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Easy ways to use less meat

Published on May 15, 2020 Last Modified: May 14, 2020 By Kathryn Doherty

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Easy ways to use less meat, including how to help extend your meat in recipes and how to incorporate more plant-based meals that are simple, convenient, family-friendly and delicious!A collage of photos showing plant-based meals and substitutes for meat

Using less meat – or stretching your meat – is a great way to save money and eat healthier.

But for those of us accustomed to having a main dish meat entree every night at dinner, it can seem intimidating.

Today, I wanted to share some easy, painless ways to use less meat in your cooking.

We’re not talking soy textured protein or a bunch of ideas for tofu. Nothing wrong with those, but that’s not as convenient and family-friendly as I’m going for today.

Instead, we’re looking at ways to use less meat in our meals and ways to incorporate more meals that are primarily plant-based.

And I promise, it’s super duper easy and also really yummy!

Now, this is intended for the here and now, when we are facing meat shortages and having to get creative in the kitchen while we stay at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

(Similar to the “cooking for victory” movement during World War I and II. Learn more and check out some of the recipes.)

However, this could also serve as a resource if you are trying to move to a more plant-based diet or are slowly transitioning to a flexitarian or vegetarian diet. It can also spark some ideas for families who have both vegetarian and non-vegetarians at the table.

First off, let’s talk about smart ways to use the meat you have.

You can make the most of your meat by making it an accent to, rather than the main event, of the meal.

This makes me think of my Southern ancestors, who knew how to use meat scraps to flavor pots of beans, soups or veggies. The meat was there, but not center stage.

Or, extend your meat.

Sautéed mushrooms and onions in a skillet

Meat extenders (which, if you ask me, is a terrible name) are things that you can add to your dish so you use less meat.

Here are a couple of examples:

* Use a half pound of ground beef or turkey (instead of a full pound) and after it’s cooked and crumbled in the pan, stir in a can of black beans. Then mix it all together, season with taco seasoning and use for tacos. Same amount of the end product for stuffing tacos, but half as much meat used.

* For spaghetti night, halve the amount of ground meat you would normally use and replace it with finely chopped mushrooms. Cook them all together and serve. The mushrooms have a great meaty quality and will make the meat go further in the recipe.

See how that works?

OK, here are a few easy, on-hand ideas to use for meat extenders.

Lentils scattered on a surface Shelled walnuts in a bowl beside a bowl of walnuts in the shell

Meat extenders 

Beans — cooked or canned beans can be added to meat to help stretch it. As mentioned, think about using half as much ground meat and adding a can of black or pinto beans to your taco meat. Or use beans for nachos or in fajitas to help make up for less meat.

Mashed beans can also be used and are easily disguised when added to meat if you don’t want to know they are really there. Mashed black or pinto beans will combine well with ground beef or turkey, while mashed white beans, such as cannellini beans or great Northern beans, go great with ground chicken and ground turkey.

Mushrooms — roughly chop raw mushrooms (or pulse in a food processor) until it resembles raw ground meat; add along with the meat to cook for your recipe.

Lentils — Cooked brown lentils have a similar appearance — both color and texture wise — as cooked ground meat and can be added to help increase the servings of a smaller quantity of meat.

Walnuts  — Pulsed walnuts are a standing raw and vegan substitute for taco meat and make a really rich, flavorful meat swap. They’re also great for nachos and burgers or in pasta dishes.

Whole grains like quinoa or oats — The crumby texture of quinoa and bulgur makes these perfect to help add volume and nutrients to meat. (Bonus: Quinoa is a complete protein!) Add about a cup of cooked grains per pound of meat.

Oats, or even chia seeds, can also be used as a binder for meats, such as in burgers or meatloaf.

Vegetables — Adding extra vegetables to your dishes can offset a lack of meat. You can add hearty vegetables like winter squash, sweet or white potatoes and mushrooms, or melt in kale, spinach, shredded zucchini or other softer vegetables to dishes. They add bulk, nutrition and flavor.

Southwest vegetarian quinoa skillet is a quick and easy one-pan dinner recipe that’s healthy but very filling and perfect for meatless Monday! | www.familyfoodonthetable.com

Of course, vegetarian meals are a great way to make your meat last because you’re not even using it. 😂

And that’s a very valid tactic and one I’ll be using myself a lot more going forward.

You can check out all of my easy vegetarian recipes, which are lunch and dinner main dishes (not just baked goods and breakfasts that happen to be vegetarian).

But here’s a couple of tips on going effortlessly meatless, especially for families with kids (or husbands like mine that might balk at vegetarian entrees).

  1. Opt for familiar meals that are easily made vegetarian, such as veggie burgers and vegetarian chili (more examples below).
  2. Skip the meat substitutes like tofu or imitation chicken that may bring objections; nothing wrong with adding these in at some point, but that may be better down the road to reduce the number of pouts and faces.
  3. Keep it fun and interesting with toppings or serve-yourself-bars, such as for vegetarian tacos or grain bowls.

OK, so let’s get down to some specifics. Here are a few general ideas for meatless meals that aren’t so foreign and will have your family going back for seconds – and requesting them again!

Bubbly cheesy baked sweet potato black bean enchiladas in a white casserole dish

Familiar meals made vegetarian:

  • Vegetarian chili
  • Veggie tacos, burritos and enchiladas
  • Vegetarian meatballs
  • Vegetarian lasagna
  • Veggie burgers
  • Veggie stir fry or fried rice
  • Vegetarian curry
  • Vegetarian pasta salads
  • Vegetarian soups and stews
  • Mac and cheese
  • Grain bowls
  • Stuffed squash or zucchini boats
  • Big salads (with fillers like beans, nuts, cheese, eggs, etc.)

