Beef Recipes

It seems that Beef Recipes are always popular. To that end, here are six beef recipes to get you through the day, including Baked Beef Empanadas and Spicy Portuguese Beef Steak Kabobs. Enjoy!

BEEF AND NOODLES IN LEMON SAUCE

Recipe Yield: Servings: 4

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/beef-and-noodles-in-lemon-sauce.

Ingredients

1 cup fine egg noodles

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

3/4 cup onions, diced

1-1/2 pound leanest ground beef

1 pound mushrooms, sliced

3/4 cup water

2 egg yolks

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons sherry

Directions

Put the noodles into a heat-resistant mixing bowl and cover them with boiling water. Set aside for 20 minutes, then drain.

In a frying pan, melt the butter, add the onions, and saute five minutes or so. Add the beef, mushrooms, and noodles. Increase the heat to high and cook for another five minutes, stirring constantly. Add the water and cook another ten minutes over low heat.

In a small bowl, mix together the egg yolks, lemon juice, and sherry. Scoop a few spoonfuls of the meat mixture into the bowl of egg mixture. Turn the contents of the bowl into the skillet. Heat gently while stirring. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 264; Fat: 11.7 g; Sodium: 185 mg; Protein: 14.5 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3/4 Bread/Starch, 2-1/2 Medium-Fat Meat

MUSTARD ROAST BEEF

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings

Source: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

Book Title: 1,001 Delicious Recipes for People with Diabetes

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/mustard-roast-beef.

Ingredients

1/4 cup apricot preserves

2-4 tablespoons spicy brown mustard

2-3 teaspoons reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

1 teaspoon crushed caraway seeds

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1 teaspoon crushed black, or mixed, peppercorns

1 boneless beef sirloin tip roast, fat trimmed (about 2 pounds)

Directions

Mix all ingredients except beef in medium bowl. Spread on all surfaces of meat. Place meat on rack in roasting pan.

Roast at 350 degrees F. until meat thermometer registers 140 degrees (medium), or 160 degrees (well done), 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 171; Fat: 5.5 g; Saturated Fat: 2.1 g; Sodium: 118 mg; Cholesterol: 60.3 mg; Protein: 20.7 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 3 Meat

BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP

Recipe Yield: Servings: 10

Source: Suzi Castle's Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods

Book Title: Suzi Castle's Deliciously Healthy Favorite Foods

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/beef-vegetable-soup.

Ingredients

1 beef shank bone with 1lb. meat

2-1/2 quarts water

2 bay leaves

1/3 cup chopped celery leaves

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp Morton Lite Salt Mixture

1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

1 envelope (1oz.) onion soup mix

1 can (15oz.) stewed tomatoes with juice

1 package (10oz.) frozen mixed vegetables

1 cup peeled, diced potatoes

1 cup sliced celery

Directions

Remove any fat from the beef.

In a large, covered soup pot, simmer the beef bone with meat in water with bay leaves, celery leaves, parsley, Morton Lite Salt Mixture, pepper, and onion soup mix until meat is tender, about 2-1/2 hours.

Remove the one, meat and bay leaves. Chill broth and remove any fat. Cut meat into bite size pieces and return to broth. Discard bone and bay leaves.

Add tomatoes, frozen vegetables, potatoes, and celery.

Cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 106; Fat: 2.46 g; Sodium: 306 mg; Cholesterol: 28 mg; Protein: 12.2 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat; 1/2 bread; 1 vegetable

HUNGARIAN BEEF GOULASH

This is from Eating Well, and begins, "This streamlined goulash skips the step of browning the beef, and instead coats it in a spice crust to give it a rich mahogany hue. This saucy dish is a natural served over whole-wheat egg noodles. Or, for something different, try prepared potato gnocchi or spaetzle."

Cook Time: 30 minutes; Additional Time: 4 hours; Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes; Servings: 8; Yield: 8 cups

To view this online, go to https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/251960/hungarian-beef-goulash/.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef stew meat, (such as chuck), trimmed and cubed

2 teaspoons caraway seeds

1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons sweet or hot paprika, (or a mixture of the two), preferably Hungarian (see Ingredient Note)

1/4 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes

1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium beef broth

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 bay leaves

1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Place beef in a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Crush caraway seeds with the bottom of a saucepan. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in paprika, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the beef with the spice mixture and toss to coat well. Top with onion and bell pepper.

Combine tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce and garlic in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer. Pour over the beef and vegetables. Place bay leaves on top. Cover and cook until the beef is very tender, 4 to 4-1/2 hours on high or 7 to 7-1/2 hours on low.

Discard the bay leaves; skim or blot any visible fat from the surface of the stew. Add the cornstarch mixture to the stew and cook on high, stirring 2 or 3 times, until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Tips

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 4 months. | Prep ahead: Trim beef and coat with spice mixture. Prepare vegetables. Combine tomatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Refrigerate in separate covered containers for up to 1 day.

Ingredient Note: Paprika specifically labeled as “Hungarian” is worth seeking out for this dish because it delivers a fuller, richer flavor than regular or Spanish paprika. Find it at specialty-foods store or online at HungarianDeli.com and penzeys.com.

For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker.

SPICY PORTUGUESE BEEF STEAK KABOBS

Recipe Yield: Yield: 6 servings

Source: The Beef Checkoff

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-portuguese-beef-steak-kabobs.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-1/4 inches thick

1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Seasoning:

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Directions

Cut beef steak into 1-1/4-inch pieces. Combine seasoning ingredients in medium bowl. Add beef; toss.

Alternately thread beef and bell pepper onto six 10-inch metal skewers

Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.

Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 9 to 11 minutes) for medium rare (145F) to medium (160F) doneness, turning once.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 214; Fat: 11 g; Sodium: 98 mg; Cholesterol: 76 mg; Protein: 26 g; Carbohydrates: 2 g

BAKED BEEF EMPANADAS

Recipe Yield: Yield: Makes 20 servings.

Source: Lauras Lean Beef

View this online at https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/baked-beef-empanadas.

Ingredients

1/2 pound Laura's 92% Lean Ground Beef or 96% Lean Ground Round

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 cup canned low-salt yellow corn, drained

1/3 cup salsa

1 tablespoon tomato paste

20 wonton wrappers

Cooking spray

Salsa, low-fat sour cream (optional)

Ingredients

Preheat oven to 400F.

Cook ground beef, onion and next 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet 5 minutes or until beef is browned; drain. Add corn and next 2 ingredients and cook until heated through. Remove and let cool.

Working with one wonton wrapper at a time, spoon 1 tablespoon beef mixture into center of each wrapper. Bring 2 opposite corners together and pinch the points to seal, forming a triangle. Place wrappers on a wire rack and repeat procedure with remaining wrappers and beef mixture.

Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets and coat lightly with cooking spray. Bake 4 to 6 minutes on each side, turning once or until golden. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 85; Fat: 1.5 g; Saturated Fat: .68 g; Fiber: .62 g; Sodium: 157 mg; Cholesterol