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Meatball Zucchini Boats are stuffed with pesto, juicy meatballs and topped with Alfredo sauce and lots of cheese, for a quick and delicious dinner. Super simple and easy for a weeknight meal! Zucchini boats filled with tomato sauce, meatballs, and mozzarella cheese – your family will go nuts for this recipe! Adapted from :  sweetandsavorymeals.com INGREDIENTS : 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1 c. shredded mozzarella 2 c. marinara sauce (use sugar-free if you're keto!) 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large egg 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish 1 lb. ground beef Freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 -4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : Preheat oven to 350°. Score zucchini (like you’re dicing an avocado) and scoop out insides into a large bowl. Place in a shallow baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and...

A quick/easy ground beef recipe, this is a pasta dish that will be on your dinner table all week long! So creamy and so comforting! Adapted from :  damndelicious.net INGREDIENTS : 1 1/2 cups  cheddar cheese  (freshly grated) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper  (to taste) 1/4 cup  sour cream  3/4 cup  heavy cream  1 (15oz can)   marinara sauce  1 cup  beef stock  2 tablespoons  all-purpose flour  1/2 teaspoon  smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon  dried oregano  1 teaspoon  dried parsley  1 teaspoon  Italian seasoning  5 cloves  garlic  (minced) 1  small sweet onion  (diced) 1 pound  ground beef  1 tablespoon  olive oil  8 ounces  medium pasta shells  INSTRUCTIONS : Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water and drain well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground...

When I was growing up, my mom never ever made meatloaf and I always wanted to try it - I finally tried it at a restaurant and loved it. When I moved out on my own I started experimenting with different recipes and creating my own version. I finally came up with the best meatloaf I have ever made, and I wanted to share it. Adapted from :  allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS : 1 cup  cheddar cheese  (shredded) 2  eggs  (beaten) 1 cup  milk  1 cup  bread crumbs  (plain)  1 tablespoon  garlic  (minced) 1  small onion  (finely diced) 1/4 teaspoon  Kosher salt  1/8 teaspoon  ground black pepper 1 tablespoon  Worcestershire sauce  1/4 teaspoon  red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon  ground paprika  1 teaspoon  Italian seasoning  1 teaspoon  dried parsley  2 lbs  ground beef  (90% lean) Meatloaf Glaze: 2 tablespoons  sweet chili sauce  1 teaspoon  apple cide...

Steak is expensive, this we know. Nothing worse than overcooking it to death, rendering a leathery, chewy and chalky piece of meat that should get you slapped. There are a lot of people who think that if they see any streak of pink, the cow is still alive and going to moo them in their dreams. No, guys. Pink in your meat doesn’t mean it’s not “cooked”. Oh, it’s cooked, just not to death. Plus, a little pink ensures it stays tender and buttery in texture. Adapted from :  carnaldish.com INGREDIENTS : salt and pepper 1 teaspoon oregano chopped 1 1/4 pounds sirloin steaks cut into 1 inch cubes 1 teaspoon rosemary chopped 1 teaspoon thyme chopped 3 garlic cloves minced 1 pound yukon gold potatoes sliced about 1/2 inch in thickness 2 tablespoons butter divided 1 tablespoon olive oil INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil and butter, potatoes, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and oregano. Cook for about 3 minutes, stir and cook and addit...

With just one pound of ground beef and 20 minutes of prep time, you can have a pleases-all-customers dinner for five on the table in less than an hour with this easy enchilada recipe. Transform five simple ingredients into this cheesy, hearty meal, with a little help from Betty. Adapted from :  bettycrocker.com INGREDIENTS : Package of flour tortillas (6 inch, soft taco size ), need 8-10 tortillas 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese (you can use a Mexican blend) 2 cans (10 ounces each), red enchilada sauce (I use mild) 1 to 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef Toppings (optional) Diced tomatoes, jalapenos, chopped onions, sour cream, guacamole, olives, shredded lettuce, hot sauce INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray then pour 1/2 can of enchilada sauce in baking dish, coating bottom evenly. Number two : In a large non-stick skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking up the meat, stirring occas...

Some nights I have my act together. Most nights I make this Stuffed Pepper Casserole. Free-form and easy-going, this recipe takes the classic flavors and ingredients of stuffed peppers, then turns them into cheesy, healthy comfort food that cooks in one pot. Adapted from :  wellplated.com INGREDIENTS : 1-2 cups Colby Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup long grain white rice 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes (petite for regular) 2 cups beef broth 3 cloves garlic minced Salt & pepper 1 tsp oregano 1 medium onion diced 1 red pepper diced 1 green pepper diced 1 lb ground beef INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : In high sided pan add your ground beef, peppers, onion, oregano, salt and pepper and cook until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Number two : Add in garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minutes. Number three : Add in your beef broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar, stir to combine then bring to a boil. Number four : Add...

Here I’ll share with you a few tips and tricks to creating beef quesadillas which are crispy on the outside and bursting with flavour on the inside. These Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are made with a homemade spice mix, two different cheeses and bulked out with black beans and red pepper INGREDIENTS : 6 flour tortillas -mine were about 7 – 8 inch diameter 12 oz shredded cheese blend -about 3 cups (or combination of cheddar, monterey jack and pizza mozzarella) 2 tbsp unsalted beef stock 1 tsp chipotle chili powder 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp oregano 1 tsp chili powder 1 lb ground beef -I used ‘extra lean’ cooking spray - to grease pan 1/2 tbsp olive oil INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : Preheat oven to 200 F (to keep quesadillas warm while cooking batches). Number two : In a pan (I used non stick) on medium heat add olive oil. Number three : When shimmering, add ground beef, chili powder, cumin, orega...