Cooking for one or two does not have to be boring. These beef & pork recipes for one or two are delicious and satisfying.
Pork Stir Fry
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 4 oz ground pork
- ⅛ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper , divided
- ¼ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- 1 small carrot , chopped
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 Tsp low sodium soy sauce
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup cooked rice
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork to the pan and cook, stirring frequently until completely cooked, 4 minutes. Then remove pork from the pan and set aside. Add the mushrooms, onions and chopped carrots to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally 2 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring for 30 seconds. Stir in the spinach and add the soy sauce, vinegar, and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook, stirring until the spinach wilts. Serve over rice.
Nutrition: Calories: 442 Carbohydrates: 57g Protein: 31g Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 67mg Sodium: 950mg Potassium: 842mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 5g
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Beef Stroganoff
- 2½ Tbsp. butter , divided
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper
- 8 oz beef sirloin steak , thinly sliced
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup white wine
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup plain yogurt (could also use sour cream)
- 1 cup uncooked wide egg noodles
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Season both sides of the beef with the salt and pepper. Add in a single layer to the pan and cook until browned. About 3 minutes per side. Remove beef from the pan and transfer to a large plate. Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and when the butter has melted, add the chopped onions. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and mushrooms to the pan and cook an additional 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are softened, stirring occasionally. Then stir in the white wine and cook about 3 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and flour. Pour into the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in yogurt or sour cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook noodles in a medium-sized pot of boiling water until tender about 8 minutes. Drain. Then transfer to a plate or bowl. Toss with ½ Tbsp butter. Top with beef and sauce.
Nutrition: Calories: 420 Carbohydrates: 22g Protein: 31g Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 11g Cholesterol: 124mg Sodium: 640mg Potassium: 765mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g
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Chili
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 2 ounces chopped onions
- 1 yellow or red pepper , chopped
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 5 ounces ground beef (or turkey)
- ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp. smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper
- 10 ounces canned tomatoes (with their juices)
- 2 ounces canned black beans , rinsed and drained
- For topping: cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, or cilantro. (optional)
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Next, add in the ground beef (or turkey) and break up the meat; stir occasionally and cook until no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add the Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; stir for about 10 seconds. Next, add in the tomatoes and black beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings and salt as necessary. Then garnish with Parmesan cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, or cilantro.
Nutrition: Calories: 422kcal Carbohydrates: 49g Protein: 38g Fat: 21g Saturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 104mg Sodium: 1059mg Potassium: 1668mg Fiber: 12g Sugar: 14g
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Lasagna
- 2 lasagna noodles
- ½ Tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 8 ounces ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup tomato sauce
- ¾ cup Ricotta cheese
- 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese plus extra for sprinkling over the top
- ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Heat oven to 350°F (177°C). Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Heat the oil in a medium-sized skillet over a medium heat. Add in the onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in the minced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally for a minute more. Then add the ground beef to the pan and sprinkle the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper over the meat. Cook and stir the ground beef until meat is no longer pink. Stir in ½ cup of tomato sauce, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the ricotta and 2 tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese together in a small bowl. Set the bowl aside.
To Assemble The Lasagna
- Spread 3 Tbsp. of the sauce into the bottom of a lightly greased small baking dish. Line the bottom of the baking dish with noodles. If you are using unbroken lasagna noodles, they will drape over the sides of the baking dish. Then top the noodles with the meat sauce, followed by the Ricotta mixture, and ½ of the shredded Mozzarella. Fold the noodles over the meat mixture to cover. Top with the remaining sauce, Mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Place the baking dish on a large baking sheet (to catch any spillage) and place in the oven to bake for 30 minutes or until cheese on top has melted.
Notes: The size of your baking dish will determine how many layers you are able to add. In the pictures shown, I’m using a 5-inch baking dish and I can get one layer of filling between the noodles.You can also break the lasagna noodles in half to create a second layer for the lasagna.You can also use a 8 ½ x 4½ -inch loaf pan for this lasagna recipe. In this type of a dish, you will be able to add an additional layer.This Lasagna Recipe makes one large serving or can be a meal for two people if served with a side salad or vegetable.
Nutrition: Calories: 480kcal Carbohydrates: 31g Protein: 41g Fat: 21g Saturated Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 124mg Sodium: 1205mg Potassium: 651mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 9g
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Meal in a Bowl Soup
- ½# ground beef or turkey
- ¼ cup chopped onion
- 1 – 16oz. can of condensed beef broth or stock (plus ½ soup can of water)
- 1½ Tbsp. instant beef broth granules and 2 ½ cups water
- ½ – 10oz. package frozen peas
- 1 large potato, scrubbed & cubed or 1 cup cooked noodles
- ½ sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 small carrot, peeled and sliced
- ½ small zucchini, sliced
- ¾ tsp. dried basil, crushed
- ¼ tsp ground sage
- dash pepper
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook ground beef (or turkey) and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain off fat. Stir in remaining ingredients . Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 15 mins. stirring occasionally. This recipe makes 3 servings; but I usually end up eating more than one serving. NOTE: Use beef broth or stock & granules even if using ground turkey. Also, the vegetables you use can vary based on your personal preference.
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