u/tjrich1988

I only had half a pound of ground beef, so I supplemented the filling with lentils. Adding the lentils allows you to stretch a small amount of meat, and boost the protein and fiber content.

8 oz. of ground beef
1/2 cup of cooked lentils
1/2 cup of beef broth
1 can of carrots (I diced them since they were cut into coins)
1 can of peas
1 pack of instant mashed potatoes
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
1 tbsp of flour
1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
Preferred seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chipotle powder, MSG)

1. Brown onions and bell peppers until softened
2. Add ground beef to pan and cook until browned and about 90% done
3. Add the cooked lentils
4. Add flour to the ground beef and lentils mix, and then stir until the flour is absorbed
5. Add beef broth, carrots, and peas to pan and stir until the filling thickens and then remove from heat and let it cool slightly
6. Cook the mashed potatoes per instructions and then let them cool slightly
7. In a baking dish, spoon the beef/lentil filling on the bottom then layer the mashed potatoes on top
8. Cook in the oven at 425 for about 15-20 minutes* to brown the potatoes

*Since the filling is already hot, it does not take long in the oven.

1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 lb of ground turkey
1 taco seasoning packet (I used low sodium)
1 avocado
Shredded cheese (I had sharp cheddar)
Greek Yogurt (you can use sour cream)
Seasonings you like (I used chipotle garlic seasoning, onion powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, pepper)
A little bit of water
1 lime
A little bit of oil if your choice

Sweet Potatoes:

1. Wash, then peel and dice your sweet potato. I did a smaller dice than intended, but it’s ok.
2. Coat the diced sweet potato with a little bit of oil and then season to your preference.
3. Place potatoes in a baking sheet (line with parchment paper/ aluminum foil or in the baking sheet itself). *for crispier potatoes, place a wire rack in the baking sheet and place the potatoes on top)
4. Bake in a preheated 400° over until done (approximately 30-45 minutes)

Turkey:

1. Brown your turkey in a pan for about 7 minutes
2. Add your taco seasoning and water as directed on packet and finish cooking.

Guacamole: (this was a bare bones guacamole as I didn’t have everything I usually use)

1. Cut your avocado and put in a bowl
2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, a heavy pinch of salt, and the juice of half a lime. Then mash it all together.

The final product:

1. Put the potatoes first then cover with the turkey. Top with the cheese, a bit of the guacamole, and a dollop of Greek yogurt. I squeezed the second half of the lime on top of the turkey before I added toppings.

Had this beauty for lunch today. Grilled chicken with pâte for less than $9. My local place doesn’t include pâte by default, but they don’t charge to add it either.

Someone gave me a mini mandoline slicer, and I’ve never been happier. Piled these thin sliced cucumbers high.

I sautéed some onions and garlic, and then dump a good helping of sauerkraut in the pan. While browning the kraut, I seasoned it with pepper, and chipotle garlic powder. I let it cook some of the moisture out and get a good color and flavor on the kraut.

I didn’t realized I only had two buns left (and no sandwich bread), so I ate two hotdogs and I’ll be eating the rest of the beef franks mixed in with the rest of the kraut. Simple but so tasty.

I usually skip “Bad News” ever since I lost my dad back in 2019, but it was on in the background while I was cooking. I was doing fine until I heard “I’m not ready for this”, and then I broke.

Damn you, Jennifer Hendriks, damn you!

When you live in south Louisiana, you get your cheesesteaks where you can. Jersey Mike’s gave me enough points for a free sandwich, so I got the chipotle cheesesteak.

I am not complaining about it being free, but it did seem smaller than last year. Private equity strikes again.

Three eggs seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder. Jalapeño pepper (about to go bad) diced and then sautéed slightly before tossing my eggs into the pan. Added fiesta blend cheese at the end. I didn’t show it, but I had salsa Valentina to pour on each bite.

I didn’t have a lot of groceries in the fridge/pantry, but this would have been so much better with some meat, potatoes, or some salsa.

Three eggs seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and chili powder. Jalapeño pepper (about to go bad) diced and then sautéed slightly before tossing my eggs into the pan. Added fiesta blend cheese at the end. I didn’t show it, but I had salsa Valentina to pour on each bite.

I didn’t have a lot of groceries in the fridge/pantry, but this would have been so much better with some meat, potatoes, or some salsa.