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Leftover Ground Beef Stir Fry

Ground beef stir fry with vegetables and soy sauce served over rice for a fast dinner.

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1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot and dry. 2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl until shimmering. 3. Add 2 cups shredded leftover ground beef in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 2 minutes until edges brown, then stir and cook 1 more minute to heat through. Remove beef from pan and set aside. 4. Add 1 cup sliced bell pepper, 1 cup sliced carrot, and 1 cup chopped broccoli florets to the pan. Cook over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. 5. Return beef to pan. Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 tsp minced garlic. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef and vegetables. 6. Serve immediately over cooked white rice. 7. Finish with fresh chopped cilantro sprinkled on top.

Classic, Dairy-Free

Leftover Ground Beef Rice Bowls

Leftover ground beef cooked with vegetables and sauce served over rice for an easy dinner.

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1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and dry. 2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl until shimmering. 3. Add 2 cups shredded leftover ground beef in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 2 minutes until edges brown, then stir and cook 1 more minute to heat through. 4. Add 1 cup diced bell pepper and 1 cup diced onion. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and onion is translucent. 5. Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger. Cook 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables. 6. Serve beef mixture over 3 cups cooked white rice. 7. Finish with chopped green onions sprinkled on top.

Classic, Gluten-Free

Budget Friendly, Kid Friendly, Quick and Easy

Leftover Ground Beef Nacho Bake

Tortilla chips topped with leftover ground beef, salsa, and melted cheddar baked until bubbly.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and dry. 3. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl until shimmering. 4. Add 2 cups shredded leftover ground beef in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 2 minutes until edges brown, then stir and cook 1 more minute to heat through. 5. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and onion is translucent. 6. Stir in 1 cup salsa and 1 tsp chili powder. Simmer 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef mixture. 7. In a 9x9 inch baking dish, spread 4 cups tortilla chips evenly. 8. Spoon beef mixture over chips and sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. 9. Bake 10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. 10. Remove from oven and finish with fresh chopped green onions sprinkled over the top.

Classic

Budget Friendly, Make Ahead Meals, Meal Prep Friendly

Leftover Ground Beef Flatbread Pizzas

Leftover ground beef baked on flatbread with cheese, sauce, and vegetables for an easy dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Place 2 flatbreads on a baking sheet. 3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and dry. 4. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl until shimmering. 5. Add 2 cups shredded leftover ground beef in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 2 minutes until edges brown, then stir and cook 1 more minute to heat through. 6. Spread 0.5 cup pizza sauce evenly over each flatbread. 7. Distribute beef evenly over flatbreads. 8. Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. 9. Add 0.5 cup sliced black olives and 0.5 cup sliced bell pepper evenly over each pizza. 10. Bake 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and crust is crispy. 11. Remove from oven and finish with fresh chopped basil sprinkled over pizzas.

Classic

One Pot, Quick and Easy

Steak Noodle Stir Fry

Sliced steak tossed with noodles, vegetables, garlic, and soy sauce in a quick stir fry dinner.

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1. Cook 8 oz egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. Preheat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil until shimmering. 3. Pat 1 lb steak thinly sliced dry. Season with salt and pepper. Add steak in a single layer to wok. Sear 2-3 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare. Remove steak and rest 5 minutes. 4. Add 1 cup sliced bell pepper and 1 cup shredded carrot to wok. Stir fry over medium-high heat until vegetables soften but retain crunch, about 3-4 minutes. 5. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Stir fry 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats vegetables. 6. Return steak and cooked noodles to wok. Toss to combine and heat through. 7. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro sprinkled on top after turning off heat.

Classic, Gluten-Free

Make Ahead Meals, Meal Prep Friendly

Steak and Rice Casserole

Seared steak baked with rice, bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce, and melted cheddar cheese.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 3. Pat 1 lb steak diced dry. Add to skillet in a single layer. Sear 2-3 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 130°F. Remove steak and set aside. 4. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper to skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. 5. Stir in 3 cups cooked rice, 1 cup tomato sauce, and seared steak. Cook 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats ingredients. 6. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. 7. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. 8. Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 9. Remove from oven and rest 5 minutes. 10. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley.

Anti-Inflammatory, High Protein, Low Carb

One Pot, Quick and Easy

Skillet Steak Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers

Tender steak stir-fried with bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce in a quick skillet meal.

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1. Pat 1 lb steak dry. Thinly slice against the grain. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 3. Add steak in single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes without stirring until bottom is browned. 4. Stir and cook additional 1-2 minutes until steak pieces are browned but still tender, internal temperature 130-135°F. 5. Remove steak from skillet and set aside. 6. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet. Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced green bell pepper. 7. Cook over medium heat 5-6 minutes until peppers are softened but still slightly crisp. 8. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger. Cook 1 minute until fragrant. 9. Return steak to skillet. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce. Stir to combine. 10. Simmer 2 minutes until sauce coats steak and peppers. 11. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro sprinkled on top after heat is off.

Dairy-Free

Rotisserie Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry

Shredded rotisserie chicken stir-fried with peppers, broccoli, and carrots in a savory teriyaki sauce.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 cup sliced bell pepper, 1 cup sliced broccoli florets, and 1 cup sliced carrot. Stir fry 5-6 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender. 3. Push vegetables to the side. Add 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes until warmed through. 4. Pour in 0.5 cup teriyaki sauce. Stir to combine. 5. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats chicken and vegetables. 6. Remove from heat. 7. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions.

Meal Prep Friendly, Quick and Easy

Rotisserie Chicken Rice Bowl

Shredded rotisserie chicken cooked with peppers, onions, and rice in a savory soy and sesame skillet bowl.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 cup diced bell pepper and 1 cup diced onion. Sauté 4-5 minutes until vegetables are softened and starting to brown. 3. Add 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes until warmed through and lightly browned. 4. Stir in 2 cups cooked rice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is heated and sauce coats all ingredients. 5. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped green onions. 6. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Classic, Dairy-Free, High Protein

Quick and Easy

Rotisserie Chicken Quesadillas

Shredded rotisserie chicken with onion, bell pepper, and melted cheddar cheese in toasted tortillas.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper. Sauté 4-5 minutes until softened. 3. Add 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes until warmed through. 4. Remove mixture from skillet and set aside. 5. Wipe skillet clean and reduce heat to medium-low. 6. Place one large flour tortilla in the skillet. Sprinkle 0.75 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half the tortilla. 7. Spread half the chicken and vegetable mixture over the cheese. 8. Fold tortilla over and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted. 9. Repeat with remaining ingredients for second quesadilla. 10. Cut into wedges and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.