Category Archives for Ground Beef and Ground Turkey

Beef and Noodle Skillet

Makes 4 servings 1 pound ground beef, browned 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans beef broth 1 (8-ounce) package elbow macaroni 1 (16-ounce) package pasteurized process cheese spread, cubed 1 cup salsa Place beef in a 12″ skillet; add broth. Heat to boiling; stir in macaroni. Boil until macaroni is tender; reduce heat and mix in cheese […]

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Bean Tater Tot Casserole

Makes 6 servings 1 pound lean ground beef (make sure to use lean or it will be really greasy) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 onion chopped 1 16-ounce bag frozen green beans 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 21-ounce bag tater tots 1.  Crumble raw ground beef […]

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Turkey Burgers

Makes 4 servings 4 six ounces turkey burgers 4 hamburger buns Prepare turkey burgers as directed on package. Serve on buns. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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Nacho Taco Salad

Makes 6 servings 1 pound ground beef 1/3 cup onions chopped 1 15-ounce can kidney beans drained 1/2 cup French salad dressing (spicy variety) 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 cups lettuce shredded 1/2 cup green onions sliced 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded 1 cup […]

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Chili Cornbread Casserole

Makes 6 servings Cornbread: 1 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg – slightly beaten 1 16-ounce can chili beans 1 pound ground beef – browned 1 cup cheddar cheese – shredded Preheat the oven to 425°F.  Grease […]

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Taco Bake

The goal of this recipe is to stretch the left over taco meat from 1-2 servings to 4. This is why the quantities are approximate, because you can use whatever is in your fridge. (All quantities approximate) 2 cups easy Spanish rice (one batch of the recipe found here on HBHW) 1/2 cup taco meat […]

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“Porky Pine Meatballs”

Here is a good recipe for ground beef. 2 lbs. ground beef 3/4 C. uncooked white rice 1/2 C. diced onion 1/2 C. diced green pepper 1 Bottle (18 oz.) your favorite BBQ sauce 1 C. water Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees 2.. Mix ground beef, onion, green pepper & rice together. 3. […]

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Italian Spaghetti Meat Sauce

Makes 4 servings 1 pound ground beef 1 cup onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 3 1/2 cups tomatoes, whole, peeled 2/3 cup tomato paste 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced, and liquid 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Brown ground chuck with onion and garlic in […]

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Easy Southwestern Stroganoff

Makes 4 servings 1 pound ground beef 1 cup water 1 (16-ounce) jar thick-and-chunky salsa 2 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta (rotelle) (4 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sour cream 1. Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. 2. Stir water, salsa, pasta and salt […]

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Fiesta Taco Casserole

Makes 6 servings 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (15-ounce) can spicy chili beans, undrained 1 cup salsa 2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack (4 ounces) Tortilla chip, if […]

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Burger and Veggie Packets

Makes 5 servings 1 pound extra-lean or diet-lean ground beef 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 30 frozen steak fries (from 28-ounce bag) 5 frozen half-ears corn on the cob 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper 1. Heat oven to 450°. Cut five 18 x 12-inch […]

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Ground Turkey American Chop Suey

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey (can be frozen roll) 1 can tomato juice or V8 1-2 boxes of elbow macaroni 1 onion/chopped 1 green or red pepper/chopped garlic (how every much you like) dash of Worcestershire sauce dash of salt and pepper oil In a skillet (preferably an electric skillet), add your oil and pour […]

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