Make-it-easy Beef Potpie
1 lb Boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 3/4 inch thick
1 tb Vegetable oil
8 oz Small mushrooms, quartered
1 md Onion, sliced
1 Garlic clove, crushed
1 Jar beef gravy
1 10 oz package frozen peas and carrots
1/4 ts Dried thyme
1 Can (8oz) refrigerated
Crescent dinner rolls
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Trim fat from steak. Halve steak lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4 inch thick strips. In large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef in 2 batches and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, until outside surface is no longer pink. Do not overcook. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; set aside. In same skillet, cook mushrooms, onion, garlic and 1/4 cup water, stirring frequently, 3 minutes, until onion is tender. Stir in gravy, vegetables and thyme. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in reserved beef. Separate crescent rolls into 8 triangles. Starting from wide ends, roll up halfway; arrange over beef mixture so pointed ends are directed toward center. Bake 17 to 19 minutes, until crescent rolls are deep golden brown. Can substitute a 9 inch square baking pan for ovenproof skillet.
Pasta Susanna
Cooked pasta
Chopped vegetables (i.e. Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Zucchini/Summer Squash)
Spinach
Onions
Garlic
Veggie broth
1 cn Diced tomatoes and broth
In large non-stick skillet, saute onions & mushrooms & garlic. After a while, add spinach if frozen. Wait until spinach thaws, then add your other veggies. You may want to add some veggie broth. Before they're quite done, add 1 can (more if you like tomatoes, or if you're feeding lots (3 or more) people) of diced tomatoes with their sauce. Stir until tomatoes start to warm up, then add the cooked pasta. Stir all together. Spice as desired. (Basil, oregano, and dill is good.) Don't forget freshly ground pepper.
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