Beef and Butternut Squash Chili

Ingredients: • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 1 medium onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 2 (14.5-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, • 1 (16-ounce) can chili beans • 1/2 small butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 2 1/2 cups) • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth • 1Continue reading “Beef and Butternut Squash Chili”

Broccoli and Beef Noodle Bowl

Ingredients: • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 pound ground beef • 1 onion, diced • 1 green bell pepper, chopped • 12 ounces broccoli florets • 1 green onion, thinly sliced • Small handful of cilantro, chopped • Toasted sesame seeds • 3 packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded For the sauce: • 1/4Continue reading “Broccoli and Beef Noodle Bowl”

Spaghetti Stoup

“Stoup” is a term invented by Rachael Ray. Is a term for a meal that is thicker than soup and thinner than stew. Watching Rachael Rays “30 Minute Meals” was how I learned how to cook in college! This recipe is adapted from her Spaghetti and Meatball Stoup recipe. Spaghetti is my favorite meal. ByContinue reading “Spaghetti Stoup”

Beef skillet with celery root and leeks

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 1 celery root, peeled and chopped into 1” pieces 2 large leeks, cut into 1” half moon pieces 1 lb ground beef 3 cloves of garlic, minced Salt and pepper 1/4 cup light soy sauce 1/4 cup water Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and season with ground pepper.Continue reading “Beef skillet with celery root and leeks”

Beef fajita bowl with cilantro rice

Ingredients 1 lb ground beef 1 small green bell pepper, sliced 1 small red bell pepper, sliced 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 1 smaller tomato, seeded and chopped Fajita seasoning (see recipe below) 1 15.5 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup white rice Juice of 1/2 lime One handful of cilantro leaves,Continue reading “Beef fajita bowl with cilantro rice”

Beef and spaghetti squash skillet

Ingredients: 1 medium (3-4lbs) spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped (1/2 tsp if usingContinue reading “Beef and spaghetti squash skillet”

Unstuffed cabbage roll soup

Per @heidrenae request via Instagram! 😘 This is one of my fall favorites! I always cook this when I buy cabbage at the farmer’s market. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 cup raw white rice 1 quart chicken stock, divided 1 pound ground beef 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander 2Continue reading “Unstuffed cabbage roll soup”