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Ground Beef Stir Fry

Ground beef stir fry
Ground beef stir fry

Ground Beef Stir Fry

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • wok
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz lean ground beef
  • 2 cups stir fry vegetable mix (pre-packaged section of produce aisle)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat a wok to medium-high heat and add olive oil
  • Add ground beef to the pan. Break into pieces and saute until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6 to 7 minutes)
  • Add garlic powder, salt and the stir fry mix. Mix well until veggies are tender
  • Add hoisin sauce in the end and mix well
  • Serve with rice, noodles, or lettuce wraps. Enjoy!
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Tomato Pesto Chicken Potato Salad

tomato pesto spinach salad
tomato pesto spinach salad

Tomato Pesto Chicken Potato Salad

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • boiling pot
  • mixing bowl
  • indoor grill pan
  • tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz boneless chicken thighs
  • 4 tbsp tomato pesto sauce
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 2 each small red potatoes (diced)

Instructions
 

  • Boil the potatoes in a pot and cook for about 12 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender
  • Meanwhile, marinate chicken with half of the tomato pesto sauce
  • Then, heat an indoor grill pan on medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides for about 5 to 6 minutes until it is golden crispy. Make sure it fully cooks to an internal temperature of 165F
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing it into bite-size pieces
  • Once the potatoes have cooked, drain it and set it aside
  • In a bowl, add the potatoes, chicken, spinach, and the rest of the tomato pesto sauce. Mix all ingredients well
  • This dish can be served hot or cold
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Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef

beef barbacoa
beef barbacoa

Instant Pot Barbacoa Beef

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Latin
Servings 4

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chuck roast
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 can (3.5 oz) chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
  • 1 small red onion (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 each bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Add chipotle peppers, diced green chiles, onions, garlic, lime juice, vinegar, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth
  • Place chuck roast at the bottom of the Instant Pot
  • Pour in the blended sauce
  • Add seasonings and cilantro. Mix well
  • Securely close the lid and set vent to "sealing". Press "Manual", then press "pressure" until it says "high pressure". Then adjust the timer to 50 minutes. Let it cook, and then follow the manual instructions to turn the vent to "venting" and wait until all the steam has released and the valve drops.
  • Remove the lid. Shred the beef using two forks. Serve with a bowl of rice, on top of nachos, or with salad.
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Shrimp and Sausage Boil

shrimp and sausage
shrimp and sausage

Shrimp and Sausage Boil

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • sheet pan
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz shrimp (peeled)
  • 1 each pre-cooked sausage links (3 oz each)
  • 1 medium zucchini (sliced)
  • 1 medium yellow squash (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp green onions (chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 /4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 425F
  • Add all ingredients on the sheet pan.
  • Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Drizzle olive oil on top and mix ingredients well.
  • Place in oven for 10-15 minutes until the shrimp is cooked and opaque.
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Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya with Cauliflower Rice

sausage jambalaya
sausage jambalaya

Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya with Cauliflower Rice

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 each andouille sausage links (3 oz each)
  • 8 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/4 cups red onions (diced)
  • 1/4 cups celery (diced)
  • 1 each green bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 tbsp green onions (chopped)
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1 each bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Slice sausage into coins
  • Heat the oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add in the red onions, bell pepper, and celery. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the sliced sausage. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the sausage heats through
  • Then, mix in the crushed tomatoes, spices, and bay leaves and stir well. Add the cauliflower rice and cook for 5 minutes to 7 minutes.
  • At the end, add the shrimp and cook through for about 3 to 4 minutes until it turns opaque. Season with salt to preferred taste and garnish with green onions.
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Cajun Chicken with Butternut Squash Spirals

cajun chicken and spirals
cajun chicken and spirals

Cajun Chicken with Butternut Squash Spirals

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 8 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1 each red bell pepper (diced)
  • 10 oz butternut squash spirals
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Dice red onions and bell peppers into small pieces. Chop green onions. Dice chicken into small 1 inch squares. Drain the corn.
  • Heat the saute pan to medium-high heat and add olive oil
  • Saute the chicken and red onions until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked (about 6 to 7 minutes) Add the seasonings and mix well.
  • Next, add garlic, green onions and sliced mushrooms. Mix it around until mushrooms soften (about 3 to 5 minutes)
  • Then, add the bell peppers and squash spirals. Continually stir until the bell peppers and squash are tender. Finally, mix in the corn.
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Chicken and Artichoke Bake

chicken artichoke
chicken artichoke

Chicken and Artichoke Bake

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz chicken tenders
  • 12 oz canned artichoke hearts
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat oven to 425F
  • Grease baking dish with olive oil
  • Drain artichoke hearts
  • Season chicken tenders with garlic powder and salt
  • In a bowl, mix together the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  • Layer the chicken tenders in the bottom of the greased baking dish
  • Cover the chicken evenly with the artichoke mixture
  • Bake in the oven uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F and it is no longer pink in the center
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Balsamic Steak with Roasted Delicata Squash

delicata steak
delicata steak

Balsamic Steak with Roasted Delicata Squash

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • sheet pan
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz sirloin steak
  • 1/4 each red onion
  • 1 large delicata squash
  • 1 tbsp green onion (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp concentrated balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha sauce
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

Pre-Cook (Mise En Place):

  • Gather your equipment: knife, cutting board, sheet pan, oven
  • Pre-heat oven to 425F
  • Cut the delicata squash in half and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Slice them into 1/4 inch half moons. Slice the steak into thin 1/2 inch cuts
  • In a mixing bowl, marinate the steak and sliced delicata squash with concentrated balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper
  • Thinly slice the red onions and chop the green onions and add it to the mixing bowl. Drizzle everything with olive oil and mix well
  • Place all the ingredients on a sheet pan lined with foil or parchment paper
  • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. Steak should reach internal temperature of 145F, and the veggies should be golden brown
  • Serve steak and squash with a side salad or choice of grain
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Asian Beef Salad

asian beef salad
asian beef salad

Asian Beef Salad

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula
  • saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz lean ground beef
  • 1 each cucumber
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 2 tbsp coco aminos
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Dice onions, chop green onions, slice cucumbers lengthwise into 1/4 inch rectangular pieces
  • Pre-heat saute pan to medium high heat
  • Coat the saute pan with olive oil and add the diced onions. Saute the onions until they soften and turn translucent
  • Then, add the ground beef and break it into smaller pieces. Continue to stir for another 6 to 7 minutes until all meat turns brown
  • Add the coco aminos, hoisin sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix well
  • Remove from the pan and let it cool
  • Place the meat on top of the shredded lettuce. Add the rest of the veggies: cucumber, shredded cabbage, green onions, and shredded carrots. Serve with your choice of vinaigrette (Recommend sesame ginger vinaigrette)
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Seafood Salad

seafood salad
seafood salad

Seafood Salad

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz imitation crab (chunks)
  • 8 oz pre-cooked frozen shrimp
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1/4 cup red onions (diced)
  • 1 tbsp green onions (chopped)
  • 1 each lemon
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Defrost the shrimp according to package instructions
  • In a mixing bowl, add the imitation crab and shrimp
  • Pour in the mayonnaise. Squeeze in lemon juice
  • Add the seasonings, celery, red onion, and green onions
  • Mix all ingredients well