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Kid Approved Dinners
by Brandie Valenzuela
Description: Kid-approved dinners for quick, easy meals.
Have no fear, kid approved dinners are here!
While there is no guarantee that every child
will devour the following meals, it is safe to say
that the majority will!
"Muffin Tin Meatloaves"
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 cup ketchup
1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
Heat oven to 400 degrees. In large bowl,
combine all ingredients except ketchup,
mixing lightly but thoroughly. Place
approximately 1/3 cup beef mixture into
each of 12 medium muffin cups, pressing
lightly; spread ketchup over tops. Bake 20
minutes or until centers are no longer pink.
Remove meatloaves from pan.
"Cheese and Wiener Burritos"
8 flour tortillas
8 hotdogs/meat wieners
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup ketchup or taco sauce
Heat wieners as directed on package.
Heat tortillas. Place 1 hot wiener on
lower third of each tortilla. Sprinkle
each wiener with 1/4 cup of the cheese,
and about 1 tablespoon ketchup or taco sauce.
Fold in sides and roll up.
"Chili-Mac"
1 pound macaroni
1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (28-oz.) can tomatoes, undrained
1 quart tomato juice
2 cups chopped onions
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (20-oz.) can red kidney beans, drained
Cook pasta according to package directions;
drain. In a Dutch oven or large skillet, brown
beef in oil, stirring frequently. Add undrained
tomatoes, tomato juice, onions, garlic, salt
and remaining seasonings. Cover and simmer
for 45 minutes. Stir in kidney beans. Cook for
an additional 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
Meanwhile, gradually add cooked pasta to the
chili. Serve in bowls.
"Kid Size Pizzas"
DOUGH:
1 package yeast
6 cups all-purpose flour (6 to 6 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 cups very warm water (125º to 130º degrees)
1/4 cup olive oil, room temperature
PIZZA SAUCE
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
Topping Suggestions:
Grated Mozzarella or Cheddar
Pepperoni, salami or ham, sliced
Olives, sliced
Tomatoes, onions peppers or other vegetables
In large bowl, combine 5 cups flour, undissolved
yeast and salt. Stir very warm water and olive oil
into dry ingredients. Stir in enough additional flour
to make soft dough. On lightly floured surface,
knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 to 6
minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare tomato sauce: in small bowl
mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano and
garlic. On lightly floured surface, divide dough
into 16 pieces. Form into smooth balls; roll or
pat to 7-inch circles. Place on greased baking
sheets. Top each with 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce
and selected toppings. Bake at 400ºF for 25
minutes or until crust is golden. Serve warm.
Reprinted with permission.
