Gravy

Iv been slagged by the better half and d daughter to post my gravy recipe so here goes

Ingredients
Half an onion thinly sliced
Teaspoon of cooking oil
Half teaspoon tomatoe puree
4 beef oxo cubes
1 chicken stock cube
Tablespoon of sugar
1 pint of water
3 teaspoons of cornflour

Method
Saute the onion in the oil and add the water. Now add the tomatoes puree,oxos,stock cube,and sugar. Leave to simmer for about 20 mins. Now add the sugar.
Mix the cornflour wit some water and add to the gravy stirring as it thickens.

You can also add some taco seasoning for some spice or honey instead of sugar.

Meatloaf

Ingredients

1lb of Mince

1 Egg

2 Onions

3 Slices of Bread

5 Smoked Rashers

4 Beef Oxo Cubes

3 Teaspoons of Taco Seasoning

2 Teaspoons of Ground Black Pepper

1 Teaspoon of Sage

1 Teaspoon of Basil

1 Teaspoon of Hot Chilli Powder (optional)

4 Teaspoons of Worcestershire Sauce

2 Teaspoons of Tomato Sauce

Instructions;

Put the onions,bread and rashers in a food processor and blend together using the blade attachment.

Place in a large bowl and add the mince.

Now add the oxos,sage,basil,chilli powder,ground black pepper,taco seasoning,tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

Mix together with your hands until all the ingredients are blended together.You might like to wear gloves doing this step, Make a hollow in the mixture and add the beaten egg. Mix together.

On a non-stick baking tray shape the mixture into a loaf shape. Drizzle the top of the loaf with cooking oil and place in the oven at 180° for about an hour,or depending how well you like it done.

Cut the loaf to check if it is cooked and leave in the oven for another ten minutes if needed.Allow to cool for a few minutes this makes it easier to slice.

Serve with mashed potatoes and veg,enjoy:-)
American recipes use minced pork,I myself prefer minced beef.

Quick Savory Rice

Ingredients

1/4 cup of Brown Rice

1/4 Red,Green and Yellow Pepper

1/2 an Onion

1/4 cup of Frozen Peas

1/2 Chicken Stock Cube

Teaspoon of Oil for cooking

Calorie Counter;

Tesco Easy Cook Brown Rice 75g =195g cooked 265 cal

Tesco Value Chicken Stock Cube 1/2 = 3 cal

Tesco Value Peppers 1/4 = 7 cal

Tesco Value Onion 50g = 20 cal

Tesco Value Frozen Peas 12.5g = 8 cal

Total Calories = 303 cal

Instructions;

Boil the rice for about 20 minutes.

Dice the onion and peppers. Add to the hot oil and fry until soft. Add the rice to the frying pan stir together. Now add the frozen peas. Break up the stock cube and add about 1/4 cup of water. Simmer until the water evaporates. Serve and enjoy :-) 

You can add any other vegetables you would like. This is a quick, easy and tasty lunch.

Cost of items in Tesco
http://m.tesco.ie/mt/www.tesco.ie/groceries/

Rice €1.84
Stock cubes 99c
Peppers €1.39
Onions 79c
Frozen peas 89c