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Sweet and Spicy Braised Beef
Portions:
12
Serving Size:
3-1/2 ounces
- Diet Types:
- Diabetes
- Dialysis
- Higher Potassium
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
- 3 pounds bottom round roast, well-trimmed
- 12 ounces frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced into half moons
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
Preparation
- Place sliced onion in slow cooker.
- In large deep skillet, heat oil and brown beef on all sides.
- Remove beef from skillet and place in slow cooker.
- Add apple juice and spices to pan. Loosen browned bits from bottom of pan with spatula. Allow juice to simmer until reduced by approximately half.
- Pour juice over beef in the slow cooker. Set slow cooker on low and cook for approximately 7 hours.
- Remove beef from slow cooker to a deep platter or serving bowl. Shred using two forks.
- Pour juice into a medium saucepan. Bring to simmer.
- Wisk cornstarch into two tablespoons of water. Add to juice and cook until slightly thickened. If you would like a thicker sauce, simmer and reduce juice prior to adding cornstarch.
- Pour sauce over meat and serve.
Helpful hints
- Number of servings may vary depending on yield of meat.
- This beef is delicious served in flour tortillas (think carne asada burrito) or on crusty rolls.
- Serve with coleslaw or cucumber and onion salad.
- Divide extra into portions and freeze for a quick meal later.
- For a lower protein diet reduce portion size to match your meal plan
Nutrients per serving
Calories 325
Protein 30 g
Carbohydrates 18 g
Fat 21 g
Cholesterol 68 mg
Sodium 88 mg
Potassium 564 mg
Phosphorus 260 mg
Calcium 25 mg
Fiber 0.6 g
Renal and renal diabetic food choices
- 4 meat
- 1 fruit, medium potassium
Carbohydrate choices
1
Submitted by: DaVita renal dietitian Johnna from Connecticut.
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