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Salsa Beef & Rice

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Salsa Beef and Rice is an easy dinner to pull together, keep the ingredients on hand for your next busy weeknight!

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Servings
6 1 cup servings
Servings
6 1 cup servings
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish
Servings
6 1 cup servings
Servings
6 1 cup servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef 3% fat, 97% lean
  • 1/2 each sliced onion
  • 1/2 each chopped bell pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups frozen corn thawed
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese shredded
Servings: 1 cup servings
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Instructions
  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Brown ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in skillet.
  3. Drain meat.
  4. Heat cooked rice, meat mixture, corn, and salsa in skillet for 10 to 15 minutes. (Add water as needed to prevent the rice from sticking).
  5. Add cheese and heat until cheese melts (about 5 minutes).
Recipe Notes

Salsa Beef and Rice Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 1/4 cup (261g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 300 % Daily Value Total Fat 7 g 9 % Saturated Fat 3.5 g 18 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 310 mg 13 % Total Carbohydrate 31 g 11 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 2 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 29 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 103 mg 8 % Iron 4 mg 20 % Potassium 664 mg 15 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, dinner, frozen, grain, grains, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, protein, recipe, recipes, rice, school, tex mex

Chili Mac

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

All the savory delicious comfort of chili and macaroni and cheese for kids and kids at heart! Chili Mac is the perfect comfort food to make a long day better. Great for dinner or heated up for lunch the next day.


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Servings Prep Time
6 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
6 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef chuck or round
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni dry
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce unsalted
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup canned, low sodium pinto beans
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese low sodium
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. In large skillet, brown the meat.
  3. Drain off any remaining fat.
  4. Add the onions and green peppers to the meat.
  5. Cook for 5 minutes on medium to low heat.
  6. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese.
  7. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add cheese and heat until melted.
  9. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Chili Mac Nutrition Facts Serving size (244g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 190 % Daily Value Total Fat 4.5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2 g 10 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 40 mg 13 % Sodium 380 mg 17 % Total Carbohydrate 21 g 8 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 18 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 125 mg 10 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 499 mg 10 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, cheese, chili, dinner, fall, grain, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, macaroni, pasta, recipe, recipes, winter

Beef Kabobs

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Try our delicious and simple Beef Kabobs. They are perfect for an outdoor meal on a beautiful day!


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Servings
5 skewers
Servings
5 skewers
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables
Servings
5 skewers
Servings
5 skewers
Ingredients
  • 1 pounds sirloin beef steak lean
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 medium medium green bell pepper cut into 20 squares
  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 10 small fresh mushrooms
  • 2 small yellow squashes cut into 10 slices
  • Non stick cooking spray
Servings: skewers
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Instructions
  1. Cut meat into 20 (1-inch) cubes
  2. Thread meat, green pepper, tomatoes, mushrooms, and squash alternately onto five (12-inch) skewers.
  3. Sprinkle evenly with salt and garlic.
  4. Coat grill rack with cooking spray; place on medium hot grill (350° to 400°F).
  5. Place kabobs on rack and grill uncovered, turning once for 10 minutes or until beef reaches a minimum of 145 degrees F.
Recipe Notes

Beef Kabobs

Nutrition Facts
Serving size 1 skewer (222g)
servings per container 5

Amount per serving
Calories	170					

% Daily Value
Total Fat	7	g			9	%	
Saturated Fat	2.5	g			13	%	
Trans Fat	0	g					
Cholesterol	60	mg			20	%	
Sodium	160	mg			7	%	
Total Carbohydrate	6	g			2	%	
Dietary Fiber	2	g			7	%	
Total Sugars	4	g					
Added Sugars	0	g			0	%	
Protein	22	g					

Vitamin D	0	mcg			0	%	
Calcium	39	mg			4	%	
Iron	2	mg			10	%	
Potassium	669	mg			15	%

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, bell pepper, bell peppers, dinner, Grilling, Heart Healthy, kid friendly, mushroom, mushrooms, protein, recipe, recipes, steak, vegetable, vegetables

Beef & Cauliflower

July 22, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This simple Beef & Cauliflower is a one pot meal the family will enjoy! It’s healthy and takes less than 30 minutes from assembly to table!

Beef & Cauliflower Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup rice + 1 cup of beef & veg (292g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 490 mg 21 % Total Carbohydrate 34 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 22 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 30 mg 2 % Iron 2.5 mg 15 % Potassium 480 mg 10 %
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Servings
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Beef & Cauliflower Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup rice + 1 cup of beef & veg (292g) 6 Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 45 mg 15 % Sodium 490 mg 21 % Total Carbohydrate 34 g 12 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 22 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 30 mg 2 % Iron 2.5 mg 15 % Potassium 480 mg 10 %
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Servings
6 servings
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound extra lean, boneless round steak blade tenderized
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 small head cauliflower
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic clove minced
  • 2 Tablespoons corn starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup low sodium, fat free beef broth
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sliced green onions with tops
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
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  1. Cut meat into bite size squares. Brown meat in canola oil about 5 minutes.
  2. Separate cauliflower into florets (about 4 cups).
  3. Add cauliflower, green pepper, soy sauce, and garlic. Stir lightly to coat vegetables with soy sauce.
  4. Cover pan and simmer until vegetables are barely tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Blend cornstarch, sugar, and beef broth and add to meat mixture with green onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated and sauce is thickened.
  6. Serve over 1/2 cup brown rice.
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Tex Mex Beef Skillet

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Whether you’re looking for a delicious family meal or easy meal prep idea our Tex Mex Beef Skillet is a great option! This skillet recipe l is a great way to get your protein, vegetables, and grains all in meal!


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Ingredients
  • 1 pounds 96% lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 16 ounce canned unsalted pinto beans rinsed and drained
  • 8 ounce canned diced green chilies
  • 14 ounce canned unsalted diced tomatoes un-drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook meat and onion until brown, stirring to crumble. Drain, if necessary.
  3. Return meat to skillet.
  4. Add chili powder, cumin, tomato paste and salt. Mix until well combined.
  5. Stir in rice, beans, chilies and tomatoes; heat through. Cook until all the flavors combine.
  6. Garnish with cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: 400, Beef, canned, dinner, grain, protein, recipe, recipes, rice, tex mex

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