36 Diabetic-Friendly Ground Beef Recipes

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36 Diabetic-Friendly Ground Beef Recipes2/36 Zucchini Boats 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zucchini Boats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After working hard all our lives and raising a family, we’re now enjoying a simpler life. Getting back to the basics means enjoying old-fashioned comfort foods like these stuffed zucchini boats. —Mrs. C. Thon, Atlin, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed zucchini half: 312 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. 3/36 Greek Sloppy Joes

Feta is one of my favorite kinds of cheese

20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Feta is one of my favorite kinds of cheese. It’s delish in a burger, but it truly shines in this Mediterranean-style sloppy joe. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 337 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 4/36 Orange Beef Lettuce Wraps 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From

the Recipe Creator: This is a lighter version of a restaurant favorite

the Recipe Creator: This is a lighter version of a restaurant favorite. I also recommend trying these wraps with ground chicken or turkey.—Robin Haas, Cranston, Rhode Island Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 250 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 5/36 Beef Barley Skillet 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This versatile dish goes together fast since it’s made with quick-cooking barley. You can make it with

ground turkey or chicken and any color bell pepper that you have on hand

ground turkey or chicken and any color bell pepper that you have on hand. —Irene Tetreault, South Hadley, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 362 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 6/36 Italian Veggie Beef Soup 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sweet father-in-law, Pop Pop, would bring this chunky soup to our house when we were

under the weather

under the weather. We like it so much, we take it to our own friends who need comfort. It always does the trick. —Sue Webb, Reisterstown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 159 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 7/36 Easy Cuban Picadillo 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My girlfriend gave me this delicious recipe years ago. I’ve made it ever since for

family and friends, and they all love it

family and friends, and they all love it. My daughter loves to take leftovers to school for lunch the next day. —Marie Wielgus, Wayne, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cup beef mixture with 1/2 cup rice: 363 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 683mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 8/36 Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For extra flavor, I sometime add beef bouillon to

the dish while the peppers bake

the dish while the peppers bake. It also steams them a little. If also make these with ground chicken or turkey; then I’ll use chicken bouillon instead. —Hope Huggins, Santa Cruz, California Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 245 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 424mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 9/36 Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice-Burgers 2 Reviews Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice-Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We like trying to

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat

make “street foods” at home, perfecting recipes for dishes like gyros and these spiced burgers, known as kofta. — Anne Henry, Toronto, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 192 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 10/36 Meatball Cabbage Rolls 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother often had these cabbage rolls simmering in her slow cooker when my family and I arrived at her house

for weekend visits

for weekend visits. The mouthwatering meatballs tucked inside made these stand out from any other cabbage rolls I’ve tried. —Betty Buckmaster, Muskogee, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 3 rolls: 323 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 762mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 11/36 Zucchini Lasagna 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We plant zucchini every year and always seem to have more than we can use! This hearty zucchini lasagna is a delicious way

to use an abundant crop

to use an abundant crop. —Charlotte McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 273 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 12/36 Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls 59 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved CHRISTINE MA FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here is one of my favorite ways to cook and enjoy cabbage. It has all the good flavor of regular cabbage rolls, but it’s a lot less bother

In fact, it’s a one-pot meal!

to make. In fact, it’s a one-pot meal! —Mrs. Bernard Snow, Lewiston, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 291 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 659mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 lean meat. 13/36 Arrabbiata Sauce with Zucchini Noodles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This popular Italian dish is flavorful and spicy. We decided to re-create one of our favorite jarred sauces and serve over zucchini pasta for a lighter, healthier meal that’s naturally gluten-free. The

results were amazing!

results were amazing! —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup sauce with 1 cup zucchini noodles: 287 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 14/36 Texas Tacos 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe by combining a bunch of taco ingredients that my kids like. Once it’s ready, I often keep the beef mixture warm in a slow cooker so the kids can

quickly fill taco shells after an afternoon of rigorous soccer practice

quickly fill taco shells after an afternoon of rigorous soccer practice. —Susan Scully, Mason, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos: 294 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 15/36 Korean Beef and Rice 108 Reviews Korean Beef and Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend raved about Korean bulgogi, which is beef cooked in soy sauce and ginger, so I tried it. It’s delicious! You’ll dazzle the

table with this tasty version of Korean beef and rice

table with this tasty version of Korean beef and rice. —Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup beef mixture with 2/3 cup rice: 413 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 647mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 16/36 Salisbury Steak 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Salisbury Steak Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Finding the best Salisbury steak recipe is hard! I remember enjoying it often when I was growing

up, but when I decided to add it to my recipe collection, I wasn’t able to find it in my modern cookbooks. I came up with these ingredients on my own and experimented until it tasted like the dish I remembered. —Faye Hintz, Springfield, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 steak: 581 calories, 37g fat (17g saturated fat), 250mg cholesterol, 1960mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 41g protein. 17/36 Lettuce-Wrap Burgers 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fresh flavors blend

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