July 4th beef recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Skinny, Mini Mexican Meatball Tostada Appetizers

Delight your guests with these itty, bitty meatballs atop a mini tostada. This is such a yummy and simple…

Steak Tacos

Tacos Al Carbon

This is a simple steak taco recipe that emphasizes the flavor of the meat and the grill. You can spice it up by adding extra cumin or a little…

Hala Kahiki Chili - Pineapple Chili

Hala Kahiki means Pineapple, this is a tropical pineapple chili. It's a nice change from regular chili. It…

Jamaican "Beef" Patties

Coming from a Jamaican background, many times my palate craves the blended flavors of curry. So I veganized one of my favorite treats, Jamaican Beef…

Firehouse Hamburger Barbecue

Served at fairs and firehouse gatherings as well as church picnics and community events in Lancaster County, PA. The recipe is from Eva M. Koehler,…

Beef Enchilada Casserole

A savory pan of cheese-rich Enchilada Casserole make for a delicious family dish on a busy weeknight. Toss a green salad together while this…

Cilantro Lime Beef Satay

Everyone knows I really like making skewers. I mean, who doesn’t love meat on a stick? Well, the word satay is an Asian way of saying “meat on a…

Ed's Chicago Cocoa Chili ( aka Chocolate Chili )

I like cooking and I love chili and chocolate, so if there was any way I could combine the three, I was gonna…

Sloppy Sloppy Joes

These get really sloppy, but taste really good. The aroma brings everyone running to the table long before it is finished cooking.

Romanian Mititei (Little Sausages)

This is a great traditional recipe for Romanian Mititei. Mititei are skinless sausages, usually grilled, and…

Italian Linguine Salad

This is a family favorite all summer long. With all the different pasta's out there, feel free to it change up.