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Recipes-Ground Meat



Recipes-Ground Meat

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I got many of these recipes from various sites and lists, and do not know who originated most of them. If you recognize a recipe as yours, please let me know and I'll be happy to give you credit.


MEXICAN:
Tamale Pie
Taco Salad
Beef Burritos
Beef, Bean & Cheese Tostadas
Southwest Chicken Burgers

BURGERS/MEATLOAF/MEATBALLS:
Thai Turkey Bundles 
Meatballs w/Sour Cream Sauce
Smokey Meatloaf
Ham Loaf
Turkey Loaves w/"Pineapple" Sauce
Italian Turkey Meatloaf
Sweet & Sour Pork (or Lamb) Patties
Turkey Burgers
Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls
Laurie's Meatloaf

ITALIAN:
Lasagna Without Noodles
Italian Casserole with Crust
Noodleless Lasagna

OTHER:
Hamburg Gravy and "Mashed Potatoes"
Shepherd's Pie  
Cheeseburger Quiche
Zucchini-Beef Bake
Bobotie (Lamb Curry)
Spaghetti Squash Creativity
Ground Beef & Cabbage Casserole
Bacon Cheeseburger
Sweet Spiced Turkey

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TURKEY BUNDLES  

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup coarsely chpd water chestnuts
1/3 cup crushed pork rinds
1 T soy sauce
1 T lemon juice
1 pkg Equal
1/4 t salt
dash EA. red pepper, ginger
12 lettuce leaves
recipe "Thai Dipping Sauce"

Combine all ingredients except lettuce and mix well. Shape into twelve 4x 1/1/2 x 3/4" loves. Brown in frying pan. Wrap each loaf in a lettuce leaf and serve with dipping sauce. (12 bundles, serves 6 @ 4 carb, 1 fiber (3 NET carbs), 205 cal, 11 fat, 22 protein) w/o sauce)

HAMBURG GRAVY AND "MASHED POTATOES"  

1 med onion
1/2 lb ground beef
1 t garlic powder
salt & pepper
1/8 c sour cream
2 oz cm cheese
1/2 bag frozen cauliflower
2 T butter

Saute onion in oil in pan. Add meat and brown. Add spices and water and cook til water boils. Turn down heat. Add sour cream and cream cheese and simmer 10 min til gravy thickens. (DO NOT BOIL). Mash cauliflower with butter, salt & pepper. Serve hamburger "gravy" over "potatoes." Serves 2 @ 10 carb, 3 fiber (7 NET carbs)628 Calories, 55 fat, 25 protein

SHEPHERD'S PIE  

1/2 lb ground beef, cooked
1/2 c mushrooms
1 cloves garlic
s&p
1 1/2 Tbsp mayo
2 oz cheddar
1/2 bag frozen cauliflower

Preheat oven 350. Spoon cauliflower into 9x13 pan. Saute beef with mushrooms and garlic. Stir in mayo, s&p. Spoon over cauliflower. Sprinkle cheese over and bake 20 min. Serves 2 @ 5 carb, 2 fiber (3 NET carbs), 572 cal, 48 fat, 29 protein.

TACO SALAD  

12 oz ground beef
4 cups lettuce
2 tsp. taco seasoning mix
4 oz cheddar, shredded
4 tbsp salsa
2 tbsp sour cream

Brown beef and stir in spices. Divide lettuce onto two plates. Top with half ground beef mixture, sprinkle with cheese, top with salsa and sour cream. Serves 2 @ 8 carb, 3 fiber, 818 Calories, 67g Fat, 45g Protein

CHEESEBURGER QUICHE  

1/2 lb ground beef
1/3 c chpd onion
2 eggs
1/2 c mayo
1/4 c cream
6 oz shr cheddar
salt & pepper

 Brown ground beef and onion. Drain. Beat eggs and mix in mayo, cream, cheese and seasoning. Put beef mixture in sprayed pie pan. Pour custard over. Bake at 350 for 45 min. Let stand 10 min before cutting. Serves 3 @ 3 carbs, 844 Calories, 80 fat, 31 protein. Can add mushrooms or any other veggie - just include the carbs

LASAGNA WITHOUT NOODLES  

8 oz ricotta cheese
10 meatballs, cut up
1/4 c tomato sauce
2 T parmesan
shredded mozzarella
spaghetti squash (optional)


Fold meat into ricotta and stir in tomato sauce. (may need to use more than 1/4 cup depending on your taste). Sprinkle with parmesan, top with mozzarella. Heat in microwave until cheese melts. (Serves 2)

(I had leftover cooked spaghetti squash so I stirred it in before heating. I also put the casserole under the broiler for just a few minutes 'cause I like my cheese kind of brown and bubbly. This was real easy and tasted great. - watch the carbs in the squash and tomato sauce, tho.)

