Tex-Mex Salisbury Steak

So, it appears that Nick and I don't always eat very healthy. I assure you that we eat very well during the day. Sometimes, we just need a delicious, filling dinner. And I don't tell you when we eat salad or chicken. Anyway, I found this recipe, for Tex-Mex Salisbury Steak while we were living in Texas and thought that it was fitting. I didn't have a job at the time or know anyone in Texas, so I spent most of time unpacking and planning and cooking meals for Nick. Anyway, Nick loved it. I have only made it two times since then, to his dismay. We made it tonight and Nick still loves it. And it's quick and easy.

What's Going On?

Just A few things that are going on my life:

• Nick and I had a delicious and easy dinner last night. I marinated a flank steak for 24 hours in Stubb's Beef Marinade. Then Nick broiled it for about 8 minutes on each side. When it was finished he sliced it against the grain, we threw it on some tortillas with sauteed peppers and onions and a little Seriously Sharp White Cheddar Cheese. I made a little Mexican Rice to go on the side. It made a very satisfying meal.
• My sister has gone back to college and is living in her first, ever apartment. My mom says she is quite the homemaker. I am very proud of her, even if she doesn't seem to know her own address.
• This weekend Nick and drove around Richmond to check out the locations of houses we had seen for sale online. We didn't see anything that blew us away. Bottom line, I don't think we can afford a house in the location we want, with the space we need, and the charm and character I want. Most of which the townhouse we are renting right now gives us. So we are back to debating whether or not we should buy a house again or continue renting until I finish grad school. It would be nice to not have to worry about yard work on the weekends when I have to study.
• I have been organizing my desk and files today. This should make working a lot easier. I am very pleased with my work.

Meatza Pizza

Tonight for dinner I made one of Nick's favorite old time dinners. Its quick and easy and can be made in one dish. I am copying this recipe directly out of my mother's-in-law cookbook, so I should give her credit.

• 1 pound ground beef, very lean
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1 small can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 3/4 cup grated cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons Parmesan cheese

Mix beef, garlic salt, and bread crumbs, then spread in a 9x9 pan. Add evaporated milk and mix with a fork. Spread mixture over bottom of pan raising a rim 1/2-inch high around the edge. Spread ketchup over meat to the rim. Arrange mushrooms on ketchup. Place cheese over top and sprinkle with oregano. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan. Bake in a 400 degree oven for twenty-five minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.