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Creative Cooking
for Carb Counters
Beef and Shitake Mushroom Kabobs,
Teriyaki Steaks Over Asian Slaw,
Teriyaki Strip Steaks With Broccoli Salad and
Smothered BBQ Steak With Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
 (Family Features) - If you're following a low-carb lifestyle or simply trying to
eat healthier, transforming the classic and well-loved steak
dinner can be challenging. The good news is that protein-
rich foods that contain no carbohydrates, such as tender and
well-marbled steaks, are popular on low-carb diets.
Potatoes, rice, pasta, bread, sugar and other carbohydrates
are usually only allowed in very limited quantities. So how
can you still serve a great steak dinner without the garlic
bread or baked potato?
Easy. Just get a little creative. Focus on the foods you can
have, like steak and vegetables! And look for special
products, inspired by brands you already know, to give your
steak and vegetables big flavor without the carbs and save
you time in the kitchen. When you see "net carbs per
serving" on a label, this means the total amount of
carbohydrates minus dietary fiber and sugar alcohol (as
these have a minimal impact on blood sugar.)
For more information and great recipes, check out
www.omahasteaks.com and www.carboptions.com.
Beef and Shiitake Mushroom Kabobs
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinate Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
1/2 cup Carb Options Asian Teriyaki Marinade, divided
2 (7-ounce) Omaha Steaks Flat Iron Steaks, thinly sliced (3 1/2-ounce portion equals 1 serving)
2 ounces shiitake or white mushrooms, thinly sliced
6 green onions, trimmed (about 6 inches long)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)
In large, shallow baking dish or plastic bag, pour 1/4 cup
marinade over steak. Cover, or close bag, and marinate in
refrigerator 30 minutes.
Remove steak from marinade, discarding marinade. Evenly
skewer steak, mushrooms and green onions onto wooden skewers
(soak in water about 30 minutes before using). Grill or
broil, brushing with remaining 1/4 cup marinade, until steak
is desired doneness. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
4 servings
Teriyaki Steaks Over Asian Slaw
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinate Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
3/4 cup Carb Options Asian Teriyaki Marinade, divided
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 (7-ounce) Omaha Steaks Flat Iron Steaks, thinly sliced (3 1/2-ounce portion equals 1 serving)
6 cups shredded savoy or green cabbage
1 cup shredded radicchio
1/2 cup Carb Options Whipped Dressing
1/2 cup chopped, drained pineapple chunks
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
In large, shallow nonaluminum baking dish or plastic bag,
pour 1/2 cup marinade blended with lime juice over steaks.
Cover, or close bag, and marinate in refrigerator 30
minutes.
Meanwhile, combine cabbage, radicchio, Whipped Dressing,
pineapple, cilantro, red onion, vinegar and salt.
Remove steaks from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill or
broil steaks, brushing generously with remaining 1/4 cup
marinade, until steaks are desired doneness. To serve, slice
steaks and arrange over slaw.
6 servings
Teriyaki Strip Steaks With Broccoli Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinate Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Carb Options Asian Teriyaki
Marinade, divided
2 (10-ounce) Omaha Steaks Boneless Strip Steaks (5-ounce portion equals 1 serving)
4 cups water
2 cups broccoli florets (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon chopped roasted garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Carb Options Italian Dressing
Low-carb tortillas (optional)
In large, shallow nonaluminum baking dish or plastic bag,
pour 1/2 cup Marinade over steaks. Cover, or close bag, and
marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, bring water to boil over high
heat. Add broccoli and cook 30 seconds. Immediately drain
and rinse with cold water.
In medium bowl, combine broccoli, red pepper, peanuts,
roasted garlic, salt, Italian Dressing and 1 tablespoon Marinade.
Remove steaks from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill or
broil steaks, turning once and brushing frequently with
remaining 1/4 cup Marinade until steaks are desired
doneness. Slice steaks and serve, if desired, in low-carb
tortillas with broccoli salad.
4 servings
Smothered BBQ Steak With Cheesy Cauliflower Mash
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
2 cups water
1 medium cauliflower, separated into florets
1 clove garlic, peeled
2 (10-ounce) Omaha Steaks Boneless Strip Steaks (5-ounce portion equals 1 serving)
1/2 cup Carb Options Original Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup Carb Options Whipped Dressing
1 tablespoon I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spread
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
In 3-quart saucepot, bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower
and garlic and cook covered 15 minutes or until cauliflower
is tender; drain.
Meanwhile, grill or broil steaks, brushing with barbecue
sauce, until steaks are desired doneness. In food processor
or blender, process hot cauliflower, Whipped Dressing,
spread and salt until creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
Stir in cheese. Serve steaks with mashed cauliflower.
4 servings
SOURCE: Carb Options
Omaha Steaks®
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