WELCOME WFMW readers! This is one way we save A LOT of money (plus headache, stress…) each month, by doing freezer meals! Click to view the first post in the series which has links to all posts in the series.
NO MYSTERY: MARINATED BEEF, CHICKEN, OR PORK
1 FAMILY
3 Tbsps red wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil
2 cloves Garlic, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp thyme
1 Tbsp parsley
Gravy:
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp shallots, or onion
6 mushrooms, optional
2 Tbsp flour
1 c. chicken, beef, or veggie stock
6 FAMILIES
18 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 c. olive oil
12 cloves Garlic, chopped
1 ½ tsp – 3 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
6 Tbsp thyme
6 Tbsp parsley
Gravy:
12 Tbsp butter
12 Tbsp shallots, or onion
24 mushrooms, optional
12 Tbsp flour
6 c. chicken, beef, or veggie stock
TO FREEZE: Combine the ingredients for the marinade all together in a Ziploc bag, add the meat.
TO PREPARE: Thaw. Pan cook meat with marinade, until done to your liking. Remove the meat, add the butter, then onions and mushrooms saute for 3 minutes over moderate heat. Add flour to the pan and cook another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Whisk in stock and reduce for another minute. Pour over meat and serve.
Recipe Credit: Heather Westover
It all began on October 8th, 2008. Cathy and Monica started this coupon blog to help friends and family learn about their new money saving hobby couponing! Since then they have taught thousands of women (and men) 
