
Balsamic Short Ribs
Active time: 15 min.
Total time: 8 hrs., 15 min.
Serves: 6
Balsamic vinegar stirred into the sauce and drizzled on at the end gives these tender ribs a double dose of sweet 'n' tangy flavor
4 lbs. beef short ribs
1 Tbs. oil
3 carrots, cut into 1" pieces
2 onions, cut through core into wedges
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 cups low-sodium beef stock
1/2 cup + 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
4½ cups prepared soft polenta or mashed potatoes (optional)
1 Season short ribs with ½ tsp. salt and ½ tsp. pepper. In skillet, heat oil over high heat; add ribs. Cook, flipping once, until browned, about 5 min. per side. Transfer to slow cooker; add carrots, onions, garlic, stock,½ cup vinegar, rosemary and oregano. Cover; cook on low until beef is very tender, about 8 hrs.
2 Transfer ribs and vegetables to shallow serving bowl; skim and discard excess fat from sauce. Pour sauce over ribs and vegetables; drizzle with remaining vinegar. If desired, serve over polenta or mashed potatoes.
Per serving: 320 cal. 26g pro. 15g carb. 2g fiber 8g sug. 75mg chol. 300mg sod. 17g total fat 7g sat. fat
Mediterranean Peppers
Active time: 20 min.
Total time: 2 hrs., 20 min.
Serves: 4
Ground cinnamon and plump raisins are the secret ingredients in these savory spiced-right gems
4 red peppers
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
4 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs. tomato paste
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
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