Diet Recipes Blog

This beef and broccoli recipe easily rivals any Chinese restaurant beef and broccoli. It’s delicious and it doesn’t require any unusual ingredients. Serve over hot rice.

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry recipe – 153 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb boneless round steak or 1 lb charcoal chuck steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
4 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
2 tablespoons water, divided
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1/3 cup soy sauce
1 small onion, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons brown sugar

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Raita is a traditional Indian yogurt-based sauce that is served over hot curries and beef dishes to add a bit of cool contrast. Cucumber, mint, onions, and seasoning are shredded and infused into this sauce for a tasty treat.

Beef with Cucumber Raita recipe – 176 calories

Ingredients:
1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
1/4 cup coarsely shredded unpeeled cucumber
1 8-ounce carton plain fat-free or low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely chopped red or sweet onion
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
salt and black pepper, to taste
fresh mint leaves (optional)

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Easy Beef Gyros recipe – 198 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
8 small pita pocket bread (4-inch diameter) , cut in half, warmed
4 plum tomatoes, cut into thin slices

Sauce
2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1/3 cup cucumber, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped

Seasoning
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Vietnamese Meatballs recipe – 85 calories

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cloves garlic
1 egg white
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Preparation:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, until well blended.
2. Make 20 1″ meatballs.
3. Put the meatballs on wooden skewers (about 4 per skewer).
4. Broil (or grill) the meatballs until thoroughly cooked.

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Delicious Beef Meatballs recipe – 171 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
10 fat-free saltine crackers, crushed
1/4 small onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
cooking spray

Preparation:
1. Finely grate the onion into large bowl.
2. Make sure all the juices are in the bowl as well (you may need to wipe the grater with your fingers).
3. Add the remaining ingredients (except the cooking spray) and mix well.
4. Shape into 24 meatballs.
5. Spray a skillet with cooking spray.
6. Heat the skillet over medium heat until hot.
7. Add 12 meatballs to skillet and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning to brown evenly.
8. Remove the cooked meatballs and drain the skillet.
9. Cook the remaining 12 meatballs.
10. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce.

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