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01
Aug
2018

Parmesan Crust Baked Cod

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Parmesan Crust Baked Cod features fish fillets, coated with butter and a seasoned flour/cornmeal Parmesan cheese topping to form a crust, then baked until done!

Do you enjoy seafood? If I’m being honest, it would not be my first choice at any restaurant… but I am always on the lookout for new ideas for preparing fish (in this case COD), since it is so good for you, and is low in calories.

I found this recipe for Parmesan crust baked cod online and decided to make it for my husband and myself for dinner recently. The recipe, as written, serves 4 (but I cheated and cut the recipe in half since there were only two of us here to eat it). Parmesan crust baked cod is an extremely easy dish to prepare, which is always a plus, in my opinion!

Cod is a very mild in flavor fish that flakes easily when cooked. I’ve used it in other recipes including Beer Battered Fish and Chips, and Chili, Lime and Cumin Cod.

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How To Make Parmesan Crust Baked Cod

Mix together flour, cornmeal and spices on a shallow dish. I use a dinner plate and just mixed ingredients with my fingers. Rinse the cod fillets, then pat them dry on a paper towel.

Melt the butter in a medium sized bowl, then dip each piece of fish, one at a time in the butter. Let excess butter drip back into bowl, then place fish into seasoned flour/cornmeal mixture on plate. Turn to cover both sides of the cod with the seasoned flour mixture. Place coated fish into a baking dish. Repeat process with other fillets until all are coated and in the baking dish.

Drizzle fish pieces with the remaining melted butter. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese to cover top of fish.

Bake The Fish

Bake in a preheated 450° oven for 12-14 minutes. When done, the Parmesan topping will be golden brown in color, and the fish will flake very easily when tested with a fork. I sprinkle it with a few dried parsley flakes right before serving (optional).

Time To Serve the Parmesan Crust Baked Cod

I served the Parmesan crust baked cod with homemade Broccoli au Gratin Rice Pilaf and a simple green salad on the side.

Hope that you will consider trying this recipe for Parmesan crust baked cod. It’s always nice to try new low calorie recipes for fish, and find ones you enjoy. Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you will come back again soon. Have a great day!

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Recipe Adapted From: http://www.dierbergs.com/Recipes/Recipes/P/Pa/Parmesan/Parmesan-Baked-Cod

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Parmesan Crust Baked Cod

Prep Time

6 mins

Cook Time

14 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Parmesan Crust Baked Cod features fish fillets, coated with butter and a seasoned flour/cornmeal Parmesan cheese topping to form a crust, then baked until done!

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: parmesan crust baked cod

Servings: 4

Calories Per Serving: 171 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1 pound cod (4 four-ounce fillets)
2 Tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cornmeal
2 Tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)

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Instructions

Mix together flour, cornmeal and spices on a shallow dish (I used a dinner plate and just mixed ingredients with my fingers). Rinse the cod fillets, then pat them dry on a paper towel.
Melt the butter in a medium sized bowl, then dip each piece of fish, one at a time in the butter. Let excess butter drip back into bowl, then place fish into flour mixture on plate. Turn to cover both sides of the cod with the seasoned flour mixture. Place coated fish into a baking dish. Repeat process with other fillets.
Drizzle fish pieces with the remaining melted butter. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese to cover top of fish.
Bake in a preheated 450° oven for 12-14 minutes. When done, the Parmesan topping will be golden brown in color, and the fish will flake very easily when tested with a fork. Sprinkle with dried parsley right before serving, if desired Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Parmesan Crust Baked Cod

Amount Per Serving (1 piece)

Calories 171 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 65mg22%

Sodium 296mg13%

Potassium 468mg13%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A 240IU5%

Vitamin C 1.2mg1%

Calcium 48mg5%

Iron 0.6mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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20
Jul
2018

Traeger Smoked Pork Loin Roast

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Traeger Smoked Pork Loin Roast (seasoned with dry rub spices) tastes amazing right off the smoker, OR as a tasty pulled pork sandwich, coated in BBQ sauce!

Someone Got A TRAEGER!

My husband has a NEW Traeger grill that he received for his birthday and Father’s Day (what a great combo gift) this past June. We have had fun trying new recipes for chicken, sausages, pork, steak, (and even dessert) ever since!

We were anxious to try pulled pork (as well as a “bazillion” other recipes), so I searched for a spice rub recipe online that sounded like it would be really good. My husband bought a 3 pound pork loin roast and we decided to cook it on our grill, seasoned with some of the spice rub I found online (which is perfect for pork or chicken).

We used the cookbook that came with the grill purchase to determine how long the roast would take to smoke, then slow roast. We crossed our fingers and followed the process exactly, and the results were wonderful! YAY- SUCCESS on a smoked pork loin roast!

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Here’s How We Made This Delicious Roast On Our Traeger Grill

Start by making the dry spice rub. EASY! Place the dry rub spices in a medium sized bowl. Mix well, to fully combine ingredients. I cut the recipe in half. The flavor-filled dry rub recipe made enough for the pork roast, PLUS a couple of extra uses. We’ve also used the spice rub on a whole chicken, and STILL have some left over (stored in an airtight container) for the next pork roast or chicken we grill.

Cover all sides of the pork roast with the dry spice rub, patting it onto the surface of the meat. The slight moisture of the meat will help the spices stick! When done, set seasoned roast aside until ready to put it in the smoker.

Ready To Make A Traeger Smoked Pork Loin Roast?

When ready to begin, turn the Traeger grill to the SMOKE setting. Let it fire up for 4-5 minutes, with the lid OPEN. Once grill is smoking, turn the temperature gauge to 225° F. Close the lid on the grill and let it preheat for 10 to 15 minutes. It doesn’t really matter, but in case you’re curious… we used Mesquite wood pellets for our Traeger smoked pork loin.

Once the grill/smoker is preheated, place an aluminum pan with 2 cups of apple juice into a corner (this will help keep some nice moisture in the grill during the long smoking process). Another option for this is to use a spray bottle and spritz the apple juice onto the roast about once an hour, if desired. Place the seasoned pork loin roast on the grill, FAT SIDE UP. Insert the temperature probe into the meat. Roast the pork for 3 hours, with the lid closed.

After pork has smoked/roasted for 3 hours, transfer the meat into an aluminum pan, and place back onto grill (with temperature probe still attached). Continue to cook the smoked pork loin roast for 5-6 hours, or until the temperature in the thickest part of the meat (not touching any bones) reaches an internal temperature of 190° F. The long cooking time ensures the meat will be very tender!

Almost Time to EAT!

This is what the pork loin roast looked like, once it was done. Remove roast from grill. Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil, and let the meat rest for approximately 30 minutes. Pour any accumulated juices in the pan into a separate container (or gravy separator). Transfer the Traeger smoked pork loin roast to a cutting board.

