is the easiest recipe I know:

Brown a pound of hamburger, to that add a pound of cooked pasta, a chunk of velveeta (Which I know is expensive, but I'm sure you could find a suitable substitute), and a jar of salsa. I always add lots of Creole seasoning, but of course, you could add whatever you want.

[LaceyEx]

Originally Posted by Katsmeeyow

Do you have the recipe for the Golabki?

Kats-there's one on the "food picture" thread I think. If not, dm me.

[Alter]

Originally Posted by Katsmeeyow

Do you have the recipe for the Golabki?

I make a cheat version that is more like a meat loaf (got tired of spending the time softening the cabbage leaves).
1lb Hamburger (I use ground turkey)
mix in a chopped onion, 2 or three cups chopped cabbage, 1/2c. instant brown rice (or a cup cooked rice if you have some around), 1.c tomato sauce, salt, pepper, garlic and Worcester sauce.
Form into a loaf and put another cup of tomato sauce over it.
Cook at 350 for an hour.
Sorry I don't have real measurements, I make things up as I go and don't measure

[Katsmeeyow]

Originally Posted by LaceyEx

Kats-there's one on the "food picture" thread I think. If not, dm me.

Thanks Lace!

Originally Posted by Alter

I make a cheat version that is more like a meat loaf (got tired of spending the time softening the cabbage leaves).

Thanks! I always like to try different versions of a favorite!

[PennyLane2]

Originally Posted by Katsmeeyow

Do you have the recipe for the Golabki?

Here's a recipe that I've used for years. You can take the time to steam and roll the cabbage rolls, or you can do it quicker/easier like this:

Stuffed Cabbage (The Lazy Way )

1/2 head of cabbage very coarsely chopped

Meatballs or Filling:
1 lb ground meat
1 egg beaten
1/4 cup rice (regular, not instant)
1 slice toasted bread, crumbled
1/2 onion, diced
1 T brown sugar
1 T lemon juice

Sauce:
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 can Campbell's tomato soup
1 18 oz tomato juice
1 T lemon juice
3/4 cup brown sugar

Spray a dutch oven with non-stick spray and add the chopped cabbage. Mix the ingredients for the meatballs and form into golfball-sized balls. Layer the balls on top of the cabbage. Mix the ingredients for sauce, bring it to a boil, and then pour it over the cabbage/meatballs. Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 hours.

I have steamed and made the actual cabbage rolls many times as this is one of my husband's favorite meals. This way is just easier and tastes just as good.

[Katsmeeyow]

Thanks for the recipe! It looks like it would be wonderful!

[marylee54]

Creamed tuna fish

one can tuna, drained
one can peas with liquid
one can cream of mushroom soup, dilute slightly, just 1/4 cup water


heat all together in pan, serve over toast, also, good way to use up stale bread

[marylee54]

my grandmother used to make this---

if you have bacon drippings, fry up white bread in the drippings, then sprinkle with sugar

[marylee54]

make your own salad spread, my mother used to do this--get a hunk of bologna, grind it in a meat grinder, add some sweet pickle, just a small amount of mayo, let chill, makes great sandwiches.