Make My Menu Monday 8/27

Since Back to School is in full swing- I think this is where Menu planning becomes essential!!  In our house (and probably many others), Back to School means the start of all kinds of activities. My kids love to do a lot of things, this means are evenings are pretty busy. Without a set menu plan we would be filling up on junk and fast food most nights. This also means having easy to grab, healthy snacks for after school or on the go. I will talk a little more about snack planning later this week :)

On to the Menu Planning...

Monday- Baked Pork chops , baked red potatoes, asparagus

Tuesday- Stroganoff Meatballs, Salad, Lemon Broccoli,

• About 12.5oz Meatballs- frozen
• 1 can (10oz) condensed beef broth- I try to get low sodium
• 1/4 c water
• 1/2 c (1/2 8oz container) cream cheese- I get light
• 1 jar mushrooms
• 2 C hot egg noodles

Mix broth, water & cream cheese in large skillet- Bring to a boil on med heat
Stir in mushrooms & add meatballs
Reduce heat to med-low
Simmer 15 min, stirring occasionally
Serve over noodles

Wednesday- Chicken tacos, cilantro-lime rice, black bean/avocado salsa

Thursday- School picnic (we will be trying a food truck)

Friday- Grilled Steak, mashed red potatoes, salad

Saturday- Steak tacos, nachos, black beans

Sunday- Mini meatloaf, cornbread muffins, steamed green beans

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 c bread crumbs
• 1/4 c water
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 c bbq sauce
• 3/4 c shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 375
Mix meat, bread crumb, water, seasoning, & half of bbq sauce
Press into muffin cups & add a small spoonful of remaining bbq sauce to top of each meatloaf
Bake 30 min, top with cheese and cook for 5 more min (or until the cheese has melted

This recipe I make a double of, I freeze them and then we have an easy meal at a later date. They reheat just perfectly!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend!  Remember to check out Organizing Junkie for all sorts of fabulous menu ideas!!! Thanks so much for stopping by. I will have several projects this week so remember to stop back by :)

Faith