While the pork is still quite hot, slice it OR pull the pork into chunks (or shred with two forks). Be sure to discard any fat or bones (nobody wants a big bite of THAT!). You can add additional seasoning rub (and a little of the reserved juices) to the meat at this point OR mix meat with a favorite BBQ sauce. At that point, it’s ready to gobble up, and we cut off a portion of the Traeger smoked pork loin roast to eat just as it was (with it’s incredible smoked flavor). Yum.

We Shredded Part Of The Pork Loin To Make BBQ Sandwiches

After that, we took the remaining half of the roast, and pulled it into shreds. To the shredded pork we added a delicious a sweet n’ spicy BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s), and mixed it until everything was covered! You can still see part of the pink “smoke” ring in the meat before I mixed in the sauce!

Since we decided to make BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, the next thing I did was to lightly toast hamburger buns, piled each one high with shredded BBQ smoked pork, covered the pork with homemade coleslaw (for added crunch), and enjoyed it for dinner!

Oh boy… this was a fantastic BBQ Traeger smoked pork loin sandwich! YUM! We enjoyed the leftovers for days!

I hope you enjoyed seeing the process of making this delicious Traeger smoked pork loin on our grill. If you own a smoker of any kind, I hope you will consider trying this recipe for your loved ones. We truly enjoyed it, and will make it again, this exact way!

If you have a smoker grill, you might also be interested in my recipe for Berry Cobbler (Traeger Grill Style), another of our first experiments on our Traeger. It was absolutely DELICIOUS!

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Recipe Source for cooking pork: Cookbook that came with purchase of Traeger grill.
Source for dry rub recipe: https://www.tastesoflizzyt.com/pulled-pork-rub/

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Traeger Smoked Pork Loin Roast

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

9 hrs

Total Time

9 hrs 15 mins

Traeger Smoked Pork Loin Roast (seasoned with dry rub spices) tastes amazing right off the smoker, OR as a tasty pulled pork sandwich, coated in BBQ sauce!

Category: Dinner, Grill

Cuisine: American

Keyword: smoked pork loin roast

Servings: 10 servings

Calories Per Serving: 246 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

Dry Rub Spice Mix (makes about 2 cups total- you need 1/3 cup for this roast. See NOTES below):

1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup smoked paprika
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup salt
2 Tablespoons black pepper
2 Tablespoons chili powder
2 Tablespoons chipotle chili pepper (optional)
2 Tablespoons onion powder
1 Tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon dry mustard

For pork roast:

3 pounds pork loin roast
2 cups apple juice

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Instructions

Make the dry spice rub by placing spices in a medium sized bowl. Mix well, to fully combine ingredients. Cover roast with about 1/3 cup of the dry spice rub, patting it onto the surface of the meat, making sure to cover all sides. *You will have leftover spice rub- SEE RECIPE NOTES BELOW)*. When done, set roast aside until ready for smoker.
When ready to begin, turn the Traeger grill to the SMOKE setting. Let it fire up for 4-5 minutes, with the lid OPEN. Once grill is smoking, turn the temperature gauge to 225° F. Close the lid on the grill and let it preheat for 10 to 15 minutes. We used mesquite pellets.
Once the grill/smoker is preheated, place an aluminum pan with 2 cups of apple juice into a corner (this will help keep some nice moisture in the grill during the long smoking process). Another option for this is to use a spray bottle and spritz the apple juice onto the roast about once an hour, if desired. Place the seasoned pork loin roast on the grill, FAT SIDE UP. Insert the temperature probe into thickest part of meat (but not touching any bones). Roast the pork for 3 hours, with the lid closed.
After pork has smoked/roasted for 3 hours, transfer the roast into an aluminum pan, and place back onto grill (with temperature probe still attached). Continue to cook the smoked pork loin roast for 5-6 hours, or until the temperature in the thickest part of the meat reaches an internal temperature of 190° F.
Remove roast from grill. Cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil, and let the meat rest for approximately 30 minutes. Pour any accumulated juices in the pan into a separate container (or gravy separator). Transfer the roast to a cutting board.
While the pork is still quite hot, slice it, or pull the pork into chunks or shred with two forks. Be sure to discard any fat or bones that you find (nobody wants a big bite of THAT!). You can add additional seasoning rub (and a little of the reserved juices) to the meat at this point OR a favorite BBQ sauce (if using pork to make sandwiches). Serve sliced or pulled, with or without and enjoy the delicious smoky flavor!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: As written, dry rub recipe makes almost 2 cups. I cut the recipe for the dry rub in half. The quantities are easy to cut in half (except for the 1/3 cup of dark brown sugar. If cutting brown sugar in half, use 2 Tablespoons PLUS 2 teaspoons brown sugar). If halved, you'll end up with about 1 cup of spice rub, which is enough for 3 pork roasts or chickens (about 3 pounds each). Each roast uses about 1/3 cup of the rub to cover. Store leftover spice mix in airtight sealed container.

Nutrition Facts

Traeger Smoked Pork Loin Roast

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 246 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 85mg28%

Sodium 2956mg129%

Potassium 759mg22%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 3830IU77%

Vitamin C 0.7mg1%

Calcium 56mg6%

Iron 3.2mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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06
Jul
2018

Simple Chicken Sausage Pasta

categories: Chicken, Italian, Main Dishes, Pasta

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Simple chicken sausage pasta is an easy, quick and delicious meal to prepare. Pasta is tossed with Italian spices, olive oil, butter, Parmesan cheese and chicken sausage, then served in this flavor-filled, simple dish!

We love pasta at our house… do you? Years ago, I started experimenting with simple pasta dishes that were not drenched in Italian tomato sauce or alfredo sauce, and came up with this EASY, yet great tasting chicken sausage pasta!

We love those traditional sauces I mentioned above, but I was trying to create SIMPLE and QUICK new pasta dishes without using heavy sauces! This one is our favorite!

I make this dish when I don’t want to mess with making a sauce, and just want something for dinner that is filling, tasty, and EASY to fix after a busy day. Sometimes we have it without meat of any kind added, but other times we add it in.

We had two leftover grilled chicken sausages in our refrigerator, so when my husband asked if we could have pasta for dinner, it was so easy to pull this meal together in a matter of minutes!

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How To Make Simple Chicken Sausage Pasta

This recipe uses two links of Italian flavored chicken sausage, and gives it a little extra protein and flavor! Here’s how to make this chicken sausage pasta:

Two COOKED chicken sausages are sliced, then each slice is cut into quarters. If you want, you can pan cook the sausages while the pasta is cooking (to save time). Set aside the chicken sausages until ready to add to pasta.

Prepare pasta according to package instructions. My preferred pasta is fettucine noodles, but regular spaghetti noodles work just as well for this simple meal (I speak from experience!).

Once the pasta is done cooking, drain the noodles in a colander (but do not rinse), then put hot noodles immediately back into the pot you cooked them in (minus the water, of course).

Season The Cooked Pasta

Quickly stir in butter while the pasta is hot so it can melt. Add olive oil and Italian spices, and toss to coat the pasta with the ingredients. Tongs work wonderfully for this!

