Quick and Easy Beef Manhattan

Make a hearty open face sandwich for lunch or dinner in under 10 minutes.

In researching the origins, I found that this has very little to do with Manhattan and originated in Indiana in the '40's and is more and Indiana dish.  Regardless, it is still good.

I will do the breakdowns per serving and you can multiply it as needed

Ingredients:  

• 1/3 to 1/4 lb of roast beef
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup of prepared mashed potatoes
• 1 jar prepared gravy (makes about 4 servings)
• 1-2 slices of bread

I started used instant mashed potatoes and made them according to the the instructions on the box.

I used sliced roast beef from the deli but leftover potroast works well also.  Put on a microwave safe plate and nuke on high for approx. 2 mins.

For the bread, use 1 to 2 slices per person as the base.  To toast or not to toast is a personal choice, I usually toast very lightly in the oven for a minute.

Open gravy and warm on medium heat on the stove.

Put 1 to 2 slices of bread or toast on a plate.

Put a large scoop of mashed potatoes on top.                         

Use a fork to put slices of roast beef on top of the bread or toast.

Ladle gravy over the top of the roast beef, then serve.

QUICK & EASY QUESO

I made this a late night movie snack between movies we were watching - it took less than 10 minutes. It is great if you want a quick warm snack on a cold night.

• 1 2lb pkg of Pasteurized Processesed Cheese Product (like Velveeta) - cut in half (use 1 lb)
• 1 can of Dices Tomatoes with Green Chile Peppers (like Rotel)

Optional

• 1 tsp Mustard or Worstecher Sauce or Ranch Dressing (depending on what your like)

Cut the cheese product in half - put one half away as you will only need 1 lb, unless you want it to be extra cheesy.

Cut up the half of the cheese you are going to use and melt it on low heat, stirring constantly for a few minutes.

Once the cheese is melted, open the can a tomatoes add them to the cheese and stir. If you choose to add any optional items, stir them in at this point also.

Remove from heat, pour into serving bowl and serve with tortilla chips.