I had pictures of this easy to make recipe, but I can’t find the cable to get them off the camera!  That being said, this recipes tastes as good as stroganoff with beef cubes.  You can make this in the slow cooker too!

2 lbs ground beef
2 onions chopped
1 garlic clove minced
1 can mushrooms drained
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 cups hot water
6 cubes beef bouillon
4 tbsp tomato paste
1 1/2 cups cold water
4 tbsp all purpose flour

Heat ground beef, onions, garlic, and mushrooms in a large skillet. Saute until the onions are golden brown. Season with salt and black pepper. Drain the grease off.

Stir in 2 cups of hot water, bouillon cubes, and tomato paste into meat mixture. Stir together 1 1/2 cups cold water and flour in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into skillet. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for one hour.

Serve over hot noodles.

Like most people, we are a very busy family here, so we often order out which can quickly add up.  However, with the economy taking the downturn it has, everyone is looking for ways to save money.  I recently read in my local newspaper that people are joining food co-ops and buy whole cows to save money.  Another great way to save money, is to quit ordering out.  Instead, you can save a lot of money by making homecooked meals.  This easy to make recipe is not only easy but pretty cheap to make also.  This recipe will make 4 servings, and the total cost of this meal is $13.04 (which include the serving suggestions).  Where else can you feed your family for that cheap?  I do have to thank Prego for this great recipe to try out.   My family loved it and I am sure yours will too!

1 tbsp of vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 jar Prego Chunky Garden Mushroom & Green Pepper Italian Sauce
8 oz rotini pasta, cooked and drained

Heat oil in a 10 inch skillet over medium high heat.  Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned stirring often.

Stir the sauce in the skillet and heat to a boil.  Reduce heat to low.  Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.  Serve chicken mixture with the pasta.

Serving suggestions:  Served with whole green beans and soft wheat dinner rolls.  Dessert should be mini-eclaires.

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When recipes call for a pan, the oven temperature has been calculated for metal pans.  Reduce heat by 25 degrees F if using a glass baking dish.

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/8 tsp pepper
2 cups sliced fresh carrots (its about 4 medium carrots)
2 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien
1 jar chicken gravy
1 can Pillsbury Golden Layers refrigerated buttermilk or original flaky biscuits
1/2 tsp garlic powder

In a skillet, heat oil. Add chicken, sprinkle with salt, 1/2 tsp thyme, and the pepper. Cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently until chicken is browned.

Move chicken to 1 side of the skillet. Add the carrots and potatoes; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in gravy and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes stirring occasionally until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender.

During the last 15 minutes of cooking, heat the over to 400 degrees. Separate dough into ten biscuits. Cut each into quarters and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle garlic powder and the remaining teaspoon on thyme over the dough. Toss to coat. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and cook 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Scatter over top of cooked chicken mixture before serving.