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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Orange & Chilli
By ShannonB
Nice twist on a traditional beef & broccoli
- 600 g extra-lean beef escalopes or sirloin steak
- 1 red chilli (or 2 frozen cubes of red chilli, if available)
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 2 handfuls flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- Zest and juice of 2 oranges
- 400 g small broccoli florets
- 4 tsp soy sauce
- 1 package udon noodles, egg noodles or rice (to serve 4)
Slow-Cooker Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
By ShannonB
Serve this on buns for nice sandwiches or use the chicken filling in tacos or serve on rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced small
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced small
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- Dash hot sauce or chipotle sauce
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (3 syns)
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon unsulfured molasses (2 syns)
- 8 hamburger buns or rice
Healthy Slimming World Chips
By ShannonB
Have a craving for chips (aka french fries)? These homemade ones are delicious and healthy too
- 2 large baking potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes
Malaysian Mee Goreng
By ShannonB
Really delicious noodle dish, courtesy of Slimming World
- 12 oz / 340 g dried, thick egg noodles
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 1/2 oz / 100 g bean sprouts
- 1 small red chilli, deseeded and chopped (or 1 frozen cube chilli)
- 2 tomatoes, cubed
- 3 1/2 oz / 100 g firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tbsp passata or tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Large handful fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 iceburg lettuce, shredded
- 2 spring onions, finely sliced
Beef Brisket Pot Roast
By ShannonB
Slow cooking makes the beef pot roast joint really tender
- 1 beef pot roast joint (approx. 1.5kg)
- 1 red onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh thyme
- 1 litre beef stock
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 heaped tsp harissa paste (optional)
Slow-Cooker Curried Chicken with Ginger and Yogurt
By ShannonB
In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the tomato paste, garlic, curry powder, ginger, cumin, and ¾ cup wa...
- 1/2 cup passata or tomato sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 tablesppon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (optional)
Daniel's Sausage and Mash Casserole
By ShannonB
My friend Daniel made this version of sausage and mash when he visited us in 2008
- 8-10 pork sausages, low fat
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese, reduced fat
- 1/4 nonfat plain yogurt
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
Balti Chicken
By ShannonB
We made this as part of our curry feast last night with minced turkey
- 2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and thinly sliced
- 6-8 curry leaves
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 1 tsp ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp medium curry powder
- 500 grams / 1 lb 2 oz lean minced chicken or turkey
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Small handful of freshly chopped mint leaves
- Small handul of freshly chopped coriander leaves
Meat and Egg Loaf
By ShannonB
Preheat oven to 190 degrees C
- 500 g extra lean minced beef
- 1 level tbsp tomato puree
- pinch of grated nutmeg
- pinch of dried thyme
- pinch of allspice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg, raw
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
Slow-Cooker Curried Lentils With Chicken and Potatoes
By ShannonB
Directions In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the lentils, potatoes, onion, garlic, curry powder, ginger
- 1 1/2 cups red lentils or yellow split peas
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 2), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
- 4 cups chicken broth (or 2 OXO cubes and water)
- 6 - 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, torn (optional)