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baked chicken casserole with mushrooms and melted cheese
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Baked Chicken Breast Casserole with Mushrooms and Cheese

Tender chicken baked with mushrooms, cream, and melted cheese for an easy dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 3. Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Sauté 5-6 minutes until browned and moisture evaporates. 4. Add 1 clove garlic minced. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. 5. Add 1.5 cups diced chicken breast in a single layer. Cook 4-5 minutes until heated through and lightly browned. 6. Stir in 0.5 cup cream and 0.25 cup grated cheese. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats spoon. 7. Transfer mixture to a baking dish. 8. Top with 0.25 cup shredded cheese. 9. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. 10. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. 11. Finish with fresh chopped basil.

  • Chicken breast

  • Mushrooms

  • Garlic

  • Cream

  • Cheese

  • Olive oil

  • Basil

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creamy mushroom pasta with sliced beef and thyme
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Creamy Mushroom Pasta with Sliced Eye of Round

Creamy pasta with mushrooms and sliced beef for a rich and simple dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat dry 1 lb eye of round roast. Rub with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp salt. 2. Roast on rack 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 135°F. Rest 10 minutes. 3. Thinly slice roast across grain. 4. Cook 8 oz pasta according to package until al dente. Drain and set aside. 5. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are browned and garlic is fragrant. Pan should shimmer and mushrooms should have edges caramelized. 6. Add 0.5 cup heavy cream and 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats spoon. 7. Stir in cooked pasta and sliced roast. Heat through 2 minutes. 8. Finish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme off heat.

  • Eye of Round Roast

  • Olive Oil

  • Salt

  • Pasta

  • Mushrooms

  • Garlic

  • Heavy Cream

  • Parmesan Cheese

  • Thyme

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buffalo shredded chicken sandwich with cheddar on toasted bun
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Buffalo Shredded Chicken Sandwich

Shredded chicken coated in buffalo sauce served on toasted buns with melted cheddar.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2. Add 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken in a single layer. Cook 4-5 minutes until warmed and lightly browned. 3. Stir in 0.5 cup buffalo sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken. 4. Remove from heat. 5. Toast 4 sandwich buns. 6. Assemble sandwiches with buffalo shredded chicken and 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 7. Finish each sandwich with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

  • olive oil

  • shredded rotisserie chicken

  • buffalo sauce

  • sandwich buns

  • cheddar cheese

  • parsley

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shredded chicken potato skillet with crispy potatoes and parsley
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Leftover Shredded Chicken and Potato Skillet

Golden diced potatoes and browned shredded chicken cooked with onion, garlic and smoked paprika in one skillet.

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1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 2. Add 2 cups diced peeled potato in a single layer. Cook 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork. 3. Push potatoes to one side. Add 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken in a single layer. Cook 3-4 minutes without stirring until edges brown, then stir and cook 2 more minutes. 4. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent. 5. Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes to blend flavors. 6. Remove from heat and sprinkle 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley as finishing element.

  • olive oil

  • potato

  • rotisserie chicken

  • onion

  • garlic

  • smoked paprika

  • parsley

  • salt

  • black pepper

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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 nacho skillet with beans corn cheddar and cilantro
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Ground Beef Nacho Skillet

Ground beef cooked with beans, corn, and melted cheddar in one pan for an easy dinner.

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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 diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent. 4. Stir in 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed, 1 cup canned corn drained, 1 tsp chili powder, 0.5 tsp cumin, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Cook 3 minutes until heated through. 5. Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mixture. Cover skillet with lid and reduce heat to low. 6. Cook 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and sauce coats ingredients. 7. Remove from heat and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • canned black beans

  • canned corn

  • chili powder

  • cumin

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • cheddar cheese

  • cilantro

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italian pasta with ground beef tomato sauce and basil
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Italian Pasta with Seasoned Ground Beef

Ground beef simmered with tomatoes and herbs, tossed with pasta for an easy dinner.

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1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Oil should shimmer. 2. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in single layer. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned with no pink. Internal temp 160°F, firm texture. Drain fat. 3. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and softened. 4. Stir in 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning and 0.5 tsp salt. Cook 1 minute. 5. Add 1.5 cups canned crushed tomatoes. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. 6. Meanwhile, cook 12 oz pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain. 7. Toss pasta with beef sauce in skillet over low heat for 1 minute to combine. 8. Finish with 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil off heat.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • dried Italian seasoning

  • salt

  • crushed tomatoes

  • pasta

  • fresh basil

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ground beef taco soup with beans corn tomatoes and broth
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Ground Beef Taco Soup

Ground beef simmered with beans, corn, and tomatoes in a flavorful broth for an easy dinner.

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1. Heat a large pot 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 diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent. 4. Stir in 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed, 1 can (15 oz) corn drained, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice, 4 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp taco seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. 6. Remove from heat and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • canned black beans

  • canned corn

  • canned diced tomatoes

  • beef broth

  • taco seasoning

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • cilantro

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ground beef spaghetti with tomato sauce and fresh basil
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Ground Beef Spaghetti

Ground beef simmered in tomato sauce and tossed with spaghetti for a simple and easy dinner.

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1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and heat until shimmering. 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 diced onion and 3 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent. 4. Stir in 24 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer. 5. Simmer sauce for 10 minutes until slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon. 6. Meanwhile, cook 12 oz spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain. 7. Toss cooked spaghetti with sauce in the skillet over low heat to combine. 8. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil off heat.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • canned crushed tomatoes

  • dried oregano

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • spaghetti

  • basil

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ground beef and potato skillet with diced potatoes onion and spices
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Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

Ground beef cooked with potatoes, onion, and spices in one pan for an easy dinner.

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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 diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent. 4. Add 3 cups diced peeled potatoes in a single layer. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 15-18 minutes until potatoes are tender and golden brown. 5. Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Cook 2 minutes to combine and coat ingredients. 6. Remove from heat and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • potato

  • smoked paprika

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • chives

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