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French Onion Beef and Noodles

January 22, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

Noodles are always a win for a cozy meal! Use the leftovers from Slow Cooker French Onion Roast to make a whole new dinner for your family!

 

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Ingredients
  • 1 pound Slow Cooker French Onion Roast
  • 1 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 8 ounces egg noodles cooked
  • 4 ounces light cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup parsley chopped
Servings: 1 cup servings
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  1. Begin cooking the egg noodles according to package directions, omitting added salt.
  2. In another pot over medium heat, begin to reheat Slow Cooker French Pot Roast adding the beef broth, bring to a simmer.
  3. Add in the cream cheese and stir until the cream cheese is completely combined with the beef.
  4. Once the noodles are cooked, drain and add to the beef, fold until the noodles are coated.
  5. Serve topped with fresh chopped parsley.
Recipe Notes

French Onion Beef and Noodles Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (208g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 50 mg 17 % Sodium 370 mg 16 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 15 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 50 mg 4 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 290 mg 6 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, noodles, Slow Cooker, soup, stew

French Onion Roast Pockets

January 22, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

Get creative with leftovers from Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast! These yummy French Onion Roast pockets are easy to throw together and give new life to leftovers.


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  • 1 pound Slow Cooker French Onion Roast
  • 1 refrigerated pizza crust
  • 1/3 cup shredded gruyere cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons egg beaten
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 Degrees F.
  2. Reheat the roast and onions in the microwave and shred if needed.
  3. On a nonstick surface or a clean countertop with flour roll out the pizza dough into a large rectangle.
  4. Cut the dough into 6 evenly sized squares using a butter knife.
  5. In the middle of each square place a scoop of the beef and onions. Place the shredded cheese evenly on top of the beef.
  6. Fold over the dough from one corner to the other, use a fork to press and seal the beef inside the dough.
  7. Place the pockets on a parchment paper covered baking sheet and brush the beaten egg on top of the dough.
  8. Bake for approximately 15 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and enjoy!
Recipe Notes

French Onion Roast Pockets Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 pocket (149g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 280 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 530 mg 23 % Total Carbohydrate 33 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 4 g 8 % Protein 18 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 100 mg 8 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 200 mg 4 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, kid friendly, Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker French Onion Roast

January 21, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

This French Onion Roast cooks low and slow in your slow cooker for an impressive roast! Perfect for a cold day or a busy week.

 

Slow Cooker French Onion Roast
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16 4 ounce servings
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Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 medium yellow onion sliced thin
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 4 pound beef chuck roast fat trimmed
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons resh thyme
Servings: 4 ounce servings
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  1. In a skillet heat the olive oil over low to medium heat, add the onions and cook until the onions are almost caramelized. Use up to 2 tablespoons of water to help in the cooking process if onions start to stick to the pan. This takes about 30-35 minutes.
  2. In a slow cooker place the beef roast, caramelized onion, and garlic.
  3. Add the balsamic vinegar, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and fresh thyme.
  4. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours.
  5. Note: the onions can be caramelized the day before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to add to the slow cooker.
Recipe Notes

Slow Cooker French Onion Pot Roast

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 4 ounces meat + 1/4 cup liquid (180g)
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Amount per serving
Calories	190					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	7	g			9	%	
Saturated Fat	2	g			10	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	75	mg			25	%	
Sodium	200	mg			9	%	
Total Carbohydrate	4	g			1	%	
Dietary Fiber	1	g			4	%	
Total Sugars	2	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	26	g					

Vitamin D	0.1	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	30	mg			2	%	
Iron	2.6	mg			15	%	
Potassium	450	mg			10	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, roast, Slow Cooker

Philly Cheesesteak Casserole

January 15, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

This family-friendly, delicious Philly Cheesesteak Casserole is a quick way to use up leftover ground beef. It packs a nutritious punch with protein, vegetables, and great flavor!

You can use this recipe to feed the whole family or portion out for meal prep lunches.


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Ingredients
  • 3/4 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup medium red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup medium green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms diced
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cups frozen cauliflower rice
  • 4 ounces plain greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
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  1. In a large, oven safe skillet over medium heat, add the bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes and add the pre-cooked ground beef. Continue cooking until beef is warm and vegetables are tender.
  2. Reduce the heat to low, add the seasonings and stir to incorporate. Add cauliflower rice and plain Greek yogurt. Stir into the meat mixture until well incorporated.
  3. Top with shredded mozzarella, covering top of skillet mixture. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  4. Carefully remove from oven, let sit 5-10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.
  5. Note: If you don’t have an oven safe skillet, you can spread the mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish after step 3 (before adding the cheese).

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, casserole, ground beef

Burger Bowls with Sweet Potato Wedges

January 15, 2026 by Dinner Tonight

Life gets busy, but you still have to eat! These Burger Bowls are a delicious addition to any menu–packed with protein, fiber & flavor!

Plus, this recipe allows you to prep extra ground beef for other meals during the week. Stay tuned for another recipe to add to your weekly menu to use up that extra ground beef.


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Ingredients
Bowl
  • 3/4 pound lean ground beef
  • 8 cups of greens of choice
  • Burger Toppings: pickles onions (1/2 cup), tomatoes (1/2 cup), cheese (1/4 cup), 1/4 cup
Sweet Potato Wedges*
  • 1 medium sweet potatoes washed
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons parsley for garnish
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tablespoons low-sodium ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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  1. If using frozen sweet potato fries, bake them according to the package and skip to step 6.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
  3. While oven preheats, slice sweet potato (with skin intact) into wedges about ¼ to ½ inch thick. Place sweet potato wedges on the baking sheet.
  4. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic powder, and chili powder. Drizzle over sweet potatoes and toss well to coat.
  5. Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping when undersides have begun to crisp. Baking time may vary based on the thickness of potato slices and amount of moisture in the potatoes
  6. While potatoes are in the oven, prepare the rest of the ingredients.
  7. In a large skillet, over medium heat add ground to skillet, season with salt and pepper. Break up and cook the ground beef to a temperature of 155 degrees F or until no longer pink. Cook your 3 lbs. of ground beef and set aside 1 lbs for this recipe. Cool and save the other meat for other recipes.
  8. Make the sauce by adding all ingredients to a small bowl and stirring until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Set aside
  9. Assemble bowls by placing 2 cups of leafy greens in each bowl. Top each bowl with 4 oz (¼ pound) of ground beef and the rest of your favorite burger toppings. Add a few sweet potato wedges or serve on the side. Drizzle special sauce over burger bowl and enjoy.
Recipe Notes

*Can use store-bought sweet potato fries to save time, this may alter the nutritional information.

 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, bowl, burger, ground beef, lean protein, sweet potato

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