German skillet Dinner

                                                German skillet Dinner

Sometimes a simple stovetop recipe with a bit of ethnic flair is exactly what you want for a relaxed evening meal. This is just one more creative way to enjoy eating sauerkraut!

Serves 6 ( 1 cup)

16 ounces extra  lean ground sirloin beef or turkey breast

½ cup chopped onion

1 ( 15- ounce) can sauerkraut well drained

11/4 cup water

1 ( 8- ounce) can tomato sauce

2 tablespoon SPLENDA Granular

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

2/3 cup uncooked instant rice

In a large skillet sprayed with butter – flavored cooking spray, brown meat and button. Stir in sauerkraut, water, tomato sauces, SPLENDA, and black pepper. Add uncooked rice. Mix well to combine. Lower heat, cover , and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.

Each serving Equals

HE: 2 Protein * 1 ½ Vegetable * 1/3 Bread *

2 Optional Calories *

164 Calories * 4 gm Fat * 17 gm Protein *

15 gm Carbohydrate * 706 mg Sodium *

33 gm calcium * 3 gm Fiber

DIABETIC EXCHANGE: 2 Meat * 1 ½ Vegetable *

½ Starch