Steak Burrito Bowl

Looking for a low-calorie, but tasty dinner?  Fix your family a steak burrito bowl.  This is super tasty, but calorie conscious.  Lots of flavor, but no guilt in this recipe.  

4 cups cooked brown rice

12 oz lean beef sirloin steak, trimmed

1 Tbsp chipotle seasoning

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 onion thinly sliced

1 can black beans (I like Bush's Taco Fiesta Beans)

1/2 cup canned corn (drained)

3 Romaine lettuce hearts, shredded

3/4 cup salsa

3/4 cup guacamole

3/4 cup shredded cheese (your choice)

3/4 cup Ranch salad dressing

Season the steak with salt, pepper and chipotle seasoning.  Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.  Add steak and cook until desired doneness, about 3 - 4 minutes per side.  Transfer steak to a cutting board and cover with foil.   Allow steak to rest 5 minutes before thinly slicing, Wipe pan clean and place back over medium-high heat.   

Add 1 Tbsp oil to pan and add sliced onion.  Saute until softened.  Add beans and corn and stir until warmed, 2 - 5 minutes.  Set aside.

Combine Ranch dressing and salsa.

Divide rice among four bowls and evenly top with lettuce, onions, black beans, corn, tomatoes, steak, and cheese.

Top with Ranch salsa dressing and Guacamole.   

Enjoy!!

Mandarin & Ginger Chicken Salad

 Need a good summer salad?  This one will fit the bill.  I promise!

Dressing

1/2 cup white wine vinegar

1 cup vegetable oil

Juice and zest from one large orange

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp Ginger Citrus Rub

Chicken

1 lb chicken tenderloins

2 Tbsp ginger citrus rub

Salad:

1 bag mixed baby greens

1 cucumber diced

1 carrot sliced

1 cup snow peas

1 cup mandarin oranges, drained

1 cup seedless grapes, sliced in half

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1 cup crispy wonton chips or Chow Mein noodles

Season the chicken with the rub and then cook until done.  Shred.

Combine dressing ingredients together and whisk until well incorporated.  

Layer al salad ingredients and top with dressing to serve.

Sweet Hawaiian Crock Pot Chicken

 This recipe is just yummy!  I'm sure your family will love this.  

2 lbs chicken breasts
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Place chicken breasts at the bottom of a slow cooker.

In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, and brown sugar until well combined.  

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken breasts, ensuring they are evenly coated.  

Set the slow cooker to low heat and let it cook for approximately 4 - 6 hours.  

Keep an eye on the chicken during the cooking process.  When a sweet glaze has formed on the chicken it is ready to be served.

Grill the pineapple chunks in a grill pan to heat and then top your chicken.  Sprinkle with sliced green onions.  

Serve with white or brown rice.

I like to serve this with steamed broccoli and a green salad.