shredded pork tacos

INGREDIENTS

1  2 1/2 - 3  pound boneless pork shoulder roast
1   cup chicken broth
1/2  cup enchilada sauce or bottled salsa
4 - 8   inches soft flour tortillas or taco shells 
Assorted toppers, such as shredded lettuce, finely shredded Mexican-blend cheese, chopped tomato, sliced pitted ripe olives, and/or chopped avocado 
Dairy sour cream (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Trim fat from pork. If necessary, cut pork to fit in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Place pork in cooker. Add broth. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. Remove meat from cooker; discard broth. Using two forks, shred meat, discarding any fat. Reserve 2 cups of the meat. (Place remaining meat in an airtight container for another use; refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.)
2. In a medium saucepan, combine reserved 2 cups meat and the enchilada sauce. Cover and cook over medium-low about 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, warm flour tortillas according to package directions.
3. To assemble tacos, place pork mixture in center of warm tortillas or in taco shells. Top as desired with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, olives, and/or avocado. If desired, serve with sour cream. Makes 4 servings.

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arroz con pollo (chicken with rice)

INGREDIENTS

6   small skinless bone-in chicken breast halves (about 4 pounds)
1   tablespoon dried oregano
1   tablespoon chili powder
2   teaspoons ground cumin
1/2  teaspoon salt
1/4  teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1   tablespoon vegetable oil
1  14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes
1   small onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
2   garlic cloves
1/2  chipotle chile (from canned chipotle in adobo sauce)
1  14  ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2  cups instant rice
1 1/2  cups frozen peas
1   pint cherry tomatoes
1/4  cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro lime wedges, for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. Rinse chicken and pat dry. Combine oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle half of spice mixture over chicken and rub in with fingers; set remaining aside.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a 6-quartslow cooker.
3. Place canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle and remaining spice mixture in a blender. Cover and blend until almost smooth; pour over chicken. Add broth.
4. Cover and cook, 4 to 5 hours on low or 2 to 2-1/2 hours on high. Gently stir in rice, cover and cook on high, stirring once, 30 minutes. Turn cooker off, stir in peas, cover and let stand 15 minutes.
5. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and toss with cilantro; serve over chicken and rice with lime wedges on the side.

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oatmeal meat loaf slices

INGREDIENTS

4 1/2  cups water
1/2  teaspoon salt
1 1/2  cups steel-cut oats (10 oz.) (do not use rolled oats)
1   pound bulk pork sausage
1/2  cup chopped red sweet pepper
1/4  cup chopped onion
Nonstick cooking spray
2   tablespoons cooking oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Line a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing plastic wrap to hang over edges of pan; set aside. In a large saucepan bring the water and salt to boiling. Slowly stir in oats. Return to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until creamy, stirring occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook the sausage, sweet pepper, and onion until sausage is no longer pink. Drain off fat. Pat sausage mixture dry with paper towels. Stir cooked sausage mixture into oat mixture. Cool 30 minutes. Spoon mixture into prepared loaf pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 450 degree F. Line a baking sheet with foil; generously coat with cooking spray and set aside. Remove sausage-oat mixture from pan by lifting up on plastic wrap; invert onto a cutting board and remove plastic wrap. Cut loaf crosswise into eight 1-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides of slices with some of the oil. Place slices on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through, turning slices halfway through baking time. Makes 8 servings.

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grilled steak with fresh corn salad

INGREDIENTS

1   tablespoon minced garlic
3   teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2  teaspoon salt, divided
2   boneless strip (top loin) steaks, trimmed (about 1 1/4 pounds)
5   large ears corn, husked
2   medium tomatoes, chopped
1   small orange or red bell pepper, diced
2   tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2   tablespoons red-wine vinegar

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill to high.
2. Combine garlic, 1 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Rub the mixture on both sides of steaks. Place the steaks and corn on the grill. Grill the steaks 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let them rest while the corn finishes cooking. (The steaks will continue to cook while resting.) Grill the corn, turning to cook all sides, until some of the kernels are slightly charred, 8 minutes total. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the kernels from the cobs using a sharp knife. Combine the corn, tomatoes and bell pepper in a medium bowl; stir in basil, vinegar, the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Slice the steaks and serve with the corn salad.

