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For a "steak and potatoes" guy who is supposed to follow a heart-healthy diet, I'd try things where a bit of meaty flavor goes a long way.  For example, marinate a skirt steak or flank steak, grill, and slice into thin strips.  Serve with a BIG helping of grilled onions & bell peppers, and brown rice or farro.  You don't need an 12oz steak to enjoy the meat, a couple of strips will do it as long as there are sufficient filling sides.  Btw, the rice/farro can be prepared in bulk on a weekend and warmed in the microwave; slice the onions and bell peppers over the weekend as well for a super-fast meal.

Another option is a big stir-fry.  Slice up a bit of meat (chicken or steak) and a ton of veggies.  Again, serve with brown rice that you cooked ahead of time.

Pork shoulder in the crock pot with a can of green chiles.  Shred.  Serve as taco filling, or over brown rice with chopped cilantro and black beans.

Will your family eat fish?  Salmon, tuna, or a firm white fish make good alternatives to chicken for heart-healthy protein (and they cook fast!).  One option is to coat strips of a firm white fish such as halibut with panko, and bake until cooked through.  Have a couple of different dipping sauces to please different palates - apricot jam for the kids, sweet/spicy mango salsa for the adults.  Big helping of broccoli on the side.[/quote]

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