Tag: american

  • Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

    Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

    How to Make Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

    Searing beef on the stovetop adds a few minutes to your slow cooker routine, but it’s well-worth the payoff in flavor. Serve this stew with a side of steamed green beans for a balanced weeknight meal that makes your kitchen smell inviting all day long.


    20 min prep time


    8 hr cook time


    5servings


    1 cup

    Print Recipe >

    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Place the flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef and toss to coat.

    2. Add oil to a pan over high heat. Add beef and sauté for 6-8 minutes, turning frequently until evenly browned.

    3. Transfer beef and all remaining ingredients to a large slow cooker.

    4. Cover and cook in slow cooker on low for 8 hours.

    pinterestfacebooktwittermail

    Nutrition facts

    5 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      280

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      7g

      9%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      60mg

      20%

    • Sodium
      400mg

      17%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      32g

      12%

      • Dietary Fiber
        6g

        21%
      • Total Sugars
        9g

    • Protein
      26g

    • Potassium
      1037mg

      22%

    Ingredients

    flour
    3 tbsp

    beef stew meat ( visible fat trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes)
    1 lbs

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    low sodium beef broth
    3 cup

    water
    1 cup

    carrots (chopped)
    6 large

    white (button) mushrooms (chopped)
    8 oz

    sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
    1 large

    onion(s) (diced)
    1 med

    dried thyme
    1/2 tsp

    black pepper
    1/2 tsp

  • Roast Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce

    Roast Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce

    How to Make Roast Beef with Creamy Horseradish Sauce

    Lean meats like this roast beef can make a great holiday entrée that the whole family will love.


    10 min prep time


    1 hr 10 min cook time


    14servings


    3 ounces meat and 3 Tbsp. sauce

    Print Recipe >

    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the black pepper, salt, and garlic, and rub all over the roast. Place the meat in a large roasting pan. Roast the meat for about 20 minutes. 

    2. Reduce the heat to 325 degrees F and bake for about 50 additional minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the roast registers 140 degrees F for medium rare. Cook longer if desired. 

    3. Remove the roast from the oven. Cover loosely with foil and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Cut the meat across the grain into thin slices. 

    4. To make the horseradish sauce, combine the horseradish, sour cream, and mustard. Serve with sliced beef. 

    pinterestfacebooktwittermail

    Nutrition facts

    14 Servings



    • Serving Size

      3 ounces meat and 3 Tbsp. sauce


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      170

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      60mg

      20%

    • Sodium
      470mg

      20%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      4g

      1%

      • Dietary Fiber
        0g

        0%
      • Total Sugars
        3g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      22g

    • Potassium
      271mg

      6%

    Ingredients

    beef roast, bottom round, lean, ⅛” trim, boneless (all excess fat removed; leave at room temperature for 15 minutes before roasting)
    3 lbs

    black pepper
    1 1/2 tbsp

    Kosher Salt
    2 tsp

    garlic (finely minced)
    5 clove

    horseradish (peeled, grated fresh, or prepared horseradish)
    1/2 cup

    nonfat sour cream
    2 cup

    coarse Dijon mustard
    1/4 cup

  • Quick Italian Meatloaf

    Quick Italian Meatloaf

    How to Make Quick Italian Meatloaf

    We’re giving this classic comfort dish a diabetes-friendly twist by swapping some ingredients for those that lower the fat and increase the fiber and other nutrients.


    10 min prep time


    1 hr cook time


    6servings


    1 (2-inch thick) slice

    Print Recipe >

    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

    2. Coat a large loaf pan generously with cooking spray. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup and balsamic vinegar. 

    3. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and half of the ketchup-balsamic mixture. Set aside the other half. Mix the turkey meatloaf ingredients well.  

    4. Spread the mixture evenly into the loaf pan. Top with the remaining ketchup-balsamic mixture. 

    5. Bake for 60 minutes or until it reaches 165 degrees F when checked with a thermometer.

    pinterestfacebooktwittermail

    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 (2-inch thick) slice


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      210

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      8g

      10%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      45mg

      15%

    • Sodium
      360mg

      16%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      15g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        6g
      • Added Sugars
        4g

        8%

    • Protein
      24g

    • Potassium
      344mg

      7%

    Ingredients

    nonstick cooking spray
    1 whole

    ketchup
    1/2 cup

    balsamic vinegar
    2 tbsp

    lean ground turkey
    1 1/4 lbs

    onion(s) (finely diced)
    1/2 med

    garlic (minced)
    2 clove

    dried oregano
    1 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    Parmesan cheese (grated, optional)
    1/4 cup

    egg substitute
    1/4 cup

    oatmeal
    1/2 cup