European beef recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Italian Meatballs

Years ago I had an Italian neighbor who became a close friend. I always commented on her delicious meatballs and one day she shared the recipe with…

Khalia - Georgian Beef Stew

This is the incredible, densely flavored beef stew that I enjoyed so much at a Georgian restaurant in St. Petersburg, Russia. I've been searching…

Spaetzle with Succulent Beef

Our good german friend Helmut Solfrank loves to cook Spaetzle. He recently returned from a summer vacation in Germany and brought us a Spaetzle…

Hungarian Goulash (Gulyasleves)

Great for a cold winter day. Very comforting.

Beef Braciole

This is one of my sons favorite dishes served with pasta I personally like it served with a side of roasted spaghetti squash. In the recipe I use…

White Sauce Veal Stew

Skinny Irish Pub Beef Stew for St. Patrick’s Day

This peasant style stew is so hearty and perfect to make for St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve made a skinny version by…

Meat-filled Dinner Pastries

Delicious biscuit dough pastries stuffed with a hearty blend of ground beef, vegetables, potatoes, and seasonings. Recipe makes six large entree…

Lasagna

The classic Italian dish, baked in a microwave.

Italian Wedding Soup

This soup was traditionally served at Italian Weddings. Simple to make, and very tasty. Perfect for a large group!

Yorkie Beef Pudding

This easy to prepare English style inspired yorkshire pudding dish is elegant enough to serve when you have guests as well as for a weeknight…

Runza (Meat & Cabbage Pies)

This is a modifed old German recipe. These are great served with a hearty soup. They make a substantial appetizer when cut into pieces. Yes, they…

Sunshine Pies

This recipe makes about 15 smiley pies, using a 3" cutter. If possible, allow the filling to cool completely before adding to the pastry to bake,…

Wrapped meat loaf

Elegant and tasty herbed meatloaf, delicious hot or cold.

Italian Meatballs

Delicate, moist and delicious.