scandinavian pot roast

April 7th, 2008

You might not think you can lose weight while on a diet which includes scandinavian pot roast but it is achievable. The key is to not eat scandinavian pot roast or other high calorie beef/pork/lamb/veal every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself high calorie food once per week. I eat a reduced calorie diet 6 days a week, say 1200 to 1800 calories per day, and then one day, I eat whatever I like - within moderation of course.

I have been eating this way for the last 6 weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise regime or taken any vitamins or diet aids. I have only been conscious of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I like one day per week.

On my one day off per week, I prefer to eat scandinavian food. I never thought I could lose 5 kilos while eating scandinavian meals but am very glad to see it can work. If you would like to try some scandinavian food, I propose you make scandinavian pot roast which is one of my most admired scandinavian recipes.

Scandinavian Pot Roast

1 (3 to 4 pound) beef arm or blade pot roast
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package mixed dried fruit
1 cup orange juice
Cornstarch (optional)

Combine flour, salt, pepper and ginger. Dredge meat in seasoned flour. Brown pot roast in vegetable oil. Pour off drippings.

Add cinnamon stick and water. Arrange dried fruit on pot roast. Cover tightly and cook slowly 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until meat is tender.

Add orange juice and cook slowly 15 minutes.

Discard cinnamon stick. Remove meat to heated platter. Thicken fruit and liquid mixture with cornstarch for gravy if necessary.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

You can vary the recipe to make it a little healthier or with not so many calories as this can assist you to lose 5 kilos easily. It did work for me and could assist you to lose weight also.

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