We tried this version: http://www.panningtheglobe.com/2016/09/11/cuban-picadillo-ground-beef-stew/. Our modifications: (1) In lieu of smoked paprika, we used half paprika and smoked chipotle pepper; (2) we used golden raisins instead of black raisins; and (3) we used canned diced tomatoes instead of canned whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand. We also added a dash of sugar at the… Continue reading Cuban picadillo
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Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy
We tried this SkinnyTaste recipe, which ingeniously lightens the dish by substituting half of the minced beef with minced turkey. http://www.skinnytaste.com/skinny-salisbury-steak-with-mushroom/ Although the recipe calls for unseasoned breadcrumbs, we added about ½ tsp each freshly minced sage, oregano, and thyme to the meat mixture. To shape the patties, we used an oval ½ cup measuring… Continue reading Salisbury steak with mushroom gravy
Indian-style curried minced turkey with potatoes
We tried this recipe: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/curried_ground_turkey_with_potatoes/ Our modifications: first, instead of 1 Tbsp garam masala (which imparts a strong cinnamon flavor), we used 1 tsp garam masala and 2 tsp McCormick’s curry powder; second, we used 1 medium-sized Vietnamese red chili pepper; third, we used ½ cup chicken broth in lieu of water; fourth, after cooking… Continue reading Indian-style curried minced turkey with potatoes
Turkey lentil chili
We followed this recipe: https://food52.com/recipes/29879-turkey-lentil-chili but we increased the amount of chicken broth to 6 ½ cups. We were lucky enough to have dried epazote, a Mexican herb, from our friend Enrique. (Oct. 2016)
Sichuan chicken dumplings
We tried this Andrea Nguyen recipe: http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2010/10/sichuan-crescent-dumplings-recipe-zhong-jiaozi.html We made the following modifications: first, for the filling, we used minced chicken (dark meat) instead of pork and added 6 oz drained, minced water chestnuts for texture. Second, for the sauce, we used 1 Tbsp neutral vegetable oil (grape seed oil) in lieu of 1 Tbsp chili… Continue reading Sichuan chicken dumplings
Italian-style turkey mini-meatballs
We tried this recipe: http://www.skinnytaste.com/skinny-italian-meatballs-turkey-1-p/ We made the following modifications: (1) we first sautéed 1 medium onion (chopped) in olive oil, then added the crushed garlic cloves and sautéed for a minute before adding the crushed tomatoes and herbs; (2) we replaced half (28 oz) of crushed tomatoes with 29 oz chopped canned tomatoes that… Continue reading Italian-style turkey mini-meatballs
Italian-style penne with meat sauce
We tried this recipe: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/penne_pasta_with_meat_sauce/ Our modifications: first, we used 28 oz crushed tomato in lieu of chunky tomato sauce, which we added immediately to the cooked garlic-onion mixture and let simmer for while we browned the ground beef separately and cooked the pasta. We also doubled the amount of garlic. Second, we used fresh… Continue reading Italian-style penne with meat sauce
Hamburger vegetable soup
We tried this recipe from the Pioneer Woman: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/hamburger-soup/ It is hearty, flavorful, and soothing on a wet day. We reduced the amount of minced beef to 2 to 2 1/3 lbs and used minced fresh parsley, fresh thyme, and fresh marjoram as the herbs. The recipe calls for 3 cups of beef broth, which… Continue reading Hamburger vegetable soup
Greek stewed minced beef (kimas)
Heat a medium Dutch oven, add about 1 Tbsp olive oil, then add 1 chopped onion and a ½ tsp salt. When browned, add 1 1/3 lb minced beef until browned, then add ½ white wine and boil vigorously until all the alcohol has evaporated. Add 6 medium tomatoes (grated on a mandolin, with skin… Continue reading Greek stewed minced beef (kimas)
Italian bucatini with chicken sausage and bell peppers
We tried this recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bucatini-with-sausage-and-peppers-56389445 We used spicy chicken sausage instead of sweet turkey. At first, we found the sauce a bit too thin, but we later realized that this is intentional so that the bucatini can soak up the sauce. We also recommend preparing the sauce in a Dutch oven, since the cooked pasta… Continue reading Italian bucatini with chicken sausage and bell peppers
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