Taste test the pasta. If desired, add additional salt and pepper, to suit your very own taste buds.

Add warm chicken sausage to the pasta, and toss well, to combine. If necessary, turn heat on LOW while tossing pasta, just to keep pasta hot. Once mixed, divide pasta and sausage among serving bowls or plates.

Serve The Chicken Sausage Pasta

That’s it! See how simple it is to make this chicken sausage pasta? To serve, grate additional fresh Parmesan cheese over the top of the hot pasta.

Garnish the dish with some chopped flat leaf Italian parsley. I was able to use some parsley that is growing in our little garden- yay!).

You don’t have to have a thick sauce to serve up a flavor-filled pasta dish! This is one of our favorite ways to have pasta… and it takes hardly any time at all to whip this up for dinner!

If you enjoy pasta, you might also want to try Florentine Manicotti, Pasta Carbonara, or Chicken Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo. I heartily recommend any of those recipes. You can find other yummy pasta recipes in my Recipe Index shown at the top of each blog post.

Sure do hope you will give this simple chicken sausage pasta a try! It tastes wonderful using regular (pork) Italian sausages, too. Next time you grill, throw a couple sausages on, then save them in your refrigerator or freezer until you make this dish. It’s a great timesaver!

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Simple Chicken Sausage Pasta

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

11 mins

Total Time

21 mins

Simple chicken sausage pasta is an easy, delicious meal to prepare. Pasta is tossed with Italian spices, olive oil, butter, Parmesan cheese and chicken sausage!

Category: Entree

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: chicken sausage pasta

Servings: 4 servings

Calories Per Serving: 440 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

2 links Italian chicken sausage , cooked
8 ounces fettucine pasta (1/2 pound)
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese , grated
1-2 pinches salt/pepper ,to taste
4 teaspoons Parmesan cheese , for garnish (optional)
2 Tablespoons Flat leaf Italian parsley (fresh) , for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Slice two COOKED chicken sausages into 1/2 inch slices, then cut each slice into quarters. You can pan cook the sausages while the pasta is cooking (to save time). Set aside cooked chicken sausage pieces until ready to add to cooked pasta.
Prepare pasta according to package directions. When pasta is done, drain noodles in a colander (do not rinse), then put them back into pot you cooked them in (minus the water, of course).
Quickly stir in butter while the pasta is hot so it can melt. Add olive oil and Italian spices, and toss to coat the pasta with the butter, oil and spices. Taste test pasta. If desired, add additional salt and pepper, to suit your taste buds. Add chicken sausage to pasta and toss, to combine. If necessary, turn heat on LOW while tossing pasta, just to keep pasta hot.
To serve, divide pasta and sausage among serving bowls, grate additional fresh Parmesan cheese over the top of the hot pasta, then garnish with chopped flat leaf Italian parsley. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Caloric calculation does not include optional garnish of additional Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Simple Chicken Sausage Pasta

Amount Per Serving (1 (1/4 of total))

Calories 440 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Fat 22g34%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 96mg32%

Sodium 606mg26%

Potassium 138mg4%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 410IU8%

Vitamin C 0.6mg1%

Calcium 94mg9%

Iron 1.5mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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22
Jun
2018

Chicken Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo

categories: Chicken, Italian, Main Dishes

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Chicken Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo- this classic Italian dish with a creamy butter Parmesan sauce is delicious, and can be on the table in about 30 minutes!

You know what? Right up front I have to tell you this “all in one” meal is fairly high in calories, but I gotta be honest here… sometimes you just have to enjoy yourself! This dish is Italian comfort food at it’s very best!!!

Chicken broccoli fettucine alfredo is one of my favorite Italian dishes, but I only make it occasionally, because it has more delicious calories than I need to routinely consume in one meal!

But… having said that, I cannot say enough GOOD things about this dish- the pasta is coated in a creamy Parmesan butter alfredo sauce packed with flavor, and features chicken breasts and broccoli… an all in one dinner! It tastes DELICIOUS! Oh boy… is it ever delicious!

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SO HOW DO I MAKE CHICKEN BROCCOLI FETTUCINE ALFREDO?

The first thing you will need to do is make the alfredo sauce for the pasta. It’s EASY! Melt butter in a large skillet. Once butter is melted, add heavy whipping cream, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until combined. Cook this sauce for about 5 minutes on medium low. Try to NOT let it come to a boil.

Add grated fresh Parmesan cheese to the sauce, and stir to combine. Cook these ingredients on medium low until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.

Prepare The “Add-Ins”

NOTE: (This step can be done ahead of time!) Cook broccoli florets (either fresh or frozen). I use fresh broccoli florets and steam them over boiling water until they are done. Set aside until you’re ready to add them to the sauce. Cut the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Cook fettucine pasta according to the package directions. When done, drain pasta well.

Finishing The Chicken Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo

Add cooked and drained fettucine noodles to the alfredo sauce. Next add cooked broccoli and chicken pieces. Stir well, to combine ingredients and fully coat everything with the alfredo sauce. TIP: If the mixture seems too thick, simply add a bit more whipping cream to the pan, and stir to blend it in.

Taste test the pasta (it’s a hard job, but someone’s gotta do it). Season with salt and pepper, to suit your taste. Continue cooking on medium low for a minute or two to ensure everything is heated through before serving.

Time To Serve This Delicious Meal

To serve, transfer chicken broccoli fettucine alfredo to individual serving bowls or plates. Garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. If you don’t mind the extra calories, you can also grated a tiny bit of Parmesan cheese over the top, too.

Serve this delicious pasta, and enjoy every single yummy, high calorie bite! If you enjoy this meal, you might also want to check out my recipe for Shrimp and Penne Pasta Alfredo.

While this may not be the “healthiest” dish you’ve ever had… it might be one of the most delicious dishes you’ve ever had! The fettucine is so good… creamy, cheesy, and hey… since there is a vegetable (broccoli) and lean protein (chicken breast) in it, that’s gotta count for something, right? It’s all about BALANCE in everything! Sure hope you enjoy this meal!

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Chicken Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

11 mins

Total Time

26 mins

Chicken Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo- this classic Italian dish with a creamy butter Parmesan sauce is delicious, and can be on the table in about 30 minutes!