ITALIAN CASSEROLE W/CRUST  

1 lb ground beef
1/4 c chpd onion
1 c tomato sauce
6 oz shredded mozzarella
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c whey protein powder
1/4 c soy protein isolate
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
2 t melted butter
1/3 c parmesan

Heat oven 375. Brown ground beef and onion. Drain. Stir in sauce. In bowl, mix mozzarella and sour cream. In another bowl, mix protein powder, isolate, baking powder and eggs. Pour hot meat mixture into 2 qt baking dish. Spoon cheese mixture over. Drop dough by tablespoons, then take spatula and smooth over top. Mix melted butter and parm and spread over dough. Bake 18-25 min til golden brown and topping is done. Serves 3 @ 10 carb, 1 fiber (9 NET carb), 887 cal, 74 fat, 51 protein. Can use Atkins baking mix and eliminate the baking powder - this will add some carbs, though.

MEATBALLS IN SOUR CREAM SAUCE  

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup pork rinds, crushed
1/4 c tomato sauce
2 T cream
1 t worcestershire
salt, pepper, garlic powder
Sour Cream Sauce

Preheat oven 450. Mix all ingredients, make small balls and bake 10 min. Turn and bake 5-10 min more. Simmer 10 min in sauce. (Can use tomato sauce as well. If using sour cream sauce, simmer meatballs in just the gravy. Stir in sour cream just before serving - sour cream should not boil). (Makes 20 meatballs @ .2 carb, 81 Calories, 7 fat, 4 protein

ZUCCHINI-BEEF BAKE  

3/4 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chpd onion
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar (or other)
1 med. Zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (3)
1 T oil
1/2 t ea: oregano, basil, salt

Saute zucchini, onion and mushrooms in oil til tender. Brown ground beef in pan and add tomato sauce with seasonings. Mix beef with vegetables and put in baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 min. Serves 3 @ 10 carbs, 3 fiber (7 NET carbs), 592 cal, 47 fat, 31 protein.

This is fairly high in carbs, but includes your vegetable.

NOODLELESS LASAGNA  

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb sausage (link or bulk)
1 clove garlic
1/4 c chpd onion
1/2 c tomato sauce
16 oz ricotta
5 oz shredded mozzarella
2 eggs
1/2 c fresh spinach
salt and pepper

Brown the meat, add garlic and onion and saute few minutes. Mix in tomato sauce. In separate bowl, mix ricotta, eggs, salt and pepper and 4 oz mozzarella. Spray deep dish with Pam. Layer meat, ricotta mix and fresh spinach. Top with last ounce of mozzarella. Bake at 350 for 45 min. Serves 4 LARGE servings @ 8 carbs, 1 fiber (7 NET carbs), 669 cal, 52 fat, 38 protein (Total carbs are 33 with 3 fiber)

TURKEY BURGERS  

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup "Sweet BBQ Sauce" recipe
1 cup pork rind crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp instant chicken bouillon

Combine all ingredients. Shape into 5-6 patties and pan fry until done. Serves 3 @ 3 carb,301 cal, 17 fat, 34 protein

BEEF BURRITOS (Cin)  

1/2 lb ground beef
1 t taco seasoning (1)
1/2 cup ricotta (6)
1/4 c sour cream (2)
1 t powdered chicken broth
1 cup (8 oz) shredded taco cheese (4.8)
1/2 cup salsa (.9)
1 cup black soy beans (2 net)
3 Dottie's Crepes (2.1)

Preheat oven to 350. Brown the meat and add the taco seasoning. Mix sour cream, ricotta, powdered broth, and 1/4 cup salsa into beef. Drain beans well and add to mixture. Spoon some beef mixture onto crepes, sprinkle with cheese and roll up. Place in baking dish. Sprinkle with a little cheese. Bake 30 minutes until heated. Top with 1 T salsa and sprinkling of cheese. Makes 4 crepes - serves 3? (I had one, DH had 2 and one leftover).(13 carb, 5 fiber, 675 Calories, 55g Fat, 33g Protein

SMOKY MEATLOAF  

1 lb ground beef
1 cup crushed bbq pork rinds - crushed
2 eggs
3 T minced dried onion
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 t liquid smoke

