4 Small Batch Recipes for 2 People Using a 1/2 Lb. of Ground Beef

TACOS
little oil
1 LB GROUND BEEF
1 package taco seasoning
4 oz can diced green chilies
separate the beef to 1/2 lb

1st Recipe use 1/2 of the beef
3 diced Yukon gold small potatoes
1/4 cup water
1/8 onion
1 garlic
1 Tbsp flour (for binding)
8 corn tortillas/oil for frying
toppings, lettuce, cheese, salsa

TACO LASAGNA
2ND 1/2 LB ground beef
1/8 onion
1 garlic
2 TBSP tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1/4 red bell pepper
8 oz whole Kernal corn (drained)
8 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
10 oz can enchilada sauce (I like Old El Paso)
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
approx. 1 1/2 cups of cheese of your choice
6 corn tortillas
use an 8 x 8 baking dish. Bake in a 375-degree oven 20 to 30 minutes
Add 1/4 cup sauce to the bottom of dish, 2 tortillas, 1/2 meat, 1/4 cup sauce, 1/3 of cheese and repeat.

ITALIAN LASAGNA
12 oz jar Pizza sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp salt, basil, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder
1 tsp oil
1/8 onion
1 garlic
1 lb ground beef (drain if necessary)
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
cook boil 6 lasagna noodles add 1/2 tsp of salt to the water
reserve 1/2 of the beef for the next recipe
reserve 1 cup of the pasta water
Ricotta mixture: 1 cup ricotta, pinch of salt, pepper, and parsley and water
In a loaf pan add 1/4 cup of sauce, 2 noodles, beef, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup sauce, noodles, ricotta cheese, noodles, sauce and cheese. Parsley for garnish.
Bake covered with an aluminum foil at 400-degrees for 30 minutes

SHEPHERDS PIE
1 russet potato washed, peeled and chopped into pieces
boil the potato for 20 to 30 minutes until softened
mash the potato and add 1/4 tsp salt, 1 TBSP butter, and 1/3 cup milk.

Take the 2nd 1/2 of the ground beef mixture.
1 tsp oil add beef with 1/4 cup water
1 1/2 TBSP tomato paste
1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 cup frozen mixed veggies
1/4 tsp salt and pepper
1 TBSP flour
Top with cheese of your choice (optional)
Add meat mixture to the bottom of a small baking dish. put the mashed potatoes on top of the meat. Bake in an oven at 375 for 20 minutes.
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