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glazed turkey steaks

INGREDIENTS

2   tablespoons orange marmalade

1   tablespoon lemon or lime juice

2   teaspoons soy sauce

1   clove garlic, minced

1/4  teaspoon curry powder

4   turkey breast tenderloin steaks (4 ounces each)

DIRECTIONS

1. For glaze, in a small bowl stir together marmalade, lemon or lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, and curry powder. Brush some of the glaze over both sides of turkey steaks.

2. Grill turkey on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 6 minutes. Turn and brush with remaining glaze. Grill 6 to 9 minutes more or until turkey is tender and no longer pink. Makes 4 servings.

Variation

Broiling directions: Place turkey on unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 3 minutes. Turn and brush with glaze. Broil 3 to 5 minutes more or until no longer pink.

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beef steaks with pepper-onion relish

INGREDIENTS

1/4  cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs
1/4  cup grated Parmesan cheese
1   tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1/4  teaspoon salt
Dash dash ground black pepper
1   beaten egg
1   tablespoon water
3   cloves garlic, minced
6   beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1/2 inch thick (1 to 1-1/4 pounds)
2   tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
3   red, green, and/or yellow sweet peppers, cut into bite-size strips
2   large onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings (3 cups)
1   sprig fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3   tablespoons red wine vinegar
1   tablespoon butter or margarine
Snipped fresh rosemary (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a shallow dish combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and black pepper. In another dish stir together the egg and water. Rub about half of the garlic over steaks. Dip steaks in egg mixture; coat with crumb mixture. Set aside.
2. For the relish, in a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic, the sweet peppers, onion, and rosemary sprig or dried rosemary; cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove fresh rosemary, if used. Stir in vinegar. Remove from heat; keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat butter or margarine and remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add meat; reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, to desired doneness, turning once. [Allow 10 to 12 minutes for medium doneness (160 degrees F).] Serve with the relish. If desired, sprinkle with snipped rosemary. Makes 6 servings.

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beef and vegetable teriyaki

INGREDIENTS

2   tablespoons vegetable oil
1   boneless beef sirloin steak, 3/4-inch thick (about 1 pound), cut into very thin strips
4   green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup)
2   medium carrots, diagonally sliced (about 1 cup)
1   medium green or red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
1  10 1/2 ounce can Campbell's® Au Jus Gravy
2   tablespoons soy sauce
1   tablespoon cornstarch
1/2  teaspoon ground ginger
1/8  teaspoon crushed red pepper
4   cups hot cooked regular long-grain white rice

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until it's browned and the juices evaporate, stirring often. Remove the beef from the skillet.
2. Add the remaining oil, onions, carrots and green pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring often. Return the beef to the skillet.
3. Stir the gravy, soy, cornstarch, ginger and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Add the gravy mixture to the skillet and heat to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Serve over the rice.
4. Helper: To make slicing easier, freeze the beef for 1 hour.

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beef tenderloin stuffed with roasted red peppers & olives

INGREDIENTS

1   medium red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
7   Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1 - 2   large cloves garlic, minced
2   tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2   tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3   tablespoons crumbled feta 
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
pound 
center-cut beef tenderloin, silverskin trimmed
2   tablespoons olive oil
1   clove garlic, halved crosswise

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine the red pepper, olives, minced garlic, pine nuts, parsley, and feta. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a pastry bag without a tip or to a heavy-duty zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Insert a long, thin-bladed knife straight through the center of the roast as far as you can, with the cutting edge to the right. Make a 3/4-inch cut to the right, turn the blade 180 degrees, and make a 3/4-inch cut to the left. Repeat, this time going up and down to create an incision that looks like a + sign. If your knife didn't go all the way through, repeat on the other side.
3. Push the end of a wooden spoon through the completed channel to even out the enlarge the space. If the spoon is too short to go the length of the roast, repeat on the other side.
4. With a pastry bag or zip-top bag, pipe half of the filling into one side of the roast. Repeat on the other side. The roast's diameter will almost double. Using a large needle and unwaxed dental floss, loosely sew across the ends of the roast, creating a mesh to hold in the stuffing. Leave the floss ends long for easy removal after cooking.
5. Tie the roast with kitchen twine, spacing the ties about 1 inch apart.
6. Rub the beef with the olive oil and the halved garlic clove. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a small flameproof roasting pan or ovenproof skillet (you won't need a rack). Roast until an instant-read thermometer reads 130 degrees F for medium rare, 18 to 20 minutes. When testing for doneness, be sure to insert the thermometer as far into the tenderloin and as close to the stuffing as possible. Remove the floss and twine, tent the roast with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Carve the roast into even slices and serve.

