Healthy Beef Recipes
Beef dinners can be made healthier without losing any of the flavor. From casual chili and taco dinners to Beef Burgundy, these are the healthy versions of every beef lovers favorites.
Although there has been a lot of back and forth on whether red meat is healthy, research shows that it is a nutritious part of any meal. It contains fats that can improve cholesterol levels and its high omega 3 content has been shown to decrease depression. Plus, it’s downright delicious!
If you are looking to put more beef on your family’s table, there are some great meal ideas out there. Moms Who Think has made finding them easy by providing you with several healthy beef recipes your family will love.
The nice thing about beef is that it’s so versatile. It can be served with vegetables or pasta, made into meatloaf or baked into a variety of dishes.
At Moms Who Think, we’d like to think that we chose a wide selection of recipes that show off its versatility and can be pleasing to any palette.
Those with spicy tastes will enjoy our Healthy Mexican Pozole recipe. Veggie lovers will dig our Healthy Stir Fried Beef and Vegetable recipe and our Healthy Baked Meatballs will be great served with pasta or in a sandwich.
So when you’re wondering what to server your family for dinner tonight, why not make it beef? Healthy and delicious, this meat can be used in any number of meals and is sure to put a smile on their faces. Which healthy beef recipe will you be preparing tonight?
Skinny Italian Spaghetti Pie Recipe
Updated:Skinny Italian Spaghetti Pie Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 cup finely chopped onion ½ cup chopped green pepper 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon pepper 6 ounces spaghetti, cooked […]
Read more »Easy Swiss Steak Recipe
Updated:Easy Swiss Steak Ingredients: 4 beef cubed steaks (4 ounces each) 1 Tablespoon canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 can (14½ ounces) stewed tomatoes, chopped 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules 1 Tablespoon […]
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Creamy Slow Cooked Garlic Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Updated:Creamy Slow Cooked Garlic Beef Stroganoff Ingredients: 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules 1 cup boiling water 1 can (10¾ ounces) reduced-fat condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 2 cups fresh mushrooms 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1½ to 2 pounds beef top round steak, […]
Read more »Crock Pot Coffee Beef Roast Recipe
Updated:Crock Pot Coffee Beef Roast Ingredients: 1 beef sirloin tip roast (2½ pounds), cut in half 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups brewed coffee 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (liquid smoke is 100% natural) 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon […]
Read more »Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry Recipe
Updated:Teriyaki Beef Stir Fry Ingredients: 1 cup water ⅔ cup reduced sodium soy sauce ½ cup honey 6 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tablespoons minced fresh ginger root 1 beef flank steak (1½ pounds), cut into thin strips 2 Tablespoons canola oil 4 cups broccoli florets 2 medium onions, chopped 2 medium green peppers, chopped 2 […]
Read more »Longhorn Cowboy Chuck Wagon Casserole Recipe
Updated:Longhorn Cowboy Chuck Wagon Casserole Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 large green pepper, chopped 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce ¼ cup water 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic […]
Read more »South of the Border Stuffed Shells Recipe
Updated:South of the Border Stuffed Shells Ingredients: 24 uncooked jumbo pasta shells 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon chili powder 2 cups medium salsa 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup frozen corn ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced fat […]
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French Bread Cheeseburgers Recipe
Updated:French Bread Cheeseburgers Ingredients: ¾ pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 small onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon ketchup 1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated crusty French loaf 4 slices (1 oz. each) reduced fat American cheese 1 egg white, […]
Read more »Mushroom Pepper Steak Recipe
Updated:Mushroom Pepper Steak Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, divided ⅛ teaspoon pepper 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin strips 1 Tablespoon cornstarch ½ cup reduced sodium beef broth 1 garlic clove, minced ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 cup julienned sweet red pepper 1 […]
Read more »Herbed Beef and Brown Rice Stuffed Cabbage Recipe
Updated:Herbed Beef and Brown Rice Stuffed Cabbage Ingredients: 1 medium head cabbage ¾ pound lean ground beef (90% lean) ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained ½ cup water ⅓ cup instant brown rice 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon […]
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Country Biscuit and Beef Pie Recipe
Updated:Country Biscuit and Beef Pie Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan […]
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Kids Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta Recipe
Updated:Kids Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 can (14½ ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes 2 Tablespoons dill pickle relish 2 Tablespoons prepared mustard 2 Tablespoons ketchup ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper 1 teaspoon salt ¾ […]
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Delicioso Baked Nachos Recipe
Updated:Delicioso Baked Nachos Ingredients: 1½ pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup water 1 Tablespoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon paprika 1½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt […]
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Friday Night Pizza Sloppy Joes Recipe
Updated:Friday Night Pizza Sloppy Joes Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium chopped green pepper 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce 3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni, chopped 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 6 Tablespoons shredded part skim mozzarella cheese 6 hamburger buns, split Directions: 1. […]
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Brown Sugar Glazed Cheddar Meatloaf Recipe
Updated:Brown Sugar Glazed Cheddar Meatloaf Ingredients: 2 egg whites, beaten ¾ cup 2% reduced fat milk 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese ¾ cup quick-cooking oats 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium carrot, shredded ½ teaspoon salt 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) ¾ cup ketchup 3 Tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon […]
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Mexican Pasta Skillet Recipe
Updated:Mexican Pasta Skillet Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies 1 cup fresh or frozen corn ½ cup water 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt […]
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Spaghetti Crust Pizza Recipe
Updated:Spaghetti Crust Pizza Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1 package (16 ounces) cooked spaghetti 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean), cooked and drained 3½ cups (one 28 ounce can or two 14 ounce jars) pizza sauce 1 package (3½ ounces) sliced turkey pepperoni 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms ¼ cup finely chopped onion […]
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Cheesy Baked Chili Mac Casserole Recipe
Updated:Cheesy Baked Chili Mac Casserole Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies […]
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Betty’s Macaroni-Beef Casserole Recipe
Updated:Betty’s Macaroni-Beef Casserole Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) ½ cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 2 teaspoons sugar 1½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon pepper 8 ounces […]
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Oriental Steak Stir-Fry Recipe
Updated:Oriental Steak Stir-Fry Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon reduced sodium beef bouillon granules 1 cup cold water ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce ⅛ teaspoon pepper 10 ounces beef top sirloin steak 1 medium green pepper, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 medium tomatoes, […]
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Moist and Zesty Meatloaf Recipe
Updated:Moist and Zesty Meatloaf Ingredients: 1 egg, lightly beaten ¾ cup ketchup, divided in half 1 cup kidney beans (canned), rinsed, drained and mashed ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1 small onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, finely chopped 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning (no salt added) ¼ teaspoon seasoned […]
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Beef Brisket with Herbed Tomato Sauce Recipe
Updated:Beef Brisket with Herbed Tomato Sauce Ingredients: 1 beef brisket (4½ pounds) 2 teaspoons salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 Tablespoon olive oil 3 large onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup beef broth 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 large red pepper, chopped 1 Tablespoon dried thyme 1 Tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed […]
Read more »Mexican Pizza Recipe
Updated:Mexican Pizza Recipe Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon ground cornmeal 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed and divided in half ½ pound lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large green pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, finely minced 1 can (16 ounces) fat free refried beans 1 cup salsa 1 can (4 […]
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400 Calorie Old Fashioned Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Updated:400 Calorie Old Fashioned Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes 1 pound carrots, cut into ¼ inch slices 1½ pounds lean ground beef (90% lean) 1 large onion, chopped 1 jar (12 ounces) fat free beef gravy 1 teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon rubbed sage ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed ¼ […]
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