Double Mileage Meal: Ground Turkey

To complete 2 different meals, you will need:

2 1/2 pounds ground turkey

2 1/2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon dried minced garlic

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 egg, lightly beaten (optional)

1 cup ketchup

2 teaspoons Splenda

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons yellow mustard

10 hamburger buns

This weeks double mileage meal started with 2 1/2 pounds of ground turkey.

I placed 1 1/2 pounds in a bowl and 1 pound in a second bowl.

In the larger bowl, I mix the ingredients for Turkey Burgers. While, in the 2nd, bowl, I mix up the turkey & onions soup for Sloppy Joes.

I form and cook the turkey burgers for tonight's meal, while at the same time browning the meat for the sloppy joes.

Then, when tomorrow comes (or anytime later in the week), all I have to do is add ingredients to the pan & simmer....viola, dinner in a snap!

Also, since we have no need for 6 burgers, I cooked 3 (one for each adult & one split between the toddlers) and individually wrapped and froze the other 3. So in reality, I've got triple mileage :)

Triple Mileage Meal: Mexican Trio

This is one of my favorite grouping of meals (and they all happen to be hubby favorites!).  Each dish is delicious on it's own and they are all super easy.
It's with great excitement, I give you the first TRIPLE MILEAGE MEAL!!

To make 3 meals, you'll need:

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Rotel
Taco seasoning
Shredded cheese
Flour tortillas (soft taco size)
Green Chili Enchilada Sauce
Taco toppings

With this short list, you can make Mexican Crockpot Chicken and use it to yield you tacos, Baked Flautas & Green Chili Enchiladas.  The enchiladas can even be prepared and frozen (thaw completely & add a little extra time at baking) for extra ease.

You'll have to determine based on how many people you plan to feed with each meal.  For our family of 4 (which includes 2 toddlers), I would use 7-9 chicken breasts (double the initial chicken recipe) to make all 3 meals.

Double Mileage Meal: Chicken Breasts & BBQ Sauce

This week's Double Mileage Meal yields 2 of my hubby's favorites!

They are both super easy & very delicious.

Here's what you'll need:

Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless) - we use 4-6 for our family of 2 plus 2 toddlers
BBQ Sauce
Buns
Lettuce, shredded (optional)
Tomato (optional)
Cheddar Cheese, sliced (optional)
Mayo or Ranch Dressing
Crispy Onions/Onion Straws

2 small or 1 large pizza crust - homemade or packaged
Approximately 1 cup of cooked chicken (shredded or thinly sliced) 
1 onion, caramelized*
Mozzarella cheese 

Prepare the BBQ Chicken Sandwiches as directed.  Reserve leftovers (the very finely shredded pieces are perfect) for the BBQ Chicken Pizza.

Double Mileage Meal: Whole Chicken

This weeks Double Mileage Meal is super simple & requires very little work for both meals.

We begin with a whole chicken (5-6 pounds fed our family)

You'll also need:

2 tsp kosher salt (if you'd like it as salty as the ones in the store, add another 1 tsp.)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
pinch of chili pepper (probably not necessary)
4 whole garlic cloves (optional)
1 yellow onion, quartered (optional)

1 can Veg-All mixed Vegetables, drained
1 can Cream of Potato Soup
1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 a soup can of milk

2 uncooked refrigerated pie crusts
salt & pepper to taste
1 egg, slightly beaten for egg wash 

Prepare the Crockpot Rotisserie-Style Chicken as directed.  Once cooked, use the breasts of the bird as the main dish for meal #1 (you can also shred it for tacos or wraps if desired).  Remove & shred the meat from the wings & thighs to save for Chicken Pot Pie.

Double Mileage Meal: Rotisserie Chicken

For this weeks Double Mileage Meal, I am going as simple as a rotisserie chicken straight from the grocery store deli.

Once I get it home, I shred it (with my hands to get as much as chicken off the bone as possible) into a large container with a lid. We'll use 1/2 of the chicken for BBQ Chicken Salad and follow it the next night with Baked Chicken Chimichangas.

To complete both meals, you'll need 1 chicken and:

Romain Lettuce
1 can black beans

1 can of corn
Ranch dressing
Barbecue sauce

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
8 soft taco size (or larger) flour tortillas
Olive oil spray

Double Mileage Meal: Boiled Chicken

For our first Double Mileage Meal, we'll do something as simple as boil chicken :)

You'll need:

6-8 frozen chicken breasts

1 can cream of chicken soup
8 oz sour cream
2 cups cheese, divided
1 can diced green chilis
4 flour tortillas, soft taco size torn into strips

1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup

1 cup Bisquick® mix

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

In a large pot, boil 6-8 chicken breast (thawed, not frozen). Place them in a medium saucepan and cover them with water. Bring them to the boil over a high heat then turn the heat down. Simmer the chicken breasts for eight to ten minutes then drain them. After eight minutes, remove one chicken breast and make a slit in it. If it is pink, it needs to cook longer. If it is white, it is done. Allow it to cool a bit, then cube all the chicken

Now you're ready to quickly assemble, cook and enjoy both

Chicken Pot Pie & Sour Cream Enchiladas

Double Mileage Meals Intro

We all have those days where it feels like we're running on empty. I try my best to prepare for those each and every week. As I make my meal plan, I try to always include what I like to call Double Mileage Meals...meals where I can prep double of one item to be used in multiple meals. It's not leftovers, it's 2 totally different complete meals. So, for all you busy moms longing to make the most of your time, I add this segment (you can also find them under the label "Double Mileage Meals' to the left).