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Stovetop Beef Stew

October 20, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Supper, fried, healthy

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hthy Stovetop Beef Stew - This fix-it-and-forget-it beef stew recipe is a huge pot of healthy goodness. Big chunks of fresh veggies and meaty chuck steak are mixed with fragrant garlic and herbs and slowly simmered to a melt in your mouth tenderness. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, this easy healthy dinner reheats very well for lunch the next day.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 125 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Beef Chuck Steak
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Stovetop Beef Stew

3 large New potatoes, cut in small chunks
3 pounds Chuck steak
1 cup Fresh string beans, cut in 1-1/2 inch cubes
2 cups Red onion, coarsely sliced
1/2 package Frozen baby green peas
10 milliliters Garlic, minced
1 small Bay leaf
1 cup Dry red wine
pn Basil
1 can 28oz Whole tomatoes, in puree
pn Thyme
pn Oregano
4 Carrots, peeled and cut in small chunks
salt and pepper to taste

** if you only have tomatoes in liquid, not puree, dump the liquid and add tomato paste, to get puree texture

Directions to make Stovetop Beef Stew

Step 1:Heat a large dutch oven until very hot and add the beef cubes. Sear; when browned all over add the red onions and garlic and saute for a minute or two with the beef. Add the wine and allow to cook on high heat for one minute, lower heat to just above a simmer, add the tomatoes and stir to incorporate the ingredients in the tomatoes.
Step 2:Add the rest of the ingredients, except the salt and pepper, give them a few good stirs and cook for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender, stirring frequently.
Step 3:Check often to insure that there is liquid in the pot. If you see it drying out, add some water, 1/2 cup at a time. Cook with the pot partially covered for the entire time. Taste and adjust seasoning with herbs, salt and pepper and enjoy!

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Tangy Black Bean Salsa

July 21, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Appetizer, Buffet, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, New Healthy Recipes, No Cook, Snack, Starter, healthy

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blk_bn_salsa Tangy Black Bean Salsa - This well-rounded, tangy black bean salsa recipe, is full of fresh veggies and fruit, and robust black beans. So quick and easy, it can even be made a day ahead of time, and kept in the fridge until needed. Try it with your next fish meal, as a healthy snack, or even as an appetizer dip.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Black Beans
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Tangy Black Bean Salsa

1 ea 15-16oz. can black beans,rinsed,drained
2 ea Oranges,peeled,chopped
1 ea Tomato,seeded,chopped
1/2 c Cilantro,fresh,chopped
1 ea Jalapeno pepper,lg, minced,seeded
1 1/2 tb Lime juice,fresh
1 tb Olive oil
1 ea Avocado,peeled,chopped

Directions to make Tangy Black Bean Salsa

Step 1:Combine first seven ingredients, mixing well. Season to taste. Add avocado. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.

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Healthy Vegetarian Burgers

June 3, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Baked, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Main Course, Supper, healthy

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vegt_brgr Healthy Vegetarian Burgers - Beans, rice and vegetables replace the meat in this burger, giving it more healthy, not to mention more flavor. Easy to prepare and quick to cook, they are a surprising change from the traditional hamburger. Enjoy them with a chilled potato salad.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Main Ingredient: Veggies, Beans, Rice
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Healthy Vegetarian Burgers

1 c Cooked brown rice
1 1/2 c Cooked beans,pink,kidney,navy,
1/2 c Wheat flour (or white)
1 tb Margarine or butter
1 md Onion,diced
1 Clove garlic,mashed
1 tb Spike or seasoning salt

OPTIONAL
1 c Cooked mashed potatoes
1/2 c Cornmeal
1/2 c Bran
1/2 c Cracked wheat
1 small pepper,diced
1 Grated carrot

Directions to make Healthy Vegetarian Burgers

Step 1:Mash beans. Add all ingredients and mix well. (If you use all of the ingredients listed your mix may be a bit dry. You might want to add a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of soy, nut, or rice milk. Of coarse you also could use whole milk. Be sure you don’t thin it too much or it will be mushy. Look for a hamburger like consistency.
Step 2:Heat greased grill or electric frypan on med heat. ***Or, you can grease a 13×9 inch glass baking pan and bake at 350* for 30 Min. Just spread mix in pan and cook uncovered.
Step 3:Spoon about 2 heaping Tablespoons of mix onto grill or frypan for each burger and flatten with greased spatula. Turn several times rather than just once on each side like conventional burgers, they have a better texture that way.

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