Apple Cheddar Turkey Burgers

Recipe Source: sarainthekitchen.blogspot.com and Allrecipes

I realize some of you may be apprehensive about turkey burgers, but let me assure you, these are so good!  Even the boys cheered when they found out we were having these last night.  And the burgers are not the same without the sauce, so if you make these, don't skip the sauce!!

1.5 lbs ground turkey (do NOT get 99% fat free, 93% and below is fine)
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
2 tbsp chopped onion (I used green onion, but both work)
1 egg lightly beaten
2 tbsp fresh parsley (I substituted dry parsley)
1 clove garlic, minced (I substited garlic powder)
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 apple cut into thin slices
Sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup jellied cranberry sauce
1/4 cup grainy mustard (I used regular old yellow mustard)
Hamburger buns
Lettuce and tomato slices

Combine turkey, bread crumbs, onion, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.  Form into patties. (I got eight out of this amount.)  In a large skillet (The first time I made these, I used the skillet.  The second time I used a grill pan, and both worked great.), heat the oil, then add patties and cook for 6 min. on each side, then top each with 3 slices apple and 2 slices cheese. Tent foil over the skillet and cook 1-2 min. longer until cheese melts. Mix cranberry sauce and mustard together and slather onto tops of rolls. Pile with lettuce, bacon (if desired), and patties and replace bottoms of rolls.

Nacho Beef Bake

Recipe source: Healthy Cooking magazine

This is seriously one of my favorite dinners to make.  We LOVE this one.  It's fast and easy, it's yummy, and the kids don't complain!  They like it, too. :-)   One other thing is it is great if you are watching what you eat.  You can eat this, feel good about what you're eating and still feel good in your tummy, too.

*1 lb ground beef (I use ground turkey.  Better for calories, and you can't tell the diff.)
*1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
*1/2 cup water
*1 envelope taco seasoning
*2 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls (I only used one here, and it was still great.  Also, you can now get the Pillsbury crescent creations that are a sheet of crescent dough that does not have the perforations for the rolls.)
*1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
*1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar
*4 ounces baked nacho cheese Doritos (about 2 cups), crushed
*Shredded lettuce
*Chopped tomatoes
*Sliced olives
*Chopped green onion
*Chopped red or yellow bell pepper
*Whatever else you like on tacos/burritos :-)

1. In a large skillet, cook beef or turkey.  Drain, if necessary.  Add beans, water, and taco seasoning; mash slightly.  Cook and stir for a few minutes.  Set aside.
2. Unroll crescent dough and press onto bottom and up sides of a 13x9 dish coated with cooking spray; seal seams and perforations if necessary.  Spoon beef/turkey mixture over dough.  Spread sour cream over beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese and chips. 
3. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Top with lettuce, tomatoes, etc. Serve immediately.