Drink Suggestions:

1. The beef recipe is punchy and therefore needs the biggest wines. The red bell pepper and olives in the filling could echo nicely with a middleweight Cabernet that carries a touch of the same flavors. You won't have to hock the silver, though: Good examples such as J. Lohr of Monterey, Benziger of Sonoma, and Wynns Coonawarra Estate from Australia can be found for $15 or under.

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indian beef patties with cucumber yogurt sauce

INGREDIENTS

1/2  cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/3  cup chopped, seeded cucumber
1/4  cup finely chopped onion
2   tablespoons finely chopped, seeded fresh jalapeno chile pepper*
1   tablespoon snipped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint, crushed
1/2  teaspoon ground cumin
1/2  teaspoon bottled minced garlic (1 clove) or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4  teaspoon salt
8   ounces lean ground beef 
Indian flat bread (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. For sauce, in a small bowl, stir together yogurt and cucumber. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
2. In a medium bowl, combine onion, jalapeno pepper, mint, cumin, garlic or garlic powder, and salt. Add ground meat; mix well. Form meat mixture into two 3/4-inch-thick patties.
3. Place patties on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 14 to 18 minutes or until patties are done (160 degree F),** turning once. If desired, serve the patties on flat bread. Spoon sauce over patties. Makes 2 servings.

Note
* Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.
Note
** The internal color of a burger is not a reliable doneness indicator. A beef or pork patty cooked to 160 degree F is safe, regardless of color. To measure the doneness of a patty, insert an instant-read thermometer through the side of the patty to a depth of 2 to 3 inches.

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slow-roasted beef ribs with mushroom stroganoff

INGREDIENTS

3   pounds beef short ribs, cut into 2 ribs apiece

Kosher salt 

Freshly ground black pepper 

Extra-virgin olive oil

2   cups sliced white button mushrooms

2   cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1/2  cup chopped shallots

1/4  cup cognac

2   cups heavy whipping cream

1   tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2  cup sour cream

1   pound egg noodles

3   tablespoons unsalted butter

2   tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley 

Sprigs fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Arrange short ribs on a roasting tray and drizzle with a little oil. Season well with salt and pepper. Roast ribs for 2 1/2 hours until meat is falling off the bones.

2. Meanwhile, for the sauce, heat a large saute pan over high heat and add a 3-count of olive oil(about 3 tablespoons). Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, until brown. Add garlic and shallots and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes more, until garlic and onion become fragrant. Remove pan from heat and carefully add cognac, scraping to deglaze the pan. Return to heat and add whipping cream. Reduce heat and simmer, until reduced by half. Turn off heat and stir in mustard and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm until ready to serve.

3. Cook noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain well; toss with butter and chopped parsley while still hot. Pile buttered parsley noodles high on a plate, top with ribs, and finish with stroganoff sauce. Garnish with parsley.

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beef roast with tomato-wine gravy

INGREDIENTS

1  2 - 2 1/2 pound beef chuck pot roast
Nonstick cooking spray
2   medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
3   medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1  15  ounce can tomato sauce
1/4  cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
3   tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/4  teaspoon salt
1/8  teaspoon ground allspice
1/8  teaspoon black pepper
1   pound winter squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into thin wedges or 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces (2 cups)

DIRECTIONS

1. Trim fat from roast. If necessary, cut roast to fit into a 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat skillet over medium heat. Brown roast on all sides in hot skillet.
2. Meanwhile, in the slow cooker stir together turnips, carrots, tomato sauce, red wine or beef broth, tapioca, salt, allspice, and pepper. Place roast to cover vegetables. Place squash on roast. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or high-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours.
3. Transfer roast and vegetables to a warm serving platter. Skim fat from tomato sauce mixture in slow cooker. Pass tomato sauce mixture with roast. Makes 6 (4 ounces cooked meat, 1/2 cup vegetables, and 1/2 cup gravy) servings.

