Easy Meals That Are Perfect for All Including Diabetics - Chili Con Carne and a Beef Skillet Supper

Blend the cornstarch and the cold water together then stir into the meat mixture in skillet. Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and boils. Boil, while stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the bell pepper, mushrooms, celery, and water chestnuts; cover and cook over low heat another 5 to 7 minutes. Just before serving, gently fold in the oranges.

Even if there is a diabetic in your family or among your group of friends, you can make these easy meals and include everyone. The Tomato Chili Con Carne is a satisfying meal that is great for diabetics although it is not considered a 'diabetic' recipe. With meat, vegetables, and especially beans, it is perfect for diabetics to enjoy right along with everyone else. The Beef Skillet Supper has lots of veggies and protein that will counterbalance any sugar you might get from a few bits of the mandarin oranges. Another great recipe everyone can enjoy together!

TOMATO CHILI CON CARNE
1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 can (28-oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (8-oz) tomato sauce
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/8 tsp paprika
1 can (16-oz) chili beans, drained

In a large skillet brown the ground beef, stirring to crumble, along with the chopped onion and bell pepper. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in the diced tomatoes including the juice, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, cayenne, and paprika. Heat to boiling; reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Stir in the chili beans and cook another 30 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings

BEEF SKILLET SUPPER
2 tbsp canola oil
2 lbs boneless beef round steak, cut into bite-size cubes
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups water
1 can (11-oz) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp ginger
2 tbsp ground ginger cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1 small green bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced
2 cups diagonally sliced celery
1 can (5-oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained

Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet that has a lid. When the oil is heated, add the round steak cubes and the onion; cook, stirring until onion is tender. Drain excess oil from the skillet. Add the 2 cups of water, soy sauce, and ginger. Heat the mixture to boiling over medium-high heat. When mixture starts to boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover skillet and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is tender.


Yield: 6 servings

Enjoy!

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