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Cabbage & Meatballs

February 13, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

This cabbage & meatball recipe is going to be a new family favorite! It has the perfect balance of sweet and savory that everyone will love, and it is so simple to make!

Cabbage and Meatballs
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6
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6
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Servings
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Ingredients
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 head cabbage shredded
  • 2 15 oounce cans tomato sauce low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 ounce cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 giner snap cookies crushed
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg and black pepper. Form into 1 inch meatballs.
  2. Place 1/2 of shredded cabbage in a large pot, add meatballs. Spoon cranberry sauce over the meatballs and add remaining cabbage
  3. In a bowl, mix the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Pour over meatball/cabbage mixture.
  4. Simmer uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir gently being careful not to break up meatballs. Add the lemon juice and cookie crumbs. Simmer another 10-15 minutes until meatballs are completely cooked.
Recipe Notes

Cabbage & Meatballs Nutrition Facts Serving size 6 (432g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 290 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 200 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 42 g 15 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 18 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 23 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 124 mg 10 % Iron 5 mg 30 % Potassium 1131 mg 25 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, cabbage, cranberries, cranberry, fall, Heart Healthy, main dish, meatball, protein, winter

One Pan Tex Mex Beef and Rice

January 17, 2018 by Dinner Tonight

This easy, 1 pot beef and rice dish is great for groups and as a filling for tacos or by itself! Serves 6 and requires only 5 ingredients!

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6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 15 ounce can of black beans
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese shredded
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  1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef; drain off fat.
  2. Add beans, rice, and salsa; heat through. Add cheese and stir until just melted.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, five, main dish, one pot, protein, rice, southwest

Taco Boats

September 21, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Family friendly Taco Boats. This simple recipe will have kids and adults asking for more! Perfectly portable taco, ready for toppings of your choice!Dinner Tonight recipe Taco Boats. Ground beef baked in a crescent roll topped with cheddar cheese. Plated with a salad.


Dinner Tonight recipe Taco Boats. Ground beef baked in a crescent roll topped with cheddar cheese. Plated with a salad.
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  • CuisineTex-Mex
Servings
8
Servings
8
Dinner Tonight recipe Taco Boats. Ground beef baked in a crescent roll topped with cheddar cheese. Plated with a salad.
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
  • CuisineTex-Mex
Servings
8
Servings
8
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces of lean ground beef
  • 1/4 finely diced onion
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 8 ounce tube of reduced fat crescent rolls
  • 1 cup shredded reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese
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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Clean your hands and your preparation area.
  3. In a large skillet brown lean ground beef for 4 – 5 minutes. Add finely diced onion, diced tomato, chili powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Stir together and continue cooking until beef is cooked through. Remove from heat. Food safety note: ground beef should be cooked to a minimal internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. On two large baking sheet, unroll crescent rolls and press seams together to make one large sheet. Cut sheet into 8 squares. Divide beef mixture evenly among all 8 dough squares and top with shredded cheese. Pinch crescent roll around filling and to make a cup (or boat!) to hold filling in.
  5. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, cheddar cheese, cheese, Family Mealtime, ground beef, kid friendly, main dish, school, taco, taco boats, tomato, tomatoes tacos

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

June 14, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

 

 

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10 1 sandwich
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10 1 sandwich
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10 1 sandwich
Ingredients
  • 2 cups carrots grated
  • 1 medium yellow squash grated
  • 1 medium zucchini grated
  • 1 medium yellow pepper finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup ketchup low sodium
  • 3 teaspoons dried basil
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef extra lean
  • 10 whole-wheat hamburger buns
Servings: 1 sandwich
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  1. Clean your preparation area and wash your hands
  2. Wash your fresh vegetables and prepare as directed.
  3. In a 5 quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except ground beef and buns.
  4. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until browned.
  5. Drain and transfer the ground beef into the slow cooker. Stir ingredients to combine.
  6. Cook on low 5-6 hours. Using a slotted spoon, serve beef mixture on buns
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1/2 cup (128g)
servings per container 12

Amount per serving
Calories	140					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	4.5	g			6	%	
Saturated Fat	0.5	g			3	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	0	mg			0	%	
Sodium	65	mg			3	%	
Total Carbohydrate	24	g			9	%	
Dietary Fiber	4	g			14	%	
Total Sugars	5	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	2	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	38	mg			2	%	
Iron	1	mg			6	%	
Potassium	400	mg			8	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, Heart Healthy, main dish, sandwiches, sloppy joes

Steak Tacos

May 30, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

These traditional-style steak tacos are sure to fill that craving for street tacos! Enjoy for your next taco tuesday.

 

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Servings
4 (4 tacos per serving)
Servings
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Servings
4 (4 tacos per serving)
Servings
4 (4 tacos per serving)
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds sirloin steak
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 16 mini corn tortillas
  • 1 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 2 limes sliced
  • tomatillo salsa optional, not included in nutrition facts
Servings: (4 tacos per serving)
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation and grill area.
  2. Warm a grill to medium-high heat.
  3. While grill is preheating, season steaks with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  4. Place steaks on warm grill. Turn steaks every 4 minutes and cook to your liking. Using a food thermometer, make sure the internal temperature of the steaks reach a safe minimal internal temperature of 145° F or 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Warm tortillas on the grill away from the cooking steaks and keep warm in aluminum foil.
  6. Remove from the grill and slice into thin strips about ¼ of an inch thick.
  7. Fill each tortilla with steak, onion, cilantro, and top with a squeeze of lime juice.
  8. If you are looking for additional flavor, try topping with fresh tomatillo salsa!
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, Grilling, main dish, steak, tacos

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