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Easy Fall Meals with #PCPlus

October 17, 2014 by fabfrugalmama

Now that the cooler weather has come to stay and it’s officially autumn, I’m starting to crave comfort food. I love making stews, casseroles and homemade soups for my family… meals that are hearty, yet easy to make – and easy on the wallet.


So, on my latest trip to the grocery store, I looked for fall staples and was pleased to find that my local No Frills carried my favorite organic apples (Granny Smith – and for a very good price!), cabbage and more, which helped me plan out a wholesome, hearty meal to share with you – recipes and all!

When I was a kid, my Mom used to make Cabbage Casserole. It is a super simple meal that consists of a few basic items, many of which you probably already have. Here’s the recipe…

Cabbage Casserole

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon oil (canola, grapeseed or any mild flavoured cooking oil)
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt (I usually use half this amount; season to your desired taste)
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
6 tablespoons raw, long grain rice
1 (10 oz.) can tomato soup
1 can of water (use soup tin)
3 cups shredded green cabbage

Start by shredding up cabbage and placing it in a greased 9″ x 13″ casserole dish. Then, in a large frying pan, cook ground beef in oil for several minutes, breaking it up as you go. Then add diced onion, salt, pepper and rice.

Next, add soup and water; mix well. Then, pour meat mixture evenly over the raw cabbage (do not stir/mix together). Bake covered 1.5 hours at 325 degrees F.

And, for dessert – Apple Crisp! The perfect way to use up all those gorgeous fall apples! I’ve been making this recipe since I was young. My family makes sure this doesn’t stick around for too long!

Apple Crisp

4 cups peeled & sliced apples


Topping:
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter
sprinkle of cinnamon

Place apples in a greased 8″ square pan. Blend topping until crumbly and spread over apples. Bake in the oven at 350 degree F until apples are soft (approx. 30 minutes). For an added treat, top with vanilla ice cream.

Tip: I double this recipe and use a 9″ x 13″ pan, that way there’s some left over to enjoy later!

Don’t forget to bring your PC Plus card when you shop at your local No Frills – your points will add up quickly and soon you’ll be getting all of the groceries needed for these recipes for FREE!  (And, if you don’t have one, what are you waiting for? Join now! 😉

Happy cooking!


Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: #PCPlus, money-savers, recipes

Comments

  1. Multi-Testing Mommy says

    October 18, 2014 at 1:23 am

    mmm…I love apple crisp!

  2. Darlene Demell says

    October 25, 2014 at 4:10 am

    The cabbage casserole looks delicious. I love cabbage. Hubby loves the apple crisp too.

  3. Punxgirl says

    October 25, 2014 at 6:28 am

    Yum! Both recipes sound amazing. I look forward to making the cabbage casserole!

  4. Annie1 says

    October 25, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Both of these recipes sound delicious! I love the cabbage casserole! We eat a lot of cabbage so its nice to find a new way to use it!

    Thanks

  5. Debbie says

    October 26, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Right away I see one of my favourite recipes. So easy and hearty. It the flavour of cabbage rolls without all the work.
    (Debbie W)

  6. Judy C says

    October 26, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    Both recipes sound yummy! I have been meaning to try making a cabbage casserole since I like cabbage rolls but hate the work of making them. Thanks for reminding me I will have to put it on the menu for this week! (Judy Cowan)

  7. Angela M says

    October 27, 2014 at 4:59 am

    I'm going to try the cabbage casserole this week. Sounds like a perfect weeknight meal that would please my whole family.

  8. Anonymous says

    October 31, 2014 at 7:21 am

    I just recently discovered the ease of making 'cabbage rolls' through a casserole method.
    jan

  9. Amy Lovell says

    November 2, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    The cabbage casserole we will def be trying! We love cabbage rolls and it seems like that but in a casserole form. Also the apple crisp sounds good too!

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