Blended Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna noodles are spread with a ricotta and spinach mixture and a blend of ground beef and mushrooms, then rolled up tight and topped with your choice of sauce.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Mushroom Council.

Prep Time: 20 mins. | Cook Tike: 45 mins. | Makes: 12 lasagna rolls.

Ingredients

½ lb.  mushrooms, finely chopped
½ lb.  lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 pkg.  (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1½ cups ricotta cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp Italian seasoning
12 lasagna noodles, cooked per package instructions
2 cups spaghetti or marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
3. In a large skillet, cook meat, mushrooms and onion.
4. In a bowl combine thawed spinach, ricotta cheese, egg and Italian seasoning. Mix well. Add to skillet with meat and mushrooms, stir until combined.
5. Spread meat and ricotta mixture over each cooked lasagna noodle. Carefully roll up tightly.
6. Pour 1 cup of spaghetti sauce into bottom of baking dish. Place all rolls seam side down in dish. Top rolls with remaining sauce and shredded mozzarella.
7. Cover and bake for 30-35 minutes.
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Blended Classic Beef Burgers

Sink your teeth into a delicious burger made with a 50/50 blend of lean ground beef and finely chopped mushrooms.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Mushroom Council.

Prep Time: 15 mins. | Cook Time: 35 mins. | Serves: 6

Ingredients

½ lb. mushrooms, finely chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
6 hamburger buns
Toppings: Lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles

Method

1. Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook chopped mushrooms until brown and most moisture has been released, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to let cool.
3. In a large bowl combine mushrooms, beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs and egg; mix all ingredients until incorporated. Form into 6 patties, and cook either on the barbecue or on the stove-top until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
4. Place patty on warmed bun and top with lettuce, tomato and red onion.
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Blended Chili and Macaroni

This beef and mushroom chili is quick and easy. Add in elbow macaroni for a delicious, one pot meal.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Mushroom Council.

Prep Time: 15 mins. | Cook Time: 30 mins. | Serves: 8

Ingredients

½ lb. mushrooms, finely chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 package chilli seasoning
1 can  beef broth
1 can  (15.5 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 can tomato paste
1 cup medium salsa
2 cups  elbow macaroni, uncooked
Garnishes: Shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro

Method

1. Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. In a large saucepan, brown meat and mushrooms with chilli seasoning.
3. Add broth, kidney beans, tomato paste, salsa, and macaroni to saucepan; mix well.
4. Bring mixture to boil and cover. Continue to simmer on low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve topped with cheese, sour cream and cilantro.
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Blended Chicken Cheeseburgers

These chicken and mushroom blended burgers are flavourful, simple to make and a lighter alternative to a traditional beef burger. 

Recipe and photo courtesy of Mushroom Council.

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 20 mins. | Serves: 6

Ingredients

½ lb. mushrooms, finely chopped
1 lb. lean ground chicken
1/2 small onion, finely diced
½ tsp garlic & herb seasoning
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
5 hamburger buns
5 slices of American cheese
Toppings: Lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles

Method

1. Place the mushrooms in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. In a large bowl combine mushrooms, chicken, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs and egg; mix all ingredients until incorporated. Form into 6 patties (1/3 lb), and cook either on the barbecue or on the stove-top until internal temperature reaches 160°F. During last minute of cooking top patties with cheese. Keep warm until cheese begins to melt
3. Place patty on warmed bun and top with lettuce, tomato and red onion.

 

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Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Blue Cheese Mushroom Sauce

Thick & creamy blue cheese mushroom sauce is drizzled over a spinach topped toasted baguette and then draped in a generous serving of beef tenderloin. The umami flavour from the cheese & mushrooms complement the saltiness of the beef, while the toasted baguette ads a nice crunch. Serve as an appetizer or use larger pieces of french bread to create a sandwich.

Recipe and photo by Brittany of My Daily Randomness.

Prep Time: 10 mins. | Cook Time: 20 mins.
Tip: The mushroom sauce is even better the next day.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb. assorted fresh mushrooms (crimini, portabella, shiitake & oyster)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup plain Philadelphia cream cheese
100g Blue Cheese, crumbled
Salt & Pepper to taste
Baguette, sliced and toasted
Fresh spinach
Slices of beef tenderloin – cooked medium

Method

1. In a medium pan, saute assorted mushrooms in olive oil until browned, approximately 6-8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile in a medium saucepan slowly heat heavy cream to a light boil. Stir in cream cheese and and crumbled blue cheese. Whisk until cheese is melted.
3. Whisk sauteed mushrooms into cheese cream mixture. Let sauce reduce on low heat, 5-10 minutes, whisking frequently. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
4. Assemble crostini layering baguette, spinach, sauce and beef tenderloin. Serve warm.
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