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

Preparation:
1. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons water with the garlic powder and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth.
2. Add the beef strips and toss.
3. In a wok or large skillet over medium high heat, stir-fry the beef in 1 tablespoon oil until it reaches desired doneness; remove and keep warm.
4. Stir-fry the onion and broccoli in the remaining oil for about 4-5 minutes.
5. Return the beef to the pan.
6. Combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger and the remaining cornstarch with water until smooth; add to the pan.
7. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes.

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 153
Total fat: 7.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 1363.1 mg
Total carbs: 19.5 g
Fiber: 7.8 g
Protein: 4.9 g
Weight Watchers points: 4

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• Beef with Cucumbers recipe – 176 calories
• Ground Beef Gyros recipe – 198 calories
• Vietnamese Beef Meatballs recipe – 85 calories
• Low-Fat Beef Meatballs recipe – 171 calories
• Bulgarian Princess Sandwich recipe – 177 calories

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)

Preparation:
1. Preheat the broiler.
2. To make the raita, in a small bowl combine the cucumber, yogurt, onion, sugar and snipped mint. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside
3. Trim the fat from meat. Sprinkle the meat with the lemon-pepper seasoning.
4. Place the meat on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning the meat over after half of the broiling time.
5. For medium-rare allow for about 15-17 minutes (at 145 degree F) and for medium about 20-22 minutes (at 160 degree F).
6. Cut the steak across the grain into thin slices.
7. Garnish the steak slices with mint leaves. Serve with raita.

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 176
Total fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg
Sodium: 312 mg
Total carbs: 5 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 28 g
Weight Watchers points: 4

You might also like these low-calorie beef recipes:

• Easy Beef Gyros recipe – 198 calories
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• Italian Mini Meatballs recipe – 195 calories

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

Preparation:
1. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients, mixing well. Cover and refrigerate.
2. Preheat the oven to 350º F.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with the seasoning ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
4. Divide the beef mixture into 16 equal portions and shape into 2-inches diameter patties.
5. Place the patties on a rack in the broiler pan.
6. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes (or until no longer pink) or on the grill over medium heat.
7. To serve, place equal amounts of beef and tomato slices in each pita bread half, and top with the yogurt sauce.

Servings: 8

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 198
Calories from fat: 57
Total fat: 6.4g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Total carbs: 19g
Fiber: 1.1g
Protein: 15.3g
WW points: 4

Photo credit: Wildflour

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• Vietnamese Meatballs recipe – 85 calories
• Delicious Beef Meatballs recipe – 171 calories
• Bulgarian Ground Meat Sandwiches recipe – 177 calories

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.

Servings: 20 meatballs

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 85
Calories from fat: 52
Total fat: 5.8g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Total carbs: 1.1g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 6.7g
WW points: 2

Photo credit: Sue L

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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.

Servings: 6 (24 meatballs)

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 171
Calories from fat: 69
Total fat: 7.7g
Cholesterol: 49mg
Total carbs: 8.3g
Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 16.1g
WW points: 4

Photo credit: Sylvie

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Bulgarian Ground Meat Sandwiches recipe – 177 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef or pork
10 slices bread
1 onion, chopped
1 large egg
1 tablespoon dried thyme or oregano or savory
ground coriander
ground cumin
ground ginger
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead well (the mixture should be soft enough to spread – if it’s not, add an extra egg).
2. Spread the mixture over the bread slices and place in an oven at medium to high heat.
3. Bake for about 5-10 minutes (or until the meat is golden and cooked through).

Servings: 10 sandwiches

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 177
Calories from fat: 73
Total fat: 8.2g
Cholesterol: 51mg
Total carbs: 14.1g
Fiber: 0.9g
Protein: 11.1g
WW points: 4

Photo credit: Nelka

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Italian Mini Meatballs recipe – 195 calories

Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk Italian sausage
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Preparation:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In medium bowl, combine all the ingredients; shape into 3/4 inch balls.
3. Place the meatballs in a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan.
4. Bake for about 20 minutes (or until brown).

Servings: 8

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 195
Calories from fat: 133
Total fat: 14.8g
Cholesterol: 70mg
Total carbs: 2.9g
Protein: 11.8g

Photo credit: Marsha D.

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Japanese Meat and Potato Korokke (Croquettes) recipe – 173 calories

Ingredients:
1 lb potatoes
1/4 lb ground beef
1 egg
flour
1/2 onion
2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
panko (breadcrumbs)
vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper (to taste)

Preparation:
1. Peel and cut the potatoes into medium chunks.
2. Boil the potatoes until soft. Mash the potatoes and set aside.
3. Mince the onion and saute in a frying pan.
4. Add the ground beef in the pan and saute.
5. In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, beef and onion; season with salt and pepper and mix well.
6. Make flat and oval-shaped pieces (about 3″ in diameter and 3/4″ thick); coat each piece with flour.
7. Dip them in the beaten egg; coat with panko. Fry in 350 degrees F oil until brown.

Servings: 4

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 173
Calories from fat: 50
Total fat: 5.6g
Cholesterol: 72mg
Total carbs: 21.5g
Protein: 9.3g

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Azumaya Egg Rolls recipe – 148 calories

Ingredients:
20 large square egg roll wraps
1 lb ground beef (or ground pork or ground chicken)
2 cups of finely chopped cabbage
3 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup of shredded carrots
1/4 lb bean sprouts
1 teaspoon of minced ginger
vegetable oil (for frying)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
black pepper (to taste)
sweet and sour sauce

Preparation:
1. In a wide skillet, stir-fry the meat and ginger over high heat for about 2-3 minutes (untily lightly browned).
2. Add the cabbage, green onions, bean sprouts and carrot; cook for about 2 minutes.
3. Stir in the oyster sauce and season to taste with black pepper.
4. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool.
5. Use 2 tablespoons for each egg roll.
6. To wrap: place the filling diagonally on the wrapper, fold the corner over the filling, roll roughly half-way to cover the filling, fold up both sides roughly against the filling; moisten the ends of last flap with water, roll over flap to seal; lay flap side down until ready to cook.
7. Deep fry them in oil (in a wok or skillet over the stove) for about 2-3 minutes (until golden brown), turning occasionally.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Serve warm with sweet and sour sauce.

Servings: 20

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 148
Calories from fat: 35
Total fat: 3.9g
Cholesterol: 18mg
Total carbs: 19.9g
Protein: 7.7g

Photo credit: cookiedog

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Egyptian Fried Liver recipe – 175 calories

Ingredients:
1/2 kg thinly sliced beef liver
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 lemon
1 pinch salt

Egyptian condiment
4 garlic cloves
2 chili peppers
1 tablespoon cumin
1 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vinegar
some cold water

Preparation:
1. To make the Egyptian condiment: Put all 6 ingredients in a liquidiser, then into a 1/2 liter bottle, add cold water until full, shake well and keep refrigerated.
2. Place approximately 1/2 cup cooking oil in a small frying pan. When hot, add the thinly cut liver and salt; mix while cooking (make sure not to overcook).
3. After several minutes, add some Egyptian condiment according to taste.
4. To make sandwiches, spoon the liver into fresh pitta bread and squeeze some lemon juice.

Servings: 10

Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 175
Calories from fat: 116
Total fat: 12.9g
Cholesterol: 137mg
Total carbs: 4.4g
Protein: 10.6g

Photo credit: Bergy

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