Brewed Chipotle Salsa Beef Sandwiches – Crock Pot

1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 (3 lb) beef sirloin tip roast, cut in half
1 jar (16 oz) chipotle salsa
1/2 cup beer
1 envelope beef onion soup mix
8 to 10 kaiser or other hard rolls

Put the onion in your crockpot and put roast.
In separate bowl, put the salsa, beer, and onion soup mix, and stir together, then immediately pour over beef in crockpot.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until meat is very tender.
Remove beef to platter and shred by pulling apart with two forks; then return shredded beef to crockpot. Stir and allow to reheat. Serve on hearty rolls. Makes 8 to 10 sandwiches.

Central Park Picnic Club

2 ripe avocados
1 large lemon, juiced
1 drop Tabasco
1 dash salt
1 French baguette
1 pound sliced smoked turkey
6 ounces Gouda cheese, thinly sliced
8 slices good bacon, cooked until just crisp
2 large Beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
16 large arugula leaves

Put the avocado insides into a bowl, add the lemon juice, drop Tabasco, and dash of salt, and mash until smooth and spreadable.
Cut the baguette in half lengthwise and spread avocado mixture on both inside halves of bread.
Arrange the sandwich ingredients evenly over one half of the baguette, then top with other half.
You can wrap this as is to transport to picnic. Just bring a large serrated knife to cut into serving size.
Or, cut ahead of time and wrap each sandwich serving individually.

Lime Seasoned Chicken Wraps

What You Need:

2/3 C of lime juice
1 tbsp salt free seasoning blend
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
1 green bell pepper, julienne
1 sweet red bell pepper, julienne
1 onion, halved and sliced thin
6 (8 in.) flour tortillas

How to Make It:

Whisk together the lime juice, seasoning blend, cumin, pepper, chili and garlic powders.
Set 2 tbsp of the marinade aside and pour the remaining marinade into a plastic bag.
Add the chicken strips, seal and turn to coat them well.
Chill the marinade for at least 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
Place a skillet sprayed with a non stick cooking spray over medium heat.
Add the peppers and onions to the skillet and sauté for 45 minutes or until crisp tender.
Remove the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
Place the chicken into the skillet and discard the marinade.
Add the reserved 2 tbsp of the marinade to the skillet.
Cook the chicken in the marinade for 5 minutes, stirring intermittently until the chicken is cooked through.
Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet.
Cook for 3 minutes or until hot, stirring often.
Spoon the chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla.
Fold the tortilla around the filling.

Makes 6 wraps

This healthy wrap is enhanced by the lime juice marinade. Low on fat but high on taste this sandwich will ensure a healthy lunch for the entire family. Use any type of bell peppers you like including yellow, orange or even purple. The colorful vegetables help when it comes to getting our children and even some adults to eat healthy foods.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Marinating Time: approximately 30 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 13 minutes
Total Time: approximately 53 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate value per wrap)
Calories 199; Fat 2g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 23g; Protein 22g; Fiber 3g
Cholesterol 44 mg; Sodium 96 mg

Turkey Tenders with Eggplant and Zucchini

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What You Need:

2 tbsp of olive oil
1 tbsp garlic chopped
1 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
2 tsp lemon zest, grated
1/4 C lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 (1 lb.) turkey breast tenders
1 (1 lb.) eggplant
1 (1 lb.) zucchini
3 plum tomatoes

How to Make It:

Whisk together in a bowl the oil, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Remove 1/2 C of the marinade and refrigerate until ready to use.
Place the turkey into the bowl and toss to coat.
Cover the bowl and chill for 45 minutes.
Spray a baking sheet well with a non stick cooking spray.
Cut the eggplant and zucchini into 1/2 thick slices.
Cut the tomatoes in half then place all the vegetables onto the prepared baking sheet.
Preheat the grill.
Transfer the turkey from the marinade to the hot grill.
Cook for 7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Place the cooked turkey onto a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Grill the eggplant and zucchini slices for 4 minutes per side or until tender.
Grill the tomato halves for 2 minutes per side or until charred.
When the vegetables have cooled just enough to handle cut them into bite size pieces.
Add the pieces to the reserved marinade and toss to coat.

