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Showing posts with label Pepper (bell). Show all posts

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Food Category: Dinner, Entree, Meat
Source: Fix it & Forget It Lightly
Prep Time: 30 Min.
Cook Time: 3-4 hours
Servings: 4
Special Utensils: Skillet, Crock pot

Ingredients:

Meat balls:
1 lb. extra-lean ground chuck
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup fat-free milk
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Sauce:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
13 1/4 oz. can unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup water

Instructions:
Combine meatball ingredients. Shape into 3/4" - 1" balls. Brown in nonstick skillet. Drain. Place in slow cooker. Add brown sugar and cornstarch to skillet. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling, stirring consistantly. Pour over meatballs. Cover. Cook on low 3-4 hours.

Calories: 380 per serving
Protein: 28 g

RATING (1-10): 9

Friday, January 19, 2007

Picadillo

Food Category: Dinner, Entree, Meat
Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_29836,00.html?rsrc=search
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 12 Min. +/-
Servings: 4
Vegetarian: No (Can substitute non-meat products)
Special Utensils: Skillet

Ingredients:

1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup stuffed pimento olives, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crushed red pepper flakes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Rice and beans, or tortillas, for serving

Instructions:

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute onions, garlic, and pepper in olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ground beef and olives and continue stirring to break up and brown the meat. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. When beef has browned, add tomato sauce gradually while stirring. Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer to incorporate sauce.
Serve with rice and beans or tortillas.

Cook's Note: For a slightly healthier alternative, use ground turkey or ground soy burgers instead of beef.

RATING (1-10): 7