Weeknight St. Patty’s Dinner
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Looking for a fun and easy weeknight meal that’s just perfect for St. Patty’s Day? Look no further. This Roast Beef with Creamy Horseradish, Roasted Cabbage, and Green Beans is a true family pleaser!
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Roast Beef with Creamy Horseradish
SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE COOK TIME : MINUTES PREP TIME : MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lb beef round roast
- kitchen twine
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 onions (small), peeled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons horseradish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Wrap roast in twine to secure.
- Generously sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron or oven proof skillet (if you have one). Once it begins to shimmer, place roast in the pan.
- Brown on all sides – about 5 minutes.
- Halve each onion lengthwise and place cut side down in the skillet around the roast.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven (or place the roast and onions in a baking dish).
- Cook for 35-40 minutes for medium rare (140 degrees in the center with a meat thermometer).
- While roast is in the oven prepare the creamy horseradish by combining sour cream, horseradish, and lemon juice.
- Let roast rest for at least 5 minutes before carving.
- Serve with creamy horseradish.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 307g Calories 400 Fat 22 Sat Fat 9 Sodium 1951 Carbs 8 Sugars 2 Fiber 1 Protein 43
Roasted Cabbage and Leeks
SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE COOK TIME : MINUTES PREP TIME : MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- 1 green cabbage, outer leaves removed
- 1 leek
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons whole peppercorns, optional
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Remove the stem from the cabbage and cut it into 8 wedges. Place the wedges in a 9×13 baking dish.
- Trim the end of the leak and remove tough outer green leaves. Cut the white and light green part horizontally and then into 1/4” semi-circles.
- Sprinkle leeks around the wedged cabbage.
- Season with salt and peppercorns. Place bay leaves in the bottom of the dish and pour broth around the cabbage.
- Roast for 20-30 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size 371g Calories 91 Fat 1 Sat Fat 0 Sodium 1008 Carbs 17 Sugars 8 Fiber 6 Protein 5.
Green Beans
SERVINGS : 4 PEOPLE PREP TIME : MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter, optional
- kosher salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Place green beans in a pan, cover with water, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and let cook about 3 minutes or until bright green and crisp tender.
- Drain water, add butter, toss to melt, and season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 121g Calories 86 Fat 5 Sat Fat 3 Sodium 48 Carbs 8 Fiber 3 Sugars 1 Protein 2.