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beef sirloin tips with smokey pepper sauce

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2  pounds beef sirloin tip steak
1/2  teaspoon smoked paprika or paprika
1   tablespoon vegetable oil
1  12 - 16  ounce jar roasted red and/or yellow sweet peppers
1/2  cup hickory- or mesquite-flavored barbecue sauce
1/4  cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Trim meat and cut into 1- to 1-1/2-inch chunks; sprinkle with paprika. In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meat; brown 5 minutes or to desired doneness. Remove from skillet; keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, drain roasted red peppers, reserving liquid. Cut up roasted peppers. Measure 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid (if needed, add enough water to equal 1/2 cup). Add peppers and the liquid to the skillet. Add barbecue sauce. Cook, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently until sauce is slightly thickened. Return meat to skillet; heat through.
3. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes 4 servings.

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burgundy beef stew (boeuf bourguignonne)

INGREDIENTS

1/4  cup Atkins Cuisine All Purpose Baking Mix
3   pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1/4  pound bacon slices
3   tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2  cups chopped onion
2/3  cup chopped carrots
1   celery stalk, chopped
2   garlic gloves
2   cups red wine
29   ounces beef broth
1   teaspoon 1 bay leaf
1/2  pound white mushrooms, quartered
1   tablespoon fresh thyme
1   tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

1. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Spread bake mix in a baking dish and lightly coat cubes, tapping to remove any excess.
2. In a large stock pot (or Dutch oven) over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside.
3. Add oil to remaining bacon fat in pot. Over medium-high heat, brown beef cubes in batches. Remove beef from pot, and add onion, carrot, and celery and saute over medium heat for about 8 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until aroma is released.
4. Pour in wine and increase heat to high. Boil wine until reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Return beef and accumulated juices to pot. Pour in beef broth and add bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover partially and simmer 2 hours. Add mushrooms, thyme, and parsley and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, until beef is fork-tender and sauce has thickened.
5. Remove bay leaf, and serve with crumbled bacon.

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orange-beef stir-fry

INGREDIENTS

12   ounces beef top round steak
1   teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/2  cup orange juice
1   tablespoon cornstarch
1   tablespoon soy sauce
1   teaspoon sugar
1   teaspoon instant beef bouillon granules
1   tablespoon cooking oil
4   green onions, bias-sliced into 1-inch pieces (2/3 cup)
1   clove garlic, minced
6   cups coarsely shredded fresh spinach (8 ounces)
1/2 8  ounce can sliced water chestnuts, drained
2   cups hot cooked rice 
Slivered orange peel (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Trim fat from beef. Partially freeze beef. Thinly slice across grain into bite-size strips. Set aside.
2. For sauce, in a small bowl stir together orange peel, orange juice, cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, and bouillon granules. Set aside.
3. Pour cooking oil into a wok or large skillet. (Add more oil as necessary during cooking.) Preheat over medium-high heat. Stir-fry green onions and garlic in hot oil for 1 minute. Remove green onion mixture from the wok.
4. Add beef to the hot wok. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through. Push beef from the center of the wok.
5. Stir sauce. Add sauce to the center of the wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Return green onion mixture to the wok. Add spinach and water chestnuts. Stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce. Cover and cook for 1 minute more or until heated through. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice. Sprinkle with slivered orange peel, if desired. Makes 4 servings.

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beef and sweet potato pan roast

INGREDIENTS

1   tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1   tablespoon bottled roasted minced garlic
1   teaspoon salt
1/2  teaspoon crushed red pepper
3   tablespoons olive oil
2   pound medium orange and/or white sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch wedges
4  6 - 8  ounces beef shoulder petite tenders or 1-1/2 to 2 lb. beef tenderloin
1   cup cherry tomatoes
1   recipe Chopped Parsley Topping

