Irish stews are known for their mouth-watering, tender meat and vegetables—and this stew is no exception. Substitute two parsnips or one medium peeled turnip for the carrots, if desired.
POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- dried thyme
- table salt
Transport yourself to the tropics with our pineapple infused meal. The combination of fruit juice, fresh ginger and soy will make mouths water.
POINTS® Value: 5
Level of Difficulty: Easy
If you do not have an outdoor grill, you may prepare this recipe using a grill pan heated over medium-high heat. If all the ingredients do not fit at once, cook the steak first and cover it to keep warm while you cook the potatoes. The cooking time on an outdoor grill may vary slightly from a grill pan so adjust the recipe accordingly.
- low-sodium soy sauce
- ground ginger
- sprays cooking spray
This traditional Vietnamese dish is a fragrant combination of beef, seasonings and fresh vegetables. It’s served over rice noodles and then covered with broth.
POINTS® Value: 9
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
- olive oil
- lean sirloin beef
- average cinnamon stick
- table salt
This pork and vegetable green chili is delicious over polenta but you can spoon it over two cups of canned, heated pinto or kidney beans if you prefer.
POINTS® Value: 8
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
- medium poblano chile
- ground cumin
- dried oregano
- table salt
- black pepper
- fat-free chicken broth
Lean, flavorful flank steak does not have to be a grilling-season-only dinner. Indoor grill pans simulate the taste of outdoor cooking with no added fat.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 4
- raw lean flank steak
- vinegar
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
Forget the pancakes and use fresh, crisp lettuce leaves to scoop up our lightened Moo Shu made from lean beef, mixed vegetables, garlic and ginger.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 4
- sprays cooking spray
- low-sodium soy sauce
- bibb lettuce
Steak can be a big hit on Father’s Day. We topped ours with three types of grilled onions for just a touch of sweetness.
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
- unpacked brown sugar
- balsamic vinegar
- medium onion
- black pepper
- raw lean flank steak
A little of this steak can go a long way when used to make fajitas; put out salsa and warm low-fat tortillas with the onion mixture. Let everyone assemble their own.
POINTS® Value: 5
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
- fresh lime juice
- vegetable oil
- chili powder
- ground cumin
- table salt
- large onion
Serve this beef and vegetable stir-fry with steamed brown rice for a complete meal.
POINTS® Value: 7
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- low-sodium soy sauce
- McNeil Nutritionals SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener
- sprays cooking spray
- crushed red pepper flakes
- sugar snap peas
Keep the calories low in this popular hors d’oeuvre by making the meatballs with ground turkey instead of ground beef and by using fat-free barbecue sauce.
POINTS® Value: 1
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- lean ground turkey
- uncooked quick oats
- large onion
- dried oregano
- beef bouillon granules
- black pepper
- barbecue sauce