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Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps -2 ways
I thought it would be fun to start sharing some of my favorite recipes. I’ll show you how I make them “WORK” for me and my family. I am by no means a professional food blogger so don’t judge. 😆 Here is the first recipe – Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps. It’s quick and easy and also a family favorite. KOREAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS -2 ways! 1 lb. ground beef 1 Tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 cup Coconut Aminos 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup brown sugar (optional see directions)* 1 bunch of Romaine lettuce 1/4 small…
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Crockpot Chili
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. ground beef, browned 3 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16 oz.) cans Northern beans, drained and rinsed 1 (16 oz.) cans pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed 4 cups of petite diced Roma tomatoes or 4 (14.5 oz.) cans diced tomatoes -juice and all 1-1/2 cups water (omit if using canned tomatoes) 2 medium onions, chopped 1 cup petite diced green peppers 1 teaspoon garlic powder 3 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon salt Directions: Combine all ingredients into a crockpot. Cook on LOW 8 hours or on HIGH for 4. Serve as is or…
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“Meaty” Meatballs
Ingredients: 1-1/2 lbs. ground beef 1-1/2 lbs. ground turkey 3 large eggs 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 heaping tablespoon dried parsley (or Italian seasoning for a more Italian flavor) 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1-1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Directions: Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Shape into 1-inch balls. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Serve with salad and lots of vegetables or over zoodles or spaghetti squash topped with marinara sauce. NOTES: This recipe makes a lot! I like to flash freeze the extras to have on hand.
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Rotisserie Chicken
ingredients: 1 (5 lb.) whole uncooked chicken or 6 chicken breasts 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 4 cloves garlic, minced Directions: Place chicken inside crockpot. Mix remaining ingredients together; pour over chicken. Cook on LOW 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours. When chicken is fully cooked, remove and shred. NOTES: You can also cook this in an electric pressure cooker on HIGH pressure for 40 minutes. You will need to add an additional 1/2 cup of water.
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Fajitas
2 chicken breasts, cut into strips 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion 2 bell peppers 1 medium zucchini squash salt and pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/2 lime Cut onion, peppers, and zucchini into thin strips. In a large skillet, sauté veggies in 1 tablespoon of oil over medium high heat until tender. Remove veggies onto a plate. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and chicken. Cook until browned and completely cooked through. Add veggies back in to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, oregano, and cumin. Cook 3-4 minutes more to warm veggies. Squeeze juice of 1/2 lime over right before serving. Serve…
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Lemony Garlic Chicken with Broccoli
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 cups broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces 1 teaspoons of salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced zest and juice of 2 lemons 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 2 cups cooked brown rice Directions: In an extra-large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Add chicken and broccoli to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken begins to brown,5-6 minutes. Add garlic and lemon zest; cook 2-3 minutes more. Add rice, lemon juice, and water. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.…
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Taco Salad
Ingredients: 3-4 chicken breasts taco seasoning Directions: Season chicken with seasoning. Cook chicken breast (grill it, bake it, or pressure cook it). Using two forks, shred the chicken. Build your Salad: romaine lettuce, chopped shredded chicken beans of your choice (black, pinto, kidney are my fave) corn on the cob (or frozen), cooked or grilled tomato, diced or pico de gallo black olives, sliced avocado salsa ranch dressing
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Tin Foil Dinners
Ingredients: 1 pound Hamburger (formed into 6 patties) 36 baby carrots 1-2 large onion 3 large potatoes, cut into thin rounds 1/2 pound green beans salt and pepper garlic powder Directions:Â On a large sheet of tin foil, place one hamburger patty, 6 carrots, a large slice of onion, 1/2 of a potato, and a handful of green beans. Season to taste with s&p and garlic powder. Bring together the sides of the foil and roll up. Repeat with the two remaining ends. Grill or bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes until the potatoes and green beans are tender and the meat is cooked through.
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Tuna Salad
Ingredients: 1 small can tuna packed in water 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/3 cup chopped celery (1 stalk chopped) 1/4 cup dill pickles, chopped salt & pepper to taste 1 handful chopped cashews Mixed greens Directions: Open and drain tuna. In a small bowl, mix tuna with mayo, celery, pickles, s&p, and cashews. Place tuna salad on top of mixed greens and enjoy
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Spicy Chicken
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup water Directions: Place chicken in crockpot or electric pressure cooker. In a separate bowl, mix spices together. Sprinkle over chicken. Add water . Cook in crockpot on low 4-6 hours or until chicken is completely cooked and tender OR pressure cook on HIGH 35 minutes. NOTES: This recipe also works well with pork.
