Mothering › Forums › Health › Nutrition and Good Eating › 2 lbs ground meat... what's for dinner?
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:

2 lbs ground meat... what's for dinner?

post #1 of 10
Thread Starter 
I have 1 lb of ground pork and 1 lb of ground beef. Usually that means meatloaf, but I'm sick of meatloaf.

Any suggestions for me? I have all the basics in the house. We had pasta last night though, so no spaghetti and meatballs.
post #2 of 10
This thread might have some ideas
post #3 of 10
For the ground pork, season with ginger, garlic, scallion (all fresh) and soy sauce. Wrap in wonton wrappers, bake in a soy sauce / rice wine vinegar / garlic / ginger sauce. Serve with super tasty egg-drop soup or a veggie stirfry with yummy bits of fried tofu.
post #4 of 10
Shepherd's Pie
Stuffed Peppers
Tacos
post #5 of 10
I was so lazy tonight - pregnant w/ a cold. Had a pound of ground beef- didn't want pasta the usual fairly easy choice- so I made easy mexican rice- my other super easy choice. Now- I like to make a more authentic version but this is not. I cooked some brown rice- 2 cups worth to 1 lb then in the last 20 min brown the beef and throw in some salsa and a bit of water if it cooks down too much then add the rice. Very, very easy and pretty yummy considering the lack of effort.
post #6 of 10
There is also fried rice for another quick choice although it doesn't cook as well if your rice isn't cold. Last week when I made rice I threw in some peas and quickly sliced some carrots thin on the mandoline- they were perfectly cooked when the rice was done then threw in some meat and homemade hoisin sauce I had-quick easy stir=fry.
post #7 of 10
Quote:
Originally Posted by crunchy_mama View Post
I was so lazy tonight - pregnant w/ a cold. Had a pound of ground beef- didn't want pasta the usual fairly easy choice- so I made easy mexican rice- my other super easy choice. Now- I like to make a more authentic version but this is not. I cooked some brown rice- 2 cups worth to 1 lb then in the last 20 min brown the beef and throw in some salsa and a bit of water if it cooks down too much then add the rice. Very, very easy and pretty yummy considering the lack of effort.
That sounds good for tonight,
post #8 of 10
From Sunset Magazine, Pork and Asparagus Rice Bowl

"Note: read the recipe through before starting, so you'll be ready to do the prep work while the rice and eggs are cooking."

4 eggs
2 cups rice (sushi rice is nice)
1/4 tsp salt
1 lb. ground pork
1/4 cup sake I understand that rice vinegar is an OK substitute for sake.
2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp tamari or soy sauce, divided
1 piece ginger, about 4 " long
3 cloves garlic
6 green onions
2 bunches asparagus
2 tbsp veggie oil, divided
1 cup chicken broth

1) In medium pot bring eggs to a boil. When water boils, turn heat off, over and let sit 14 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water, put aside.

2) While eggs cook, in another pan bring rice, salt and 3 cups water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, cook 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.

3) While rice comes to a boil and eggs are cooking, mix pork, sake and 2 tbsp tarmari/soy sauce in a bowl. Peel and grate the ginger. Put 1 tsp ginger in with pork mixture, put remainder in a small bowl and set aside.

4. While rice is cooking roughly chop garlic and chop green onions, add both to bowl of ginger. Trim the asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, set aside.

5) While rice is sitting, in a large frying pan over high heat add 1 tbsp oil and the pork mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pork is cooked through. Fluff rice with a fork and divide evenly between 4 to 6 bowls. Top rice evenly with pork and pan juices.

6) Return pan to heat, add remaining 1 tbsp oil, the reserved ginger, garlic and green onions. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add asparagus and tamari/soy, stir to combine. Add broth, cover and cook until Asparagus is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

7) While asparagus cooks peel the eggs and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Divide aspargus and pan juices evenly between bowls of rice and pork. Top each with with slices of egg and serve immediately.

It's really tasty.
post #9 of 10
My favorite ground beef/not pasta meal is Brown Gravy Beef served over rice. I cheat and use the packets of gravy mix.
post #10 of 10
Quote:
Originally Posted by nerdymom View Post
For the ground pork, season with ginger, garlic, scallion (all fresh) and soy sauce. Wrap in wonton wrappers, bake in a soy sauce / rice wine vinegar / garlic / ginger sauce. Serve with super tasty egg-drop soup or a veggie stirfry with yummy bits of fried tofu.
wow, yummy! that sounds delish!

for my family i find that we eat less then one lb of meat per meal if its mixed with veggies and what not, so two lbs would be too much.

my new favorite ground pork dish is thai-inspired pork laab (the following link i havent followed per sey but it gives you the basics for pork laab)http://www.thaitable.com/Thai/recipes/Laab.htm

for ground beef how about a meat pie with a whole wheat or sprouted ww crust? basically make as you would cottage pie but do a full bottom and top crust and skip the potatoes.
New Posts  All Forums:Forum Nav:
  Return Home
  Back to Forum: Nutrition and Good Eating
Mothering › Forums › Health › Nutrition and Good Eating › 2 lbs ground meat... what's for dinner?