Slow Cooker Saucy Meatballs

INGREDIENTS :

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Turkey

1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup water

2 cups sliced mushrooms

2 medium green peppers, sliced (about 2 cups)

4 cups spaghetti sauce

1 pkg. (1 lb.) spaghetti

1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

COMBINE stuffing mix, meat, egg and water. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place in slow cooker; top with mushrooms, peppers and spaghetti sauce. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW for 6 to 8 hours (or on for HIGH 3 to 4 hours).

COOK spaghetti as directed on package; drain. Serve meatballs with sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with cheese.

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Serving Suggestion

Serve with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.

Make it Easy

Make your slow cooker preparation even faster. Prepare the meatballs and cut-up vegetables the night before. Cover and refrigerate until ready to add to the slow cooker. Top with the spaghetti sauce and continue as directed.

Cooking Know-How

Every time you lift the lid of your slow cooker, precious heat is lost. So, keep the lid on and resist the urge to peek!

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

530

Total fat

13 g

Saturated fat

4.5 g

Cholesterol

85 mg

Sodium

990 mg

Carbohydrate

70 g

Dietary fiber

5 g

Sugars

11 g

Protein

31 g

Vitamin A

15 %DV

Vitamin C

35 %DV

Calcium

15 %DV

Iron

35 %DV

Slow-Cooker Saucy Swiss Steak

INGREDIENTS :

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1 boneless chuck blade or shoulder steak (1 lb.), cut into 4 pieces

1/4 cup flour

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2 cup beef broth

1 green pepper, chopped

1/2 cup shredded KRAFT Swiss Cheese

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Meanwhile, coat steaks with flour; gently shake off excess flour. Add to skillet; cook 2 to 3 min. on each side or until steaks are browned on both sides. Remove from heat.

COMBINE tomatoes, broth and tomato paste in slow cooker. Add steaks and peppers; cover with lid. Cook on HIGH 3 to 4 hours (or on LOW 8 to 10 hours).

SPRINKLE with cheese just before serving.

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Serving Suggestion

This steak is even better when served with hot mashed potatoes.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

270

Total fat

12 g

Saturated fat

4.5 g

Cholesterol

60 mg

Sodium

700 mg

Carbohydrate

17 g

Dietary fiber

3 g

Sugars

5 g

Protein

23 g

Vitamin A

20 %DV

Vitamin C

40 %DV

Calcium

15 %DV

Iron

20 %DV

Saucy Pork Medallions

INGREDIENTS :

2 tsp. oil

1 large pork tenderloin (1-1/2 lb.), cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices

3 cups frozen peas

1 can (10 oz.) turkey gravy

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

HEAT oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat; cook 5 min. or until each piece is browned on both sides, turning after 3 min.

STIR in peas, gravy and dressing; bring to boil. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing as directed on package.

SPOON stuffing over meat mixture around edge of skillet; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until stuffing is heated through and meat is done.

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Substitute

Substitute 6 boneless pork chops (1-1/2 lb.) or 6 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1-1/2 lb.) for the pork tenderloin. Prepare as directed, increasing the browning time to 10 min.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

430

Total fat

18 g

Saturated fat

4 g

Cholesterol

70 mg

Sodium

1100 mg

Carbohydrate

33 g

Dietary fiber

4 g

Sugars

7 g

Protein

32 g

Vitamin A

35 %DV

Vitamin C

25 %DV

Calcium

4 %DV

Iron

20 %DV

All-in-One Pot Saucy Pastas

INGREDIENTS :

1 lb. extra lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped

3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked

3-1/2 cups water

1 jar (26 oz.) spaghetti sauce

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 red pepper, chopped

1 cup KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

BROWN meat large deep skillet; drain. Add onions; cook until tender.

STIR in pasta, water and sauce. Bring to boil; cover Simmer on low heat 15 min., stirring occasionally. Add vegetables; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.

SPRINKLE with cheese.

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Substitute

For a change of pace, prepare using any other bite-size pasta.

Creative Leftovers

Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers. Reheat before serving as part of a lunch or dinner another day.

Special Extra

Sprinkle with KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese along with the shredded cheese.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

400

Total fat

11 g

Saturated fat

4.5 g

Cholesterol

55 mg

Sodium

690 mg

Carbohydrate

46 g

Dietary fiber

4 g

Sugars

9 g

Protein

28 g

Vitamin A

25 %DV

Vitamin C

60 %DV

Calcium

20 %DV

Iron

25 %DV

Simply Saucy Chicken

INGREDIENTS :

Take 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.), 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/4 cup chicken broth and mix & match your recipe from these options...

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

Then follow our simple steps:

COOK chicken in hot oil in large covered skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. on each side or until browned on both sides.

STIR in 1/4 cup KRAFT Dressing, the broth and seasoning until well blended. Bring just to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 3 min. or until chicken is cooked through (165ºF).

ADD vegetables & add-ins; mix well. Cook 2 to 4 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

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Serving Suggestion

Add whole grains to your diet by enjoying any of these delicious entrees with a serving of hot cooked brown rice.

Make Ahead

To save time, cut up vegetables ahead of time and store in resealable plastic bags in refrigerator until ready to use.

NUTRITION INFO :

Saucy Stir-Fried Pork

INGREDIENTS :

2 cups instant white rice, uncooked

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1 lb. pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips

1 red pepper, cut into thin strips

8 oz. sugar snap peas

3 green onions, diagonally sliced

2 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

COOK rice as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat; cook and stir 2 min. Add peppers and peas; cook 3 min., stirring frequently. Add onions; cook and stir 1 min.

MIX soy sauce, cornstarch and ginger until well blended. Add to meat mixture in skillet; cook 1 min. or until sauce thickens, stirring frequently. Serve over the rice.

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Substitute

Substitute KRAFT Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing for the KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing, soy sauce, cornstarch and ground ginger. Cook meat, peppers and peas in 1 tsp. oil as directed. Add dressing with onions; cook and stir 1 min.

NUTRITION INFO :

Calories

370

Total fat

8 g

Saturated fat

2 g

Cholesterol

65 mg

Sodium

850 mg

Carbohydrate

44 g

Dietary fiber

3 g

Sugars

3 g

Protein

29 g

Vitamin A

15 %DV

Vitamin C

50 %DV

Calcium

4 %DV

Iron

30 %DV

Healthy Living Information

Low fat

Low calorie

Good source of vitamin A or C

Diet Exchange

2-1/2 Starch + 1 Vegetable + 3 Meat (VL) + 1 Fat

Nutrition Bonus

The red peppers in this low calorie meal provide a good source of vitamin C!