Ww Five Fragrant Beef Recipes

WW 5 POINTS - BAKED BEEF ZITI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cook pasta according to package directions without added fat or salt; drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and sauté 2 minutes.
• Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 3 to 5 minutes; drain off any fat and return pan to heat.
• Add oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; stir to coat beef.
• Cook until herbs become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Spoon a small amount of tomato mixture into the bottom of a 4-quart casserole dish (just enough to cover the surface).
• Top with half of the cooked ziti and then layer with half of the remaining tomato sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining ziti on top and top with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
• Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
• 5 Points yields about 1 cup per serving.

WW 5 POINTS - SPICY ORANGE BEEF WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine beef, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and orange rind in medium bowl.
• Toss well to coat and set aside.
• Combine remaining 1 tbsp cornstarch, broth, orange juice, soy sauce, and chili-garlic sauce in small bowl; set aside.
• Heat nonstick skillet (large) over med-high heat until a drop of water sizzles.
• Add 2 tsp oil, then add beef.
• Stir-fry until cooked through.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Add remaining 2 tsp oil, then add the ginger.
• Stir-fry until fragrant.
• Add the green beans, bell pepper, and carrot.
• Stirfry until crisp-tender.
• Add the broth mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute.
• Add the beef and cook until hot.
• 5 Points for 1 cup.

FRAGRANT BEEF CURRY WITH RICE

Steps:

• Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over high heat. Working in batches, add beef to pot and brown on all sides, about 7 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer to plate.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until tender and brown, about 7 minutes. Return beef to pot. Add cloves, garlic, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf and dried red pepper to pot; stir 1 minute. Stir in milk, tomatoes, chutney, lemon juice, ginger, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until beef is tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.
• Uncover; increase heat to medium. Boil stew until juices are slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve over rice.

FRAGRANT BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Place cornstarch in small bowl. Gradually add broth, stirring until cornstarch dissolves. Mix in lemon juice and peel.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and generous amount of pepper. Add beef to skillet and stir-fry until just brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beef to plate. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to skillet. Add vegetables; stir-fry until bright in color and just beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir broth mixture quickly to re-blend; add to skillet. Add beef and any collected juices. Cook until sauce thickens and all vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro.

WW FIVE-FRAGRANT BEEF

Steps:

• Cut meat into 1-1/2 inch cubes, cover with boiling water in saucepan and bring to boil.
• Cook 1 hour ot until beef is tender.
• Drain off liquid, refridgerate it to congeal the fat.
• Discard the congealed fat.
• Reheat the beef stock, bring to a boil with remaining ingredients, and cook 10 minutes.
• Pour over the beef.
• Beef may be served hot, cold, or at room temperature.