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: chicken broccoli fettucine alfredo

Servings: 5 servings

Calories Per Serving: 934 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

12 ounces fettucine pasta
3/4 cup butter
1½ cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1½ cups Parmesan cheese , grated
2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) , precooked
2 cups broccoli , steamed
2 teaspoons parsley (fresh) , for garnish (if desired)

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Instructions

Make the alfredo sauce for the pasta. Melt butter in a large skillet. Once butter is melted, add heavy whipping cream, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until combined. Cook this sauce for about 5 minutes on medium low. Try to NOT let it come to a boil. Add grated fresh Parmesan cheese to the sauce, and stir to combine. Cook on medium low until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened.
NOTE: To save time, these two steps can be done ahead of time: #1-Cook broccoli florets until done. #2-Cut two pre-cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts into bite sized pieces. Set broccoli and chicken aside until ready to add to sauce.
Cook fettucine pasta according to the package directions. When done, drain pasta well.
Add drained fettucine noodles to the alfredo sauce in pan, then add cooked broccoli and chicken pieces. Stir well, to combine ingredients and fully coat everything with alfredo sauce. If the mixture seems too thick, simply add a bit more whipping cream to the pan, and stir to blend it in. Taste test the pasta. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Continue cooking on low for a minute or two, to ensure everything is hot.
To serve, transfer chicken broccoli fettucine alfredo to individual serving dishes. Garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. If you don't mind the extra calories, you can also grated a tiny bit of Parmesan cheese over the top, too. Serve hot, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Broccoli Fettucine Alfredo

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 934 Calories from Fat 594

% Daily Value*

Fat 66g102%

Saturated Fat 39g244%

Cholesterol 277mg92%

Sodium 829mg36%

Potassium 537mg15%

Carbohydrates 54g18%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 32g64%

Vitamin A 2415IU48%

Vitamin C 33.4mg40%

Calcium 453mg45%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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01
Jun
2018

Chicken Enchilada Mole Casserole

categories: Casseroles, Chicken, Main Dishes, Mexican / Southwestern

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Chicken Enchilada Mole Casserole is an easy to make dinner, with layers of corn tortillas, chicken breast strips, enchilada and mole sauce, onions and cheese, and is ready in 35 minutes!

Ever have one of those days where you know you need to fix something for dinner, but don’t have a clue what that will be? That is how I came up with this simple layered chicken enchilada casserole! I used my recipe for Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole as inspiration (which uses a creamy green sauce). Then I started pulling things out of the refrigerator and pantry and then just started cooking!

I gathered two leftover grilled chicken breasts, some homemade red enchilada sauce (it was in our freezer, but I thawed it out!), a jar of mole sauce (check out this link to find out what is in this traditional Mexican sauce), onion, a few tortillas and some Mexican blend cheese and got busy creating this easy casserole dish that serves 6.

By the way… don’t worry about using homemade enchilada sauce… a large (28 oz.) can will do just fine… and mole sauce? You can pretty much find small 8.25 oz. jars of it in almost every grocery store in the Mexican Foods section. Mole sauce adds a rich depth of flavor to standard enchilada sauce and partners very well in this recipe.

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So… How Do I Make This Chicken Enchilada Casserole?

It’s easy. You will just be creating a layer of ingredients, then repeating the layers, etc. Start by thinly slicing two grilled chicken breasts (I used leftovers). A quick and easy substitution would be to use two rotisserie chicken breasts, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper.

Mix enchilada sauce and mole sauce in pan. Stir until blended, then cook on low heat for 5 minutes. This allows the flavors to come together a bit! (Note: I used homemade enchilada sauce, so your version may look slightly different)

Spray an 8×8 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Rip two tortillas into large pieces and layer the bottom of the dish, trying to cover as much as possible.

Spread 1/3 of the sauce over the tortilla pieces, spreading to cover.

Cover the sauce with 1/2 of the chicken slices, 1/2 of the chopped onions and top them with 1/3 of the grated Mexican cheese blend.

Repeat Layers

Repeat another layer in the same order: 2 torn tortillas, 1/3 of the sauce, remaining 1/2 of the chicken and onions, then top this second layer with 1/3 of the grated Mexican blend cheese. For the final layer, simply add the remaining two torn tortilla pieces, top with remaining sauce, then top it all off with the remaining grated cheese.

Time To Bake The Chicken Enchilada Mole Casserole

Bake the casserole (uncovered) in a 350° F. preheated oven for 20-25 minutes (mine was done in 20). The cheese and sauce should be bubbly when done. Remove chicken enchilada casserole from oven to a wire rack.

Let the casserole rest for a minute or two to let the cheese firm up, so it will be easier to slice.

Slice the casserole into 6 pieces, and transfer to plates. Serve each piece with a dollop of sour cream and a cilantro leaf garnish, if desired.

And that’s how this casserole came to be made and eaten at our house! Hope you will give it a try! Since this yummy casserole can be on the table in about 35 minutes, it’s a great meal for busy weeknights!

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Chicken Enchilada Mole Casserole

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 mins

Chicken Enchilada Mole Casserole is an easy to make dinner, with layers of corn tortillas, chicken breast strips, enchilada and mole sauce, onions and cheese, and is ready in 35 minutes!

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: chicken enchilada mole casserole

Servings: 6 servings

Calories Per Serving: 499 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

6 corn tortillas
28 ounces Red enchilada sauce
1/2 cup Mole sauce (found in Mexican food sections of grocery store)
2 chicken breasts (cooked)
1/2 cup white onion , finely chopped
2 cups Mexican 4 blend cheese (or combo of cheddar/jack)
4 Tablespoons sour cream
4 cilantro leaves (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Thinly slice two grilled chicken breasts for the casserole. A quick and easy substitution would be to use two rotisserie chicken breasts, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper.
Mix enchilada sauce and mole sauce in pan. Stir until blended, then cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Rip two tortillas into large pieces and layer the bottom of the dish, trying to cover as much as possible. Spread 1/3 of sauce over the tortilla pieces. Cover sauce with 1/2 of the chicken, 1/2 of the onions and top them with 1/3 of the grated Mexican cheese blend. Repeat another layer in the same order: 2 torn tortillas, 1/3 of the sauce, remaining 1/2 of the chicken and onions, then top this second layer with 1/3 of the grated Mexican blend cheese. For the final layer, add remaining two torn tortilla pieces, cover with remaining sauce, then top it all off with the remaining grated cheese.
Bake the casserole (uncovered) in a 350° F. preheated oven for 20-25 minutes (mine was done in 20). The cheese and sauce should be bubbly when done. Remove chicken enchilada casserole from oven to a wire rack. Let the casserole rest for a minute or two to let the cheese firm up, so it will be easier to slice.
Slice the casserole into 6 pieces, and transfer to plates. Serve each piece with a dollop of sour cream and a cilantro leaf garnish, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Enchilada Mole Casserole

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 499 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 68mg23%

Sodium 1474mg64%

Potassium 274mg8%

Carbohydrates 24g8%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 1445IU29%

Vitamin C 3.8mg5%

Calcium 336mg34%

Iron 1.6mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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May
2018

Easy Chile Relleno Casserole

categories: Casseroles, Main Dishes, Meatless Meals, Mexican / Southwestern

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This easy chile relleno casserole (vegetarian) has all the wonderful Southwest flavors of the traditional dish, but is baked not fried, and it’s DELICIOUS!

I received this wonderful, meatless chile relleno casserole recipe over 20 years ago from my friend Lanita, who I sang with in a church choir. She’s an amazing, strong woman, and I love her dearly! I’ve made her recipe for this dish several times over the years, but hadn’t made in quite a while.

