Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Chili

1-1 1/2 lb.  ground beef or venison
1 28 oz can of Crushed tomatoes
1 sweet onion diced
2 jalapenos diced
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. beef broth
12 0z can of beans
1/2 c. frozen corn

Brown ground meat, drain and add everything else.  Let simmer, the longer the better.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Santa fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers

taken from : http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/09/santa-fe-turkey-stuffed-peppers.html

Santa Fe Turkey Stuffed Peppers


Skinnytaste.com

Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1/2 pepper • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts

Calories: 160 • Fat: 3 g • Carbs: 19 g • Fiber: 4 g • Protein: 15.5 g • Sugar: 1 g

Sodium: 119 (without salt)





Ingredients:

For the filling:

1/2 lb 99% lean ground turkey

3/4 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained

3/4 cups frozen corn

1 hot pickled serrano pepper, chopped (or jalepeƱo) more to taste

1 large diced tomato

1 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp chopped onion

2 tbsp chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish

1 tsp cumin

kosher salt to taste



For the peppers:

3 red bell peppers, cut in half lengthwise

1/3 cup reduced sodium, fat free chicken broth

9 tbsp shredded reduced-fat Sargento Monterey Jack cheese

1 tbsp chopped scallions, for garnish


Directions:
In a large skillet brown the turkey and season with salt. When the turkey is browned, add onion, garlic, black beans, cilantro, serrano pepper, diced tomatoes, and cumin. Mix well and simmer on low, covered for 20 minutes. Remove lid, add corn and simmer an additional 5 minutes or until all the liquid reduces.

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and stem.


Place peppers, cut side up in an oven-proof dish. Fill each pepper with 1/2 cup turkey mixture. Pour about 1/3 cup water or chicken broth on the bottom of the dish. Cover tight with foil. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until the peppers become soft.

Remove foil, top each with 1 1/2 tbsp of cheese and bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes. Top with scallions and serve with reduced-fat sour cream if desired (optional).
Makes 6 servings.

Venison Steak Sandwich w/ Carmelized Onions

taken from: http://www.food.com/recipe/venison-steak-sandwich-w-caramelized-onions-272807?mode=us&scaleto=4.0&st=true

1 lb venison steak


2 tablespoons teriyaki marinade

1 teaspoon sesame oil

For the mustard mayonnaise

4 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard

1 pinch salt & freshly ground black pepper

For the caramelised onions

1 tbsp unsalted butter

2 teaspoons  sugar

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

4 ciabatta, loaves split in half

salad leaves

Directions:

1-Trim any fat or sinew from the venison and place in plastic bag with the teriyaki marinade and sesame oil, turn to coat the steaks in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least two hours, turning occasionally.

2-Mix the mayonnaise with the mustard and season to taste.

3-If making the caramelised onions, melt the butter in a frying pan and add the onions. Stir to coat with the butter, add two tablespoons water, cover and cook over a gentle heat for ten minutes.

4-Uncover, sprinkle with the caster sugar and balsamic vinegar and turn up the heat. Cook over a brisk heat for about another ten minutes, stirring from time to time, but watching it like a hawk! The onions should start to turn a beautiful rich brown colour, if not, just cook a little longer! Set aside when cooked.

5-Heat a ridged griddle pan until smoking hot. Remove the venison from the marinade and pat dry with kitchen paper. Put the venison on the griddle to sear for 2-3 minutes then turn the heat down to medium and griddle without moving for another 2-3 minutes. Turn over and cook for a further three minutes. This is for rare meat, cook for 2-3 minutes longer for medium rare. Lift onto a plate, cover with foil and leave to rest for ten minutes to allow the venison to relax.

6-Brush the ciabatta loaf and with olive oil then toast on the griddle or under the grill.

7-Slice the Venison thinly. Spread one half of the toasted ciabatta liberally with mustard mayonnaise, top with a bit of salad, then with the venison, then the onions (if using) more mayonnaise and finally the remaining ciabatta top. Cut the bread in two or four and eat immediately.