114 optional meat Recipes

extra lean ground beef (or ground turkey breast, or ground pork), onion, chopped (optional, if desired), taco seasoning, cooked rice (or 1 8.8-oz package 90 second microwaveable rice), sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or pepper jack cheese), salsa, black beans (rinsed and drained , if desired) (optional), pickled jalapeno chili, chopped (optional, if desired), avocado, sliced (optional, for garnish ), cilantro (optional, for garnish ), sour cream (optional, for garnish ), tortillas (optional, for garnish )

jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained, light ricotta cheese (use full amount if not using meat or for extra cheesey), cooked sausage, crumbled (optional), part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided, fresh parsley leaves, packed, very finely chopped, fresh romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, egg, minced garlic (optional) or 2 tsp garlic powder (optional), nutmeg, grated, black pepper , to taste, marinara sauce or 1 (26 oz) jar homemade pasta sauce

instant minced onion, vegetable bouillon cube, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper (optional or to taste) or 1/4 tsp red chili powder (optional or to taste), water, vegetarian ground beef (i like boca or litelife gimme lean)

ground beef, simply potatoes shredded hash browns, cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice), spaghetti sauce or 1/2 cup tomato sauce, onion salt (pepper is optional) or 1 tsp pepper (pepper is optional)

coconut oil (or more ), yellow onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, minced, carrots, chopped, apple cider vinegar, tamari, honey (we used ) or 2 tbsp agave nectar (we used ), peanut butter (or any nut butter if there is an allergy), meat (optional, we use leftovers ), water chestnuts, unsalted dry roasted peanuts, green onions with tops, chopped, lemons (optional) or 1 tbsp lime juice (optional), rice noodles

tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, whole small yellow onion, italian sausage, ground chuck, sugar, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, whole bay leaves, water, whole green pepper (optional) chopped, mushrooms (optional) chopped

white beans - navy beans (or cook dry beans), olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic, minced, bacon , cut into pieces, thick pork chops, cooked and cut into cubes or leftover pork roast, boneless chicken breasts- cooked , cut into cubes, lamb steaks (optional) cooked , and cut into cubes ( i skip this), hot italian sausage, cooked and cut into slices (i use more !), teasp. thyme, parsley - approx a handful, bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste, tomato sauce, dry red wine (optional), beef broth, bread crumbs - regular or gluten free

ground pork, minced beef, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, harissa, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, baking powder, soaked and ground caraway, marjoram, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, allspice (optional), meat stock or chicken stock (optional) or vegetable stock, for basting (optional), olive oil, for frying

steak, any cut, sea salt, basil (optional) or 1 -2 tbsp garlic (optional) or 1 -2 tbsp rosemary (optional), unsalted butter, black pepper

white sauce, butter, flour, milk, salt to taste, crab mixture, crab meat, chopped celery, half of 1) green pepper chopped, blanched, slivered almonds, hard cooked eggs, chopped or sliced, pimento (option ), buttered bread crumbs

active dry yeast, sugar, unbleached flour, barley flour or 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, salt, lukewarm milk, sesame seeds (optional) or 2 tsp cumin seeds (optional), ground lamb or 1/2 lb ground beef, do not use lean meat, onions, grated, fresh italian parsley, chopped, dried hot red chili pepper, finely chopped, sweet red pepper, cumin, salt

soy sauce, water, honey, chopped green onion, sesame oil (or any other oil), black pepper, accent seasoning or 1/2 tbsp msg (optional, but better with), garlic powder (or less to taste)

simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes, egg yolk, garlic clove, minced, onion, finely chopped, carrots, medium to large, diced, vegetarian ground meat or 1 lb ground beef, ground pepper, flour, tomato paste, chicken broth (or vegetable broth), chicken broth (or vegetable broth), worcestershire sauce (vegetarian version available), dried rosemary (or 2 tsp fresh ), dried thyme (or 2 tsp fresh ), corn (canned or frozen ), peas (canned or frozen ), black beans (canned or home cooked)

frozen patty shells, diced cooked beef, garlic clove, minced, butter, salt, pepper, thyme, cumin, chili powder, tabasco sauce (optional) or 1 tsp chili sauce (optional), tomato, peeled and chopped, stuffed green olives, sliced or 1/2 cup black olives, hard-boiled eggs, diced, milk

flour tortillas , at least 9-inch diameter, dried onion flakes, shredded colby cheese or shredded monterey jack cheese, hot sauce (optional), crumbled tostados (optional), sour cream (optional) or guacamole (optional), lean ground beef, all-purpose flour, red bell pepper, roughly chopped, cocoa powder, chili powder (or more , to taste), recaito (optional), salt or 1 tsp substitute, onions, finely chopped, dried onion flakes, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, beef stock, white vinegar, bacon fat (or cooking oil of choice), onion, roughly chopped, mushrooms, roughly chopped, all-purpose flour, beef stock, tomato paste, kitchen bouquet (or marmite, or other prepared seasoning/browning sauce), liquid smoke, crushed tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 oz) can crushed diced tomatoes, , drained, chili powder (or more , to taste), red pepper flakes, white pepper, prepared jalapeno relish (, or other hot pickle or pepper relish), minced onion, onion powder, jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (or more , to taste), cider vinegar, molasses

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced finely, grated fresh ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, diced tomato, drained , plus 2 tbsp juice, salt, boiling potatoes, cut into 1-cm cubes, water, fresh cilantro, chopped (optional), fresh serrano peppers (optional) or 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional)

fish or 3/4 cup shell broth, all-purpose flour, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, diced shallots (about 1 medium), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, ground nutmeg, heavy cream, dry sherry, picked u.s. blue crab meat, preferably jumbo lump, extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (3/4 cup), paprika (optional) or cayenne, for dusting (optional), toast or grilled bread, for serving

meatloaf mixture (ground pork, beef and veal), breadcrumbs (3 slices bread in food processor), whole milk, egg, beaten, onion, minced, salt, pepper, bread , torn in halves, tomato sauce (optional) or shredded cheese (optional)