So, I decided to make it once again, tweaked her original recipe ever so slightly, made it, devoured it, and am sharing how you can make it, too! Now I’ve made it countless times, and we love it!

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The Origins of Chile Rellenos

Did you know that the words “chile relleno” actually mean “stuffed chile” in Spanish? This popular dish had its origins in Puebla, Mexico, and showed up in recipe form over 150 years ago. If you enjoy Tex-Mex food or enjoy eating chile rellenos at your favorite Mexican food spot, I’m confident you will enjoy this twist on the original in this delicious layered casserole.

This easy to prepare dish has lots of mild flavor from whole green chiles and gooey melted cheese, and all the taste commonly found in the original dish, but guess what? It is BAKED, not FRIED, so there’s much less prep work (and calories), and it’s in casserole form! Did I mention how simple it is to prepare?

So How Do I Make This Casserole?

Start by spraying a 9×9 inch baking dish (bottom and sides) with non-stick spray. Slice whole canned green chiles open; rinse out any seeds, then drain. Using HALF of the chiles, place a first layer of chiles (spread open) on the bottom of an 9×9 inch baking dish.

Sprinkle the chiles with HALF of the grated jack and cheddar cheeses, then add another layer of the remaining green chiles on top of the cheese.

Top with the remaining jack and cheddar cheeses.

In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, milk and salt until fully blended. Pour this mixture over the casserole, distributing evenly.

Time To Bake The Easy Chili Relleno Casserole

This is what the casserole looks like when it is ready to bake. Bake the casserole at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes (uncovered), until it’s golden brown on top. I baked mine for a total of 35 minutes.

When done, the casserole should be golden brown in color on top. Remove dish from oven and transfer to a wire rack. Let it cool and firm up for a few minutes, then slice the casserole with a sharp knife into 6 equal sized pieces, serve and enjoy! See how simple it is to prepare?

I took a photo after dinner so you could see what the INSIDE of the casserole looks like (after hungry humans had their fill). See those chiles peeking out from under the cheese? Ooh- I’m telling you, this is one great tasting MEATLESS casserole! Truth is… it’s not only good for lunch or dinner… it’s even good for breakfast… yep!

I hope you enjoy this recipe. I have a similar recipe for a layered casserole on this blog that uses tortillas, green chiles and chicken, if you are interested in looking at that one. It’s called Layered Chicken Enchilada Casserole, and it also tastes fantastic.

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Recipe Adapted From: My sweet friend, Lanita Moen

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Easy Chile Relleno Casserole

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

45 mins

This scrumptious chile relleno casserole is easy to make, is vegetarian, and has all the Southwest flavors of the traditional dish, but it is is baked, not fried!

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern

Keyword: chile, relleno

Servings: 6 servings

Calories Per Serving: 385 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

14 ounces whole green chiles , canned (2 -7 ounce cans)
3/4 pound jack cheese , grated
1 cup cheddar cheese , grated
2 eggs
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1½ cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Spray a 9x9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Slice whole canned green chiles wide open; rinse out any seeds, then drain. Arrange half of the chiles in the bottom of the dish.
Sprinkle chiles with HALF of the grated jack and cheddar cheeses. Add remaining green chiles in another layer on top of the cheese. Top with remaining jack and cheddar cheeses.
In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, flour, milk and salt until fully blended. Pour this mixture over the casserole, distributing evenly.
Bake casserole (uncovered) at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown on top. Remove dish from oven and transfer to a wire rack. Let it cool and firm up for a few minutes, then slice casserole with sharp knife into 6 equal sized pieces, serve (a spatula works great) and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Easy Chile Relleno Casserole

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 385 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Fat 25g38%

Saturated Fat 15g94%

Cholesterol 127mg42%

Sodium 1118mg49%

Potassium 259mg7%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 23g46%

Vitamin A 905IU18%

Vitamin C 22.6mg27%

Calcium 665mg67%

Iron 2.2mg12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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May
2018

Easy Stuffed Beef Rolls

categories: Beef, Main Dishes

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You’ll love these Easy Stuffed Beef Rolls, featuring ground beef with a savory bread crumb, onion and spice stuffing inside, and baked with brown gravy on top!

I recently found an old recipe in my old, “practically ancient” recipe box. This recipe for easy stuffed beef rolls is at least 15-20 years old (probably more than that!).

I used to write recipes down on 3×5 cards (back in the day before computers… ha ha), and came upon this one a couple weeks ago.

Not sure what the original source was (back then I was too ignorant to write it down), but I knew I wanted to modify the recipe slightly and try it.

I made the stuffed beef rolls for my husband and I, and then saved the leftovers for another meal (recipe makes 6!). The recipe is VERY easy to make, and the results are very good!

Easy stuffed beef rolls are also quite economical to make (especially when it makes 6 servings), so it’s a “good on the ol’ family budget” recipe, as well! Hope you will consider making them for an easy dinner for family or friends.

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Here’s How To Make Stuffed Beef Rolls

Mix ground beef, slightly beaten eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder together in a large bowl until fully combined. Set aside.

Combine the ingredients for stuffing in a small bowl (bread crumbs, onion, sage, pepper, marjoram and chicken broth). Set aside.

Form The Meat Patties

Divide the meat evenly into 6 portions. Place on wax paper, leaving space between each ball of meat. Lay a piece of wax paper on top of the meat (enough to cover).

Use your hands to flatten out each piece of meat, shaping it into a 4 inch square.

Add The Stuffing And Roll The Patties Up

Place 2 Tablespoons of stuffing mixture onto each meat square. Use your fingers to “spread” the mixture out to within 1/2″ of each edge. Carefully roll up each square, one at a time, tucking filling in as you go.

If the stuffing falls out, just put it right back in, continuing until all 6 beef rolls are done. Make sure you seal up or tuck in the seam and ends of each roll to hold stuffing in while it bakes.

Bake The Stuffed Beef Rolls

Spray a 13×9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Place beef rolls, SEAM SIDE DOWN onto baking pan, leaving space between each roll. Bake in a preheated 375° oven (uncovered) for 20 minutes.

Make The Gravy

While the stuffed beef rolls are baking, make the gravy by combining an envelope of brown gravy mix with a cup of water. Bring the gravy mixture to a full boil, then reduce heat and simmer for one minute.

After the beef rolls have baked for 20 minutes, remove pan from oven. Spoon the gravy over the top and sides of the meat. Place the pan back into the oven and continue cooking for an additional 25 minutes (uncovered).

When the stuffed beef rolls are done, carefully remove hot pan from oven.

Serve the Stuffed Beef Rolls!

Using a spatula, transfer a beef roll to individual serving plates. If desired, you can always have more gravy on hand (by making a second batch) to spoon over meat and/or potatoes (if serving), but it is not necessary!

You can see some of the filling inside this stuffed beef roll that has been cut in half.

This recipe is so simple… and yet it is delicious! It’s a nice, easy way to present/serve individual beef portions to your family or guests. If you enjoy this type of “old-school” dinner, you will enjoy this, and you might also love my recipe for Beef Tips And Gravy, or Really Good Meatloaf! YUM.

