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Taco-Mex Homemade Hamburger Helper (One Pot Wonder)
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I made a homemade version of Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper that was not only easy, it had much better ingredients t...
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (you can substitute olive or vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups corn (frozen is fine)
- 1 small can sliced black olives
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (4-ounce) can diced mild green chiles
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning* (about 1 packet)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 3/4 cup natural, non-MSG beef broth
- 2 cups dried elbow macaroni pasta (can substitute whole wheat if desired)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (medium or sharp, your choice)
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded (you could use Pepper Jack)
Homemade Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
There are a few things I love about this recipe: It is how easy it is to make, without fancy ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil (you can substitute olive or vegetable oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 3/4 cup natural, non-MSG beef broth
- 2 cups dried elbow macaroni pasta (can substitute whole wheat if desired)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (medium or sharp, your choice)
Cheeseburger Quesadillas
By Jahel
You get the best of two world in this Cheeseburger Quesadillas recipe
- 1 1/4 pounds ground sirloin
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 24 dill pickle chips plus 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2-cups)
- Cooking spray
Honey Garlic Chicken Skillet
By á-25010
This one is dee-licious. With the same, much loved flavor profile of honey garlic shrimp, we get to enjoy everyoneâ...
- Sauce:
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs/breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Tuscan Chicken and Spaghetti
By sulli5301
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook spaghetti or angel hair according to package directions until al dente
- 12 oz. spaghetti or angel hair
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 c. diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 3 c. baby spinach
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/3 c. grated Parmesan
- Basil, for garnish
Ham & Beans - Instant Pot
By lindaauman
For this ham & beans recipe, you can use either dried pinto beans or dried great northern beans
- 2 cups dried beans, about one pound
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Water - enough to fully cover beans by an inch
- 1 smoked ham bone with plenty of meat still on it, or chunks of ham
BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
By HotDishHomemaker, Hot Dish Homemaker
A simple and refreshing pasta salad that works perfectly during the hotter months of summer
- 1 pound thick cut bacon, cooked and cut into bite size pieces
- 12 ounces Fusili pasta
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 3 cups green leaf lettuce, chopped and loosely packed
- 3 tablespoons cold water or milk
- Freshly ground black pepper
Grilled Pineapple Chicken Sandwich
By SkinnyMom
Skinny Grilled Pineapple Chicken Sandwich by Skinny Mom Team | May 17, 2014 Print Share Favorite This If you’re ...
- Chili Mayonnaise:
- 4 — 4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 cups of reduced-sodium teriyaki marinade (nutrition calculated with 1/2 cup)
- 3 Tbsp chili mayonnaise (see recipe below)
- 4 pineapple rings, fresh or canned in it's own juice
- 4 whole grain sandwich thins
- 1/2 cup light mayo (nutrition calculated with 1/4 cup)
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 3 tsp Thai chili sauce
- Optional Toppings*:
- lettuce
- tomato
Naan BBQ Chicken Pizza
By sillymom
I love Trader Joe'sTandoori Naan (found in the frozen section)
- 4 Pieces Trader Joe's Tandoori Naan
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese
- Garlic salt
Low-Carb Avocado Chicken Salad
By cfaide
Cook chicken breast until done, let cool, and then chop
- 2 or 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Avocados
- 1/4 chopped onion
- Juice of 1/2 a lime
- 2 Tbsp cilantro
- 2 Tbsp Grapeseed Oil Vegenaise
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- (I used all Organic ingredients)
Creamy Chicken Zucchini Fettuccine
By tinathorn
Peel the zucchini (or not, I peeled mine just for the look and munched on the peels while I was cooking) and cut th...
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan or fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 large head (600g) cauliflower, roughly chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- the juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tsp capers
- 225 g mushrooms, sliced
- 450 g leftover cooked chicken, chopped (I used grilled chicken)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (to garnish)
- 2-3 large zucchinis, peeled and julienned
Pressure Cooker Lasagna
By janriff924
Cook lasagna in a mere seven minutes with this recipe
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt
- pepper
- 1 (24-ounce) jar pasta sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 pounds ricotta
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup parmesan, grated
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces lasagna noodles, no-boil variety
- 1 package mozzarella cheese, shredded
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