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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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BBQ Swordfish with Citrus Salsa

June 18, 2009 by Firehouse Chef  
Filed under Barbeque, Easy, Easy Healthy Recipes, Main Course, Supper, healthy

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bbq_swrd1 BBQ Swordfish with Citrus Salsa - Fabulous fish, almost all fish is healthy, but this BBQ recipe is super healthy! Scrumptious swordfish, cooked on the barbeque, and then topped with the most heavenly fruit salsa you have ever made. Grilled fish and fruit, now thats good for you.

Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Swordfish, Citrus Salsa
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make BBQ Swordfish with Citrus Salsa

4 5-oz swordfish steaks
1 Ruby red grapefruit, peeled
2 Oranges, peeled & sectioned
2 Limes, peeled & sectioned
1 Lemons, peeled & sectioned
1 c Red, green, and yellow bell peppers
1 md Red onion, finely diced
1 tb Fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 tb Fresh Mint, chopped
1 oz Tequila
1 tb Corn oil
1 ds Salt
1 ds Black pepper

Directions to make BBQ Swordfish with Citrus Salsa

Step 1:Prepare the Citrus Salsa– Mix all ingredients except swordfish, corn oil, salt, and pepper and let marinate for a couple of hours.
Step 2:Grill the Swordfish– Season the swordfish steaks with salt and pepper to personal taste. Brush lightly with one tablespoon corn oil. Grill.

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