Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff

August 11, 2015 Leave a Comment
Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff

Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff

This recipe, Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff, is from Best of Diabetic Connect Low-Carb Recipes.  This is one of my favorite meals.

 

Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff Recipe

 

Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff

1 ½ lb. beef tenderloin – cut thin strips

2 Tbsp. flour

2 Tbsp. butter

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 ½ cups beef bouillon

¼ cup sour cream

2 Tbsp. tomato paste

½ tsp. paprika

Salt to taste

 

Dredge beef in flour.  In a heavy skillet, melt butter with oil.  Brown the beef (about 5 minutes).  Slowly add bouillon to beef, stirring well.  Bring to a boil.  Combine sour cream, tomato paste, paprika and salt.  Slowly stir sour cream mixture into beef mixture.  Turn heat to low and bring to a bare simmer.  Cook 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently and never allowing mixture to boil.            4 servings

 

(Recipe for Low-Carb Beef Stroganoff came from Best of Diabetic Connect Low-Carb Recipes, 2014)

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Shrimp Bisque

August 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Shrimp Bisque

Shrimp Bisque

Sara Lynn’s mother Pat likes to make this decadent soup for Christmas…but why wait?

                                Sara Lynn Cwayna                                          Greenfield, Minnesota

 

Shrimp Bisque Recipe

Shrimp Bisque

6 Tbsp. olive oil

4 cups chopped green onions (stem and ends removed)

6 cloves garlic, chopped (or 1 ½ tsp. PENZEYS MINCED GARLIC)

¼ to 1 tsp. CAYENNE PEPPER, to taste

2 lb. shrimp, shelled and deveined

½ cup brandy or cognac

½ cup dry sherry or white wine

1 stick butter

½ cup flour

4 cups whole milk

1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste

4-8 cups seafood stock, or more as desired

Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce on the side

 (HIGHLIGHTED – are found in PENZEYS SPICES)

 

 

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.  Add onion and cook until tender but not brown, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.  Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.  Add the CAYENNE and shrimp and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add alcohol and cook for 3 more minutes.  Remove from the heat and set aside.

In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter.  Add the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute, until it forms a thick creamy paste.  Gradually add the milk, starting with a few tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly, and cook until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.  Stir in the tomato paste, whisking or stirring well to dissolve.  Slowly add the seafood stock (start with 4 cups), stirring constantly.  Add the shrimp mixture to the pot.  If the soup is too thick, add additional seafood stock or water as desired (we used a total of 7 cups).

Serve hot with Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce on the side.  The cooking time is 30-40 minutes.

14-16 servings

 

(Recipe for Shrimp Bisque was in Penzeys Spices catalog)

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Slow & Easy Baby Back Ribs

June 10, 2014 Leave a Comment
Slow & Easy Baby Back Ribs

Slow & Easy Baby Back Ribs

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at

www.tasteofhome.com

 

If you enjoy ribs, you’ll love these fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs. Not only are they delicious, but the recipe is easy to prepare in the slow cooker.

                Barbara Birk                                                                      St. George, Utah

 

Slow & Easy Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Slow & Easy Baby Back Ribs

4 lb. pork baby back ribs, cut into 2-rib portions

1 medium onion, chopped

½ cup ketchup

¼ cup packed brown sugar

¼ cup cider vinegar

¼ cup tomato paste or tomato sauce

2 Tbsp. paprika

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp. prepared mustard

1 tsp. salt

¼ tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. cornstarch

2 Tbsp. cold water

 

Place ribs in a 5 quart slow cooker.  In a small bowl, combine the onion, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, tomato paste, paprika, Worcestershire, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over ribs.  Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove ribs to a serving platter; keep warm.  Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer juices to a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil.

Combine cornstarch and water until smooth.  Gradually stir into the pan.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.  Serve with ribs.         4 servings

 

(Recipe for Slow & Easy Baby Back Ribs was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Slow Cooker Short Ribs

March 4, 2014 Leave a Comment
Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

 

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at www.tasteofhome.com

 

These ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs – you don’t need to pay any attention to them once you get them in the slow cooker.

