Kale And Ground Beef Food

SIMPLE KALE AND GROUND BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• Pick any large (pencil size or larger) stems from the kale. Toss it into a 2-3 quart pot that is half full of water. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to med low and cook 5-10 min. Drain. into a colander and let it sit to drain.
• In that same pot add the ground beef. Cook over medium heat, stirring and breaking it apart until it is browned. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon into the colander with the kale and dispose of any grease.
• Wipe out the pot. Return the kale and beef to the pot. Turn the heat to medium high and add all the other ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to med low. Set timer for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes check doneness of potatoes by gouging a few with a fork. They should be tender. Serve the soup warm in bowls with grated Parmesan/Romano Cheese if desired.

CHEESY KALE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray rectangle baking dish with nonstick spray. Melt butter and add onions to a saucepan, cook until translucent. Add kale in batches and cook until wilted. Sift flour over kale mixture. Cook 2-3 minutes then add half and half, 1 cup parmesan, and cream cheese. In another bowl combine 1 cup parmesan, panko, and spices. Sprinkle over kale in baking dish and cook 35 minutes until brown and bubbly.