Preheat oven 350. Mix all ingredients along with salt and pepper to taste. Form into a loaf and place in a baking dish. Bake 1 hour. Serves 3 @ 2 carb, 574 Calories, 46 fat, 35 protein

HAM LOAF  

1/2 lb ground smoked ham
6 oz ground pork
1 egg (.6)
1/2 cup pork rinds, crushed
2 T brown sugar sub
1 t prepared mustard
1/2 t soy sauce

Preheat oven to 350. Mix ham, ground pork, eggs and bread crumbs in bowl. Put in loaf pan and bake 45 min - 1 hr. Mix brown sugar, mustard and soy sauce together. Spread over loaf during last 15 min. of baking. Serves 3 @ 3 carb, 337 cal, 23 fat, 28 protein

BOBOTIE (S. African Lamb Curry)  

1 lbs ground lamb
1/4 cup onion, sliced
1 1/2 T curry powder
1 T Splenda
1/2 T lemon juice
1/2 grated apple
1/2 t nutmeg
3/4 cup whipping cream
2 eggs
salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 375. Brown lamb in pan and remove. Melt some butter and brown onions. Return lamb to pan and add curry, splenda, s&p. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and apple. Pour mixture into casserole dish. Mix eggs, cream and nutmeg and pour on top of mixture. Bake 45 min. Serves 3 @ 9 carbs, 2 fiber (7 NET carbs), 709 Calories, 61 fat, 31 protein.

This is really unusual but we loved it. You can use ground beef (it will certainly be cheaper!) but the lamb is more delicate. I have also made it without the apple for a NET carb count of 5

TURKEY LOAVES W/"PINEAPPLE" SAUCE

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup pork rinds
1/3 cup green onion, chopped
2 tbsp cream
1 egg
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt & pepper

Sauce:
1 cup SF pineapple syrup
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp worcestershire
1 tsp not/Starch
1 tsp parsley

Mix loaf ingredients. Pack into 6 large greased muffin tins. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes. Combine sauce ingredients in pan and heat til thickened. Pour over loaves. Serves 3 @ 3 carbs, 275 cal, 15 fat, 29 protein.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH CREATIVITY (Zoe)

3 cups spaghetti squash
1 beaten egg
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup ricotta
1 beaten egg
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
2 cups tomato sauce
garlic powder, oregano, basil, parsley
1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded

Preheat oven to 350. Mix squash, 1 egg and parmesan. Press evenly into 9" pie plate. Mix ricotta and other egg and spread over squash mixture. In skillet, brown ground beef with onion and green pepper. Drain excess fat. Add tomato sauce and spices and simmer for few minutes. Spoon over ricotta mixture in pie plate. Bake approx. 15 min. Sprinkle with mozzarella and make 10 min. more to brown cheese. Remove from oven and let sit 5-10 min before cutting. Serves 6 @ 11 carb, 1 fiber, 322 cal, 23 fat, 18 protein.

Don't get turned off by the list of ingredients! This is really easy. I cooked the spaghetti squash on the weekend and put in the fridge in a container. I always have some browned ground beef in the freezer, so this didn't take much time to assemble. (To cook spaghetti squash, pierce with fork, then put in the microwave for 15 min. Let cool a little, cut in half, scoop out seeds and run fork over the squash - it will separate into spaghetti-type strands).

ITALIAN TURKEY MEATLOAF

1 lb sausage, cooked and diced
1 lb ground turkey
2 eggs
14 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tbsp parsley
1 cup pork rinds, crushed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup tomato sauce

Preheat oven to 375. Beat eggs and stir in other ingredients except meats. Mix in meats just til blended. Place meat in 8x8" glass baking pan. Bake 1 hour. Top with tomato sauce and bake 15-30 min more. Let stand 10 min. before serving. Serves 4 @ 9 carb, 2 fiber, 597 Calories, 39g Fat, 42g Protein

SWEET & SOUR PORK (OR LAMB) PATTIES

1 1/2 lbs ground pork (or lamb)
1/2 cup crushed pork rinds
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1 Tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp parsley
1/4-1/2 cup finely chopped onion
recipe "Sweet & Sour Sauce"

Mix all but sauce ingredients, and shape into 8 - 12 patties. Slowly brown in frying pan until juices run clean. Drain well and serve with sauce. Serves 3 @ 2 carb, 68 Calories, 53 fat, 43 protein (does not include the sauce)

