An 8-cup (2 L) slow cooker is just the right size for small batches of stew – perfect for this recipe that makes just enough for two dinners for two. Serve with mashed or boiled potatoes to soak up all the rich, meaty sauce.
With the rush of school, work and extra-curricular activites in full swing, you'll love the ease of this meltingly-tender pot roast from your slow cooker.
Nothing says comfort food more than a piping hot slice of meat loaf served with mashed potatoes and gravy. Of course, the fat in a slice of meat loaf alone amounts to about 17 grams, even when you use lean ground beef. To lighten it, this uses extra-lean ground beef, rolled oats and vegetables for increased fibre plus a salsa topping instead of the usual high-sugar ketchup or chili sauce. Cooking the loaf free form on a baking sheet drains away the fat, which results in only 206 calories and 7 grams of fat per serving.
This travel-friendly meal tastes great cold, but the filling can easily be heated up in the microwave, if you prefer. The acid in the vinaigrette will continue to cook the steak, so don't stir it together until you're ready to eat. To keep the lettuce crisp, wrap it in damp paper towels and refrigerate it in a separate airtight container or plastic bag.
This less-saucy version of curried chicken features nutrient-packed broccoli and zucchini. The spicy curry elevates the go-to stir-fry ingredients to luscious new heights.
This is a meatless version of the popular Vietnamese pho, a hearty beef-based noodle dish. To add meat, substitute paper-thin slices of top sirloin for the tofu. Serve with an assortment of fresh garnishes such as cilantro, sliced green onions, sliced chilies, bean sprouts and lime wedges.
Spices, rather than salt, flavour the crispy crust on these tender beef cutlets. Uncooked thinly sliced beef is listed as sandwich-cut or fast-fry steaks. Use a mandoline or the slicing attachment of your food processor to cut the fennel and red onion quickly.
