You might not believe it is possible to lose weight while on a diet plan which includes asado a la peruana but it is feasible. It is pivotal to not eat asado a la peruana or other high calorie beef/pork/lamb/veal every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself these kinds of food one day per week. I eat a healthy diet for 6 days of the week, say 1500 to 1800 calories per day, and then on the 7th day, I eat whatever I like – within reason of course.

I have been using this method for the last 2 weeks and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise habits or taken any pills or diet drinks. I have simply been careful of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I feel like one day of the week.

I also think it makes things easier if you have a little support when trying to lose weight and for that I signed up with the Biggest Loser club. They have numerous tools to show you how to monitor your progress and reach your goals.

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Asado a la Peruana (Peruvian Pot Roast)

This is wonderful served with mashed potatoes and the wonderful gravy the roast makes while cooking.

10 to 12 cloves fresh garlic
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 teaspoons black pepper, divided
1 (4 to 4 1/2 pound) boneless round tip roast
1/4 cup vegetable oil (for browning roast)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 to 1 1/2 cups red wine
Water
1 medium onion, chopped into 1 1/2-inch slices
Cornstarch mixed with water, as needed

Mash fresh garlic. Mix garlic well with cumin seed and 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper to make a paste.

With a knife, cut 1-inch deep slices around roast (slices should be 1 1/2 inches apart. Stuff the slices with the garlic mixture.

In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil. Add the roast and brown it well on all sides. When the roast is browned, pour in the tomato sauce and wine and enough water to bring the liquid level to the middle of the roast. Add onion with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir well, without removing the roast from the pan. Cover pan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer over low heat, turning the roast every 15 to 20 minutes. When the meat is done, about 2 hours, remove it from the pot.

Add cornstarch mixed with water to gravy, as needed, to thicken. Serve sliced roast with gravy and mashed potatoes.

Makes 6 servings.

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