BEEF, BEAN & CHEESE TOSTADAS

4 slices provolone (3)
3/4 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion (3.7)
1/2 cup organic black soy beans (5)
1 t chili powder (1.4)
1/2 t garlic powder
1/2 t salt 1/4 t cayenne pepper
1/4 cup diced tomato (2)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (1.2)
2 T sour cream (1)

Using parchment paper, microwave each slice of provolone for 1-2 min til brown and crispy. Brown ground beef & onions, drain fat. Add spices and drained beans and heat. On each provolone shell, layer meat mixture, top with tomato, then cheese. Serves 2 @ 9.8 carbs

This is a little high in carbs, but tasted SO good. The provolone shell was a little hard to cut. I might cut them in quarters next time and make "nachos" which can be picked up by hand.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN BURGERS (www.lhj.com)

1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup zucchini, shredded
2 T green chiles, chopped
1/2 t ea. cumin & salt
pepper
1/2 cup salsa
2 T green onions, chopped
2 T fresh cilantro, chopped
1 T plain nonfat yogurt

Combine chicken, zucchini, chiles, & spices. Shape into 4-5 patties and fry til no longer pink in center. Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl and serve over patties. Makes 4 @ 4 carbs, 1 fiber, 187 cal, 10 fat, 21 protein

GR. BEEF & CABBAGE CASSEROLE

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 bag cole slaw mix
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
2 tbsp lemon juice
6 tbsp splenda

Brown ground beef and remove from pan. Saute onion and cabbage until soft. Add remaining ingredients, including beef, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Serves 3 @ 8 carbs, 2 fiber, 587 cal, 50 fat, 26 protein.

The easy way to get the flavor of those cabbage rolls without the effort!

BACON CHEESEBURGER

1 lb ground beef
1 egg
4 oz cheddar cheese
4 oz mozzarella cheese
4 slices bacon
garlic powder, salt, pepper

Preheat oven to 350. Cook bacon. Brown beef and drain well. Mix beef, egg, cheddar and spices. Press mixture into small casserole and top with mozzarella. Bake 30-35 min til edges brown. Top with bacon. Serves 3 @ 2 carbs, 815 Calories, 68 fat, 47 protein

SWEET SPICED TURKEY

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp parsley
8 oz tomato sauce
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar equivalent
1/2 tsp EA: cinnamon, oregano, pepper, sage, thyme
1/4 tsp EA: cloves, nutmeg

Brown ground turkey. Remove from pan and add onions and garlic with a little oil. Cook til onions start to brown. Return turkey to pan and add all other ingredients. Mix well and simmer 5-10 min to blend flavors. (May need to add a little water, or a little more tomato sauce).

Serves 3 @ 9 carb, 2 fiber, 265 cal, 13 fat, 28 protein. This is like bbq sloppy joes but with an unusual flavor due to the spices.

You can probably cut the onion a little to save on carbs - maybe add some celery for the crunch.

TAMALE PIE

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped
8 oz salsa
2 Tbsp taco seasoning mix
2 tbsp water
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup Atkins corn bread mix
1/4 cup oil
1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp water
1 egg

Brown ground beef; drain fat and remove from pan. Brown onions. Return beef to pan, add taco seasoning and water. Stir in salsa. Pour into greased 12x7" dish. Mix corn bread mix, oil, water and egg, along with 1/2 cup. Spread dough over beef filling. Bake 400 for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on tamale pie. Bake another 5-10 minutes.

Serves 3 at 23 carb, 10 fiber, (13 NET carbs) 726 Calories; 53g Fat,43g Protein.

This is a little high in carbs and definitely NOT for induction. This recipe uses the equivalent of 2 muffins for each serving. You could bake the meat separately, and make 6 corn muffins and crumble one over each portion to cut carbs.

LAURIE'S MEATLOAF

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup pork rind crumbs
1 egg
1/3 cup tomato sauce
salt, pepper
2 Tbsp parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/4 cup chopped onion

Preheat oven to 350. Mix meat and other ingredients. Shape into firm oval loaf in shallow baking pan. Bake 1 hour.

Total 11 carbs - serves 6 @ 1.8 ea.

This was really good - very moist. When I removed it from the oven the baking pan was full of fat. I didn't pour it off; just let the meatloaf sit and soak it back up. (I've poured the fat off before and meatloaf was very dry.)

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 Key to Abbreviations:

t=teaspoon

T=tablespoon

SF=sugar free 

AS=artificial sweetener 

 FF-fat free 



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