* This dish can be easily made with gluten free noodles.
Another version of a classic ground beef recipe. Perfect for eating soon after dental work is done, or with a mouth infection. Easy to swallow when too tired to chew. This is also a good travel dish, whether you take in insulated soup containers or make it in a hotel kitchen. It's also one I like for picnics on the patio. This dish can be served on rice instead of noodles. Vegetable mixtures can be added for color, taste, and texture. Most common would be peas, carrots, and squash. Mushroom soup sauce as a topping adds flavor and texture.
Pre Cook Preparation:
Marinate: No
A. Timer set to thaw meat for about 2 hours
B. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
C. Stay with meal to stir
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Can be baked in the oven by baking the meat and noodles separately and then combining them together
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Long oven mitts and oven rack puller
Sit on a stool while stirring
Visual Accommodations:
Color contrasting bowls
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Beef
Mushrooms
Pepper
Spices
Turkey
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Beef
Turkey
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Can opener
Pot holders
Pan:
Large 8 inch frying pan for meat
1 one 3 quart sauce pan for noodles
Ingredients:
Meat: Choose 2 pounds of:
Ground beef, or
Turkey burger
Vegetables:
15 ounces of carrots
15 ounces of peas
Optional:
4 ounces of mushrooms
Other ingredients:
Dash of salt
Spices such as pepper to taste
1/4 cup of water
Optional:
Mushroom soup (gluten free)
Preparation time: 2 minutes
Preparation:
Noodles:
1. Boil water in a 3 quart sauce pan for gluten free noodles.
2. Once the noodles are added, stir frequently, keeping heat near, or below medium.
3. Drain noodles.
Meat:
1. Add meat to the frying pan,
Turkey burger may need vegetable oil to fry without burning.
2. Cook on medium heat.
3. Once the meat is browned, add:
Carrots
Peas
1/4 cup water
4. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
5. Once it reaches a boil lower the heat, allow to simmer, stirring occasionally.
Combine:
1. Spoon out noodles, and top with:
Burger
Carrots
Peas
Note: For leftovers, add a little water so the noodles don't dry out.
Cook Temperature: Medium to low heat
Cook Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings
Counter safe: 30 minutes to an hour to cool enough to place in the fridge or freezer
Fridge safe: 3 to 4 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: 2 to 3 months * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Microwave: Time and temp may vary.
1. Place in a microwave safe dish (not plastic).
2. Heat until food is fully hot and reaches a safe temperature.
3. Minimum 2 minutes.
Add your microwave time here: _____________.
Stove Top: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place food in frying pan.
2. Add enough water to almost cover food.
3. Stir frequently while food heats, until thoroughly warm, about 10 minutes.
Add your stove time here: _____________.
Oven Directions: Time and Temp may vary.
1. Place in oven safe pan.
2. Add a little water.
3. Heat until thoroughly warm, about 20 minutes.
Add your oven time here: _____________.
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