Beef With Tomatoes And Artichokes Easy Elegance In 30 Minutes Recipes

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN BEEF WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook beef in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
• Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Cover with artichoke hearts, onion, and garlic. Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir in olives, oregano, parsley, basil, cumin, bay leaf.
• Cook on Low until beef is tender, about 7 hours.

BEEF WITH TOMATOES AND ARTICHOKES -- EASY ELEGANCE IN 30 MINUTES

Steps:

• Brown meat, onions, and garlic in a little olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
• Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts, basil, and salt.
• Bring to a boil then simmer 15-20 minutes or until beef and onions are fully cooked.
• Serve over rice or pasta, garnished with additional chopped basil if desired. Pass grated Parmesan at the table.
• A salad (I suggest the balsamic dressing from Recipe #213989 ), and, perhaps, a loaf of Italian or French bread will complete the meal nicely.

OVEN DRIED TOMATOES WITH ARTICHOKE PASTE

Steps:

• Put the cooked artichokes in a food processor. Pulse until chopped. Add remaining ingredients, except the tomatoes and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• To assemble place the tomato with the cut side up. With a pastry bag, or a spoon scoop a teaspoon of paste unto the top of the tomato.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Core the tomatoes and cut in 1/2 and gently squeeze the tomatoes to remove the seeds. Put all of the tomatoes in a mixing bowl, add the herb oil, salt and pepper, and toss to incorporate the seasonings. Lay the tomatoes on a sheet pan in 1 layer and dry in the oven for 3 hours. Allow tomatoes to cool before removing from the pan.

TOMATO-ARTICHOKE TILAPIA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes, artichoke hearts and capers; cook until heated through, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Arrange tilapia over tomato mixture. Cook, covered, until fish begins to flake easily with a fork, 6-8 minutes.

ARTICHOKE TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, pepper and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Stir in artichokes and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Drain pasta; toss with artichoke mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining parsley.

ARTICHOKE AND TOMATO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, artichoke hearts and red peppers. Cook until just hot, then remove from heat. transfer to a large bowl and toss together with mozzarella cubes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lay out the pounded breasts and spoon filling onto the center, leaving an inch on each side. Adjust filling as you roll so as not to over stuff. Place them seam side down into a 2 quart baking dish. cover with marinara sauce. Place lid onto dish or cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 35 to 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is cooked through. You'll love it!

SCALLOPED TOMATOES AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet; add onion and saute until tender.
• Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently.
• Pour mixture into a shallow baking dish, and bake at 325º F.
• for 15 to 20 minutes.

TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE SAUCE

Steps:

• Squeeze juice from lemon into bowl of ice water; add lemon halves and artichoke hearts while preparing the rest.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, garlic, and salt. Stir in red-pepper flakes, parsley, basil, salt, and black pepper, and saute, stirring for 5 minutes. Add vermouth, and cook for 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce and chicken stock. Cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.

TOMATOES AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic cloves; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add plum tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Add artichoke hearts; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.