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Lemon Pepper Steak

Posted January 8, 2007 – 11:20 pm in: Beef, Main Dish

Ingredients:

1/2 lb Rib Eye or Strip Loin, cut ¾ inch thick
1 tsp cracked black peppercorns
pinch salt
1/2 tsp butter
1/3 cup beef stock
pinch grated lemon rind
2 tsp lemon juice

Directions:

Trim fat from steak.
Press peppercorns onto both sides.
Barbecue or broil steak, turning once, for 6 minutes or until browned but rare inside.
Transfer to heated plate, sprinkle with salt.
Tent with foil; [...]

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24 Low-Fat Dinner Recipes

Posted January 3, 2007 – 5:08 pm in: Beef, Diet, Main Dish, Pork, Poultry, Seafood, Soup, Stew, Vegetable

Real Simple magazine has posted 24 low-fat recipes exclusively on the web: 
Meat
Feta Chicken with Zucchini
Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Cabbage Slaw
Pork with Cider Pan Sauce
Soy-Marinated London Broil
Pasta
Linguine with Broccoli Rabe, Bacon and Corn
Pasta Carbonara
Pasta with Ricotta, Herbs, and Lemon
Pasta with Tomato-Mushroom Sauce
Seafood
Halibut with Tomato, Orange and Dill
Moroccan Shrimp
Tuna with Black Pepper, Artichokes, and Lemon
Poached Halibut [...]

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Spaghetti al Caffe

Posted December 5, 2006 – 8:45 pm in: Beef, Italian, Main Dish, Mediterranean, Pasta

Ingredients:

4 medium onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons. olive oil
2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 can tomato sauce
12 oz. chopped mushrooms
1 can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
3/4  cup strong coffee
pinch of sugar (optional)
salt, pepper, oregano, and basil to taste.

Directions:

Heat large pot to medium high.
Put the oil in the pot, then add onions and garlic. Brown until golden.
Add [...]

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Fire ’n Suds Chili

Posted October 28, 2006 – 4:15 pm in: Beef, One Pot Meals, Tex-Mex

SERVES 8
Ingredients:

6 slices thick bacon, julienned
3 lb boneless beef chuck steak, cubed
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 tbsp finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp oregano, crumbled
2 tsp ground ancho chile pepper
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 28 oz can kidney beans, [...]

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Low Fat Skillet Beef and Vegetables

Posted September 12, 2006 – 7:18 am in: Beef, Low Fat, Main Dish, Vegetable

INGREDIENTS:
* 1 tsp canola oil* 1 stick celery, sliced* 3/4 cup finely chopped onion* 3/4 cup sliced carrots* 3/4 cup green beans, trimmed* 3/4 cup mushrooms* 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced* 1 tsp oregano* 8 ounces extra-lean ground beef* 1 15-ounce can chopped tomatoes* 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
PREPARATION:Heat oil in a large skillet [...]

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10 Minute Recipes

Posted August 26, 2006 – 1:03 pm in: Appetizers, Beef, How To, Main Dish, Pasta, Poultry, Salads, Sauces, Soup, Vegetable

For recipes ready in 10 minutes or less, you need to use convenience foods, or use as few ingredients as possible. These recipes are a little of both! Whether you’re combining a few outstandingly fresh ingredients for a simple pasta or cooking fish with a tangy glaze, these recipes will come to the rescue when [...]

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Siga Wot

Posted August 11, 2006 – 11:25 am in: African, Beef, Ethiopian, Stew

Ingredients:

3 large Onions; chopped
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons Chow
3 tablespoons Tomato paste
1 teaspoon Salt; to taste
2 c ups Water
1 1/2 pounds Beef chuck; cut into half inch cubes

Directions:

In dry pan over moderate heat, stir fry the onions for 4 mins to reduce the bulk, stirring constantly. Add the oil and stir fry for about [...]

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Orange Ginger Marinade

Posted July 8, 2006 – 2:41 pm in: Asian, BBQ, Beef, Condiments, Poultry, Sauces

The following marinade is great on beef, but would work well with chicken breasts. This is a good marinade for barbecuing, but would also work for meat grilled in the oven or on an electric grill.
Cooking times will vary depending on the style of cooking, cut of meat, required doneness, etc.
Ingredients:

2 green onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh [...]

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Slow Cooker Oriental Beef and Noodles

Posted June 15, 2006 – 8:38 pm in: Asian, Beef, Main Dish, Oriental, Slow Cooker

Ingredients:

1 1/2  pounds boneless sirloin, cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, chopped
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4  cup sherry
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
12 ounces cooked vermicelli

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, except noodles, in Crock Pot.
Cover, cook on Low 8 to 10 hours (High: 4 to 5 [...]

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Delicious barbecue burger recipes

Posted June 6, 2006 – 8:32 am in: BBQ, Beef, Greek, Tex-Mex

(NC)—Looking for a quick and easy way to liven up your burgers this summer? Here are two terrific recipes you can try on the barbecue. And safe? You bet, says Health Canada, as long as you cook the centre of your burger to a temperature of 71ºC (160ºF). Use an instant-read food thermometer to make [...]

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