45 weeknight ground Recipes

chopped cooked chicken, shredded monterey jack cheese or queso fresco, sour cream, chopped green chiles or 1/2 cup jarred roasted chiles, chopped fresh cilantro, ground cumin, flour tortillas, enchilada sauce, toppings: sour cream , fresh salsa, avocado slices, lime wedges

olive oil, minced garlic clove (i used the kind in the jar), diced sweet onion, diced white button mushrooms, tomato paste, water, ground oregano, dried marjoram, salt and pepper (to taste), sourdough bread, mozzarella cheese, diced pepperoni, italian cheese blend

salt, campanelle pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, pancetta , a couple of thick slices, chopped, ground beef pork and veal mix or ground beef, carrot, peeled and grated or finely chopped, onion, chopped, garlic, 2 chopped or grated, 1 peeled, allspice , a couple of pinches, freshly ground black pepper, bay leaf, tomato paste, dry red wine, beef stock, butter, flour, milk, nutmeg , to taste, grated parmigiano reggiano , plus some to pass at table, a handful fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped

lean ground turkey or 2 lbs ground beef, head lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese or 4 cups shredded taco blend cheese, sour cream or 1 (24 oz) container low-fat, salsa , either mild,medium,or hot, salt, pepper, garlic, tortilla chips

olive oil, red bell pepper , cut into strips, orange bell peppers or 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips, red onion, cut into 1/2 inch wedges, garlic cloves, minced, turmeric, cumin seed, ground cumin, salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper, ground coriander, vegetable stock, couscous, butter

refried beans, salsa (use mild , medium, or hot depending on preference), sweet corn, chili beans, ground beef

oil, lean ground beef, onion, green pepper, red kidney beans, condensed tomato soup, mushroom pieces, chili powder, dried chipotle powder (or to taste), salt (or to taste)

tomato sauce, tomato paste, butter or margarine, chopped onion, garlic, pressed, dried basil, divided, dried oregano, grated parmesan cheese, egg, lightly beaten, lean ground beef, ricotta cheese, sliced mozzarella cheese, sliced mushrooms, spaghetti or vermicelli, uncooked, white wine (optional)

lean ground beef, green pepper, chopped, red pepper, chopped, white onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, pasta sauce (i use chunky tomato with herbs), water, italian dressing (i use kraft zesty italian), oven-ready lasagna noodles (220 g), ricotta cheese, italian cheese blend (i use 4 cheese italiano)

cornish hens , cut down the back with kitchen shears to butterfly (1 1/2 to 2 lb each), olive oil, dried thyme leaves, dry plain breadcrumbs, salt & fresh ground pepper, dijon mustard

uncooked angel hair pasta, minced clams, butter, garlic, minced, heavy whipping cream, monterey jack cheese, shredded, dried parsley flakes, parmesan cheese, fresh ground pepper

ground beef, cream of celery soup, milk (half can), onion, chopped, salt, pepper, celery, chopped, mashed potatoes

ground turkey (lean or extra-lean), taco seasoning (el paso), black beans, drained & rinsed (bush s), taco shells (hard tacos), colby-monterey jack cheese, iceberg lettuce, shredded, sour cream , to taste, salsa , to taste

extra lean ground beef, red bell pepper, finely chopped, frozen mixed vegetables, salt-free tomato sauce, low-sodium worcestershire sauce, sugar, yolk-free egg noodles, snipped fresh parsley, salt

ground beef, cream of potato soup, milk, stalk celery, chopped fine, minced garlic, green onions, chopped fine, frozen peas, frozen corn, worcestershire sauce, black pepper, onion powder, egg noodles, uncooked, warm water, grated parmesan cheese , cheese

vegetable oil, bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips (about 1/2 lb), chicken thighs (2 1/2 to 3-lb), trimmed of excess skin and fat, all-purpose flour, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, onion , thinly slice, white mushrooms, halved (about 4 oz), dry red wine, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh parsley, suggestion : polenta and glazed onions or roasted shallots

vegetable oil, jalapeno, minced (with some seeds), red onion, finely diced, red wine vinegar, garlic, minced, low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth, canned crushed roasted tomatoes, chili powder, chinese five-spice powder or ground cinnamon, optional, two 15-oz cans beans (such as kidney and black), rinsed and drained, chopped fresh cilantro, cooked brown rice, shredded extra-sharp cheddar (2 oz)

onion, chopped fine, stalk celery, chopped fine, carrots or 6 -8 baby , chopped fine, garlic clove, chopped, dried rosemary, light olive oil, lean ground beef, crushed tomatoes, undrained or 1 (28 oz) can canned san marzano whole tomatoes, crushed by hand, with juices, whole milk, water, pasta, cooked and drained, kosher salt , to taste, ground pepper , to taste, parmesan cheese , upon serving