Week Menu 6/20-7-10

I have a really short week this week, because I am going to Boise for the weekend, then we have a pretty busy week next week and will be on vacation for the week after the Fourth of July. So these meals cover a two week period and then my vacation, but I will be back on 7/11, so get excited.

Meal One: Black bean garden burgers with corn on the cob

Meal Two: Balsamic Steak and Portabello mushroom salads

Meal Three: Rosemary Turkey burgers with Rosemary Garlic mayo

Meal Four: Grilled Maple Salmon with corn on the cob and couscous

Meal Five: Shredded Beef Burritos

Recipes:

Black Bean Burgers:

Well, these are fairly self explanitory, but here you go. I am just going to BBQ the garden burgers and put cheese on some, then top with red onion, tomato and lettuce. I will most likely just grill the corn on the cob at the same time. I either just throw the entire corn, husk and all, on or I shuck them and wrap them in foil with a little butter, salt and pepper for about 15-20 minutes turning once.

Balsamic Steak and Portabello Mushroom Salads:

In separate bags marinate steak and mushrooms in a mixture of equal parts olive oil and balsamic vinegar and about 1-2 tsp of montreal steak seasoning. Let them set for at least 15-30 minutes. On a hot grill sear steaks about 4 minutes per side for medium rare, and sear mushrooms about 2-3 minutes per side. Once meat/mushrooms are finished set them aside to rest.

To assemble salad start with a bed of your favorite salad greens, I like wild greens, but my husband likes iceberg or romaine, so I compromise and make a nice mix of field greens with romaine and we both are happy. Then top with thinly sliced red onion and grape tomatoes.

Slice both the steak and the mushrooms and place atop salads then sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles. If you feel like you would like additional dressing I would choose either blue cheese or a nice balsamic vinegrette. Then serve with crusty bread. Sometimes I omit the steak altogether, the mushrooms are plenty hearty for this dish.

Rosemary Turkey Burgers:

Mix together 1 c mayo, 1/4 c fresh rosemary and once minced garlic clove. In a seperate bowl combine 1 lb turkey burger and 1/2 of mayo mixture along with salt and pepper. With clean hands form mixture into four patties and place on a hot grill and cook for about 7 minutes per side. Then set aside. Meanwhile spread a small amount of mayo mixture on buns and then grill those for about 1-2 minutes. To assemble, top buns with turkey burgers and then wild greens. Enjoy

Grilled Maple Salmon:

I heard this recipe from a friend the other day and thought it was worth a try.

Place salmon fillet in a plastic bag and cover with real maple syrup, let set about 20 minutes. Then place salmon on a foil sheet or bbq fish rack, and grill for about 20 minutes (or you can bake at 400 for about 20 minutes). Serve with small amount of couscous and grilled corn on the cob.

Shredded Beef Burritos:

I like to place equal parts shredded beef and either black or refried beans along center of large tortilla. Then place a small amount of shredded cheese and pico de gallo on top of meat and beans (pico de gallo is just diced tomato, diced onion, small amount minced jalapeno and cilantro and lime juice). Once burrito is rolled I place it in a skillet pan over med-high heat that has been sprayed with pam and sear each side until lightly browned. Then I top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onion, sour cream and salsa.

For shredded beef I take a piece of beef, either roast or sirloin steaks, and place them in a pressure cooker, on high searing all sides, then I cover the meat with water and pressure cook it for about 40 minutes. Then once cooled I shred it and freeze small amounts so that I can pop them out of the freezer on nights for a quick meal.

Shopping List

Black bean burgers

ground turkey burger

salmon fillet

sirloin steaks or steaks and roast

portabello mushrooms

corn on the cob

field greens

romaine lettuce

red onion

tomatoes both roma and grape

fresh rosemary

blue cheese crumbles

couscous

burger buns

tortillas

crusty bread

real maple syrup

black or refried beans

pico de gallo