Chopped Parsley Topping
1/4  cup snipped fresh parsley
2   teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
2   cloves garlic, minced
1/8  teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a bowl combine Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper. Stir in olive oil. Divide seasoning mixture between two large self-sealing plastic bags. Place sweet potatoes in one bag; shake to coat potatoes. Spread potatoes in a single layer on greased shallow roasting pan. Roast, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place beef tenders in remaining bag. Shake to coat. In a skillet brown beef tenders over medium-high heat, turning to brown evenly. Stir sweet potatoes in roasting pan and push to edges of pan. Place beef tenders in center of pan. Roast, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; roast 10 to 15 minutes more or until instant-read thermometer inserted in center of thickest part of tenders registers 145 degrees F for medium-rare or 160 degrees F for medium doneness. Let stand for 10 minutes before carving. Serve with Chopped Parsley Topping. Makes 6 servings.
Chopped Parsley Topping
1. Stir together parsley; orange peel; garlic; and salt.

Note
Beef Shoulder Petite Tenders: The versatile petite tender is relatively new to the market. This juicy, lean cut from the top of the shoulder requires little or no marinating. Serve it roasted, grilled, or stir-fried. Each tender serves two.

Tip
Test Kitchen Tip: To substitute beef tenderloins for shoulder petite tenders, prepare potatoes and meat as at left, except do not roast potatoes before adding beef. Place browned tenderloin in center of greased roasting pan. Place potato wedges around pan edges. Roast, uncovered, 30 to 35 minutes for medium-rare (140 degrees F) or 40 to 45 minutes for medium (155 degrees F). Let stand for 5 minutes before carving beef.

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slow-cooked beef with carrots and cabbage

INGREDIENTS

8   ounces boneless beef chuck pot roast
1/4  teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4  teaspoon ground cumin
1/4  teaspoon paprika
1/4  teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8  teaspoon salt  
Nonstick cooking spray
3   medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
2   small garlic cloves, minced
1/3  cup lower-sodium beef broth
2   cups coarsely shredded cabbage

DIRECTIONS

1. Trim fat from meat. In a small bowl, combine oregano, cumin, paprika, pepper, and salt. Sprinkle mixture evenly over meat; rub in with your fingers. Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat skillet over medium heat. Add meat to skillet; cook on all sides until browned.
2. Meanwhile, in a 1 1/2- or 2-quart slow cooker, combine carrots and garlic. Pour broth over carrots. Top with meat.
3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. If no heat setting is available, cook for 5 to 5 1/2 hours.
4. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting (or if no heat setting is available, continue cooking). Add cabbage. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cabbage, meat, and carrots to a serving platter.

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ginger beef stir-fry

INGREDIENTS

8   ounces beef top round steak
1/2  cup reduced-sodium beef broth
3   tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 1/2  teaspoons cornstarch
2 - 3   teaspoons grated fresh ginger
Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2  cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1   medium carrot, thinly bias sliced
3   cups small broccoli florets or 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch-long pieces
1   small red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips (1 cup)
1   tablespoon cooking oil
2   green onions, bias-sliced into 2-inch lengths (1/4 cup)
2   cups hot cooked brown rice

DIRECTIONS

1. If desired, partially freeze beef for easier slicing. Trim fat from beef. Thinly slice beef across the grain into bite-size strips. Set aside. For sauce: In a small bowl, stir together beef broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ginger; set aside.
2. Lightly coat an unheated wok or large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and carrot; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add broccoli and sweet pepper; stir-fry about 2 minutes more or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables from wok.
3. Carefully add oil to wok. Add beef; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until desired doneness. Push beef from center of wok. Stir sauce. Add sauce to center of wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
4. Return vegetables to wok. Add green onions. Stir all ingredients together to coat with sauce; heat through. Serve immediately over hot cooked rice. Makes 4 servings (1 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup rice per serving).

