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Sautéed Green Pepper

July 23, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

This simple and yet tasty dish will serve as a great addition to your dinner lineup.  Its mellow flavor will delight the pickiest of eaters at your table.  If you are short on time, this dish will not disappoint. Serve this delicious side with your favorite protein and you will not regret it!


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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables
Servings
4
Servings
4
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  • CourseSide Dishes, Vegetables
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 2 medium green bell peppers
  • 2 tsp olive oil
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  1. Cut peppers into strips.
  2. Sauté in olive oil in a nonstick skillet until crisp-tender.
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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!


Beef Kabobs
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  • CourseKid Friendly, Main Dish, Vegetables
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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  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.
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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

Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers are the perfect easy weeknight meal. Put this in the rotation for when you’re searching for a simple recipe. Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers, a recipe by Dinner Tonight

Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers, a recipe by Dinner Tonight
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Servings Prep Time
6 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
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Servings Prep Time
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Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 can unsalted diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can
  • 6 bell peppers
  • 1 lb extra lean ground chuck
  • 1 packet low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup shredded, reduced fat cheddar cheese
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Cut off top of peppers and clean out centers
  3. Fill each bell pepper half way with water, then microwave for 6-7 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, brown 1pound of ground beef with ½ cup of onion.
  5. Add the taco seasoning to the meat according to the package on the taco seasoning packet.
  6. Next, add the ½ can of diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes
  7. Drain the water from the bell peppers; place the bell peppers in a loaf pan.
  8. Fill each bell pepper ¾ with the meat mixture; fill the rest of the bell pepper with cheese
  9. Pack the cheese on top of the meat mixture
  10. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until the bell peppers become tender
Recipe Notes

Spicy Stuffed Bell Peppers Nutrition Facts Serving size (300g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 220 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 75 mg 25 % Sodium 370 mg 16 % Total Carbohydrate 14 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 7 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 27 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 121 mg 10 % Iron 3 mg 15 % Potassium 736 mg 15 %

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Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

July 21, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

What better way to dress up a pound of top sirloin steak than this recipe which will leave your mouth watering for more.  Pair it up with a side of brown rice and dig in. No matter what, this scrumptious recipe will take your taste buds to the next level.   No doubt, beef is what’s for dinner!


Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry plated on a yellow plate, with a paisley napkin.
Mix It Up Stir Fry
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Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry plated on a yellow plate, with a paisley napkin.
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Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium, reduced fat chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 pound beef round steak cut into thin strips
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 medium onion sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 8 ounces canned water chestnuts drained
  • vegetable oil cooking spray
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your preparation area.
  2. Mix the water and the corn starch together, stirring to break up clumps.
  3. Add chicken broth and soy sauce to cornstarch mixture and set aside. Pre-heat large skillet, and lightly coat the skillet with vegetable oil spray.
  4. Add the beef strips to the skillet and stir-fry for about 4 to 5 minutes
  5. Remove meat from pan and set aside and keep warm.
  6. Add the broccoli flowerets and stir-fry 2 for 3 minutes. If using fresh garlic, add it to the skillet, stir-fry for 1 minute.
  7. Add red bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  8. Add onion and stir fry for 1 minute followed by the addition of mushrooms and water chestnuts and stir-fry for an additional 1 minute.
  9. Return the meat to the skillet and stir in corn starch mixture.
  10. Cook and stir about 2 to 3 minutes until mixture is heated and sauce is thickened.
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Beef, bell pepper, bell peppers, broccoli, dinner, Heart Healthy, mushroom, mushrooms, protein, recipe, recipes, stir fry, vegetable, vegetables

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