Ingredients 1⁄2 pound beef round roast, thawed 11⁄2 teaspoons taco seasoning or chili powder (if you have it) 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1⁄2 onion, sliced 4 flour tortillas, 6-inch size 1⁄4 cup pasteurized process American cheese Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Coat the roast with taco seasoning (or chili powder) and pepper. Place the roast in a small baking pan and cover with foil or a lid.…
Nutrition
Liven UP Your Meals with Vegetables and Fruits
Discover the many benefits of adding vegetables and fruits to your meals. They are low in fat and calories, while providing fiber and other key nutrients. Most Americans should eat more than 3 cups — and for some, up to 6 cups — of vegetables and fruits each day. Vegetables and fruits don’t just add nutrition to meals. They can also add color, flavor, and texture. Explore these creative ways…
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Three Sisters Stew
Ingredients 1⁄2 pound ground beef 1 cup onions, diced 3 cups water 3 cups red potatoes, cubed (or 11⁄2 cans, about 24 ounces, low-sodium sliced potatoes, drained) 2 tomatoes, diced (or 1 can, about 15 ounces, low-sodium diced tomatoes, drained) 1 can (15 ounces) low-sodium tomato sauce 1⁄2 cup frozen corn kernels (or 1⁄4 can, about 4 ounces, low-sodium whole kernel corn, drained) 1⁄2 cup yellow squash, diced (or 1⁄4…
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Nutrition
Focus on Fruits
Eating fruit provides health benefits. People who eat more vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy eating style are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health, such as potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate. Focus on whole fruits—fresh, canned, frozen, or dried—instead of juice. The sugar naturally found in fruit does not count as added sugar. 1. Keep…
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Two Bean Chili
Ingredients 1⁄2 pound ground beef 1⁄2 can (about 8 ounces) low-sodium kidney beans, drained 1⁄2 can (about 8 ounces) low-sodium vegetarian beans 1⁄2 cup onion, diced 1 teaspoon chili powder 21⁄2 cups low-sodium tomato juice 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper Directions In a medium-size pot, brown ground beef over medium to high heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain fat. Add kidney beans, vegetarian beans, onions, chili powder, tomato juice, and pepper.…
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