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spiced beef kabobs with mashed carrots

INGREDIENTS

1/4  cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3   tablespoons vegetable oil
2   tablespoons lemon juice
2   tablespoons packed brown sugar
6   cloves garlic, smashed
1   teaspoon crushed red pepper
1   pound boneless beef chuck or sirloin, trimmed of fat and cut in 1-inch cubes
1   recipe Mashed Carrots, see below
1   recipe Lemon Gremolata, see below

Mashed Carrots
1   pound peeled and sliced carrots 
salted water
1   tablespoon lemon juice
1   tablespoon olive oil 
black pepper

Lemon Gremolada
1/4  cup snipped fresh basil
2   teaspoons shredded lemon peel
1   clove minced garlic

DIRECTIONS

1. In a self-sealing plastic bag in shallow dish add soy sauce, oil, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper. Add meat to bag. Seal and turn to coat. Marinate, refrigerated, 4 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
2. Drain beef mixture, discard marinade. Thread beef on 8-inch wooden* or metal skewers, leaving 1/4-inch between.
3. For charcoal grill, cook skewers on rack of uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 10 to 14 minutes or until desired doneness, (160 degrees F for medium) turning occasionally and moving to cooler areas of grill if browning too quickly. (For gas grill, preheat. Reduce heat to medium. Add skewers to grill. Cover; grill as above.) Makes 4 servings.
4. Serve with Mashed Carrots. Sprinkle with Lemon Gremolata.

Mashed Carrots
1. In medium saucepan cook carrots, covered, in small amount of boiling salted water 12 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to saucepan. Add lemon juice and olive oil. Mash until nearly smooth. Season to taste with black pepper.

Lemon Gremolada
1. In small bowl combine basil, lemon peel and garlic.

Tip
* If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes before using.

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beef-on-a-stick

INGREDIENT

Beef and Marinade
1 1/4  pounds boneless beef sirloin steak
1   teaspoon seasoned pepper blend
1   teaspoon garlic salt
1/2  cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2  cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2  cup pineapple juice
1   tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1   teaspoon stone-ground mustard

Orange Chili Sauce
1/2  cup chili sauce
1/2  cup orange marmalade
2   teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Season beef with pepper blend and garlic salt. Slice beef across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices; set aside.
2. For marinade, in a large zip-top plastic bag, combine olive oil, orange juice concentrate, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and mustard. Add beef strips to bag. Squeeze out air and seal. Shake bag to distribute marinade. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
3. For the orange chili sauce, in a small saucepan stir together chili sauce, marmalade, and Worcestershire sauce until well mixed. Simmer over medium heat until marmalade dissolves. Set aside.
4. Set up grill for direct cooking over high heat. Remove beef strips from marinade and discard marinade. Thread beef on wooden skewers*, accordion style. Place skewers on hot grill. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve beef sticks warm with orange chili sauce on the side. Makes 8 appetizer servings (2 Tbsp. sauce each).

Tip
*Soak skewers in warm water 30 minutes before using.

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sesame beef kabobs

INGREDIENTS

12   ounces beef flank steak
2   tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2   tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1   green onion, sliced
1 1/2  teaspoons sugar or sugar substitute* equivalent to 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2  teaspoons dry sherry (optional)
2   cloves garlic, minced
1/2  teaspoon sesame seeds
1/2  teaspoon crushed red pepper
2   small orange and/or red sweet peppers, quartered
4   limes, each cut into 8 wedges
3/4  cup fresh pea pods, trimmed and halved crosswise diagonally
30   strawberry, grape, and/or cherry tomatoes 
Sesame seeds

DIRECTIONS

1. Trim fat from meat. Score both sides of meat in a diamond pattern by making shallow diagonal cuts at 1-inch intervals. Place meat in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish.

For marinade:

1. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, sugar, sherry (if desired), garlic, the 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds, and the crushed red pepper. Pour marinade over meat. Seal bag; turn to coat meat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally. Drain meat, discarding marinade.
2. Place meat on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals. Grill for 12 to 14 minutes or until medium (160 degrees F), turning once halfway through grilling. While the meat is grilling, add sweet pepper pieces and lime wedges to grill. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly charred, turning once halfway through grilling. Cut meat and sweet peppers into 1-inch pieces
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook pea pods in a small amount of boiling water for 2 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
4. To serve, thread meat pieces, sweet pepper pieces, pea pods, and tomatoes onto wooden skewers. Sprinkle with additional sesame seeds and serve with the grilled lime wedges. Makes 30 servings

Note
*Sugar Substitutes: Choose from Splenda® Granular or Sweet 'N Low® bulk or packets. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar.
PER SERVING WITH SUBSTITUTE: same as above, except 29 cal.

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