Healthy beef recipes
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Pot-roast beef with French onion gravy
Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions
Zingy teriyaki beef skewers
If you're looking for a light and healthy dinner then these kebabs are just the ticket - rich in folate, fibre, iron and vitamin C, plus 3 of your 5-a-day
One-pan beef stew with vegetable mash
Make an easy stew that contains all of your 5-a-day. If red meat is lean, it’s a valuable source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, but we also have a vegan option (see tip, below)
Healthy beef stew
Try our easy, healthy beef stew recipe that's packed full of vitamin C. This warming dinner is perfect for chilly nights
5-a-day Bolognese
Get all five of your five-a-day with this spaghetti Bolognese. The hidden veg in the sauce makes it ideal for kids and you can freeze any leftovers
Balsamic beef with beetroot & rocket
Combine the rich flavours of balsamic and beetroot in a healthy beef dish that feels indulgent yet is low fat, low calorie and contains three of your five-a-day
Healthier beef wellington
Angela Nilsen's all-time dinner party classic has just one-third of the fat of the traditional recipe
Beef & swede casserole
This gluten and dairy free casserole is hearty and comforting, packed with chunky meat and veg. Simple to prepare, serve up with seasonal greens
Beef stew & dumplings
Make this hearty beef stew with dumplings for a warming meal. We've made this dish lighter by using a lean cut of beef and added chunky vegetables to boost fibre.
Mild chilli & bean pasta bake
Whip up a healthy chilli and bean pasta meal that's full of fibre and vitamin B
Big-batch bolognese
Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal
Healthy chilli con carne
Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander
Lighter Chinese chilli beef
Don't reach for the takeaway menu, try this beef stir-fry recipe instead. It's just as tasty as your favourite Chinese and healthier too.
Braised beef with cranberries & spices
Slow cook beef with cinnamon, saffron, coriander and harissa for a deeply fragrant rustic casserole
Steak, roasted pepper & pearl barley salad
A vibrant salad packed with yellow and red peppers, colourful onion, beef cooked to your liking and healthy grains
Low-fat moussaka
A rich and comforting Greek classic without the calories, what's not to love?
Smoky beef stew
Enjoy this simple stew for dinner, then pack into boxes to keep you going for lunches
Minced beef cobbler
A hearty yet healthy dish that's perfect for a rainy evening, and it's low-fat too
Quick beef & broccoli one-pot
Create a delicious beef and broccoli meal in one pot, fast! Contains 2 of your 5-a-day
Quick cottage pie
A quick cottage pie that uses low-fat buttermilk in the mash
Healthy burgers
Turn a barbecue favourite into a nutritious meal without compromising on taste with our easy healthy burgers
Steak supper for two or more
End the day with this special steak supper
Chilli con carne soup
This is a soupy version of a classic chilli - kept mellow so children can enjoy it too
Beef schnitzel
Junior Good Food readers, Olivia, Grace & Emma, share their child-friendly, pan-fried beef recipe