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Title: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Mr Mannn on June 03, 2013, 08:01:55 PM
Remember a while ago when I combined Enchilada sauce and melted cheese to make a dip?

I made a kind of a casserole with all nuked ingredients.
I pulled out my trusty rice cooker and made a single portion (still makes a lot).
A cup of freeze dried ground beef, reconstituted it makes a lot too.
8 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
10 oz of enchilada sauce: medium.

mix all together with a spoon and nuke for 2:30 until the cheese is melted.
It turned out great! I made it again tonight.

OK, I've crossed this line. Now I'm asking people who know how to cook. What would you add/substitute to make this even better? one of the gals at work suggested taco seasoning to spice it up.

Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Dori on June 03, 2013, 09:10:23 PM
OK, I've crossed this line. Now I'm asking people who know how to cook. What would you add/substitute to make this even better? one of the gals at work suggested taco seasoning to spice it up.

I usually cook with mostly fresh ingredients.  

Here is my version of spanish rice made in a skillet.  I use

l lb ground meat
2/3 cup uncooked rice
1 onion
garlic
8 oz can of tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 tbls dark chili powder
1/4 tsp cumin
pinch of oregeno
sliced olives
1/2 bell pepper chopped
1 lg chopped tomato or 1 cup of chunky salsa

Brown meat, onion, garlic, pepper in skillet
add rice and cook for a few more minutes
stir in remaining ingredients
put on a tight fitting lid
simmer on lowest setting for 30-40 minutes

Makes about 6-8 servings -



Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Big Dog on June 04, 2013, 08:19:12 AM
Remember a while ago when I combined Enchilada sauce and melted cheese to make a dip?

I made a kind of a casserole with all nuked ingredients.
I pulled out my trusty rice cooker and made a single portion (still makes a lot).
A cup of freeze dried ground beef, reconstituted it makes a lot too.
8 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
10 oz of enchilada sauce: medium.

mix all together with a spoon and nuke for 2:30 until the cheese is melted.
It turned out great! I made it again tonight.

OK, I've crossed this line. Now I'm asking people who know how to cook. What would you add/substitute to make this even better? one of the gals at work suggested taco seasoning to spice it up.

If you are going to add taco seasoning, I recommend 2 tsp added to the rice cooker. Serve with sour cream and store-bought guacamole.

(Chuck Waggon, the patron saint of cowboy cooking, just put a curse on my ass. I hope you're happy!)
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Wineslob on June 04, 2013, 09:39:27 AM
Remember a while ago when I combined Enchilada sauce and melted cheese to make a dip?

I made a kind of a casserole with all nuked ingredients.
I pulled out my trusty rice cooker and made a single portion (still makes a lot).
A cup of freeze dried ground beef, reconstituted it makes a lot too.
8 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
10 oz of enchilada sauce: medium.

mix all together with a spoon and nuke for 2:30 until the cheese is melted.
It turned out great! I made it again tonight.

OK, I've crossed this line. Now I'm asking people who know how to cook. What would you add/substitute to make this even better? one of the gals at work suggested taco seasoning to spice it up.




I'm surprised your'e still alive.


 :fuelfire:
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Undies on June 04, 2013, 09:41:47 AM
Is there a Taco Bell near?
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Mr Mannn on June 05, 2013, 06:15:12 PM

I'm surprised your'e still alive.


 :fuelfire:
If I was married, there would be dinner and a foot massage waiting for me when I get home every night.
alas, I must make do without.

I think any gal would love this dish I concocted.
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: rich_t on June 05, 2013, 06:26:37 PM
Remember a while ago when I combined Enchilada sauce and melted cheese to make a dip?

I made a kind of a casserole with all nuked ingredients.
I pulled out my trusty rice cooker and made a single portion (still makes a lot).
A cup of freeze dried ground beef, reconstituted it makes a lot too.
8 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
10 oz of enchilada sauce: medium.

mix all together with a spoon and nuke for 2:30 until the cheese is melted.
It turned out great! I made it again tonight.

OK, I've crossed this line. Now I'm asking people who know how to cook. What would you add/substitute to make this even better? one of the gals at work suggested taco seasoning to spice it up.



Sounds pretty decent as is.
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: rich_t on June 05, 2013, 06:28:22 PM
Adding a small amount of Jalapenos finely diced might kick it up a notch.
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: JLO on June 16, 2013, 01:10:06 AM
Remember a while ago when I combined Enchilada sauce and melted cheese to make a dip?

I made a kind of a casserole with all nuked ingredients.
I pulled out my trusty rice cooker and made a single portion (still makes a lot).
A cup of freeze dried ground beef, reconstituted it makes a lot too.
8 ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
10 oz of enchilada sauce: medium.

mix all together with a spoon and nuke for 2:30 until the cheese is melted.
It turned out great! I made it again tonight.

OK, I've crossed this line. Now I'm asking people who know how to cook. What would you add/substitute to make this even better? one of the gals at work suggested taco seasoning to spice it up.



"A cup of freeze dried ground beef, reconstituted it makes a lot too. "

Sorry you lost me right there.   :???:   
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Mr Mannn on June 18, 2013, 08:22:30 PM
"A cup of freeze dried ground beef, reconstituted it makes a lot too. "

Sorry you lost me right there.   :???:   
Freeze dried ground beef is a survival food I was taste testing sometime ago.  It comes in a huge can and if unopened it's good for 25 years.