Makes 6 servings

Turkey is easy to cook and takes well to many different flavorings like this marinade. Grilling your turkey makes it even more of a snap. Adding the grilled vegetables means less time in the kitchen. Turkey is also quite healthy for us. Both the white and dark meat contains many nutrients although dark meat does contain more fat. Use leftovers in a salad or as a lunchtime sandwich.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Marinade Time: approximately 45 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 26 minutes
Total Time: approximately 1 hour 26 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate amounts per serving)
Calories 243; Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 1g; Carbohydrates 10g; Protein 39g; Fiber 2g; Cholesterol 94mg; Sodium 159mg

Beef and Bean Cowboy Wraps

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What You Need:

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (28 oz.) can barbecue flavored baked beans
2 C frozen whole kernel corn
4 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 C reduced fat cheddar cheese, shredded
12 (8 in.) flour tortillas
3 C lettuce, shredded
1 1/2 C tomatoes, chopped
3/4 C reduced fat sour cream

How to Make It:

Break the beef up in a large skillet.
Place the skillet over medium heat and cook the beef, stirring often for 8 minutes or until cooked through.
Drain the beef and return it to the skillet.
Stir in the beans, corn and Worcestershire sauce well.
Bring the mixture to a bowl then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Evenly sprinkle the cheese over the top of the meat mixture and cook 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Spread the 1/2 C of the mixture down the middle of each tortilla.
Place lettuce, tomatoes and a little sour cream over the meat.
Roll each of the tortillas around the filling and serve.

Makes 12 wraps

These wraps are a great way to get the men in your life to start eating healthier. Try adding chopped onion or chopped bell peppers for a little extra flavor and add nutrition.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 25 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate amount per wrap)
Calories 373; Fat 11gt; Saturated Fat 4g; Carbohydrates 50g; Protein 20g; Fiber 4g; Cholesterol 27mg; Sodium 605mg

Swiss Tuna Melt Sandwiches

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What You Need:

1 1/2 C coleslaw mix, shredded
1 (9.25 oz.) can of white tuna in water, drained and broken up
2 Tbsp of salad dressing
2 Tbsp creamy cucumber dressing
2 hoagie buns, split and toasted
2 oz. Swiss cheese, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Preset the oven to broil.
Stir together the coleslaw ad tuna until well combined.
Whisk together the salad dressings and pour over the tuna mixture stirring to blend.
Spoon the mixture over the open side of each bun.
Broil 5 inches from the heat for 2 minutes.
Place slice of cheese over each sandwich and return to the broiler.
Broil 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted.

Makes 4 servings

Tuna is not only good for us but also a cheap addition to our meals. If you don’t have cucumber dressing on hand ranch dressing works just as well. Cheddar cheese can also be substituted for the Swiss and mayonnaise can be used in place of the salad dressing. Using what’s on hand makes this a great budget friendly sandwich.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 2 minutes 30 seconds
Total Time: approximately 22 minutes 30 seconds

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 406; Fat 19g; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 38g; Fiber 2g; Protein 20g; Cholesterol 39 mg; Sodium 704 mg

Pecan Coated Pork Hoagies

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What You Need:

4 boneless pork chops
1/4 C flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp Dijon style mustard
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 C dry bread crumbs
1/2 C of pecans, ground
2 Tbsp canola oil
4 hoagie buns

How to Make It:

Pound the chops between 2 pieces of plastic wrap until they are a 1/4 inch thick.
Place the flour into a shallow bowl.
In a separate shallow bowl, mix together the egg, mustard and cayenne pepper.
In a third shallow bowl combine the breadcrumbs and pecans.
Cover the meat with the flour then dip into the egg mixture.
Place the meat into the bread crumbs and roll to cover completely.
Place the oil into a skillet and heat over medium high heat.
Lay the coated pork into the skillet and cook for 4 minutes.
If the meat seems to be browning to quickly adjust the heat to medium.
Turn over and continue cooking 4 minutes longer or until the pork is cooked through.