           Rebekah Beyer                                                                  Sabetha, KS

 

Slow Cooker Short Ribs Recipe

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

3 lbs. bone-in beef short ribs

½ tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

1 Tbsp. canola oil

4 medium carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cup beef broth

4 fresh thyme sprigs

1 bay leaf

2 large onions, cut into ½ inch wedges

6 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

2 cups dry red wine or beef broth

4 tsp. cornstarch

3 Tbsp. cold water

Salt and pepper to taste

Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper.  In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.  Brown ribs in batches on all sides; transfer to a 4 or 5 quart slow cooker.  Add carrots, broth, thyme and bay leaf to ribs.

Add onions to same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat 8 minutes or until tender.  Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.  Stir in wine.  Bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half.  Add to slow cooker.  Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.

Remove beef and vegetables; keep warm.  Transfer cooking juices to a small saucepan; skim fat.  Discard thyme and bay leaf.  Bring juices to a boil.  Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into pan.  Return to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.  Season with salt and pepper.  Serve ribs and vegetables with gravy.

 

(Recipe for Slow Cooker Short Ribs was on Taste of Home, Family Time, Feb./Mar.  2014)

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Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili

January 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

 

Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili

Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili

Recipe provided courtesy of Taste of Home magazine.  Find more great recipes at www.tasteofhome.com

 

My children really love this recipe, and it’s become one of their favorite comfort foods.  It’s relatively inexpensive, and leftovers are wonderful!

          Sheila Christensen                                                                          Marcos, California

 

Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili Recipe

Family-Pleasing Turkey Chili

1 Lb. lean ground turkey

1 medium green pepper, finely chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 ½ oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 ¾ frozen corn, thawed

1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste

1 Tbsp. chili powder

½ tsp. Pepper

¼ tsp. ground cumin

¼ tsp. garlic powder

Optional toppings: reduced-fat sour cream and minced fresh cilantro

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the turkey, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Drain.

Transfer to a 4 quart slow cooker.  Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, broth, corn, tomato paste, chili powder, pepper, cumin and garlic powder.

Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through.  Serve.

 

(Recipe for Family Pleasing Turkey Chili was on www.tasteofhome.com, 2014)

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Meatballs

April 23, 2013 Leave a Comment
Meatballs

Meatballs

It’s just not spaghetti without meatballs.

 

Meatballs Recipe

Meatballs

2 lbs. ground beef and turkey mix

2 Tbsp. minced toasted onions*

1 tsp. toasted onion powder*

1 tsp. salt

1 cup freshly grated bread crumbs

1 tsp. Tuscan sunset*

Freshly ground pepper, to taste*

½ cup evaporated milk (see note)

1 egg

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

(* Penzeys spices)

Preheat oven to 350 F.  In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set aside.  In a separate bowl, combine the milk, egg and Worcestershire.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well.  Add in the meat by fistfuls and mix in gently by hand.  Roll into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper or foil-lined baking sheets.

Bake for 30 minutes turning once halfway through baking.  Add to sauce or eat straight out of the oven.

Note:  Evaporated milk is an old-fashioned way to preserve milk.  The water in the milk is reduced by half, and then it is canned.  You can substitute half & half, or cream for the 1/2bcup evaporated milk if desired –not quite the same, but it works great!

(Recipe for Meatballs was in the Penzeys Spice Spring 2013  Catalog.)

 

Vegetarian Marinara

Vegetarian Marinara

Vegetarian Marinara

This is a nice, basic pasta sauce.

Vegetarian Marinara

3-4 Tbsp. olive oil

3 large shallots (do not use dried)

4-6 garlic cloves, minced (1 tsp. Penzeys minced garlic*)

1 Tbsp. California basil*

2 tsp. Turkish oregano*

½ tsp. crushed red peppers*, optional

1 6-oz. can tomato paste (use 2 cans for a thicker sauce)

1 28-oz. whole tomatoes, undrained

1/3-1/2 cup dry red wine

¼-1/2 tsp. salt

¼-1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper*

1 tsp. sugar, optional

In a heavy-bottomed stockpot heat the oil over medium-high heat.  Chop the shallots and add to the pan, cook, stirring regularly, about 5 minutes.  Add garlic, basil, oregano and crushed red pepper; sauté for about 2-3 minutes.  Add to tomato paste and stir 2-3 minutes.  Add the tomatoes with juice and the wine; simmer, uncovered, over low heat for 1-2 hours stirring occasionally.  Season with salt and peppers and add sugar if desired.  Add water if the sauce is too thick.

(Recipe for Vegetarian Marinara is from the Penzeys Spices Spring 2013 Catalog.)

 

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