Pot Roast

 

Ingredients:
4 cups ( an entire container ) of beef broth ( Swanson low sodium variety is my favorite )
1 packet onion soup mix ( any variety will due this one is onion & mushroom )
2 bags frozen stew veggies ( seriously they are $1 each at Meijer and they take the work out of chopping the carrots, celery, potatoes & onions )
medium ( approximately 36-40oz ) roast of your liking ( I prefer top sirloin or leaner cuts, some people prefer fattier bottom round )

Directions:
Place roast in crock pot and arrange veggies around sides. Sprinkle soup mix all around, and pour broth over the top. Cook on low for 8 hours.

I paired mine tonight with  fresh baked beer bread via Tastefully Simple mix & Foster's beer.

Serves 6.

Calories

414 Carbs

22 Fat

15 Protein

46 Sodium

1025 Fiber

3

Crock Pot Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:
1 jar salsa
2 tbsp. taco seasoning ( I love Mc Cormick's just a pinch salt free Mexican )
4 tbsp. taco sauce
1 bag frozen corn & black beans
1 bag frozen chicken breast ( tenderloins are fine, as are breasts )
20 flour or corn tortillas
sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, pico, guacamole or whatever you want to top off your tacos

Directions:
Layer 1/2 salsa on bottom. Place chicken ontop. Pour remaining ingredients over. Sprinkle with seasoning. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Shred with fork. Serve over tortillas with choice of toppings. I serve mine with rice & refried bean mixture and mexi-cornbread.

Makes approximately 20 small tacos ( 2tbsp per taco ). Stats are for chicken tacos with tortilla ONLY. Not including additional toppings.

Calories 188 Carbs

24 Fat

3 Protein

15 Sodium

861

Fiber 1

Salisbury Steak

Ingredients:
2lbs ground beef
1 packet lipton onion soup mix
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
16 oz sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cups beef broth
flour to thicken broth
butter
egg noodles

Directions:
Make approximately 8 patties using the beef, soup mix, spices & sauce. Brown patties just so they no longer fall apart when turned. They do not have to be thoroughly cooked. Place in baking dish. Mix mushrooms, wine & broth together. Pour over patties. Place in oven on 350 for 20-25 minutes. Make egg noodles according to package directions and butter them so they don't stick together. Remove patties and add flour to thicken mixture to make gravy. Serve over noodles & patties.

Serves 8.

Calories 431 Carbs

35 Fat

13 Protein

34 Sodium

1068 Fiber

3

Kung Pao Beef

Ingredients:
2 cups yellow squash ( or 1 cup squash, 1 cup zucchini )
1 bag frozen Asian stir fry veggies unseasoned ( broccoli, carrots, edamame.   Meijer has a great variety )
16 oz steak cut into cubes
2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar ( or sugar substitute, I use stevia )
2 tbsp. sesame oil
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried  chili peppers
2oz unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Directions:
Pan fry your steak. I usually just get it brown on all sides because I'm ultimately going to allow it to simmer in the mixture.  I tend to prefer my beef more well done, so this is going to be a personal preference.
Get your sauce together in a separate pan. All in all liquids and spices. If necessary add in water ( no more than 2 tsp, if you add too much thicken back up with cornstarch ). Start to add in veggies & eventually your steak & peanuts. Turn on low heat, and simmer for 15 minutes with  cover. Serve over rice.

Serves 6. Count for mixture only, not rice.

Calories 353 Carbs

32 Fat

21 Protein

9 Sodium

1240 Fiber

3

Antipasto Salad

Ingredients:
1 box rotini primavera ( 12oz box )
1 small can sliced olives
1 can chick peas ( approximately 2 cups )
1 cup mild pepper rings
1 container grape tomatoes
1/4 cup diced onion
1 package sliced pepperoni ( approximately 40-50 slices )
1 bottle zesty Italian dressing ( I use Newman's Own )
1 bottle red wine & vinegar dressing ( again Newman's Own )
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup cubed mozzarella

Directions:
Prepare pasta as directed by box. Pour both bottles of dressing over chilled pasta. Toss in all veggies. Add in cheese & meat. Chill for additional 2 hours to soak in full flavor. This is my MOST requested summertime meal. My family loves it, everyone asks I bring it to bbqs and whatnot. So easy, and tastes fantastic.

Serves 12 ( technically...lol )

Calories 353 Carbs

32 Fat

21 Protein

9 Sodium

1240 Fiber

3

Mini Rueben Sandwiches

Ingredients:
4 oz corned beef brisket
1/2 cup sauerkraut
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup thousand island dressing
4oz swiss cheese
24 mini rye squares

Directions:
Place brisket in beef broth and cook in crock pot on low for 4-6 hours. Last hour mix in sauerkraut & thousand island dressing ( once you can easily shred with fork ). You're going to create a paste texture.
Spread it over 12 mini rye squares. I prefer the kind without seeds but it's your call. Top with thin slices of swiss cheese. My preference is William's Smoked Swiss brand found in the deli in blocks. Top with another slice of rye ( not pictured ) and place in toaster oven just for crispness and to melt cheese. Maybe 5 minutes tops.

Serves 6 ( 2 sandwiches per serving )

Calories 313 Carbs

37 Fat

13 Protein

11 Sodium

1109 Fiber

3

Buffalo Chicken Potato Casserole

 

Ingredients:
36 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 medium potatoes
1 cup hot sauce ( roughly 1/2 bottle )
6 oz beer
1 tbsp dried minced garlic
1 tbsp. dried  minced onion
2 cups shredded cheese
4oz cream cheese
2tsp freeze dried chives
sour cream ( if desired as topping )

Directions:
Cut chicken into cubes. Do same with peeled potatoes. In a mixing bowl combine hot sauce, beer, cream cheese, & spices. Cream together, and toss with potatoes & chicken. Place in greased baking dish. Top with shredded cheese and chives. Bake in oven on 400 for 45 minutes or until your chicken is done and potatoes are easy to poke with fork.  Top with sour cream if desired.

Serves 8.

Calories 394 Carbs

35 Fat

15 Protein

34 Sodium

2067 Fiber

3