7 Healthy Beef Recipes Under 400 Calories
Aside from its flavor and goodness, beef is packed in protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B6 and other antioxidants and nutrients according to Men's Fitness.
When portioned carefully, beef can help contribute to losing weight while boosting your energy and building muscle mass, especially if it's lean beef. Packing up on protein by eating beef is cheaper too, notes Beef Magazine and it is because beef is more nutrient-dense than other vegetarian options.
So if you're trying to lose weight the healthy weight, try adding beef to your diet with these well-portioned recipes at under 400 calories per serving:
1.) Chipotle Beef Wraps
If you're looking for a meal than can be made in less than 25 minutes, try this recipe from Fitness Magazine. This could be made on the go for when you want to control your portions or for when you want to have a picnic outside. It is only 379 calories per serving.
2.) Pepper Steak
What better way to enjoy red meat than have it served as a steak? This recipe from Fat Secret recommends using brown rice to accompany the dish if you want to. It is only 321 calories per serving.
3.) Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis
This classic meat loaf recipe from My Recipes adds white cheddar cheese to make it more satisfying and seemingly indulgent when, in fact, it is only 254 calories per serving.
4.) Ground Beef and Texas Been Enchiladas
This recipe from Food.com will make any meat and tex-mex food lover eat with delight. Slice enchiladas in half, serve with rice, sour cream, guacamole, and preferred choice of corn chips. It is only 380 calories per serving.
5.) Pasta and Beef Bake
If you'd like to go Italian, try this pasta recipe from 400 Calories or Less. This dish is very easy and low in calories even with pasta because it calls for FiberGourmet pasta, a pasta substitute that is high in fiber and has fewer calories than the standard one. The recipe is only 392 calories per serving.
6.) High Temperature Eye-of-Round Roast
This recipe from All Recipes only uses 3 ingredients which makes it easy, convenient, and no fuss. Roasting the beef in this way makes it tender and you only have to add salt and pepper to taste and that's it! Each serving is only 227 calories.
7.) Orange Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
This recipe from My Recipes is for when you want a fast meal with an Asian flavor. It is only 227 calories per serving.