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Mini Beef and Potato Casserole

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Mini Beef and Potato Casserole is the perfect comfort food without making a whole 9×13 inch dish. Ideal for two people + lunch for the following day.

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees F.
  2. In a skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef, mushrooms, onions, and garlic. Once the beef is browned and vegetables are soft, set aside.
  3. Slice the potatoes thinly and set aside,
  4. Mix the soup, milk, pepper, salt, and paprika in a bowl.
  5. In a loaf pan, spray with canola oil, and arrange half of the potato slices in the bottom of the pan.
  6. Spread half of the soup mixture on top of the potatoes then place the beef mixture on top. Layer the remaining potato slices and soup on top.
  7. Cover and bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove the cover, top with cheese, and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let set for 5-10 minutes to firm up before serving.
Recipe Notes

Hamburger Potato Casserole - C2 Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/4 of loaf pan (316g) 4 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 55 mg 18 % Sodium 550 mg 24 % Total Carbohydrate 30 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 23 g Vitamin D 0.3 mcg 2 % Calcium 130 mg 10 % Iron 3.3 mg 20 % Potassium 1240 mg 25 %

Glazed Pork Chops

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Glazed Pork Chops are a delicious sweet and savory dinner for two – or more! This recipe is easy to double.

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  1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Fry pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side or until just under internal temp of 145 degrees F.
  4. In a small bowl combine peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic and paprika.
  5. Remove pork chops from skillet and set aside.
  6. Reduce heat to medium then pour peach mixture into skillet and stir to heat.
  7. Return pork chops to skillet and cook 1 minute per side until they are glazed.
  8. Serve hot with extra peach glaze on top.
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Glazed Pork Chops - C2 Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 pork chop + 1/2 glaze (160g) 2 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 15 g 19 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 85 mg 28 % Sodium 380 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 11 g 4 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 0 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 28 g Vitamin D 1 mcg 6 % Calcium 70 mg 6 % Iron 1.1 mg 6 % Potassium 380 mg 8 %

Smokey Chicken, Black Bean, Sweet Potato Burrito

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Microwave burritos get a serious upgrade with this easy yet tasty recipe that can be made at home or in a dorm room! Packed with protein from rotisserie chicken and black beans, and filling  fiber from the diced sweet potatoes and whole wheat tortilla, this burrito is sure to keep you full and satisfied through long class or work days, late night study sessions, or whatever you have planned for the day.
And if the smoky southwest flavors don’t win you over, the easy blender salsa (made from a mix of easy to store pantry essentials, and fresh peppers, cilantro, and lime juice for pizzazz) is sure to be one you turn to again and again!
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  1. In a medium size, microwave-safe bowl, combine chicken and drained and rinsed black beans. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until warm.
  2. Microwave sweet potatoes for recommended time on bag for your microwave wattage. Let stand in the microwave for 1 minute.
  3. Add sweet potatoes into the bowl with chicken and black beans. Season mixture with chili powder and cumin, and mix thoroughly to coat.
  4. Fill each of the tortillas with about ¼ of the mixture. Top with fresh avocado if desired.
  5. In a blender, combine diced tomatoes, peeled garlic cloves, washed cilantro, red onion, fresh jalapeno, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
  6. Serve burritos with salsa. Enjoy!
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Smoky Chicken Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 burrito (418g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 450 % Daily Value Total Fat 13 g 17 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 60 mg 20 % Sodium 590 mg 26 % Total Carbohydrate 52 g 19 % Dietary Fiber 12 g 43 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 31 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 64 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 1140 mg 25 %

Coconut Watermelon Zing

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Stay cool and refreshed with Coconut Watermelon Zing—a delicious fusion of coconut water and watermelon flavor with a splash of lime. Perfect for workouts, warm days, or anytime you need a refreshing boost. 🌞💧

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  1. In a pitcher of a blender add the watermelon, coconut water, lime juice and salt.
  2. Blend until combined and enjoy
  3. Keep in refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Note: this drink will separate – shake or mix to combine before serving.
  4. Note: This hydration drink can be strained if you prefer a drink with a smoother texture
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Coconut Watermelon Zing Nutrition Facts Serving size 2 cups (408g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 90 % Daily Value Total Fat 0 g 0 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 360 mg 16 % Total Carbohydrate 23 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 19 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 1 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 29 mg 2 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 578 mg 10 %

Runzas

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What exactly is a Runza? 🥟✨ 

A Runza is a beloved Midwestern comfort food with roots in German-Russian bierocks — soft baked bread filled with seasoned ground beef, cabbage, onions, and often cheese. Made famous in Nebraska, these warm handheld pockets became a go-to meal for busy families because they’re hearty, portable, and completely satisfying.  

This easy version uses frozen bread dough instead of homemade dough, so you get all the cozy, nostalgic flavor with a lot less work. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, lunchboxes, road trips, or grabbing on the go when life gets busy! 🥖❤️ 


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  1. Wash hands and clean all prep surfaces.
  2. Brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat, if needed.
  3. Add diced onions and shredded cabbage on top of browned beef. Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat, or until vegetables are softened.
  4. Stir vegetable and beef mixture and add water, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Continue to cook for a few minutes until spices become fragrant. Turn of heat and cover.
  5. While beef and cabbage mixture cools slightly, preheat oven to 350-degrees and prepare the bread dough.
  6. Divide refrigerated dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion of dough into thin rectangles.
  7. Top each dough portion with ½ oz of mozzarella cheese and beef/cabbage mixture.
  8. Pinch dough closed to create rectangular “loaf” shapes. Alternatively, you can shape dough into “rolls”, if desired.
  9. Place filled runzas seam-side down on a sheet pan and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Recipe Notes

Runzas freeze well!

Make multiple batches and freeze cooked runzas for up to three months.

Don’t want to shred cabbage? Use pre-shredded packages from the produce section or drained sauerkraut instead!

Runzas are delicious hot or room-temperature!