Slow Cooker Italian Beef for Sandwiches Recipe

"This makes a sandwich similar to one I used to get at a local restaurant when I lived in a suburb of Chicago. My all time favorite! Serve on crusty rolls with roasted sweet or hot peppers, if desired."

Prep Time: 15 Min  Cook Time: 12 Hrs  Ready In: 12 Hrs 15 Min

Yield 10 servings

Ingredients
3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 (5 pound) rump roast

Directions
1.Combine water with salt, ground black pepper, oregano, basil, onion salt, parsley, garlic powder, bay leaf, and salad dressing mix in a saucepan. Stir well, and bring to a boil.
2.Place roast in slow cooker, and pour salad dressing mixture over the meat.
3.Cover, and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours. When done, remove bay leaf, and shred meat with a fork.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 318
Total Fat: 15.8g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Spinach and Feta Turkey Burgers Recipe

"These are a big hit in the summertime when everyone is tired of the same old hamburgers and hot dogs. Serve with or without buns and your favorite condiments."

Prep Time: 20 Min  Cook Time: 15 Min  Ready In: 35 Min

Yield 8 turkey burgers

Ingredients
2 eggs, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 ounces feta cheese
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 pounds ground turkey

Directions
1.Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
2.While the grill is preheating, mix together eggs, garlic, feta cheese, spinach, and turkey in a large bowl until well combined; form into 8 patties.
3.Cook on preheated grill until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 259
Total Fat: 15.2g
Cholesterol: 150mg

Grilled Veggie Sandwich Recipe

Prep Time: 30 Min  Cook Time: 20 Min  Ready In: 50 Min

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1 cup sliced red bell peppers
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
2 (4-x6-inch) focaccia bread pieces, split horizontally
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions
1.In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
2.Preheat the grill for high heat.
3.Brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of the grill, and set onion and squash pieces around them. Cook for about 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes. The peppers may take a bit longer. Remove from grill, and set aside.
4.Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on the cut sides of the bread, and sprinkle each one with feta cheese. Place on the grill cheese side up, and cover with lid for 2 to 3 minutes. This will warm the bread, and slightly melt the cheese. Watch carefully so the bottoms don't burn. Remove from grill, and layer with the vegetables. Enjoy as open faced grilled sandwiches.

Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 393
Total Fat: 23.8g
Cholesterol: 22mg

Turkey Bacon Avocado Sandwich Recipe

Prep Time: 15 Min  Ready In: 15 Min

Yield 1 sandwich

Ingredients

1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise (optional)
2 slices bread, toasted
1 slice provolone cheese
4 thin slices deli turkey breast
4 slices precooked bacon, microwaved according to package directions
1/2 avocado - peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
1 slice ripe tomato
1 leaf lettuce

Directions

1.Spread mayonnaise on one side of both slices of toasted bread. Top a bread slice with provolone cheese, turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, and lettuce. Place the remaining bread slice on top, slice in half, and serve.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 1129
Total Fat: 86g
Cholesterol: 173mg