Ground Meat Recipies

Turkey Bundles

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup coarsely chopped water chestnuts
1/3 cup crushed pork rinds
1 T soy sauce
1 T lemon juice
1 pkg Equal
1/4 t salt
dash EA. red pepper, ginger
12 lettuce leaves
recipe "Thai Dipping Sauce"

Combine all ingredients except lettuce and mix well. Shape into twelve 4x 1/1/2 x 3/4" loves. Brown in frying pan. Wrap each loaf in a lettuce leaf and serve with dipping sauce. (12 bundles, serves 6 @ 4 carb (3 NET carbs)) w/o sauce)


Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground beef, cooked
1/2 c mushrooms
1 cloves garlic
s&p
1 1/2 Tbsp mayo
2 oz cheddar
1/2 bag frozen cauliflower

Preheat oven 350F. Spoon cauliflower into 9x13 pan. Sauté beef with mushrooms and garlic. Stir in mayo, s&p. Spoon over cauliflower. Sprinkle cheese over and bake 20 min. Serves 2 @ 5 carb (3 NET carbs).


Cheeseburger Quiche

Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground beef
1/3 c chpd onion
2 eggs
1/2 c mayo
1/4 c cream
6 oz shr cheddar
salt & pepper

Brown ground beef and onion. Drain. Beat eggs and mix in mayo, cream, cheese and seasoning. Put beef mixture in sprayed pie pan. Pour custard over. Bake at 350 for 45 min. Let stand 10 min before cutting. Serves 3 @ 3 carbs. Can add mushrooms or any other veggie - just include the carbs


Italian Casserole with Crust

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1/4 c chpd onion
1 c tomato sauce
6 oz shredded mozzarella
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 c whey protein powder
1/4 c soy protein isolate
1 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
2 t melted butter
1/3 c Parmesan

Heat oven 375. Brown ground beef and onion. Drain. Stir in sauce. In bowl, mix mozzarella and sour cream. In another bowl, mix protein powder, isolate, baking powder and eggs. Pour hot meat mixture into 2 qt baking dish. Spoon cheese mixture over. Drop dough by Tablesps, then take spatula and smooth over top. Mix melted butter and parm and spread over dough. Bake 18-25 min until golden brown and topping is done. Serves 3 @ 10 carb (9 NET carb). Can use Atkins baking mix and eliminate the baking powder - this will add some carbs, though


Zucchini Beef Bake

Ingredients:
3/4 lb ground beef
1/4 cup chpd onion
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar (or other)
1 med. Zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (3)
1 T oil
1/2 t ea: oregano, basil, salt

Sauté zucchini, onion and mushrooms in oil until tender. Brown ground beef in pan and add tomato sauce with seasonings. Mix beef with vegetables and put in baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30 min. Serves 3 @ 10 carbs (7 NET carbs). This is fairly high in carbs, but includes your vegetable.

Turkey Burgers

Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup "Sweet BARBECUE Sauce"
Sweet Barbecue Sauce Recipe
1 cup pork rind crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp instant chicken bouillon

Combine all ingredients. Shape into 5-6 patties and pan fry until done. Serves 3 @ 3 carb