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chicken and vegetable soup with leftover chicken breast carrots and celery
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Leftover Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Leftover Breast

Shredded chicken breast simmered in broth with vegetables for a simple soup.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 medium onion diced and 2 cloves garlic minced. Sauté 4-5 minutes until onion is translucent and soft. 3. Add 2 medium carrots diced and 2 stalks celery diced. Cook 3-4 minutes until vegetables start to soften. 4. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat. 5. Add leftover chicken breast shredded. Simmer 10 minutes until soup is hot and flavors meld. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 7. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley off heat.

  • Chicken breast

  • Onion

  • Garlic

  • Carrot

  • Celery

  • Chicken broth

  • Olive oil

  • Parsley

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beef and vegetable soup with sliced eye of round carrots and celery
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Beef and Vegetable Soup with Sliced Eye of Round

Sliced eye of round simmered in broth with vegetables for a simple soup.

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1. Pat dry 1.5 lb eye of round roast. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp salt. 2. Roast on rack in 400°F oven 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 135°F. Rest 10 minutes. 3. Thinly slice roast across grain. 4. In large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 cup diced carrot, and 1 cup diced celery. Sauté 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften and onions are translucent. 5. Add 4 cup beef broth and bring to boil. 6. Add sliced roast to pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer soup 10 minutes to blend flavors. 7. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley off heat before serving.

  • Eye of Round Roast

  • Olive Oil

  • Salt

  • Onion

  • Garlic

  • Carrots

  • Celery

  • Beef Broth

  • Parsley

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pulled pork nachos with cheddar cheese and green onions
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Leftover Pulled Pork Nachos

Pulled pork nachos with melted cheddar and barbecue sauce.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Spread 6 oz tortilla chips evenly on a baking sheet. 3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 4. Add 2 cups shredded pulled pork in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes until warmed and edges brown. 5. Stir in 0.5 cup barbecue sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats pork. 6. Evenly distribute pork over tortilla chips. 7. Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly over pork and chips. 8. Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. 9. Remove from oven and finish with 0.25 cup chopped fresh green onions sprinkled on top.

  • tortilla chips

  • olive oil

  • pulled pork

  • barbecue sauce

  • cheddar cheese

  • green onions

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pulled pork nacho bake with melted cheese tomatoes and sour cream
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Leftover Pulled Pork Nacho Bake

Crispy chips, pulled pork, and melted cheese baked into an easy nacho dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 3. Add 2 cups shredded pulled pork in a single layer. Cook without stirring 3-4 minutes until edges are crisp. Stir and cook 1-2 minutes more to heat through. Remove from heat. 4. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups tortilla chips, cooked pulled pork, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup diced tomato, and 1/2 cup sliced black olives. 5. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread evenly. 6. Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 7. Remove from oven and let rest 3 minutes. 8. Top with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro off heat.

  • olive oil

  • pulled pork

  • tortilla chips

  • cheddar cheese

  • tomato

  • black olives

  • sour cream

  • cilantro

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pulled pork mac and cheese baked with golden cheese on top
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Leftover Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

Baked potatoes topped with pulled pork, cheddar, and sour cream.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 2. Add 8 oz elbow macaroni to boiling water. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside. 3. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 cup diced onion and sauté 4-5 minutes until translucent and softened. 4. Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. 5. Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until flour is lightly golden. 6. Gradually whisk in 2 cups whole milk. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. 7. Reduce heat to low. Stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth. 8. Add 2 cups shredded pulled pork to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine and heat through, about 2 minutes. 9. Fold cooked macaroni into the cheese and pork sauce until evenly coated. 10. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup grated cheddar cheese evenly on top. 11. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. 12. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving. 13. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley sprinkled over the top off heat.

  • elbow macaroni

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • all-purpose flour

  • whole milk

  • cheddar cheese

  • mozzarella cheese

  • pulled pork

  • parsley

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pulled pork loaded baked potatoes with cheddar sour cream and green onions
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Pulled Pork Loaded Baked Potatoes

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Pierce 4 medium baking potatoes with a fork. Bake directly on oven rack 45-55 minutes until tender when pierced. 3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 4. Add 2 cups shredded pulled pork in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes until warmed and edges brown. 5. Stir in 0.5 cup barbecue sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats pork. 6. When potatoes are done, cut a slit on top and gently squeeze to open. 7. Divide pork mixture evenly over potatoes. 8. Top each with 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 0.25 cup sour cream. 9. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh green onions sprinkled on top.

  • baking potatoes

  • olive oil

  • pulled pork

  • barbecue sauce

  • cheddar cheese

  • sour cream

  • green onions

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pulled pork breakfast hash with potatoes peppers and parsley
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Pulled Pork Breakfast Hash

Pulled pork breakfast hash with crispy potatoes, peppers, and onions cooked in one skillet for a simple meal.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2. Add 2 cups diced peeled potatoes in a single layer. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender. 3. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften. 4. Add 2 cups shredded pulled pork in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes until pork is heated through and edges brown. 5. Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika and 0.5 tsp black pepper. 6. Cook 1-2 minutes until spices are fragrant and coating ingredients. 7. Remove from heat and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

  • olive oil

  • potatoes

  • onion

  • bell pepper

  • pulled pork

  • smoked paprika

  • black pepper

  • parsley

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pulled pork and bean chili in a bowl with cilantro on top
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Hearty Pulled Pork and Bean Chili

Tender pulled pork simmered with beans, tomatoes, and spices for an easy chili dinner.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper. Sauté 5 minutes until onions are translucent and peppers softened. 3. Add 2 cups pulled pork, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed kidney beans, 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, 1 tbsp chili powder, and 1 tsp cumin. 4. Stir to combine. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. 5. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 20-25 minutes until chili thickens and flavors meld, stirring occasionally. 6. Remove from heat. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

  • Olive oil

  • Onion

  • Bell pepper

  • Pulled pork

  • Kidney beans

  • Diced tomatoes

  • Chili powder

  • Cumin

  • Cilantro

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ground beef ramen bowls with mushrooms noodles and green onions
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Ground Beef Ramen Bowls

Ground beef ramen bowls with mushrooms and broth finished with green onions.

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1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and let it shimmer. 2. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until browned on one side. Stir and cook until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat. 3. Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are softened. 4. Stir in 4 cups beef broth, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp sugar. Bring to a simmer. 5. Add 4 packages ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets). Cook 3-4 minutes until noodles are tender. 6. Remove from heat and finish with 2 tbsp sliced green onions.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • mushroom

  • garlic

  • beef broth

  • soy sauce

  • ginger

  • sugar

  • ramen noodles

  • green onion

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Ground Beef Rice Bowl with Avocado

Ground beef served over rice with fresh avocado and lime for an easy dinner.

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1. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Oil should shimmer. 2. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in a single layer. Cook 6-8 minutes, breaking apart occasionally, until beef is browned and no pink remains. Internal temperature 160°F, firm texture. Drain fat. 3. Stir in 1 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp salt. Cook 1 minute until spices coat beef. 4. Warm 4 cups cooked white rice in microwave or saucepan. 5. Slice 1 medium avocado thinly. 6. Serve beef over rice, topped with avocado slices. Finish with 1 tbsp lime juice drizzled over bowl.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • garlic powder

  • salt

  • white rice

  • avocado

  • lime juice

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