Beef | leanKitchen

Jul 7th 10

As I get ready for my annual Coastal vacation, my friend HALLIE guest blogs. Check out her mouth-watering steak and non-traditional Caprese!

Hallie’s Grilled Steak & Caprese

Today, I officially go on vacation. When my son was in utero (he’ll be 7 in a week), I took a trip to York, Maine. With the ocean lapping at my toes, and him in my 9-months-pregnant-ginormous belly, he kicked happy and warm in my belly. I made it a tradition to go somewhere coastal each year in the first week of July ever since. And that quiet, peaceful sound of ocean waves slapping against...

Jun 7th 10

An amazingly fast beanless chili; a great summertime meal, as the stove doesn’t stay on for long!

Beanless Chili in Green Pepper Cups

The other day, I decided I was in the mood for some chili. So what were the problems I encountered? Well for one, it was 85 degrees, and I didn’t feel like keeping my stove on for hours on end, and for two, I didn’t have any red kidney beans in the house! So I browned 1 lb of 93% ground organic, antibiotic-free, local farm-raised beef with 1/2 a diced onion with some olive oil. When...

Apr 14th 10

Peppered Steak with Portabello’s

Peppered Steak with Portabello Mushrooms

Tonight I was in a ”steak and potatoes” type of mood. I wanted steak and garlic mashed potatoes (which I made using this method, but using orange cauli like I did in this recipe). So, I did what I do best-leaned things out : )! First, the steak. Easy. I let 1 pound of CAB (Certified Angus Beef) steak tails (you can get these at any Supermarket) sit on the counter for half...

Feb 26th 10

A spicy, supportive burger, quick and delicious!

Mexican Black Bean Burgers

Once again, dinner inspiration happened in the form of my friend Erica. She had sent me this e-mail, chocked-full of technical terminology : ) Spicy Black Bean Burgers: 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2 inch pieces 1/2 onion, cut into wedges 3 cloves garlic, peeled 1 egg 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce (or 2)...

Feb 10th 10

A delicious preparation for a strip steak with garlic butter and shrimp topped with melted cheese and served with a side of steamed broccoli.

Garlic Butter Steak and Shrimp

The other day at a restaurant, I had a sirloin strip steak with garlic butter and shrimp, then topped again with a parmesan cheese, and broiled till the cheese melted. Sirloin Strip Steak topped with shrimp and cheese It’s such a delicious and QUICK meal to recreate! First up, take your sirloin steak (or whatever kind-the better the quality, the better your dinner will be), and grill or broil...

Feb 7th 10

An addendum to my delicious Shepard’s Pie!

Addendum to the leanKitchen Shepard's Pie

A couple of nights ago, I had a hankering (love that word) for Shepard’s Pie again, but I didn’t have any yellow peppers, and I had ground chicken instead of beef. So, I did what I do best, and substituted! I had a red pepper and a green pepper, diced them into corn-kernel-sized peices, browned up the chicken, and made it using the same technique as I did the first time. I also...

Jan 16th 10

Recipe submission from reader Kristi S. -

Turkey Chickpea Stew

A while back, I recieved a recipe submission from Kristi S. (she even sent me a sample, which was very delicious by the way- thank you!) Well, over Christmas, I came down with the most hellacious stomach bug I’ve encountered in a while. And given that I have children (aka lil’ petri dishes!), I can assure you that it’s suffice to say, I am knowledgable in the art of encountering...

Jan 10th 10

My journey with the Warp Speed Fat Loss. This day ends week one. Three to go!
This sundried tomato burger topped with feta is unbelievable

Sundried Tomato Burger with Feta

So doing pretty good as week one comes to a close. Withdrawal from caffeine, and cravings of pretty near everything under the sun have just about ceased. Today is low-carb (and no exercise) day, so I wanted to post my lunch, a Sundried Tomato Burger topped with Feta: Sundried Tomato Burger with Feta and again for good measure… Sundried Tomato Burger with...

Dec 17th 09

When it’s freezing cold outside, there’s really NOTHING better than a nice, HOT comfort meal. I’m talking chili, soups, stews, and casseroles. Filling and, typically, full of pastas and potatoes. YUM!

Well one of my all-time fav’s is Shepard’s pie. I know some people make it with a can of tomato soup, or some other additives, but I like [...]

12 Days of Christmas- The Comfort Food

When it’s freezing cold outside, there’s really NOTHING better than a nice, HOT comfort meal. I’m talking chili, soups, stews, and casseroles. Filling and, typically, full of pastas and potatoes. YUM! Well one of my all-time fav’s is Shepard’s pie. I know some people make it with a can of tomato soup, or some other additives, but I like to take it Back to...

Nov 19th 09

Like most people, I love Chinese food. Also like most people, I have a really hard time going out (especially to the amazing, expansive buffets) and eating only supportively. Given the fact that they drench, bread, pork fry, tempura, and duck sauce the heck out of everything, it’s really hard to go out and not cave to temptation.
I love, [...]

Chinese "Fake-out"

Like most people, I love Chinese food. Also like most people, I have a really hard time going out (especially to the amazing, expansive buffets) and eating only supportively. Given the fact that they drench, bread, pork fry, tempura, and duck sauce the heck out of everything, it’s really hard to go out and not cave to temptation. I love, love, LOVE beef and broccoli. It’s sooo...