A hearty beef stew in a cast iron pot

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From the Kitchen This Week

Week of Nov 1

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Ingredients for 7 meals this week. Check your pantry for staples before you shop.

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Meat & Poultry

  • Flank or skirt steak (1Β½ lbs) β€” Chimichurri Steak
  • Ground beef (6 lbs) β€” Lasagna, Shepherd's Pie, Meatloaf, Spaghetti, Enchiladas
  • Italian sausage (Β½ lbs) β€” Lasagna
  • Chicken breast (1Β½ lbs) β€” Sesame Chicken

Produce

  • Fresh parsley (1, bunch) β€” Chimichurri Steak
  • Fresh oregano (small bunch) β€” Chimichurri Steak
  • Garlic (19 clove) β€” Chimichurri Steak, Lasagna, Shepherd's Pie, Meatloaf, Spaghetti, Sesame Chicken, Enchiladas
  • Shallot (1) β€” Chimichurri Steak
  • Lemon (1) β€” Chimichurri Steak
  • Red chili flakes β€” Chimichurri Steak
  • Yellow onion (5, medium) β€” Lasagna, Shepherd's Pie, Meatloaf, Spaghetti, Enchiladas
  • Fresh basil (small bunch) β€” Lasagna
  • Carrots (2, medium) β€” Shepherd's Pie
  • Frozen peas (1 cups) β€” Shepherd's Pie
  • Potatoes (2 lbs, for mash) β€” Shepherd's Pie
  • Fresh ginger (1, knob) β€” Sesame Chicken
  • Green onions (3) β€” Sesame Chicken
  • Sesame seeds (2 tbsp) β€” Sesame Chicken

Pantry & Dry Goods

  • Olive oil (Β½ cups) β€” Chimichurri Steak
  • Red wine vinegar (3 tbsp) β€” Chimichurri Steak
  • Salt & pepper β€” Chimichurri Steak, Lasagna, Shepherd's Pie, Meatloaf, Spaghetti
  • Pita bread () β€” Chimichurri Steak
  • Lasagna noodles (12) β€” Lasagna
  • Crushed tomatoes (1 can, 28 oz) β€” Lasagna
  • Tomato paste (3 tbsp) β€” Lasagna, Shepherd's Pie
  • Italian seasoning (2 tsp) β€” Lasagna, Spaghetti
  • Beef broth (1 cups) β€” Shepherd's Pie
  • Worcestershire sauce (2 tbsp) β€” Shepherd's Pie, Meatloaf
  • Breadcrumbs (Β½ cups) β€” Meatloaf
  • Ketchup (ΒΌ cups) β€” Meatloaf
  • Spaghetti (1 lbs) β€” Spaghetti
  • Marinara sauce (1 jar, 24 oz) β€” Spaghetti
  • Soy sauce (3 tbsp) β€” Sesame Chicken
  • Honey (2 tbsp) β€” Sesame Chicken
  • Rice vinegar (1 tbsp) β€” Sesame Chicken
  • Cornstarch (ΒΌ cups) β€” Sesame Chicken
  • Vegetable oil (for frying) β€” Sesame Chicken
  • Rice (2 cups) β€” Sesame Chicken
  • Flour tortillas (8) β€” Enchiladas
  • Enchilada sauce (2 can, 10 oz each) β€” Enchiladas
  • Taco seasoning (1 packet) β€” Enchiladas
  • Black beans (1 can) β€” Enchiladas

Dairy & Refrigerated

  • Ricotta (15 oz) β€” Lasagna
  • Mozzarella, shredded (2 cups) β€” Lasagna
  • Parmesan (Β½ cups) β€” Lasagna, Spaghetti
  • Egg (2) β€” Lasagna, Sesame Chicken
  • Butter (3 tbsp) β€” Shepherd's Pie
  • Milk (Β½ cups) β€” Shepherd's Pie, Meatloaf
  • Eggs (2) β€” Meatloaf
  • Cheddar, shredded (2 cups) β€” Enchiladas
  • Sour cream () β€” Enchiladas

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