Braise main dish recipes with 400 or fewer calories

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Carnitas

Carnitas

Carnitas are the Mexican version of pulled pork. Braised first in a spicy sauce, pork shoulder is slow cooked until so tender the meat just shreds…

Sergio Hernandez
Jan 2009
Advanced
14 votes
28459 views
Butter Chicken - Chicken Makhani

Butter Chicken - Chicken Makhani

My kids love Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) and Chicken Tikka Masala whenever we go to an Indian buffet. So…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2013
Advanced
8 votes
10415 views
Chicken and Eggplant Tagine

Chicken and Eggplant Tagine

I was shopping for a chicken and eggplant stew and both the eggplant and the bell peppers were on sale...so I bought extra. We ended up making two…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
7 votes
7903 views
Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up

Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up

For a romantic dinner, try this superb shrimp, sauteed in a buttery, garlic and lemon wine sauce. It doesn’t…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Feb 2012
Professional
3 votes
8013 views
Beef Braciole

Beef Braciole

This is one of my sons favorite dishes served with pasta I personally like it served with a side of roasted spaghetti squash. In the recipe I use…

Therese
Feb 2013
Intermediate
3 votes
7929 views
Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore

Cacciatore in cuisine refers to a meal prepared “hunter style” with meat, tomatoes, onions, herbs, wine (and depending on region and availability…

Salad Foodie
Jun 2012
Professional
2 votes
11851 views
Barbacoa De Cabeza

Barbacoa De Cabeza

Barbacoa de Cabeza is a slow cooked dish prepared with parts from the head of a cow, such as the cheeks. Popular in South Texas, I've adapted the…

Sergio Hernandez
Nov 2009
Advanced
2 votes
34462 views
Lemon Chicken Breasts (Ina Garten)

Lemon Chicken Breasts (Ina Garten)

This recipe comes from Ina Garten's most recent cookbook 'How Easy Is That?" She's right. This is a very…

Foodiewife
Apr 2011
Advanced
2 votes
5309 views
Orange Sauced Pork Chops or Chicken

Orange Sauced Pork Chops or Chicken

A.L. Wiebe
Nov 2010
Professional
2 votes
1969 views
Wine-braised string beans

Wine-braised string beans

Light and nutritious meal ideal for scorching summer days.

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Jul 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
2600 views
Stuffed Turkey Breast with Gravy and Cranberry Relish Served with Savory Spaghetti Squash Pancakes

Stuffed Turkey Breast with Gravy and Cranberry Relish Served with Savory Spaghetti Squash Pancakes

An eye appealing presentation and…

Nutrition Health Net
Dec 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2887 views
Oven Brisket with Au Jus

Oven Brisket with Au Jus

This brisket recipe makes a very flavorful natural gravy that can be used for French Dip Sandwiches, cheesesteaks, and other things. Since beef…

myra byanka
Mar 2012
Professional
1 vote
7660 views
Savory Country Style Corned Beef Hash

Savory Country Style Corned Beef Hash

This recipe is a simple satisfying and quick meal. Canned corn beef is matched with potatoes, onions and green…

Smokinhotchef
Mar 2012
Advanced
1 vote
4504 views
Adobo Chicken

Adobo Chicken

These Filipino-flavored chicken drumsticks are juicy and tender and super flavorful. They make great leftovers, too, cold or hot.

Riki Shore
Apr 2012
Advanced
1 vote
4965 views
Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce

Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce

Chipotle chilies (smoked, dried jalapeño's), bacon and beef broth give this unusual tomato-based sauce its deep flavor. Use it in Braised Meat Loaf…

Robyn Savoie
Aug 2013
Advanced
1 vote
3581 views