Saturday, October 17, 2015

Steak Strips Stirfry


Today’s recipe is all about convenience! A stirfry is a great idea when you have a mishmash of vegetables that might either be going bad soon or left over from another meal. The ingredients I used are the ones that I had in my fridge, so feel free to add in or leave out anything. Be creative with this, remember cooking is supposed to be fun!

Now on to the nutritional value per serving:

-        Brown rice – 107 cal
-        Onion – 16 cal
-        Green bell pepper – 7 cal
-        Tomato – 6 cal
-        Steak strips – 116 cal
-        Broccoli – 14 cal
-        Carrots-  14 cal
-        Olive oil-  39 cal
-        Sweet and Sour stirfry sauce – 80 cal
-        Seasoning (salt, pepper, basil, parsley flakes, garlic) – 17 cal

Total Calories: 416 cal per serving
 
Now on to the recipe:
1. First begin cooking rice according to package instructions. For some products rice may cook for up to 40 minutes, for others it may be less. For my rice I cooked it on low heat for 35-40 minutes.
2.  Chop up onion, green bell pepper and tomatoes.    
 
3. Add in frozen vegetables to cook first. If you are not using frozen vegetables you can skip this step.
4. Once vegetables are partially thawed, drain any excess water from the skillet.
5. Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil into the skillet.
6. Add the chopped onion, green bell peppers and tomatoes and cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
 
7. Meanwhile, cook the steak strips (or whatever type of meat) over medium heat in a separate skillet for about 10 minutes or until you can’t see any more red!
 
8. Once the steak is fully cooked drain any grease into the sink.
 
9. Add the steak to the skillet of vegetables.
 
10. Let cook together on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
11. Don’t forget to check on your rice!
 
12. Finally add 1/2 cup of the Sweet and Sour stirfry sauce (or any sauce of your choice) to the skillet.
13. Let cook for another 5 minutes.
14. Once sauce if fully heated take off medium heat.
15. Serve by putting a spoonful of rice onto the plate and then smother the rice with the vegetable and steak stirfry!

 
 
 Leave a comment below and let meknow how this recipe turned out for you! Pros and cons graciously accepted :)
 
Steak Stirfry
Serving Size: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20-40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
-        1 cup Brown rice
-        ½ Onion
-        1 Green Bell Pepper
-        1 cup Steak Strips
-        1 medium tomat
-        1 cup broccoli (frozen or fresh)
-        1/2 cup carrots (frozen or fresh)
-        1 Tbsp Olive oil
-        1/2 cup Sweet and Sour stirfry sauce
-        Basil
-        Parsley Flakes
-        Garlic
-        Salt
-        Pepper
 
Directions:

1. First begin cooking rice according to package instructions. For some products rice may cook for up to 40 minutes, for others it may be less. For my rice I cooked it on low heat for 35-40 minutes.

2.  Chop up onion, green bell pepper and tomatoes.    

3. Add in frozen vegetables to cook first. If you are not using frozen vegetables you can skip this step.

4. Once vegetables are partially thawed, drain any excess water from the skillet.

5. Add 1 Tbsp of olive oil into the skillet.

6. Add the chopped onion, green bell peppers and tomatoes and cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes.

7. Meanwhile, cook the steak strips (or whatever type of meat) over medium heat in a separate skillet for about 10 minutes or until you can’t see any more red!

8. Once the steak is fully cooked drain any grease into the sink.

9. Add the steak to the skillet of vegetables.

10. Let cook together on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

11. Don’t forget to check on your rice!

12. Finally add 1/2 cup of the Sweet and Sour stirfry sauce (or any sauce of your choice) to the skillet.

13. Let cook for another 5 minutes.

14. Once sauce if fully heated take off medium heat.

15. Serve by putting a spoonful of rice onto the plate and then smother the rice with the vegetable and steak stirfry!

Enjoy!
 
 
 

 
 

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Seasoned Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Hello! Today the recipe I have for you is a crockpot recipe! I love to use my crockpot when I have a super busy day and wont have the time to make dinner when I get back. There’s nothing better than coming back and have a meal hot and ready waiting for me!



Chicken is a great source of lean, low fat protein. It is packed with nearly 43 grams of protein. It is said to lighten up your mood because it has high levels of tryptophan in it. Tryptophan is an amino acid that helps to increase the serotonin levels in your brain. So if you’re ever feeling a little down, this meal is the perfect one for you!

Now for the nutritional value:
1 medium chicken breast: 141 calories
1 medium potato:124 calories
1/2  cup fresh Green Beans: 22 calories
1/4 Cup carrots: 14
1 Tbsp Seasoning (Olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic): 91 calories
TOTAL: 392 calories
 

Recipe time!
Cut the potatoes into quarters and half the chicken. (for easier serving purpose)

 
Place the chicken into the center of the crockpot or slow cooker.
Add in the green beans on one side, carrots  one the other and pile the potatoes in as well.
 
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic.
 
Pour the seasoning mixture over the green beans, chicken and potatoes.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 7-8. Try not to open the lid in order to keep the steam inside the cooker.
 
Serve and enjoy!
Seasoned Chicken Crockpot Recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time 4-8 hours (depending on level of heat)
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
 
4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 cups fresh green beans
4 medium diced russet potatoes
1 cup carrots
¼ cup olive oil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
Directions:
 
1. Place the chicken into the center of the crockpot or slow cooker.
2. Add in the green beans on one side, and pile the potatoes on the other side.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic.
4. Pour the seasoning mixture over the green beans, chicken and potatoes.
5. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 7-8. Try not to open the lid in order to keep the steam inside the cooker.
6. Serve and enjoy!