How to Make Barbecue Beef for Sandwiches and they are also Diabetic Friendly

You can make your own homemade Barbecue Beef sandwiches at home using your stove top or slow-cooker.  For stay-at-home cooks, the stove top may be a good option.  However, if you are going to be out, I suggest using your slow cooker or crockpot.  This is a good way to have dinner ready on busy days, after the game, etc.  Add some fresh veggies and low-fat dip for a well rounded easy meal.  If you want dessert, some brownies would be great.  If you are in a big hurry, offer fresh fruit or store-bought or bakery fresh cookies.  This is a great way to serve dinner on an evening when the family is coming and going, perhaps eating at different times.

BARBECUED BEEF

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Crockpot Cowboy Casserole and No Bake Date Oat Bars (Both Diabetic Friendly)

Busy cooks and families everywhere have learned to rely on crockpots and/or slowcookers. Over the years I know I have used them frequently. In fact, I have worn out 2 or 3! Whether it is summer or winter, whether you are a busy working mom or a stay-at-home housewife, you can benefit from the use of a slowcooker. This Cowboy Casserole is a good family recipe for your crockpot or slowcooker. For a simple dessert, here is a recipe for No-Bake Oat Bars!

COWBOY CASSEROLE

Crockpot

1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/4 lbs 90% lean ground beef
6 medium potatoes, unpeeled, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
16 oz can kidney beans
15 oz can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef, rinse with hot water and drain. Mix flour into diced tomatoes, stir until flour is smooth.

Layer into slow cooker in the following order; onion, beef, potatoes, garlic and beans. Pour tomatoes over all and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours or until potatoes are tender.

NO BAKE DATE-OAT BARS

1 pkg (8 oz) pitted dates, chopped
1 tbsp flour
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup unsweetened grated coconut
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup Equal Sugar-Lite
2 1/2 cups quick-oats, uncooked
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Non-stick vegetable cooking spray

In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped dates and flour. Toss lightly to coat. Place water in a 1-cup glass measuring cup and microwave on high until boiling. Pour water over dates. Add coconut, butter, and Equal to dates. Mix well. Spray a square baking pan with vegetable spray. Spoon mixture into pan. Cover and refrigerate until set. Cut into 24 bars. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

Note: This is my version of a University of Alabama recipe.

Enjoy!

Crockpot Cowboy Casserole and No Bake Date Oat Bars (Both Diabetic Friendly)

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Crockpot Yankee Pot Roast With Strawberry Pretzel Salad - Both Diabetic Friendly

Today's busy families require all the help they can get to have sit-down family meals. Here is a menu to help you out. This meal starts with an easy crockpot Yankee pot roast. Add Strawberry-Pretzel salad which serves as both a salad and dessert. And the best part is that it can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator until serving time. This is a simple meal but is much better for your family than fast food.

YANKEE POT ROAST

Crockpot

2 1/2 - 3 lbs beef chuck roast
1 lb med baking potatoes, scrubbed, quartered
2 large carrots, cut into inch-size pieces
1 medium onion, quarted
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried rosemary
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 cup reduced-sodium beef broth

Trim excess fat from beef and discard. Cut into serving size pieces; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Combine vegetables and spices in slow cooker. Place beef pieces over vegetables. Pour the broth over beef. Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours or until beef is fork tender. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Note: 1 large parsnip, cut into bite size pieces may be added for more flavor.

Serves six. Per serving with parsnip: 494 calories, 48 g protein, 35 g carbs

STRAWBERRY-PRETZEL SALAD

2 cups coarsely ground unsalted pretzels
1/4 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
1/2 cup melted butter
8 oz cream cheese
3/4 cup Splenda
1 small tub sugar-free whipped topping
2 small boxes sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 cups hot water
2 pkgs (10-oz each) sugar-free frozen strawberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix pretzels, brown sugar blend, and butter; press into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake 8 minutes. Allow crust to cool.

Blend cream cheese with Splenda; beat. Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture; spread over crust. Dissolve gelatin in hot water; add frozen berries. When gelatin begins to thicken, pour over the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until serving time.

Note: Graham crackers may be substituted for the pretzels.

Enjoy!

Crockpot Yankee Pot Roast With Strawberry Pretzel Salad - Both Diabetic Friendly

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