Ground Beef Recipes Healthy

ground beef recipes healthy

40+ Healthy Ground Beef Recipes

ground beef recipes healthy

Classic, easy ground beef recipe that’s perfect for adding to tacos, casseroles, soups, and any healthy meal!

Total: 15min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 105 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 328 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp avocado oil
  • 1 lb ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instruction:

  1. Heat up the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add in the ground beef and break into small pieces with a spatula.
  3. Let the ground beef cook for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add the salt and pepper.
  5. Mix and sauté the ground beef occasionally for another 5-7 minutes (or until evenly browned and fully cooked).
  6. Set aside for a recipe or refrigerate for later!

45 BEST Healthy Ground Beef Recipes

ground beef recipes healthy

This collection of Healthy Ground Beef Recipes includes 45 amazing dinners to feed your family without any guilt! We love these easy zucchini boats:

Ingredients:

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 Tbsp feta cheese, for garnishing
  • 1 Tbsp pine nuts, for garnishing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instruction:

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium high heat and cook the ground beef. Crumble the beef it as you go along. Stir in salt, pepper, chopped garlic, oregano, thyme and paprika. Cook until beef is fully cooked. Remove from heat. Once cooled stir in cherry tomato halves and parsley.
  2. Cut the zucchini into halves, lengthwise. Brush olive oil on both sides and season with salt and pepper. Place them flesh side down on a lightly oiled griddle or caste iron skillet over medium high heat. Cook 3-5 minutes until soft. Turn the zucchini halves over and cook an additional 3-5 minutes.
  3. Plate them out and let them cool. Once ready to handle, with the help of spoon, scoop out the flesh to hollow out the zucchini to create the the boats. Stir this zucchini flesh into the meat mixture.
  4. Arrange the boats onto a serving platter. Fill the prepared stuffing generously into each boat. Garnish with feta cheese, pine nuts and parsley.

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FAQ

Can ground beef be healthy?

Not only is ground beef not harmful, but it is also a nutrient-dense food that provides numerous essential macro and micronutrients, including healthy fats, complete proteins, B vitamins, and zinc.

What is the best healthiest ground beef?

Ground round and ground sirloin have the lowest fat content and are the two lightest, healthiest options.

What is the healthiest way to cook ground beef?

Even better, boiling ground beef is a much healthier option compared to frying it in oil. The boiling process helps separate fat from the meat, and it comes out quite lean.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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