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Easy Stuffed Beef Rolls

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Total Time

55 mins

You'll love these Easy Stuffed Beef Rolls, featuring ground beef with a savory bread crumb, onion and spice stuffing inside, and baked with brown gravy on top!

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: stuffed beef rolls

Servings: 6 servings

Calories Per Serving: 350 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

1½ pounds ground beef
2 eggs , slightly beaten
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

For Stuffing:

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 Tablespoons onion , finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon marjoram , optional
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup chicken broth

For Gravy:

1 envelope brown gravy mix
1 cup water

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Instructions

Mix ground beef, slightly beaten eggs, Worchestershire sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder together in a large bowl until fully combined. Set aside.
Mix ingredients for stuffing in a small bowl (bread crumbs, onion, sage, pepper, and chicken broth). Set aside.
Divide the meat evenly into 6 portions. Place on wax paper, leaving space between each ball of meat. Lay a piece of wax paper on top of the meat (enough to cover). Use your hands to flatten out each piece of meat, shaping it into a 4 inch square. Place 2 Tablespoons of stuffing mixture onto each meat square. Use your fingers to "spread" the mixture out to within 1/2" of each edge. Carefully roll up each square, one at a time, tucking filling in as you go (if stuffing falls out, just put it right back in), continuing until all 6 beef rolls are done. Make sure you seal up or tuck in the seam and ends of each roll to hold stuffing in while it bakes.
Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Place beef rolls, SEAM SIDE DOWN onto baking pan, leaving space between each roll. Bake in a preheated 375° oven (uncovered) for 20 minutes.
While beef rolls are baking, make the gravy by combining an envelope of brown gravy mix with a cup of water. Bring the gravy mixture to a full boil, then reduce heat and simmer for one minute. After the beef rolls have baked for 20 minutes, remove pan from oven. Spoon the gravy over the top and sides of the meat. Place the pan back into the oven and continue cooking for an additional 25 minutes (uncovered). When the stuffed beef rolls are done, carefully remove hot pan from oven. Using a spatula, transfer beef rolls to individual serving plates or a serving platter. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*If you want additional gravy to pour over the FINISHED beef rolls (or to use on mashed potatoes, simply DOUBLE the amount of gravy you make, use half to bake beef rolls and the other half to spoon over finished beef rolls (or potatoes on the side)!

Nutrition Facts

Easy Stuffed Beef Rolls

Amount Per Serving (1 beef roll)

Calories 350 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 135mg45%

Sodium 295mg13%

Potassium 356mg10%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 80IU2%

Vitamin C 1.2mg1%

Calcium 45mg5%

Iron 2.9mg16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Apr
2018

Slow Cooker Carne Asada

categories: Beef, Main Dishes, Mexican / Southwestern, Slow Cooker Recipes

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You’re gonna love delicious slow cooker carne asada style Mexican shredded beef! An easy filling for tacos, burritos, nachos, and enchiladas! The possibilities for using this tasty shredded beef are endless!

Traditional carne asada (which means “grilled meat”) is typically made using flank steak or skirt steak. I stumbled upon this variation recipe on Pinterest which uses stew meat (a less expensive type of beef). Since I had some already in our freezer, I decided to try this particular recipe.

Oh. My. Goodness. The Southwestern flavor of the meat is incredible, and the beef turns out so tender it shreds easily! The recipe is very easy to prepare and only involves a couple of simple “prep” steps.

After that, turn on your crock pot and let it do all the rest of the work for you, while you go about your day! Here’s how to make slow cooker carne asada.

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How To Make Slow Cooker Carne Asada

Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat (I lightly sprayed my skillet with non-stick spray before heating). Cook the stew meat cubes on all sides. This will usually take about 8-10 minutes.

If you need to, cook the beef in two batches, to not overcrowd the pan. Once beef is browned nicely, transfer it to slow cooker.

Once the meat has cooked, your skillet will probably look like the first photo below, with lots of remaining little bits of charred meat. Add 1/3 cup of water to skillet. Cook on medium heat for a couple minutes, to help de-glaze the skillet.

Be sure to scrape all the browned bits up off the bottom of the skillet into the water. It will blend into the water, to make a thin flavor-filled sauce.

Pour all of this liquid over the meat in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Set aside.

Make The Sauce

Mix up the carne asada sauce ingredients in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk until thoroughly combined and the brown sugar has dissolved. Pour the marinade over the beef.

The meat should be almost completely submerged. If not, you can add a little bit more water to slow cooker. Stir the ingredients until they are combined.

Time For The Slow Cooker

Put lid on slow cooker, turn to the HIGH setting, and cook the meat for 4 hours, with the slow cooker covered.

TIP: Do not open lid of slow cooker during the cooking time, so you don’t lose any heat! Your kitchen should start to smell really good about halfway through the cooking time!

Shred The Slow Cooker Carne Asada

After meat has fully cooked, remove the lid of the slow cooker. Shred the meat (it should shred VERY easily) using two forks to pull the meat apart. Leave the shredded beef in the juices in the slow cooker.

The meat is now ready to serve! Whatever you don’t eat right away can be frozen in food storage bags (once it’s cooled down), to save for other meals.

What Else Can The Shredded Meat Be Used For?

I’ve prepared several dishes with the meat (it went a long way since there are only two of us at home these days). I made shredded carne asada enchiladas (below). They were a HUGE hit with my husband and I.

The meat turns out so tender and it’s totally packed with flavor. I also used the last bit of meat to make a big plate of nachos for my husband, myself and our son.

Nachos are another great way to use the shredded beef (sorry, no pics, they were eaten too fast)! YUMMO!

We also use the carne asada to make simple street tacos with chopped onion, cilantro, freshly made guacamole… and lime slices!

They are absolutely fantastic! I’m telling you, the flavor of this slow cooker carne asada is wonderful!

There are so many ways to use this meat! I’ve already bought more stew meat to make this recipe again. I’m planning to make some shredded beef burritos and possibly a couple tostadas with it this time! I can hardly wait!

I hope you try this delicious version of carne asada. The flavor is OUTSTANDING, and I think you will LOVE it. You may also enjoy my recipe for Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork too, because it’s really delicious!

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Slow Cooker Carne Asada

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

4 hrs

Total Time

4 hrs 15 mins

You're gonna love this delicious slow cooker carne asada style Mexican shredded beef, an easy, perfect filling for tacos, burritos, nachos, and enchiladas!

