114 optional meat Recipes

  • Thai -Style Open Crab Meat Sandwich
    lime juice, gingerroot, grated, lemongrass, finely chopped and
    5 More
    lime juice, gingerroot, grated, lemongrass, finely chopped, mayonnaise, crusty bread, ripe avocado, cooked crabmeat, fresh cilantro (optional garnish ) (optional)
    20 min, 8 ingredients
  • Marinara Sauce (With or Without Meat)
    onion, chopped and
    11 More
    onion, chopped, minced garlic cloves (i use the jarred kind ), tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, dried parsley, dried basil, splenda sugar substitute, black pepper, worcestershire sauce, ground beef (optional) or 1 lb ground turkey (optional)
    30 min, 12 ingredients
  • KARI-KARE (Meat and Vegetable Stew in Peanut Sauce)
    pork hocks or 2 1/2 lbs oxtails, cut into 2 lengths and
    10 More
    pork hocks or 2 1/2 lbs oxtails, cut into 2 lengths, stewing beef , to make a meatier dish (optional), salt, cooking oil, garlic, minced, onion, sliced, achute water (optional), peanut butter, toasted powdered rice (optional) or 2 tbsp toasted mochiko sweet rice flour (optional), green beans, eggplant, cut into 8 pieces
    2 hour 15 min, 11 ingredients
  • No-Boil Cheesy Lasagna (Vegetarian) With Optional Meat Sauce
    lasagna noodles, uncooked, ricotta cheese and
    4 More
    lasagna noodles, uncooked, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, grated, eggs, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, shredded
    1 hour 10 min, 6 ingredients
  • Beef Tongue & Vegetables
    fresh beef tongues, water, to cover and
    12 More
    fresh beef tongues, water, to cover, salt , 1 per lb of meat, onion, whole, garlic cloves, 1 per lb of meat, stalk celery, cut into chunks, peppercorns, sugar , 1/2 per lb of meat, bay leaves, red potatoes , scrubbed, unpeeled, carrots , scrubbed, unpeeled, cabbage (optional) or parsnips (optional) or rutabagas (optional) or turnips (optional) or boiling onions (optional), fresh horseradish
    3 hour 30 min, 14 ingredients
  • Ugandan Matoke
    plantains, lemon , juice of (optional), oil (for frying ) and
    8 More
    plantains, lemon , juice of (optional), oil (for frying ), onion, chopped, tomatoes, chopped (or canned whole tomatoes, drained), green bell pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, chili pepper, chopped (optional), salt or coriander or cayenne pepper (to taste) or red pepper (to taste), ground beef (optional) or 1 lb beef stew meat, cut in bite-sized pieces (optional), beef broth (optional) or 1 cup beef stock (optional)
    1 hour 20 min, 11 ingredients
  • Quinoa and Avocado Salad
    quinoa, water, garlic clove, minced and
    6 More
    quinoa, water, garlic clove, minced, chicken meat, drained (leave out for vegetarian option) or 2 chicken breasts (leave out for vegetarian option), avocados, fresh cilantro, limes , juice of, olive oil, salt
    20 min, 9 ingredients
  • Danish Sandwiches (Smørrebrød)
    dark bread, thinly sliced (see intro), butter and
    9 More
    dark bread, thinly sliced (see intro), butter, pickled herring (optional, of various varieties including ( plain marinated herring marinerede sild , spiced kryddet ), sliced cheese (optional, in many varieties ), processed meat, in thin slices (optional, or cured meat slices), smoked fish fillet (optional, such as salmon or mackerel in tomato sauce), pickled cucumber (optional, or sliced cucumber), sliced hard-boiled egg (optional), tomato , slices (optional), red onion, cut in thin rings (optional), remoulade sauce (optional)
    7 min, 11 ingredients
  • Bang Bang Chicken
    chicken meat (1/2 small chicken or 1 lb of chicken breast... and
    11 More
    chicken meat (1/2 small chicken or 1 lb of chicken breasts, bone-in), cucumber, salt , as needed, to de cucumbers, carrot, roasted sichuan peppercorn (optional), sesame seed paste (can substitute chunky peanut butter), soy sauce, rice vinegar (red or black preferred ), asian sesame seed oil, granulated sugar, hot chili oil (optional) or 1 -2 tsp chili flakes, both (optional), shredded scallion, white part only (green onion, spring onion)
    50 min, 12 ingredients
  • Bean and Cilantro Soup
    diced tomatoes, mixed beans and
    7 More
    diced tomatoes, mixed beans, cilantro, cleaned stems removed and finely chopped, onion, finely diced, stew meat, chopped into strips (meat is optional) or 1 small cubes about the size of 1 steak (meat is optional), water, chicken bouillon cubes, crumbled, lime, drops oil , for browning meat
    30 min, 9 ingredients