(Keep scrolling down below for some specific recipes to try.)

And for many of these types of recipes, you could add in a bit of chicken or pork or other meats if you have some to use.

Also, there’s nothing wrong with buying some store-bought frozen veggie meatballs or veggie burgers. Life is stressful enough right now, so don’t feel like you have to tackle brand new or complicated recipes from scratch on top of everything else.

(For what it’s worth, Dr. Praeger’s and Gardein are two frozen brands I really like.)

I hope this has been helpful!

Feel free to comment below and share your favorite ways to stretch meat or your favorite plant-based meals. We can all use the extra ideas!

Finally, keep reading below for some of my favorite, tested, tried-and-true easy vegetarian recipes that are family-friendly and seriously delicious.

XO,

Kathryn

Easy Vegetarian Dinners

These easy vegetarian recipes are great for a delicious, hearty dinner (or lunch) and are a great way to reduce your meat consumption and move to more plant-based meals. They're simple to make, with everyday ingredients, and they are family-friendly and sure to be a hit!

One-pot vegetarian spaghetti

Vegetarian spaghetti makes an easy, healthy one-pot pasta dinner!

Vegetarian tacos

These vegetarian tacos feature black beans and just a handful of other ingredients for a delicious and easy meatless meal that’s ready in 15 minutes!

Vegetarian meatballs

Vegetarian meatballs are made with grated zucchini, basil and Parmesan cheese for a really flavorful meatless meatball. They hold together beautifully and are baked to perfection in the oven for an easy vegetarian meal!

Mushroom meatballs

Mushroom meatballs are hearty, flavorful and perfectly seasoned for a delicious vegetarian protein. They are baked till golden brown and delicious for spaghetti, pizza, grain bowls and more.

Sweet potato black bean enchiladas

Sweet potato black bean enchiladas are seasoned to perfection and baked until bubbly for a delicious and hearty vegetarian meal.

Southwest vegetarian quinoa skillet

Southwest vegetarian quinoa skillet is a quick and easy one-pan dinner recipe that’s healthy but very filling and perfect for meatless Monday!

Quinoa vegetarian chili

A hearty vegan quinoa chili ready in about 35 minutes (and no need to pre-cook the quinoa)!

Quick and easy vegetarian curry

This quick and easy vegetarian curry is loaded with veggies and warm spices for a beautiful, flavorful dinner!

Instant Pot lentil soup

Instant Pot lentil soup is a really hearty, flavorful soup that is prepped and cooked entirely in the Instant Pot. Perfect for an easy dinner on a chilly night.

Easy chickpea burgers

Easy chickpea burgers come together quickly, are sturdy while cooking and have delicious flavor! Add your favorite toppings and use for burgers, wraps, on salads, or in grain bowls at lunch or dinner.

Veggie burger scramble

Veggie burger scramble is a quick and easy one-pan dinner that’s vegan, gluten free and ready in about 20 minutes!

Simplified veggie burgers

These easy veggie burgers require just 3 frozen vegetables plus seasonings – and they come out with delicious flavor!

Classic baked mac and cheese

This classic baked mac and cheese with a crunchy, buttery breadcrumb crust is absolutely delicious and comfort food at its best! Easy to make, with just 7 ingredients, this baked macaroni and cheese casserole is sure to satisfy!

Kale and butternut squash mac and cheese

Kale and butternut squash mac and cheese is an easy, healthy and deliciously creamy side dish that everyone’s sure to love!

Taco-flavored vegetarian power bowl

A vegetarian power bowl with taco-flavored sweet potatoes and black beans and a spiced Greek yogurt sauce.

Vegetarian Greek grain bowls

Vegetarian Greek grain bowls are loaded with wholesome grains and veggies and topped with an easy red wine vinaigrette for a beautiful and delicious lunch or light dinner!

Southwestern orzo salad

A cool, creamy southwestern orzo salad with black beans, veggies, queso fresco and an easy homemade cilantro-lime vinaigrette.

Summer veggie pasta salad

This fresh and colorful summer veggie pasta salad is perfect for BBQ parties, potlucks and picnics!

Butternut squash salad with quinoa

This warm butternut squash salad with quinoa is mixed with spinach, dried cranberries, walnuts and Parmesan and tossed with an apple cider vinaigrette to give it extra flavor!

Stuffed butternut squash with quinoa, mushrooms and spinach

These stuffed butternut squash are a gluten-free + vegetarian dish that’s hearty and filling and full of flavor!

Mediterranean quinoa salad

Mediterranean quinoa salad is a flavorful, veggie-loaded salad with great colors, flavors and textures!

One pot quinoa cannellini beans skillet

Quinoa cannellini beans skillet is a quick and easy one-pot vegetarian meal with rich Italian flavors!

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  1. Ruth says

    May 17, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    Kathryn,
    Thank you so much for this treasure trove of great ideas and wonderful recipes. I’m looking forward to trying lots of them. I have loved all of your recipes that I’ve made so far. I had already been reducing my meat consumption before the pandemic struck, and these great ideas from you really inspire me to continue down that road.
    Stay safe and stay healthy,
    Ruth

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    • Kathryn Doherty says

      May 19, 2020 at 12:25 PM

      Well this comment made my day! I’m so, so happy to hear this was helpful Ruth and that you’ve loved my recipes. Thanks so much for letting me know! Stay safe and healthy! ❤️

      Reply

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