I love it and use it in everyday cooking. I put one cup in a small bowl, add water and nuke for 2:30 seconds. Drain the excess water. It tastes just like freshly cooked ground beef!
So I use it in everyday Mr Mannn cooking. a cup for spaghetti sauce. a cup added to mac and cheese...its a great way to spice up dinner in mere moments.

Sure other people might just cook up some ground beef themselves, but my time is valuable and I'm far too important to waste time cooking like that. so Freeze dried is the right thing for me.

Sure it looks a bit like dog food until you reconstitute it. But It looks just fine right out of the microwave.
this is the best invention ever! Well OK it's second to the remote control, but after that there is no peer.
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: JLO on June 18, 2013, 10:13:25 PM
Freeze dried ground beef is a survival food I was taste testing sometime ago.  It comes in a huge can and if unopened it's good for 25 years.

I love it and use it in everyday cooking. I put one cup in a small bowl, add water and nuke for 2:30 seconds. Drain the excess water. It tastes just like freshly cooked ground beef!
So I use it in everyday Mr Mannn cooking. a cup for spaghetti sauce. a cup added to mac and cheese...its a great way to spice up dinner in mere moments.

Sure other people might just cook up some ground beef themselves, but my time is valuable and I'm far too important to waste time cooking like that. so Freeze dried is the right thing for me.

Sure it looks a bit like dog food until you reconstitute it. But It looks just fine right out of the microwave.
this is the best invention ever! Well OK it's second to the remote control, but after that there is no peer.


Wow, good idea - just never heard of it before.   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Chris_ on June 18, 2013, 10:14:56 PM
Regular ground beef is expensive enough... how much does freeze-dried ground beef cost?  I'm picturing all sorts of soy and bean fillers.
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: JLO on June 18, 2013, 10:32:46 PM

You might like this link - it's for meatloaf w/freeze-dried ground beef.  I googled 'freeze-dried ground beef' images and this showed up, amongst MANY others.

http://www.carolinafoodstorage.com/2012/02/freeze-dried-ground-beef-meatloaf-with.html
Title: Re: Re: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: DLR Pyro on June 18, 2013, 10:48:10 PM
Now I'm asking people who know how to cook. What would you add/substitute to make this even better?
bacon
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: freedumb2003b on June 18, 2013, 11:07:59 PM
You might like this link - it's for meatloaf w/freeze-dried ground beef.  I googled 'freeze-dried ground beef' images and this showed up, amongst MANY others.

http://www.carolinafoodstorage.com/2012/02/freeze-dried-ground-beef-meatloaf-with.html

Should that not be on a prepper thread?  Or a "not with a gun to my head" thread?
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Mr Mannn on June 19, 2013, 05:52:44 PM
You might like this link - it's for meatloaf w/freeze-dried ground beef.  I googled 'freeze-dried ground beef' images and this showed up, amongst MANY others.

http://www.carolinafoodstorage.com/2012/02/freeze-dried-ground-beef-meatloaf-with.html
I love it! Time for a Mannn investigation!
Should that not be on a prepper thread?  Or a "not with a gun to my head" thread?
Nah. I use this stuff everyday. Just you wait till I show up at a CC potluck!
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Mr Mannn on June 19, 2013, 05:55:38 PM
Regular ground beef is expensive enough... how much does freeze-dried ground beef cost?  I'm picturing all sorts of soy and bean fillers.
http://www.mtnhse.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=30227&Category_Code=MHCDL
Its $10 bucks cheaper at amazon dot com...$35.
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Wineslob on June 21, 2013, 12:13:01 PM
http://www.mtnhse.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=30227&Category_Code=MHCDL
Its $10 bucks cheaper at amazon dot com...$35.



 :puke:
Title: Re: Re: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: J P Sousa on June 21, 2013, 02:11:56 PM
bacon

THAT'S IT............the MISSING ingredient. BRAVO sir.
.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: Mr Mannn on June 21, 2013, 06:16:43 PM
bacon
THAT'S IT............the MISSING ingredient. BRAVO sir.
.
I can find you survivalist bacon that's good for 25 years too if you want...
Title: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: biersmythe on July 14, 2013, 11:22:30 AM
Freeze dried ground beef is a survival food I was taste testing sometime ago.  It comes in a huge can and if unopened it's good for 25 years.

I love it and use it in everyday cooking. I put one cup in a small bowl, add water and nuke for 2:30 seconds. Drain the excess water. It tastes just like freshly cooked ground beef!
So I use it in everyday Mr Mannn cooking. a cup for spaghetti sauce. a cup added to mac and cheese...its a great way to spice up dinner in mere moments.

Sure other people might just cook up some ground beef themselves, but my time is valuable and I'm far too important to waste time cooking like that. so Freeze dried is the right thing for me.

Sure it looks a bit like dog food until you reconstitute it. But It looks just fine right out of the microwave.
this is the best invention ever! Well OK it's second to the remote control, but after that there is no peer.


Umm Mr Mann you forgot the God of inventions....BEER! well OK we didn't invent it we "Discovered" it after Ninkasi gave us the recipe...continue the conversation.     :wink:
Title: Re: Re: Re: Another Mannn Experiment that Worked
Post by: JLO on July 19, 2013, 08:00:57 PM
I can find you survivalist bacon that's good for 25 years too if you want...

I thought of you when I got this email today from sportsmansguide. 

A sale on survival food.   :yahoo:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/sweeps/giveaway.aspx?gvi=8

Good luck winning the jackpot.  If I win (I entered), I'll share it   :-)