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Sometimes I taste a sauce I know would be perfect with beef. That’s the case with this recipe, which started out as a stove top recipe for pork from Marcella Hazan, one of my favorites. I’ve tweaked it slightly to make this most fabulous beef recipe using Laura’s Lean Beef Eye of Round, and I moved it to the slow-cooker out of necessity. The result is this incredibly tender, full-of-mushroom-flavor beef dish that freezes well because it is so moist. … continued…
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In honor of Mardi Gras, we thought incorporating some Laura’s Lean Beef into a jambalaya would be a fine thing. Here are a couple of things learned along the way. Creole jambalaya has tomatoes and is “wetter” than Cajun jambalaya (I went Cajun-style because I love that “dry” factor). There are as many ways to make jambalaya as there are gators in the Bayou. And everyone’s Grandma made the best. So, since my Nana never made jambalaya, here’s a rendition … continued…
A big heart-felt thanks to everyone who submitted recipes for our Heart Healthy Valentine’s Day recipe contest. Barb had a hard time picking her favorite, but she has decided … The winner is … Stacy K. from Westfield, IN with her Heart Healthy Meatballs recipe! Congratulations, Stacy! These little meatballs pack a big punch of flavor thanks to generous amounts of all the seasonings. Baking the meatballs on a baking sheet makes the meatballs almost no fuss: mix, shape, bake, … continued…
This meatloaf was inspired by the colorful vegetable terrines I love—sliced layers of vibrant colors. I didn’t get quite the vibrancy I had in my head, but I absolutely love the flavors—spinach in the beef layer and sun-dried tomatoes and carrots in the ground chicken layers. This takes a little longer to prepare than many of my usual recipes, but it is definitely worth the extra effort … it is NOT the same old meatloaf. Prep time: about 30 minutes … continued…
This month I set out to make a “heart healthy” sauce for our steak. I’d read plenty about walnuts and their benefits, and I do like walnuts, for me they have a certain bitterness that I thought would be too strong for something like this. So, I was pleased to discover that skin-on almonds have plenty of heart healthy features. Here’s a quote from Medical News Today: researchers at Tufts University discovered that almonds also contain high levels of several … continued…
I feel slightly as if I am cheating here, because I am “lightening up” a recipe that traditionally calls for a pretty fatty cut of ground beef and whole milk. That richness really comes out in a traditional Bolognese. But when I substituted lean ground beef and skim milk, these tweaks resulted in a sauce that was still rich and satisfying. Good Bolognese takes time—a slow, low simmer for several hours is best. Prep time: About 15 minutes Cook time: … continued…
Stick with me on this one—the cheese spices the burger up like a firecracker, but the sweetness of the chutney keeps the heat from overwhelming you. The avocado? Well, I like it because it also adds a cool, creamy texture to the whole shebang. Just another way to celebrate the way some like it hot. Prep time: about 5 minutes Cook time: about 8 minutes Serves: 4 1 pound Laura’s Lean Beef 92% lean ground beef 2 tablespoons mango chutney … continued…
I found out that today is International Hot & Spicy Food Day. And, it just so happens I worked up this flank steak recipe that includes a generous rub of red pepper flakes tempered by an ever so slightly sweet glaze and a fruity couscous salad. Spice up your day today with our recipe. Prep time: 15 minutes to prepare marinade; 6 hours to overnight for resting; Couscous prep time about 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes for Flank steak, … continued…
I love leftovers because I can always think of something to do with them, and I am certainly not above serving leftovers to guests. These little bites use up any leftover beef you have, whether from a roast or a steak. In this instance, I purposefully cooked an extra strip steak just so I could have these treats when friends came over to visit. The rounds were a bonus find, but you could also use mini pitas or even a … continued…
