Ground Turkey Skillet Dinner

This ground turkey skillet dinner is a one-skillet meal that’s low-calorie, low-carb and makes clean-up a breeze! What’s not to love??

Ground Turkey Skillet Dinner

Ground Turkey Skillet Dinner

Course Main Course
Servings 6
Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey*
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp)
  • 4 dried Thai peppers (or to taste)
  • 2 cups onions, sliced (1 large onion)
  • 4 cups carrots, sliced (1 pound)
  • 4 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved (1 pound)
  • 1" knob of fresh ginger, minced or grated (1 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp  lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Cook turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.  Add 1 tsp of coconut oil if necessary to keep it from sticking.  
  • Remove turkey from pan and set aside. Melt coconut oil in the pan.
  • Turn heat down to medium-low.  Add garlic and Thai peppers.  Saute for 3 minutes, remove peppers from the pan and discard them.
  • Add onions, carrots, Brussels sprouts, ginger, salt and pepper.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and caramelized, 45-60 minutes.
  • Stir in turkey, heat to warm.  Toss with lime juice and serve.
  • *Feel free to use your favorite ground meat or poultry.
  • Hack:  Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze in serving-sized portions for up to 3 months.
  • Hack:  Do you know that you can freeze fresh ginger root?  Grating it in its frozen state is easier than grating it fresh and, if you choose organic ginger, you don’t have to peel it!  Simply place it in a sealed freezer bag or container and pop it in the freezer.
Keyword Brussels sprouts, easy, fast and easy, ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey, healthy, one pan meal, one pan recipe, one skillet meal, quick and easy, stir fry

Did you know?  Brussels sprouts are part of the cruciferous collection of vegetables that are associated with lowering the risk of some types of cancer.

Suggestion:  Try this with a side of baked rice pilaf!

Tangy Sweet and Sour Meatballs

There are plenty of people who have strong opinions on pineapple in hot dishes (my children included) but I love it in these tangy sweet and sour meatballs!

Tangy Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Tangy Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Course Main Course
Servings 3
Calories 560 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 9 meatballs (thawed)
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 each red, orange and green pepper, cut in 1” pieces
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, drained (8 oz)

Instructions
 

  • Mix water, vinegar, soy sauce brown sugar and cornstarch in a bowl.  Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a heavy pan.  Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
  • Pour in pineapple sauce and simmer meatballs, uncovered, for 10 minutes. 
  • Add peppers and pineapple. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the meatballs have an internal temperature of 165℉.  Stir occasionally but gently so meatballs don’t break up. 
  • Add cornstarch mixture and heat until sauce thickens.
  • Hack:  Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze leftovers in serving-sized portions for up to 3 months.
Keyword easy, fast and easy, ground beef, meatballs, one pan meal, one pan recipe, one skillet meal, pineapple, quick and easy, sweet and sour

Did you know?  Beef has gotten a bad rap due to its high fat and cholesterol content but the health benefits make it a healthy addition to a balanced diet!

Suggestion:  Serve this over easy herbed Jasmine rice!

Best Classic Meatloaf Recipe

No frills here…just the best classic meatloaf recipe out there! Serve it as a main course at dinner and then use the leftovers for sandwiches!

Best Classic Meatloaf Recipe

Best Classic Meatloaf Recipe

Course Main Course
Servings 8
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb meatloaf mix (beef, pork and lamb)*
  • 1 cup dried bread crumbs**
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Meatloaf Topping:

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large bowl add meatloaf mix, bread crumbs, 2 tbsp brown sugar, onion, milk, egg, ¼ cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Combine well and press into loaf pan.
  • Mix ingredients for topping and spread over meatloaf mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 55 - 60 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.  Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing or removing from pan.
  • * Many supermarkets and butcher shops sell a meatloaf mix of beef/pork/lamb or beef/pork. Ground pork and/or lamb can be reduced or eliminated by increasing ground beef.  Ground chicken or turkey can also be used.
  • ** Rolled oats or almond flour can be used in place of flour for a gluten-free option.
  • Hack: This meatloaf can be made and stored, covered, in the fridge for up to 48 hours before cooking. Cooked leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Hack: Slice leftover meatloaf and place in a single layer on a cookie sheet in the freezer. When frozen, stack pieces in a freezer bag or container, separating slices with parchment paper.  Store in the freezer for up to 4 months.
  • Hack: Frozen or dehydrated onions can be used in this recipe!
Keyword classic meatloaf, gluten-free, ground beef, ground chicken, ground lamb, ground pork, ground turkey, meatloaf, meatloaf recipe

 

Did you know?  Beef has gotten a bad rap due to its high fat and cholesterol content but the health benefits make it a healthy addition to a balanced diet!

Suggestion:  Serve this with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes

Homemade Best Italian Meatballs

In my book, nothing says comfort food like a nice plate of spaghetti with these: the best Italian meatballs ever! I’ve skipped the pan browning to it simple.

Best Italian Meatballs

Course Main Course
Servings 4 meatballs
Calories 258 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Italian style bread crumbs*
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 lb 85% ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp)
  • 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Soak crumbs in milk for 20 minutes.
  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well blended.
  • Shape meatball mixture into 24 balls (1 ½“ each).
  • *For gluten-free meatballs, use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of bread crumbs.
  • Cooking Method #1: Drop meatballs one at a time into the sauce, soup or other cooking liquid and simmer gently for 30-35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160͒. Do not stir for the first 10 minutes to allow meatballs to set. Stir gently and occasionally after that.
  • Cooking Method #2: Bake uncovered in at 400͒ for 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160͒.
  • Hack: Place cooked or uncooked meatballs in a single layer on cookie sheet and place in freezer until solid. Seal in a freezer bag or container and store in the freezer for future use.
Keyword gluten-free meatballs, ground beef, homemade meatballs, Italian cuisine, Italian food, Italian meatballs, meatballs, pasta, spaghetti

Did you know?  Beef has gotten a bad rap due to its high fat and cholesterol content but the health benefits make it a healthy addition to a balanced diet!

Suggestion: Substitute meatballs for the sausage in this spaghetti sauce!

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