48 Healthy Beef Dinners

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48 Healthy Beef Dinners2/48 Slow-Cooked Beef Burritos with Green Chiles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe years ago, and it has become such a favorite that the wonderful aroma of it cooking makes my family instantly happy. It is hearty, flavorful and easy to prepare, and it uses the long, slow-cooking method that truly defines comfort food. —Sally Pahler, Palisade, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 355 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 499mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g

fiber), 30g protein

fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch. 3/48 Potato-Topped Ground Beef Skillet 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Compared to other ground beef skillet recipes, the depth of flavor in this recipe is amazing, and I never have leftovers when I take it to potlucks. I love recipes that I can cook and serve in the same skillet. If your butcher has chili grind beef, which is coarsely ground, go for that; it lends an extra meaty texture. —Fay

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Moreland, Wichita Falls, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 313 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 459mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 4/48 Slow-Cooker Shredded Beef Lettuce Cups 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The slow cooker is our summertime go-to for cool kitchen cooking. After swim lessons and outdoor activities, it’s so nice to come back to a tasty, light dinner. If you can’t find

Bibb or Boston, green leaf lettuce is less sturdy but can work in a pinch

Bibb or Boston, green leaf lettuce is less sturdy but can work in a pinch. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 3 lettuce cups: 271 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch. 5/48 Beef Daube Provencal 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Beef Daube Provencal Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish is perfect on cold winter days, especially after we have been out cutting

wood or white-tail hunting

wood or white-tail hunting. If you are lucky enough to have venison, try it here for melt-in-your-mouth goodness. —Brenda Ryan, Marshall, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup beef mixture: 237 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 651mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 6/48 Simple Grilled Steak Fajitas 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After moving to a new state with two toddlers in tow, I came up with effortless fajitas. They make an easy weeknight

meal on the grill or in a cast-iron skillet

meal on the grill or in a cast-iron skillet. —Shannen Mahoney, Odessa, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 363 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 7/48 Easy Asian Beef and Noodles 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Asian Beef and Noodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this dish on a whim to feed my hungry teenagers. It’s since become a dinnertime

staple, and now two of my grandchildren make it in their own kitchens

staple, and now two of my grandchildren make it in their own kitchens. —Judy Batson, Tampa, FL Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 462 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 8g fiber), 35g protein. 8/48 Shredded Green Chile Beef 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Shredded Green Chile Beef Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Tex-Mex pulled beef roast is tender, slightly spicy, juicy and so delicious served over mashed potatoes or rice. The beef also

makes the best soft tacos you’ve ever had

makes the best soft tacos you’ve ever had. Save any leftover pulled beef in the liquid to prevent it from drying out. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup beef mixture: 278 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 9/48 Instant Pot Fajitas 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Instant Pot Fajitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 fajitas Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When friends call to ask for new recipes

to try, suggest these tasty fajitas

to try, suggest these tasty fajitas. Top as you like to add healthy color and extra flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 fajita: 314 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat. 10/48 Tomato and Pepper Sirloin Steak 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The beefy sauce and zippy peppers in this dish offer an amazing amount of flavor for under 300 calories. —Gayle Tarkowski,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat

Traverse City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup pepper steak mixture: 284 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 552mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat. 11/48 Healthy Meat Loaf 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Healthy Meat Loaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Welcome your family in from the cold with this moist and delicious meat loaf with wonderful southwestern taco flavor. This is down-home comfort food at its healthy best!

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat

—Mary Relyea, Canastota, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 296 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1/2 fat. 12/48 Pot Roast with Asian Black Bean Sauce Test Kitchen Approved Pot Roast with Asian Black Bean Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love stir-fry with black bean sauce. This recipe takes the delicious flavor of black bean sauce and joins it with fork-tender pot

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch

roast. —Judy Lawson, Chelsea, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 281 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 13/48 Skillet Beef Tamales 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found something similar to this years ago and have recently added my own spin. Here’s the outcome: an easy, cheesy meal your family can’t get enough of. We don’t have to tell them it’s healthy. —Deborah Williams, Peoria,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 cup meat mixture with 1 tablespoon sour cream: 329 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 679mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 14/48 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!

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. 15/48 Cabbage Roll Skillet 10 Reviews Cabbage Roll Skillet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Have a happy helping of this quicker take on something our grandmothers would make. We serve it over brown rice. It also freezes well. —Susan Chickness, Pictou

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat

County, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups with 2/3 cup rice: 332 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 439mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 9g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat. 16/48 Garlic Herbed Beef Tenderloin 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Herbed Beef Tenderloin Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You don’t need much seasoning to add flavor to this tender beef roast. The mild blend of rosemary, basil and garlic does the trick. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington Nutrition

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