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pork roast

Rosemary Pork Roast

  1 4-6 lb. center rib pork roast 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh rosemary or 2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced   In a shallow pan, rub roast with oil, rosemary, and garlic. Cover and refrigerate overnight Preheat oven to 325 F. Place roast in a shallow…

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Steak potato stir fry

Potatoes and Pepper Steak Stir Fry

  4 medium potatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick- and microwaved 6 minutes or until just tender. 1 lb. London Broil, thinly sliced 1 Tablespoon garlic pepper 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 green bell pepper, cut into thin strips (or red pepper and green beans)   While potatoes cook, toss beef with garlic pepper. Heat oil…

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pepper steak

Pepper Steak

  1 ½ lbs. Steak, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 Tablespoon paprika Fresh coarsely ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup sliced green onion with tops 2 green peppers cut into strips 2 large tomatoes cut into 1 inch dice 1 cup beef broth ¼ cup water 2 Tablespoons…

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Lime Jerked Pork with Jamacian Salsa

  A sweet and spicy dish that will wake up your taste buds!   2 Tablespoons shredded lime peel 1/3 cup lime juice 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 Tablespoons olive oil 1 Tablespoon Jamacian jerk seasoning 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 lb. pork tenderloin slices (sold in pork chop section)…

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cheeseburgers

Ultimate Cheeseburger

  OK, before you start screaming at me – here’s some tips to keep your favorite food on your healthy meal list. Use 90 or 95% lean ground beef to cut down on fat. You can have 1 or 2 servings of red meat per week. A serving should be 4-6 ounces. Don’t use additional…

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Sesame Sirloin Steak

    1/4 cup soy sauce2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted2 garlic cloves, minced2 Tablespoons olive or vegetable oil2 Tablespoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon pepperDash to 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 lb. boneless sirloin steak about 3/4 inch thick In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, sesame seeds, garlic, oil, brown sugar, pepper and…

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San Antonio Beef Stew

    1 lb. top sirloin steak, about ¾ inch thick 1 Tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup prepared picante sauce 2 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then sliced ¾ inch thick 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 Tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in…

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Quick Thai Steak

    2 1-inch thick steaks 3 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce 1 sweet onion cut into slices Sauce 2 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce   Brush both sides of steak, and onion slices with 3 Tablespoons teriyaki sauce and let sit for about 10 minutes. Grill or cook…

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meatloaf

Meatloaf

  Meatloaves are not an exact science. You can get creative. There is not a way to make meatloaves in under 30 minutes, but we can get closer to 45 minutes. Sometimes I get a taste for meatloaf. Don’t you? Basic – 2 lb. Lean ground beef 2 egg 1/2 cup chopped onion Sprinkle with…

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