  • French Canadian Meat Turkey Stuffing French Canadian Meat Turkey Stuffing
    lean ground beef, ground pork or 1 lb sausage and
    10 More
    lean ground beef, ground pork or 1 lb sausage, onion, chopped fine, stalks celery, chopped fine, salt, poultry seasoning, thyme, rice, inner pack saltines (optional) or 1 ritz cracker, crushed (optional), toasted bread, cut in cubes (optional), water (1 inch on bottom of pan) or broth (1 inch on bottom of pan)
    1 min, 12 ingredients
  • Killer Crock Pot Pizza * Venison Optional Killer Crock Pot Pizza * Venison Optional
    wide egg noodles and
    8 More
    wide egg noodles, ground meat (venison, beef, turkey, pork sausage), chopped onion, spaghetti sauce (or 1 quart home-made canned), sliced mushrooms, drained, mixed italian herbs (basil, oregano, garlic powder, whatever), sliced pepperoni , slivered, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese
    3 hour 20 min, 9 ingredients
  • Feteer Bel Asaag (Pastry With Ground Meat) Feteer Bel Asaag (Pastry With Ground Meat)
    onion, chopped, extra lean ground beef, olive oil, water and
    6 More
    onion, chopped, extra lean ground beef, olive oil, water, salt and pepper, chopped almonds (optional) or 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional), butter (melted ), egg, milk (skim if you like), frozen phyllo pastry sheet (, thawed overnight )
    20 min, 10 ingredients
  • Vegetarian Tamale Casserole for Meat Lovers! Vegetarian Tamale Casserole for Meat Lovers!
    black beans, undrained and
    14 More
    black beans, undrained, garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas), whole kernel corn, drained, red kidney beans, drained , saving liquid, frozen vegetarian ground beef, pre-cooked , defrosted, green taco sauce (or your preference), shredded sharp cheddar cheese (your choice ,i use cheddar), chopped fresh cilantro (optional) or 1/2 cup fresh parsley (optional), green onion , both white and green, large chop, allspice, red chili powder, ground cumin, red pepper flakes , to taste, cornbread mix (or make your own ), egg whites
    1 hour 10 min, 15 ingredients
  • Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup Italian Chicken Vegetable Soup
    leftover chicken carcass , with meat, water, to cover and
    13 More
    leftover chicken carcass , with meat, water, to cover, garlic clove, onion, chopped, carrots , sliced in coins, zucchini, sliced in small pieces, frozen spinach (defrosted), italian-style diced tomatoes, italian spices, bay leaves, salt, pepper, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, shell pasta (optional) or 4 oz tortellini (optional)
    55 min, 15 ingredients
  • Ocean Spray's Cape Cod Cranberry Dressing (Stuffing) Ocean Spray's Cape Cod Cranberry Dressing (Stuffing)
    leftover cornbread, cubed and
    8 More
    leftover cornbread, cubed, bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional, read *note) or 1/2 lb sausage meat, cooked, drained and crumbled (optional, read *note) or 2 -3 sliced tempeh and crumbled (optional, read *note), cranberries (fresh, frozen or dried ), diced onion, chopped pecans, fresh parsley, minced (replacing thyme) or 2 tsp dried parsley (replacing thyme), salt and black pepper, to taste, vegetable broth or 1/2 cup chicken broth, butter (optional, my addition )
    45 min, 9 ingredients
  • Mary's Beef Stew Mary's Beef Stew
    stew meat, trimmed & cut into bite-sized pieces, flour and
    13 More
    stew meat, trimmed & cut into bite-sized pieces, flour, salt & pepper, to taste, olive oil or 3 tbsp vegetable oil or 3 tbsp bacon fat, onion, chopped, carrots, peeled & chopped, red potatoes or 4 -5 medium , scrubbed & cut into quarters, garlic cloves, minced, bay leaves, dried marjoram, water, beef bouillon cubes, beef broth (if needed), corn (optional) or green beans (optional) or peas (optional) or mushrooms (optional) or tomato, etc (optional), barley (optional) or noodles (optional) or dumplings, etc (optional)
    2 hour 30 min, 15 ingredients
  • Junk Biscuits Junk Biscuits
    tubes biscuit s, filling (amounts are approximate ) and
    17 More
    tubes biscuit s, filling (amounts are approximate ), option #1, cooked ground beef, drained, grated chedder cheese, stewed tomatoes or leftover spaghetti sauce, garlic, option #2, leftover taco meat, grated cheddar cheese, option #3, leftover alfredo sauce, chunks of grilled chicken, parmesan cheese, option #4, scrambled eggs, chopped ham, chedder cheese
    15 min, 19 ingredients




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