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

Chicken Curry

Food Category: Dinner, Entree, Meat
Source: Sendsations 1-800-800-8197
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: 30 Min. +/-
Set Time: 0 Min.
# of Servings: 4
Vegetarian: No
Special Utensils: Skillet

Ingredients:

1 tb Olive Oil
1 tb Cumin Seed (Crushed)
3 Garlic Cloves (Chopped)
1/4 cup Onion (Chopped)
16 oz tomatoes (1 can)
2 tb Curry Powder
2 tb Water
1 tsp Turmeric
1/4 tsp Salt & Pepper
1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
4 Chicken Breasts (diced)
2 cups Cooked Rice

Instructions:

Heat oil in a skillet over moderate heat. Add cumin & stir 30 seconds until fragrant. Add garlic & onions & cook 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. In a bowl, combine curry, water & turmeric into paste. Stir into tomato mixture. Add chicken to coat. Reduce heat to low-medium; cover & simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat; add salt & pepper to taste. Toss with cilantro & serve with rice.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 335
Protein: 30 g
Carb.: 36 g
Fat: 8 g
Fiber: 3 g

RATING (1-10): 8