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Creamy Hamburger Potato Soup

December 12, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

CREAMY + CHEESY – You don’t want to miss out on this loaded potato soup. It’s full of protein and creamy enough to satisfy your cravings!


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12 2 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 6 cup russet potatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun creole seasoning
  • 4 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup green onion
Servings: 2 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your countertops. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Brown ground beef with yellow onion in a dutch oven or soup pot. Remove from pan and reserve for later.
  3. Add diced potatoes to the pot with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning. Saute for 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add chicken broth to pot, bring to a boil, and cook potatoes until soft.
  5. Using a potato masher, mash potatoes until they reach your desired consistency.
  6. Add cooked ground beef, milk, ½ cup of shredded cheese, and ¼ cup of green onion.
  7. Simmer for about 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
  8. Serve garnished with remaining cheddar cheese and green onion.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, fall, ground beef, main dish, soup, soups

Zucchini Chowder

October 10, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

Autumn is so close we can almost taste it! With the first day of fall just a few days away, you are probably craving something warm and tasty for the season.  This Savory Zucchini Chowder is sure to satisfy your cravings!


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Ingredients
  • olive oil spray
  • 4 slices low sodium turkey bacon
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 cup carrot diced
  • 1/2 cup celery diced
  • 2 cups russet potato with skin, diced
  • 1 Tablespoon dried thyme
  • 4 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup zucchini with skin, diced
  • 1 cup yellow squash with skin, diced
  • 2 cups unsalted sweet yellow corn drained
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley minced for garnish
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Lightly coat the bottom of a pot with olive oil spray.
  2. Add the turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Once the bacon has cooled, coarsely chop, and set aside.
  3. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and salt to the pot. Stir occasionally until vegetables are tender.
  4. Add potatoes, thyme, and broth to the pot. Stir and cover. Bring to a slight boil, then let simmer for about 8 minutes or until the potatoes are partly tender.
  5. Add in the zucchini, corn, and remaining salt and pepper. Continue to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until all vegetables are fork-tender.
  6. Transfer two cups of the soup into a blender or food processor. Puree until smooth. Stir the mixture back into the pot.
  7. Add the bacon and milk. Simmer until just heated through.
  8. Garnish with minced fresh parsley.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: fall, main dish, soup, Turkey, zucchini

Poblano Casserole

November 10, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

This recipe fits perfectly with our casserole formula!! We promise your casserole leftovers won’t last long. Add this recipe to your regular lineup!


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 97% lean
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 2 poblano peppers diced
  • 15 ounce can Low Sodium DicedTomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Instant Long Grain White Rice Uncooked
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cilantro Chopped
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup nonfat mozzarella cheese Shredded
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your counter tops. Wipe down tops of canned food items. Rinse produce under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Saute beef with onion until browned. Season with cumin, chili powder, kosher salt, and pepper.
  3. Saute garlic and poblano peppers with seasoned beef until softened.
  4. Add tomatoes, rice, and water and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  5. Stir in Cilantro.
  6. Place 4 tortillas in the bottom of 6x9 casserole dish, layer half of the meat mixture, and repeat one time. Top with cheese.
  7. Bake at 350*F for 20 minutes or until the entire mixture reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
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Three Cheese Lasagna

April 22, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Needing a healthy recipe for your busy family?  Our Slow Cooker Three Cheese Lasagna is a delicious set it and forget it dish option that’s perfect for large families. Works just as well for meal prepping too!


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Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef cooked
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes unsalted
  • 1 16 ounce can petite diced tomatoes no salt added
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cups 1% cottage cheese unsalted
  • 2 cups nonfat mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces lasagna noodles uncooked
  • cooking spray
Servings: 2/3 cup servings
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Wash the lid and rim area of the cans before opening.
  2. In a large pan, add ground beef and cook until brown.
  3. Once the beef is lightly browned, add the chopped onion and garlic to the pan. Cook until the onion turns translucent.
  4. Next, add diced and crushed tomatoes, salt, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and water and stir together. Reduce heat after 5-10 minutes.
  5. Add cottage cheese, 1 ½ cups of mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese to a bowl and mix until combined.
  6. Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and add the sauce mixture to the bottom of the slow cooker covering the entire bottom.
  7. Next, layer with noodles (noodles can be broken up to better fit the slow cooker) and top with a portion of the cheese mixture.
  8. Continue adding layers of sauce, pasta, and cheese mixture until finished. Finish with sauce on top and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese to top it off.
  9. Cook lasagna on low for 4-4.5 hours. Serve and enjoy!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: lasagna, main dish, Slow Cooker

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

April 9, 2021 by Dinner Tonight

Sheet pan meals can be an absolute game-changer when it comes to providing home-cooked meals on a busy schedule! This Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita meal is everything you’ve been looking for without the hassle. As an added bonus sheet pan meals usually require less clean up too!


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Fajitas
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
  • 3 bell peppers cut into strips
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro chopped
Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area. Rinse all fresh vegetables under cool running water before slicing.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Slice the onion and bell peppers into strips.
  5. Cut the chicken into even slices.
  6. Arrange the chicken, bell peppers, and onion on a baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic and seasoning evenly on the fajita mixture.
  7. Drizzle olive oil over top then toss everything to evenly coat. Spread into an even layer working to keep chicken from overlapping.
  8. Bake in the oven, tossing once halfway through cooking until veggies are tender and chicken has cooked through about 18 - 25 minutes.
  9. Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with cilantro. Toss the mixture to coat and serve.
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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 400, Chicken, fajitas, one pan, protein, tacos

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