Makes 4 servings

Lunches don’t have to be expensive to be satisfying. This recipe is proof of that. It is not only great tasting but filling and very budget friendly. Top your hoagies with cheese, tomatoes and a leaf of lettuce.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 8 minutes
Total Time: approximately 23 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 634; Fat 31g; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 51g; Fiber 4g; Protein 38g; Cholesterol 122 mg; Sodium 987 mg

Open Faced Italian Burgers

italianburgers

What You Need:

1 lb. lean ground beef
2 hamburger buns
1 C mushroom pasta sauce
1 C mozzarella cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

Set the oven to broil and allow it to preheat.
Shape the beef into 4 patties and place them on the broiler pan.
Broil 4 inches from the heat for 10 minutes or until cooked to you liking, turning once.
Place the burgers on a plate and cover to keep warm.
Clean the broiler pan and place the buns, open side up on the pan.
Broil the buns for 2 minutes or until just lightly toasted.
Remove and keep warm.
Heat the pasta sauce over medium heat for 5 minutes or until bubbly.
Place the each burger on a bun and spread with the heated sauce.
Sprinkle the tops with the mozzarella cheese.
Broil the burgers for 1 minute or until the cheese has started to melt.

Makes 4 servings

Who doesn’t love a good burger? Sometimes it’s a nice change to do something a little different and the kids will love them. This is an inexpensive way to serve an old favorite with a little flash especially if you have leftovers from the big cookout. For a little more Italian flavor sprinkle a little basil over the pizza sauce before adding the cheese.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 18 minutes
Total Time: approximately 33 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 504; Fat 30g; Saturated fat 13g; Carbohydrates 27g; Fiber 2g; Protein 30g; Cholesterol 98 mg; Sodium 815 mg

Cheesy Pear Sandwich

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pearsWhat You Need:

4 English muffins spit
2 T of Dijon mustard
4 Canadian bacon slices
1 pear, peeled and sliced thin
4 slices of cheddar cheese

How to Make It:

Spread the mustard over the cut side of each muffin.
Lay a bacon slice onto 1 side of each muffin.
Place a couple of pear slices and a slice of cheese over the bacon.
Top with the other half of the muffin.
Heat a pan over medium heat.
Add the sandwich and toast for 5 minutes.
Flip and continue cooking for 5 additional minutes or until nicely browned and the cheese has started to melt.

Makes 4 sandwiches

This is a great sandwich to serve to children. Try apple rings instead of pears. The kids will love them either way. Add celery and carrot sticks and a side of tater tots for the perfect kid friendly meal.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 303; Fat 11g; Saturated Fat 6f; Carbohydrates 34g; Fiber 3g;
Protein 20g; Cholesterol 40 mg; Sodium 851 mg

Italian Steak and Cheese Rolls

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stkchsesandWhat You Need:

1/4 C Italian salad dressing, divided
2 green bell peppers cut into thin strips
1 onion, sliced
12 oz. cooked roast beef, sliced thin
6 French rolls, split and toasted
1/2 C mozzarella cheese, shredded

How to Make It:

Pour 2 T of the salad dressing into a skillet.
Stir in the peppers and onions.
Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally or until tender.
Remove the vegetables and keep warm.
Pour 2 more T of dressing into the skillet.
Lay the roast beef into the skillet.
Cook 3 minutes or until heated through, turning occasionally.
Fill each French roll with the meat.
Spread a spoonful of the vegetables over the meat.
Top each sandwich with the remaining dressing.
Sprinkle each sandwich with cheese, cover with the top of the roll and serve.

Makes 6 servings

The hungry men in your house will love these sandwiches. Even the kids will enjoy them. Brown sliced mushrooms with the peppers and onions to add something a little different. Top each sandwich with your favorite toppings like tomatoes and lettuce.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 8 minutes
Total Time: approximately 23 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 311; Fat 13g; Saturated Fat 3g; Carbohydrates 26g; Fiber 2g; Protein 23g; Cholesterol 45 mg; Sodium 732 mg