American beef main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories added by professional chefs

Tallerine Casserole

Tallerine, talerine, tallerini...I’ve no idea of the spelling or origin of this vintage casserole but it remains a crowd pleaser yet today. I’ve…

Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes

Start to finish this can be on the table in 30 minutes, which represents 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes cook time in the microwave. This…

Skinny Salisbury Steak, a Diner Classic

Salisbury steak has been a classic dish long before TV dinners were in the picture. Look on the menu of most…

Zucchini Meatballs in Cream Sauce - Microwave Quick!

Several good reasons to save this recipe: to use up zucchini; to keep the kitchen cool by microwaving the main…

Crockpot Beef Short Ribs with Mushrooms

Crockpot meals are perfect for busy days. A little prep in the morning, then let the crockpot do its magic on…

Mom's Cheesy Beef Enchiladas

A tex-mex family favorite.

Super Bowl Sirloin Soft Tacos

Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on the grill but sometimes we cook inside.…

Oklahoma Brisket

A great tender brisket different from smoked brisket

Hearty Beef Stew with Mushrooms, Carrots and Potatoes

Stufato di manzo Italiano ( Beef Stew)

Stews have been around for many years, in many nations with such diverse recipes. All types of meats are used…

Skinny Sliders with Caramelized Onions

Minimizing is the new super-sizing and these little sliders are terrific. No need to heat up the barbecue…

Taco Skillet

It's sort of like hamburger helper, only it doesn't involve noodles or a box mix. And it tastes a whole lot better Variations: Add 1/2 cup…

Catchy Casserole

I created this a while back for a pot-luck gathering, and the blend of ground beef, ranch style beans, cheddar cheese, and rice was a huge hit.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH AVOCADO AND TWO -TAMATO SALSA

THIS IS A QUICK SUMMER MEAL YOU CAN DO WHEN IN A HURRY BUT WANT SOMETHING THAT TASTES GOOD AND STILL HEALTHY…

GOAT CHEESE AND PEAR STUFFED TENDERLOIN

THE FRESH PEARS GIVE A HINT OF SWEETNESS TO A SPECIAL STUFFING FOR BEEF TENDERLOIN AND BEAUTIFULLY BALANCES THE…