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: carne asada

Servings: 12

Calories Per Serving: 244 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

3 pounds stew meat , cut in 2" cubes
1 cup water , divided

Carne Asada Sauce

2/3 cup soy sauce
4 green onions , cut in thin slices
2 limes (juice only)
6 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes , or more, if you like it spicy!
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder

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Instructions

Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat (I lightly sprayed my skillet with non-stick spray before heating). Cook the stew meat cubes on all sides. This took about 10 minutes. If you need to, cook the beef in two batches, to not overcrowd the pan. Once beef is browned nicely, remove and transfer it to slow cooker.
Add 1/3 cup of water to skillet you cooked the beef in. Cook on medium heat for a couple minutes, to de-glaze the skillet. Be sure to scrape all the browned bits up off the bottom of the skillet into the water. It will make a thin flavor-filled sauce. Pour this over the meat in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Set aside.
Mix up the carne asada sauce ingredients in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk until thoroughly combined and the brown sugar has dissolved. Pour the marinade over the beef. The meat should be almost completely submerged. If not, add a little bit more water to slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Put lid on slow cooker, turn to the HIGH setting, and cook the meat for 4 hours, covered. After meat has fully cooked, remove lid. Shred the meat (it should shred VERY easily) using two forks to pull the meat apart. The meat is now ready to serve, and can be used for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, nachos, etc. Enjoy!!!

Recipe Notes

Caloric calculation is only for carne asada. Any other additions (tortillas, etc.) are not included.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Carne Asada

Amount Per Serving (1 serving (1/12th of total))

Calories 244 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 88mg29%

Sodium 519mg23%

Potassium 311mg9%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 31g62%

Vitamin A 90IU2%

Vitamin C 2.2mg3%

Calcium 19mg2%

Iron 3.2mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Apr
2018

Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich

categories: Chicken, Main Dishes, Sandwiches

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Enjoy this flavorful Mediterranean chicken sandwich, with tomato, lettuce, red onion, and creamy sauce (feta cheese, yogurt, dill, garlic, & oregano)!

I ended up making this sandwich as a way to use a couple of thawed chicken breasts in our refrigerator. Ever have those moments when you look at raw chicken breasts, and wonder what on earth you are going to do with them?

Yeah. That was me… one day at lunch, so I put on my thinking cap, and came up with this sandwich. I chose to grill the chicken right then, but by ALL MEANS, if you’ve got it, use warmed leftover grilled chicken or a 1″ thick slice of store bought rotisserie chicken (per sandwich) and save even more time!

Guess what? This simple Mediterranean chicken sandwich ended up being fairly low in calories and very tasty, if I may say so myself! I knew where I wanted to end up when trying to create this (i.e. a yummy chicken sandwich), and the rest was just figuring out WHAT to put ON that sandwich! Ha Ha. Decided to go the “Greek” route, as I love the flavor combinations.

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Make The Mediterranean Sauce

The Mediterranean inspired sauce was easy to make. I racked my brain for inspiration, then picked out some traditional Greek seasonings from my spice rack, and added a couple other ingredients to make a simple, creamy “condiment” sauce to compliment the chicken on the sandwich.

I mixed together crumbled feta cheese, non-fat plain Greek yogurt, milk (just a bit to make it even creamier), dried dill (from my garden-yay!), garlic powder and oregano in a small bowl until fairly smooth, then seasoned it with a little salt and pepper, to taste.

Once the sauce was done, I covered and refrigerated it for 30 minutes, to give the ingredients a chance to blend and incorporate their unique flavors. That is not completely necessary, if you’re in a hurry to eat, but I do recommend it, for best flavor! Here’s what the sauce looks like.

While the sauce was chilling in the fridge, I grilled thin chicken breasts on an indoor cast iron grill until done, using my Mom’s easy grilled chicken basting sauce.

NOTE: You can cook the chicken breast any way that is easiest that you prefer (or even use leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken breast slices, if desired). Whatever is easiest and most convenient for you works… just make sure the chicken is seasoned well, at least with salt and pepper!

Prepare The Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich

When ready to make the sandwiches, get all the ingredients together. You need thinly sliced red onion, tomatoes, lettuce, chicken breasts and “toasted” kaiser rolls.

Lightly butter the rolls, then “toast”, cut sides down, in a hot skillet until golden brown. Remove sauce from the refrigerator, and then you’re ready to build your Mediterranean chicken sandwich!

To assemble, spread Mediterranean sauce generously on both sides of the toasted bun. A warm, grilled chicken breast goes on top of the sauce on the bottom half. Top it with a few thin red onion slices, a thin slice of tomato, and finish off with a great big lettuce leaf (I used romaine). Put the two halves together, and the sandwich is ready to eat!

Time to EAT!

I cut one of the sandwiches in half so you can see the inside. The creamy, delicious Greek sauce oozes out from the top and bottom bun and coats the whole thing, bringing LOTS of traditional Mediterranean flavors to this simple sandwich. Take a big bite, then grab a napkin to wipe all that yummy sauce from your face! Ha Ha.

I hope you will consider making this yummy and flavorful sandwich. It’s even easier (and more time-saving) to make if you already have leftover grilled chicken or rotisserie chicken to use. This recipe is a perfect way to use up that chicken for a quick lunch time treat! Have a wonderful day. thank you for stopping by, and I hope you will come back again soon.

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Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

Enjoy this flavorful Mediterranean chicken sandwich, with tomato, lettuce, red onion, and creamy sauce (feta cheese, yogurt, dill, garlic, & oregano)!

Category: Sandwich

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: Mediterranean chicken sandwich

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Calories Per Serving: 371 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Mediterranean Sauce

1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt , non-fat
1 teaspoon milk
1/4 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch salt and pepper , to taste

For Sandwich

2 Kaiser rolls (or hamburger buns)
2 teaspoons butter , for toasting kaiser rolls
2 thin chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) , grilled/pre-cooked (can use 1" thick slices rotisserie chicken breast)
2 slices tomato
2 slices red onion
2 leaves romaine lettuce

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Instructions

Make Sauce

Combine all ingredients for sauce in medium bowl. Stir well, to fully blend ingredients into creamy sauce. Cover; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Toast Buns

Lightly butter kaiser roll halves. "Toast" them lightly by placing them cut side down, in a dry skillet on medium heat. Cook until golden brown and crispy. Remove from heat; set aside.

Assemble Sandwich

Generously spread sauce on top/bottom halves of the toasted sides of rolls or buns. Place cooked chicken breast (or 1" thick slice of rotisserie chicken breast, if using) onto bottom half of bun. Add red onion slices, tomato slice, and a large lettuce leaf. Place top half of toasted bun onto sandwich (make sure it has sauce on it!). Repeat process for other sandwich. Serve, and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

TIP: If using previously cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken, the time it takes to make this sandwich will be considerably shortened.

If using a LARGE, thick chicken breast, simply slice it in half horizontally and use the two halves (a total of one whole breast) for two sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Mediterranean Chicken Sandwich

Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)

Calories 371 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Cholesterol 101mg34%

Sodium 628mg27%

Potassium 673mg19%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 35g70%

Vitamin A 2900IU58%

Vitamin C 7.8mg9%

Calcium 218mg22%

Iron 2.4mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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17
Apr
2018

Grilled Fish Tacos with Baja Sauce

categories: Main Dishes, Mexican / Southwestern, Seafood

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You’re gonna absolutely LOVE these grilled (no batter) fish tacos, with soft corn tortillas, crisp marinated slaw and avocado slices, topped with a creamy Southwestern flavored Baja sauce!

