Ground beef is a quintessential value meal maker – so many options, and not a lot of time required to make a great meal. The Market 32 Fresh 85% Lean Ground Beef Value Pack is 3 lbs., setting us up for 3 meals that come in under $3 per serving. Each meal offers up to 4 servings, with plenty of room for your personal favorite flavors and seasonings. Divide the value pack into 3 (approximately) 1 lb. sections. Per USDA food safety recommendations, store the remaining fresh burger in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freeze.
This week’s meal items:
3 lbs. Market 32 85% Ground Beef
1 bag Market 32 Baby Gourmet Yellow Potatoes
1 lb. Bunch Celery
1 pack Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Buns
1 box (16oz) Barilla Pasta, any variety
1 can (10oz) Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies
16 oz PICS Block Cheddar Cheese
1 bag Green Giant Fresh Cut Broccoli
1 can (29oz) PICS Diced Tomatoes
1 can (15oz) PICS Kidney Beans
1 bag (8oz) PICS Cheddar or Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
1 bag On the Border Tortilla Chips
Meal 1: Burgers and Fresh Broccoli Dippers!
These burgers take on a delicious green twist that your family will love.
What you’ll need:
1 lb. Market 32 85% Ground Beef, shaped into 4 patties
1 bag Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Burger Buns
1 bag Market 32 Baby Gourmet Yellow Potatoes
1 bag Green Giant Fresh Cut Broccoli
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and spray a large sheet pan with PICS Vegetable Oil. Place the contents of the Market 32 bag of Baby Gourmet Potatoes on the tray, separating to ensure they will roast evenly. Place potatoes in the oven.
Spray a large skillet with PICS Vegetable Oil Spray and set it on the stove top on low while you shape the Market 32 Ground Beef into 4 even patties. Season with salt and pepper, or your favorite spice blend.
Carefully place the patties into the hot skillet, allowing it to cook 4-5 minutes per side.
Divide the bag of cut Green Giant Broccoli on 4 plates, and your favorite dip! PICS Ranch is a delicious option here.
Potatoes should be done in 15 – 20 minutes, or when they are tender. Remove from oven and toss in a bowl with butter or a sprinkle of Parmesan Cheese.
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Meal 2: Rotel Crowd-Pleaser Pasta*
This recipe makes enough for dinner and then some. You will think you might have leftovers, but….. maybe not! Yum! 😊 This versatile meal can be assembled and warmed in a slow cooker or cooked up on the stove top.
What you’ll need:
1 lb. Market 32 85% Lean Ground Beef, browned & drained
1 box (16 oz) Barilla Pasta – Choose your favorite cut! Follow package directions to cook & drain in a colander. Reserve up to 1 cup of pasta water.
1 can (10oz) Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies
1 block (16oz) PICS Cheddar Cheese
Unwrap the PICS cheese block, cut into small squares to ensure easy melting.
Brown beef in a large skillet or pot, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks. At the same time, cook pasta in a large pot with water according to package directions. When done, carefully reserve one cup of cooking water in a glass measuring cup. Drain excess fat from beef and drain pasta in a colander.
Stove Top Directions – Return pasta and reserved cooking water to the pasta pot. Turn the stove burner on low, and add the browned beef, cheese and can (or two!) of Rotel Tomatoes with Green Chilies. Stir occasionally until cheese is melted and all ingredients are combined.
Slow Cooker Directions – Turn cooker on to low. Add browned beef, cooked pasta, cheese shreds or cubes, and the whole can of Rotel tomatoes and chilies. (You can use two cans if you like more vegetables!) Cook on low, stirring occasionally until the cheese is melted and all ingredients combined. Use the reserved cooking water if needed to ensure a smooth, creamy sauce. Call the kids and enjoy!
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*Adapted from the MamaLovesCooking Recipe Blog, accessed 2/12/2024.
Meal #3: Ch-Ch-Ch-Chili!
Warm up to this favorite cold-weather meal! This Chili recipe is a one-pot wonder – make it your own with delicious additions, like PICS Tomatoes, PICS canned Kidney Beans and your favorite chili seasonings. McCormick makes some great seasoning packages that make it a no-brainer for those super busy, just-get-it-done days.
What you’ll need:
Remaining 1 lb. Market 32 85% ground beef
1 can (29oz) PICS Diced Tomatoes
1 can (15oz) PICS Kidney Beans
In a large pot, brown the remaining 1# of Market 32 Ground Beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat and return the pot to the stove top. Add 1 (29 Oz.) can PICS Diced Tomatoes, 1 15. Oz. can PICS Kidney Beans, chili seasoning packets, or your own spice blend. (Tip – add some whole grain PICS Canned Sweet Corn for color and crunch.) Simmer on low for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all ingredients are combined.
Top chili with PICS Shredded Cheese and serve with On The Border Tortilla Chips for a meal they will all say please and thanks for! This is also a good one to freeze for another day. Enjoy!
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