(Family Features) That first day of chilly weather always feels the coldest before you’re accustomed to it, and an easy, warm, filling meal can help hit the spot. Better yet, this rendition of Shepherd’s Pie is made with just one pot so cleanup can be a snap.

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Shepherd's Pie

Recipe courtesy of "Cookin' Savvy"
Servings: 8-12

• 1 pound ground beef
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled
• 2 teaspoons thyme, divided
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen mixed veggies

1. Heat oven to 350 F.
2. In Dutch oven, brown ground beef and drain fat.
3. Boil potatoes until fork tender and mash them. Add 1 teaspoon thyme, salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
4. Place ground beef back in Dutch oven and mix in onion powder, tomato paste, beef broth, garlic powder, cream and remaining thyme. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix in frozen veggies.
5. Cover meat mixture with potatoes and bake 25-30 minutes.

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(Culinary.net) Comfort food made easy, this Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole is loaded with ground turkey, bacon and vegetables in a creamy sauce topped with tater tots and cheese.

When weeknights get busy, this slow cooker recipe is sure to be a smash hit. It’s simple; just mix the ingredients together and let the slow cooker do the heavy lifting.

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Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

Recipe adapted from “Julie’s Eats and Treats”
Servings: 5

• 1          pound lean ground turkey
• 5          bacon strips, diced
• 1/2       small onion, diced
• 2          cloves garlic, minced
• 3          tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2    cups milk
• 1/2       tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1          dash hot sauce
• 1 1/2    cups cheddar cheese, plus additional for topping (optional), divided
• 1          bag (6-8 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
• 2          tablespoons sour cream
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1          bag (16 ounces) frozen tater tots
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

1. In large skillet over medium heat, brown ground turkey, bacon, onion and garlic until turkey is no longer pink. Sprinkle flour over turkey and stir well to combine. Stir in milk, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese, frozen vegetables and sour cream.
2. Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place some tater tots in bottom of slow cooker. Pour meat gravy over tater tots. Arrange remaining tater tots on top.
3. Cover and cook on low 3-3 1/2 hours. During last 10 minutes of cooking, sprinkle with extra cheddar cheese, if desired. Cover and finish cooking.

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(Family Features) Putting dinner on the table quickly seems to be a goal more often than not, particularly in today’s sped-up world. However, spending less time cooking doesn’t have to mean sacrificing nutrition or taste.

To enjoy better-for-you meals in the blink of an eye, lean into versatile ingredients prepared without the hassle like Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa Cups. In just 1 minute, you can savor a blend of two 100% whole grains with the crunchiness of red quinoa and chewy texture of brown rice that total 55 grams of whole grains and provide a good source of fiber in each serving.

Packed in single-serve portions, you can eat right out of the BPA-free cup or serve the whole grains as the base of this speedy Sweet Chili Shrimp with Quinoa mixed with succulent shrimp, umami-like flavors from sweet chili sauce and the satisfying flavor and crunch of green onions and chopped peanuts. A delicious dish that’s filling without the fuss, this recipe is ready in less than 5 minutes to save time without relying on takeout.

Switch up your family’s stir-fry routine with this savory version of Whole Grain Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry made with rice, quinoa, vegetables, rotisserie chicken and a blend of soy sauce and sesame oil. This simple meal is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need to save time without skimping on taste.

Ready to complement the succulent chicken and sesame-infused veggies, Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa offers a blend of four whole-grain ingredients: brown rice, red rice, wild rice and quinoa. Available in four convenient, pre-portioned, two-serving bags, it cooks in just 10 minutes for light, fluffy and delicious nutty flavor for recipe versatility from breakfast to dessert so you can rely on it as a family favorite for less time cooking and more time enjoying meals and moments together.

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Sweet Chili Shrimp with Quinoa

Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1

• 1 Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa Cup
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup frozen Asian-style mixed vegetables, thawed
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts

1. Heat rice and quinoa cup according to package directions. In small, microwave-safe bowl, combine shrimp and vegetables. Microwave on high 30 seconds.
2. Stir in sweet chili sauce. Blend well.
3. Serve shrimp mixture over rice topped with green onions and peanuts.

Whole Grain Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry

Prep time: 3 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Servings: 3-4

• 1 bag Minute Instant Rice & Quinoa
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups rotisserie cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 cups frozen, Asian-style mixed vegetables, thawed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

1. Prepare rice and quinoa according to package directions, substituting broth for water.
2. In medium wok or skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil. Add eggs and, using spatula, quickly soft scramble. Continue stirring eggs until light and fluffy. Remove from pan and reserve.
3. Add remaining sesame oil to wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; stir-fry 2 minutes.
4. Add chicken and vegetables; stir-fry 2 minutes, or until heated through. Fold in rice and quinoa, eggs and soy sauce.

 Source: Minute Rice