57 Diabetic-Friendly Beef Recipes

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57 Diabetic-Friendly Beef Recipes1/57 Skillet Meat Loaf 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Meat Loaf Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who says meat loaf has to bake in the oven for hours? For this convenient recipe, all you need is your stovetop and 30 minutes. It’s a quick, simple dish to make for one or two people. —Emily Sund, Geneseo, Illinois. Nutrition Facts: 1 meat loaf: 292 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g

fiber), 33g protein

fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 2/57 Spaghetti Pie 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spaghetti Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A classic Italian combination is remade into a creamy, family-pleasing spaghetti pie. This recipe was given to me several years ago. My family never grows tired of it. — Ellen Thompson, Springfield, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 348 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean

meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat

meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. For more recipe inspiration, check out these diabetic-friendly ground beef recipes. 3/57 Slow-Cooked Ropa Vieja 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Ropa Vieja Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I traveled to Cuba a few years back and had some of the best food imaginable. One staple dish stuck out more than the rest, and that was ropa vieja. I had multiple variations of it, and when I returned home, I began to experiment. I went through

roughly five trials before coming to this recipe

roughly five trials before coming to this recipe. —Joshua Boyer, Traverse City, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 278 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 611mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 4/57 Brunswick Stew 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Brunswick Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 24 servings (6 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Brunswick stew dates back to the 1860s, when it was served as a complete meal. We now use it as an accompaniment to

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch

barbecues. It is delicious picnic fare when served with country ribs, coleslaw or potato salad. When I make this stew, I double the recipe and freeze small portions so we can enjoy it at several meals. —Alyce Ray, Forest Park, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 151 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 348mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch. 5/57 Beef and Cabbage Stew Test Kitchen Approved Beef Cabbage Stew Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 6-8 servings

With six in the family, we have enough dishes to wash after each meal!

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of my favorite meals since I don’t have to stand over the stove or dirty a lot of pots and pans to prepare it. With six in the family, we have enough dishes to wash after each meal! Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 194 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 402mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 6/57 Favorite Beef Roast Dinner 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Favorite Beef Roast Dinner Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings

My two children love it and always want seconds

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is our family’s favorite slow-cooked beef roast. My two children love it and always want seconds. I love putting together new flavor combinations in the kitchen. —Sheryl Padilla, Peyton, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked beef with 3/4 cup vegetables and 3 tablespoons cooking juices: 368 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch. 7/57 Slow-Cooker Beef Stew 56 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7

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

hours 25 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When there’s a chill in the air, nothing beats this beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. —Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 272 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 8/57 Sassy Pot Roast 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 8 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love walking into my home after a long day and smelling this lovely pot roast. You can add potatoes and carrots to round out the meal, and the leftover meat makes a comforting soup for the next night. —Susan Burkett, Monroeville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked beef: 243 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 9/57 Horseradish-Encrusted Beef Tenderloin 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 20

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wow your friends and family with this tender beef encased in a golden horseradish crust. Roasted garlic boosts the robust flavor even more. —Laura Bagozzi, Dublin, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked beef: 268 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 119mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 5 lean meat. 10/57 Mini Mediterranean Pizza 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 19 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was on a

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

mini pizza kick and had already served up Mexican and Italian variations, so I opted for a Mediterranean version and came up with these. —Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 pizza: 287 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 11/57 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

The results were amazing!

our favorite jarred sauces and serve over zucchini pasta for a lighter, healthier meal that’s naturally gluten-free. The 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. 12/57 Pot Roast with Mushrooms 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Pot Roast with Mushrooms Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to

Serve mashed potatoes alongside to soak up every last drop of the beefy gravy

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Packed with wholesome veggies and tender beef, this is one company-special entree all ages will like. Serve mashed potatoes alongside to soak up every last drop of the beefy gravy. —Angie Stewart, Topeka, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef with 2/3 cup vegetables and 1/2 cup gravy: 310 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat. 13/57 Teriyaki Beef Stew 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Teriyaki Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

I spotted the ginger beer in the fridge, and rest was history

Time 6 hours 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As they say, necessity is the mother of invention” I created this recipe because I had a package of stew meat I needed to use. I spotted the ginger beer in the fridge, and rest was history. This stew has a delicious sweet-tangy flavor. It’s nice to have a different way to serve an inexpensive meal. —Leslie Simms, Sherman Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 310 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 528mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch

Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch. 14/57 Vermicelli Beef Stew 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vermicelli Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to try new recipes for my husband and me, and also when we entertain friends and relatives. This stew is a little different from most because of the vermicelli.—Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 294 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein.

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