Tag: quickmeal

Spicy Tuna Burgers with Cabbage Slaw

Spicy Tuna Burgers with Cabbage Slaw

I’m not gonna lie, when I first was going to make these burgers I went back and forth on if they even sounded good.  I don’t think it helped that my hubby was adamant that they wouldn’t…such an optimist.  He had a bad experience with…

Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice

Pineapple Cauliflower Fried Rice

When two of my favorite things collide I am overcome with joy.  For example, this mashup of my favorites -pineapple and fried rice is the best!  You could make it with regular or brown rice by swapping cooked rice for the cauliflower rice step and…

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

Stroganoff has always reminded me a bit of Hamburger Helper.  And not in a good or bad way, but just a way that made it not exciting for me to eat.  This Beef Stroganoff though, ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you…this creation is a masterpiece.

It’s creamy and flavorful all while maintaining that cozy winter feeling while eating it.  I even looked forward to the leftovers the next day.  And to be 100% honest, I’m not a big leftover person, so that’s saying a lot.  My husband and I both just looked at each other after our first bite in aw of what we’ve just experienced.  It’s really that dang good!

Best of all, I’m happy to announce that no one, and I mean no one, will be able to tell you subbed coconut milk for heavy cream in this recipe.  It’s just one of those recipes you’ll want to just lay in and soak it all in.  Of utmost importance though, is making sure you have a tender cut of beef.  Otherwise, you’ll end up with delicious sauce and tough meat.  And for me, that would ruin the whole dish.  Stick with a chuck roast and trim that fatty bits, or splurge for a ribeye or filet mignon.

Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1-pound chuck roast, top sirloin, ribeye, or filet mignon, sliced about ¼” thick
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • ½ yellow onion, cut in half then thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon almond flour
  • 5 cups beef broth (chicken or veggie will also work)
  • ¾ cups coconut milk (full fat)
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • ½ cup dairy-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 teaspoon Pink Himalayan salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 scallion, thinly sliced for garnish, optional
  • ¼ cup parsley, roughly chopped for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large cast iron or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Season the beef lightly with rosemary, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.  Add the beef to the hot pan and sear for 2-3 minutes until browned but not cooked through.  Remove to a plate and set aside.
  2. Add more oil to the pan if dry, then add onions and mushrooms. Season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper.  Cook for 3-5 minutes until onions begin to soften and become translucent.  Add in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the broth being sure to scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.  Reduce heat to medium-low and add in half of the coconut milk and stir.  Dissolve arrowroot powder in remaining coconut milk before adding to the pan.  Bring to a simmer and allow to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add a tablespoon of the sauce into the yogurt to temper before adding it to the pan, stirring constantly.
  5. Add in aminos, mustard, red pepper flakes (if using), remaining salt and pepper. Add in the beef as well as any juices and allow to simmer until beef is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Season sauce with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Serve over egg noodles, cauliflower rice, or spaghetti squash.

Roasted Squash and Pomegranate Kale Salad

Roasted Squash and Pomegranate Kale Salad

In need of another side for your holiday meal? Try this delicious salad with roasted delicata squash and pomegranate. Couldn’t be more festive and the citrus dressing makes the perfect accompaniment to the dish. Plus, it’s so simple and quick and you can prepare most…

Buffalo Shrimp Wraps

Buffalo Shrimp Wraps

When I’m in need of a super quick meal, shrimp always comes in handy.  I can have it cooked in less than 10 minutes and dinner on the table in 15-20 minutes.  Plus, with football season in full swing, it’s nice to have something healthy…

10 Minute Naan Pesto Pizza

10 Minute Naan Pesto Pizza

There are days that we all face that require us to either grab some takeout, or make something quick at home.  Typically, those quick dinners tend to be a bit boring because they aren’t well thought-out.  I have the perfect solution for those kinds of nights, or even afternoons when you need a quick lunch.

This 10-minute naan pizza will change your pizza game.  Although, it’s not the most low carb of pizzas out there, it’s the quickest and you don’t have to skimp on flavor.  In fact, it may be one of my favorite pizza combos ever.  Taking me back to Italy with all the fresh flavors pizzas should have without being covered in tons of sauce.

You can ultimately top yours however you like, but this prosciutto, mozzarella, fresh tomato and basil, garlic, and pesto combo is to die for!  I use Once Upon a Chef’s “The Best Basic Pesto”, because it truly is the best.  I love all of the flavors it allows to shine through and Jenn absolutely nailed it. I love pesto with walnuts for two reasons: 1. I usually always have them on hand and 2. they are affordable in comparison to pine nuts.  The only change I make, is when I’m making these pizzas, I buy the marinated bocconcini (mozzarella balls), and use the oil from that to make the pesto.  I also try and use the large basil leaves for the pesto and leave the small little tender basil leaves for the pizza topping.

10 Minute Naan Pesto Pizza

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces garlic naan
  • The Best Basic Pesto
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 2 slices of prosciutto, roughly torn, optional
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Marinated bocconcini, cut in half
  • Pink Himalayan salt
  • Black pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400⁰F. Line a baking sheet with foil and then place a wire rack on top to keep the naan from getting soggy on the bottom.  Bake the naan for about 3-4 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
  2. Place about 2 tablespoons on pesto on each piece of naan and spread evenly. Top with tomato slices, prosciutto, garlic, and bocconcini.  Season lightly with salt and pepper.  Back for about 10 minutes or until cheese in all melted.
  3. Remove pizzas and top with an additional drizzle of pesto and some fresh basil leaves before serving.