Friday, April 19, 2013

Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut
3 carrots, diced
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tbsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp lemon peel
1 lb lean stew meat

Combine ingredients in slow cooker and stir to mix.  Cook on low 8-10 hours.

Based on this Epicurious recipe. 

Honey Sesame Chicken

Honey Sesame Chicken

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup ketchup
4 cloves garlic
1 small onion diced
1 tsp siracha
1-2 tbsp roasted sesame oil
2 tbsp arrow root
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast
1 bag frozen shelled edemame
1 cup diced carrots


Combine the ingredients through arrow root in the slow cooker.  Add in the chicken breasts, tossing to coat in the sauce.  Add in the veggies.  Cook on high 3-4 hours.  Serve with brown rice or quinoa. 

Adapted from this recipe.