Bombay Meatballs and Mushrooms

Recipe courtesy of Amy of Family Feedbag.

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 20 mins. | Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

1 cup finely diced onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp garam masala
2 tsp freshly grated ginger root
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb white mushrooms, halved
1 lb ground turkey thighs
½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup fresh basil leaves

Method

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the onion, garlic, garam masala, ginger and salt. Toss to evenly distribute the seasonings and set aside.
  2. Create a foil grilling pan by layering two pieces of foil and folding up the edges twice. Toss the mushrooms with the olive oil in the foil pan. Sprinkle half the onion mixture evenly over the mushrooms.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey with the other half of the onion mixture and roll into 2-inch balls. Spray the grill with non-stick cooking spray or brush with oil and heat to medium-high.
  4. Place the filled foil pan and meatballs directly on the grill. After 6-8 minutes, rotate the meatballs and give the mushrooms a stir. After another 6-8 minutes, remove the meatballs to a serving platter.
  5. Gently stir the yogurt and basil leaves into the mushrooms and continue grilling another 2-3 minutes until the yogurt begins to bubble.
0 comments

Blended Meatballs with Spicy Sriracha Aioli

Mushrooms are blended with ground beef and seasoned to create the perfect appetizer-style meatball. Serve with Spicy Sriracha Aioli for an added kick.

Recipe by Brittany of My Daily Randomness.

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 25 mins.
Makes approximately 20 meatballs.

Ingredients

Meatballs:
½ lb. mushrooms, finely chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 small onion, finely diced
1 clove minced garlic
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
Spicy Sriracha Aioli:
4 egg yolks
4 large cloves garlic peeled and pureed
1-2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (depending on desired spice level)
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking tray with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
3. In a skillet over medium heat cook chopped mushrooms until brown and most moisture has been released, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to let cool.
4. In a large bowl combine cooled mushrooms, beef, seasoning, onion, garlic breadcrumbs and egg; mix all ingredients until incorporated. Shape mixture into 1½ inch meatballs. Place 1 inch apart on pan.
5. Bake 35-40 minutes or until meatballs reach 160°F, are cooked through and center is no longer pink.
Spicy Sriracha Aioli
1. In a food processor add egg yolks, pureed garlic, and Sriracha sauce. Place the top on the bowl and turn on the machine and slowly drizzle in the oils. Once the oil is added stop the machine and check for consistence, if to thick you can whisk in a little water too thin as needed. Add the salt to taste.
0 comments

Blended Meatballs

Umami-rich mushrooms are blended with ground beef and seasoned to create the perfect Italian-style meatball. Serve with marinara and spaghetti or toss with a Teriyaki sauce and serve as an appetizer.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Mushroom Council.

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 30 mins.
Makes approximately 20 meatballs.

Ingredients

½ lb.  mushrooms, finely chopped
1 lb.  lean ground beef
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 small onion, finely diced
1 clove minced garlic
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking tray with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
3. In a skillet over medium heat cook chopped mushrooms until brown and most moisture has been released, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to let cool.
4. In a large bowl combine cooled mushrooms, beef, seasoning, onion, garlic breadcrumbs and egg; mix all ingredients until incorporated. Shape mixture into 1½ inch meatballs. Place 1 inch apart on pan.
5. Bake 20-25 minutes or until meatballs reach 160°F, are cooked through and center is no longer pink.
mushroom-council-logo
0 comments

Beef and Mushroom Taquitos with Green Chili Avocado Crema

Recipe and photo by Heather of The Tasty Gardener.

Prep Time: 20 mins. | Cook Time: 20 mins. | Makes: 18-24 taquitos

Ingredients

For the Taquitos:
1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
1/2 lb crimini mushrooms
1 red pepper, seeds and stem removed
1 jalapeno pepper. seeds removed
1 medium onion, peeled
1 large tomato
5 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cup cojito cheese (or monterey jack), grated
24 corn tortillas
oil or chicken broth
For the Avocado Crema:
3 avocados, skin and pit removed
1 cup sour cream
2 (2oz) jars of chopped green chilis
2 tbsp lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

Method

To Prepare the Taquito Filling:
1. In a food processor chop the mushroom until fine.
2. In a large skillet over medium high heat brown the ground beef and chopped onion together until beef is cooked through and liquid is almost gone from the mushrooms. Make sure to break up the beef into small pieces while cooking.
3. In the same food processor pulse together the red pepper, onion, jalapeno, garlic and tomatoes.
4. Stir the vegetable puree into the beef and mushroom mixture and cook until all liquid is evaporated and vegetable are heated through. Season by taste with salt and pepper.
5. Remove filling from the pan and into a large bowl. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. Once cool stir in the cheese.
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
7. In a small skillet over medium heat add about 1/2 inch of either chicken stock or oil.
8. Working one taquito at a time place a tortilla into the hot liquid for no more than a couple seconds. This is to make them pliable for rolling.
9. Remove tortilla from liquid, place on work surface and add approximately 2 tbsp’s of filling along the length of the tortilla. Tightly roll up into the shape of a cigar and place seam side down on your cookie sheet. (I like to cover the taquitos with a wet cloth on the cookie sheet while I’m working to keep them from drying out.)
10. Repeat one tortilla at a time until all the filling has been used. Based on how full you fill them you will end up with anywhere from 18-24 taquitos.
11. Place in preheated oven and bake for 15-20 or until browned.
To Make the Crema:
1. In your food processor blend together the avocado, sour cream, lime juice and green chilis. Season by taste with salt and pepper.
Serve with baked taquitos.
0 comments

Beef and Mushroom Stuffed Peppers

I would never have thought to blend beef and mushrooms together, but it’s completely genius. I mean you can’t go wrong by lightening up meals, adding more vitamins to your diet and saving money all at the same time, can you?

Recipe and photo by Living Lou.

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 45 mins.

Ingredients

4 bell peppers, tops and membrane and seeds removed
1/2 lb lean ground beef
4 oz white button mushrooms
1/2 white onion
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic
½ tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup long grain rice
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp hot sauce

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. In a food processor, process mushrooms, onion, parsley, garlic, basil and salt.
3. Mix mushroom mixture with ground beef, rice, crushed tomatoes and hot sauce.
4. Stuff peppers with the beef and mushroom mixture. Cover peppers with the tops.
5. Cook for 35-45 minutes or until beef and rice is fully cooked.
0 comments