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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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Grilled Beef Salad

October 1, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Barbeque, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Grilled, Lunch, Main Course, New Healthy Recipes, Salad, Supper, healthy

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thur_hlth Grilled Beef Salad - This low fat, robust grilled beef salad recipe is a tasty thai flavored meal. Lean, meaty sirloin steak, grilled and thinly sliced, mixed with a medley of mixed crunchy vegetables and a variety of thai spices. A quick, easy healthy recipe, that is very satisfying.Prep Time: 5-10 mins

Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Sirloin Steak, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Grilled Beef Salad

Lean sirloin steaks - 75g
1 Red onion,finely sliced
1/2 Cucumber,finely julienne
1 Stalk Lemon grass,finely chopped
1 Green onion,finely chopped
Juice of 2 limes
1-2 Tbsp Fish sauce
3 Red chilies,finely sliced
Cilantro, and mint leafs to garnish
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions to make Grilled Beef Salad

Step 1:Grill the steaks until medium. Then thinly slice.
Step 2:Add cucumber, green onion, red onion, lemon grass, and red chilies to the beef.
Step 3:Add in lime juice, fish sauce, salt and pepper to the beef. Mix everything well. Garnish with cilantro and mint.

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