Spicy Monterey Jack Chicken and Peppers Bake
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 large red bell pepper, sliced
1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional for extra heat)
1 tablespoon lime juice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden, 3-4 minutes per side.
Place chicken in the baking dish, surround with sliced peppers, and pour any leftover oil from the skillet over.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken and peppers. Add jalapeño slices if desired.
Bake for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is golden and bubbly.
Squeeze lime juice over the dish and garnish with cilantro. #love#loveit#food#bettermealrecipes#foodie#yummyfood
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 15 minutes mins
1 lb Ground Beef, 80% or 85% lean
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Onion, Small, 1/2 diced, 1/2 minced
1 Bell Pepper, Green, diced
1 Cup Beef Broth
2 Tablespoons Ketchup
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, fresh ground
1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
8 oz. Cheddar Cheese, or Mozzarella
6 Buns, brioche hamburger
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the ground beef and brown until a deep brown crust appears before breaking the beef apart.
1 lb Ground Beef
Remove the beef (you can leave the fat) and add the butter and the onions and bell peppers. Let brown for 1-2 minutes before stirring, then let brown for another 1-2 minutes before stirring again.
1 Tablespoon Butter, 1 Onion, 1 Bell Pepper
Remove any excess grease. Add the beef back into the pan.
In a small measuring cup mix the beef broth and cornstarch together.
1 Tablespoon Corn Starch, 1 Cup Beef Broth
Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and whisk then pour the beef broth/cornstarch mixture into the pan.
2 Tablespoons Ketchup, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Cook until the mixture is mostly soaked up so it’s not as watery, about 3-5 minutes.
Turn off the heat, add in the cheese.
8 oz. Cheddar Cheese
In a pan, heat a little more butter over medium high heat and toast the buns then remove to a plate. Serve meat on toasted brioche buns.
6 Buns
Notes
this Philly cheesesteak sloppy joe meat can be frozen for 6 months