I recently searched for, and found several fish taco recipes on Pinterest that looked promising, and decided to try this one because the seafood is GRILLED, not dipped in batter (although those are good, too!). I wanted to go with a slightly healthier option this time! Wow!!! Let me tell you… this might be my new, absolute favorite recipe for fish tacos!

My husband and son RAVED about them! They LOVED them and said they were some of the best fish tacos they had ever tasted (and they’re both avowed fish taco connoisseurs!). Today I want to share the recipe with you, so you can enjoy them, too! Here’s how to make the:

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What Kind Of Fish Can Be Used?

I used fresh rockfish for our tacos, but any mild flavored white fish will work just fine. Cooking times will vary slightly, based on the thickness of fish used.

TIP: The tacos are really easy to prepare… ESPECIALLY if you make the slaw and the Baja sauce ahead of time (best for infusing flavors, too!). Then when you are ready to make dinner, all you need to do is grill the fish on the stove top, and assemble the tacos. EASY PEASY! Here’s how to make this absolutely DELICIOUS dish!

Make The Slaw

The slaw for the fish tacos is very simple to make. All the slaw ingredients are mixed together in a bowl, then covered and refrigerated for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors combine and become infused with great flavor (Note: do not let slaw marinade for longer than 8 hours, to ensure it stays crisp).

Make Baja Sauce For The Fish Tacos

The Baja sauce is also very easy to make. Place the ingredients in a small bowl, then stir or whisk well, to fully combine. Cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, for best flavor.

I found it easy to make the Baja sauce and Slaw ahead of time, so they were ready to go when it was time to fix dinner! The recipe makes more than enough sauce for 8 tacos, so you can use the extra for other recipes (nachos, burritos, quesadillas, etc.), or another batch of tacos, if desired.

Prepare And Grill The Fish

When you are ready to fix the tacos, here’s what you do: Cut fish into 8 pieces (approx. 4 ounces each). Pat each piece of fish dry (with paper towels). Season BOTH sides of the fish with lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, carefully place the pieces of fish in skillet. Be careful to leave space between the pieces of fish (you may need to cook fish in two batches, so you don’t overcrowd the skillet).

Cook fish for about 3 minutes, without moving pieces, until you can see the bottom turning golden brown, and the edges begin to turn white as they cook. If you have thick pieces of fish, you might have to cook them a bit longer. Once the bottom side of the fish is “done”, it will be easy to move the fish in the skillet.

Using a spatula, carefully turn each piece of fish to other side and continue cooking an additional 3-4 minutes. The fish will flake easily when done, and have a nice golden brown seared color to it! Transfer fish to a plate or platter, and keep it warm while you assemble tacos!

Put The Fish Tacos Together

To put these delicious tacos together, here’s what you do… put a warmed corn tortilla onto plate (I warmed tortillas by wrapping the stack of 8 tortillas in paper towels and heating in microwave). Place 2 avocado slices down the middle of each tortilla. Now add a couple heaping Tablespoons of the slaw on top of the avocado slices.

Place a piece of warm, grilled fish on top of the crunchy slaw, then spoon some of the creamy Baja sauce over the top. Garnish each taco with cilantro and a lime slice (optional), and serve.

Take a look at that good looking piece of fresh, grilled fish in that taco! Makes my mouth water just looking at it! Perfectly pan-seared fish, crunchy marinated slaw, cool avocado slices, and a creamy Southwestern sauce to top it all off… amazing and outrageously GOOD!

These truly were some of the best fish tacos I’ve ever had! The slaw and sauce taste amazing on the GRILLED fresh fish! YUM! Our son and my husband have already asked me to make them again… SOON!

They went out to dinner recently, ordered fish tacos, and proudly came home and announced to me that my fish tacos were better than the ones they had at the restaurant! Aw, shucks… (blushing). I loved their compliments… and am only happy to oblige! Sure hope you will consider making these amazing, delicious tacos! I think you will absolutely LOVE them! Have a wonderful day!

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Recipe Source: www.thekitchenwhisperer.net/2015/03/12/grilled-fish-soft-tacos-with-baja-cream-sauce/

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Grilled Fish Tacos with Baja Sauce

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Marinating

1 hr

Total Time

1 hr 23 mins

You're gonna LOVE these grilled (no batter) fish tacos, w/ corn tortillas, crisp marinated slaw and avocado, topped with a creamy Southwestern flavored Baja sauce!

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern

Keyword: fish tacos

Servings: 8 tacos

Calories Per Serving: 295 kcal

Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!

Ingredients

For Fish:

2 pounds white fish (I used rockfish) , cut into 4 ounce pieces (8 total)
2 Tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 Tablespoons olive oil
8 corn tortillas (8" round) , warmed

For Slaw:

1½ cups green cabbage , finely shredded
1½ cups red cabbage , finely shredded
2 teaspoons honey
1 Tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons jalapenos , minced
1 Tablespoon (heaping) shallot , minced
3 teaspoons cilantro , chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For Baja Sauce:

3/4 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
1/4 cup (lightly packed) cilantro leaves , minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1½ teaspoons adobo sauce

Extra ingredients:

2 large avocado , peeled, halved, sliced into 16 pieces
8 teaspoons cilantro , chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Combine slaw ingredients in large bowl, then cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let it become infused with flavor. (Note: do not let slaw marinade for longer than 8 hours, to ensure slaw stays crisp).
To make Baja sauce, place ingredients in a small bowl, then stir or whisk to fully blend. Cover, and refrigerate 1-2 hours, for optimal flavor.
When you are ready to prepare tacos, pat each piece of fish dry (with paper towels). Season BOTH sides of the fish with lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, carefully place pieces of fish in skillet. Leave space between pieces of fish (might need to cook fish in two batches, so you don't overcrowd skillet). Cook fish portions for approx. 3 minutes, without moving them, until you can see the edges start to turn white as they cook (if using thick pieces of fish, you might have to cook them a bit longer). Once bottom side of the fish is "done", it will be easy to move in the skillet. Using a spatula, carefully turn fish to other side; continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes. The fish will flake easily when done, and have a nice golden brown sear to it! Transfer fish to a plate; keep it warm while you assemble tacos!
To assemble taco, put a warmed corn tortilla onto plate, then place 2 avocado slices in middle of tortilla. Add 2 heaping Tablespoons of slaw on top of the avocados. Place a piece of grilled fish on top of slaw, then spoon some Baja sauce over the top. Garnish each taco with cilantro (and a small lime slice, if desired), and serve. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Fish Tacos with Baja Sauce

Amount Per Serving (1 taco)

Calories 295 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 66mg22%

Sodium 1431mg62%

Potassium 654mg19%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 24g48%

Vitamin A 840IU17%

Vitamin C 22.3mg27%

Calcium 87mg9%

Iron 1.3mg7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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