Recipe formulas
I don't really measure when I cook, so these are flexible formulas rather than exact recipes. This approach allows me to use what I have on hand and strengthen my cooking instincts.
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Ground beef
Beef Cabbage Stew
Ground beef + cabbage + tomatoes
Beef Stroganoff Skillet
Ground beef + mushrooms + creamy broth
Bunless Burger Bar
Burger patties + classic toppings + roasted butternut squash or potatoes
Cheesy Easy Peasy Skillet
Ground beef + peas + cream cheese + mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Cottage Pie
Ground beef + mixed vegetables + a mashed vegetable topping
Creamy Golden Skillet
Ground beef or chicken + peas or sweet corn + cream cheese + warm spices
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Ground pork or beef + cabbage + aromatics
Hamburger Healthier
Ground beef + pinto beans + tomato paste + cheddar + chili-spiced broth
Italian Style Meatballs with Sauce
Ground beef or pork meatballs + tomato sauce
Kofta (Turkish Style) Meatballs
Ground beef + warm spices
Lubia Polo (Persian Bean Pilaf)
Ground beef + green beans + tomato paste + Persian spices
Meatloaf + Mashed Vegetables
Savory meatloaf + creamy mashed vegetables
Persian Style Pan Kebab
Ground beef + tomato paste + Persian spices
Philly Cheese Skillet
Ground beef + bell peppers + onions + cream cheese
Pizza Casserole
Ground beef + tomato paste + cheese + pizza toppings
Stuffed Peppers
Bell peppers + seasoned ground beef + tomato paste
Swedish-Inspired Meatballs
Beef or pork meatballs + creamy Dijon sauce + warm spices
Taco Bowls
Spiced ground beef + taco toppings
Thai-Inspired Soup
Ground beef + peanut butter + peas + warm spices
Tortilla Soup
Ground beef + tomatoes + corn + spices
Zucchini Bolognese
Ground beef + zucchini + tomato base + aged cheese
Ground pork
Chicken
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Chicken + tomato base + mozzarella + spices
Chicken Pot Pie Skillet
Chicken + mixed vegetables + cream cheese
Creamy Chicken with Sundried Tomatoes
Chicken + sundried tomatoes + cream cheese + aged cheese
Creamy Golden Skillet
Ground beef or chicken + peas or sweet corn + cream cheese + warm spices
Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Chicken + mushrooms + cream cheese + aged cheese
Southwest Chicken Skillet
Chicken + bell peppers + tomatoes + spices
Zucchini Chicken Alfredo
Chicken + zucchini + cream cheese + butter + aged cheese