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Healthy Ground Beef Recipes Under 500 Calories

Eating lighter doesn't mean boring. Each ground beef recipe here — from Buffalo-Sauced Ground Turkey Meatballs with Celery–Blue Cheese Slaw to Baked Caramelized Onion & Garlic Three-Cheese Dip (French-Inspired) — comes in under 500 calories per serving with the macros to prove it.

24 recipes in this collection

Buffalo-Sauced Ground Turkey Meatballs with Celery–Blue Cheese Slaw

Buffalo-Sauced Ground Turkey Meatballs with Celery–Blue Cheese Slaw

40 min416 cal
Restaurant-Style Pan-Seared Hamburger Patties with Caramelized Garlic-Onion Butter

Restaurant-Style Pan-Seared Hamburger Patties with Caramelized Garlic-Onion Butter

35 min420 cal
Pan-Seared Hamburger Steaks with Caramelized Onions & Garlic-Butter Jus

Pan-Seared Hamburger Steaks with Caramelized Onions & Garlic-Butter Jus

40 min418 cal
Quick Braised Pork Tenderloin Bites in Lemon–Tomato Herb Broth with Cauliflower Couscous and Pickled Cucumber

Quick Braised Pork Tenderloin Bites in Lemon–Tomato Herb Broth with Cauliflower Couscous and Pickled Cucumber

40 min414 cal
Low-Carb Mushroom 'Risotto' with a Touch of Arborio

Low-Carb Mushroom 'Risotto' with a Touch of Arborio

45 min303 cal
Roasted Vegetable & Cannellini Bean Panzanella with Herbed Lemon Vinaigrette

Roasted Vegetable & Cannellini Bean Panzanella with Herbed Lemon Vinaigrette

55 min400 cal
Protein-Packed Quinoa & Egg White Breakfast Bowl with Smoked Salmon and Lemony Greek Yogurt

Protein-Packed Quinoa & Egg White Breakfast Bowl with Smoked Salmon and Lemony Greek Yogurt

35 min490 cal
Sichuan-Style Crispy Tofu & Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame-Scallion Noodles

Sichuan-Style Crispy Tofu & Spring Vegetable Stir-Fry with Sesame-Scallion Noodles

35 min444 cal
Cheesy Tuna & Matzo Fritters

Cheesy Tuna & Matzo Fritters

32 min472 cal
Spicy Healthy Thai-Style Chicken (Low-Carb, High-Protein)

Spicy Healthy Thai-Style Chicken (Low-Carb, High-Protein)

30 min343 cal
Fiery Thai-Style Green Beans (Low-Carb, High-Spice)

Fiery Thai-Style Green Beans (Low-Carb, High-Spice)

18 min127 cal
Crisp Turkey, Cabbage & Bean Sprout Stir‑Fry (Chinese‑Style)

Crisp Turkey, Cabbage & Bean Sprout Stir‑Fry (Chinese‑Style)

30 min345 cal
Baked Caramelized Onion & Garlic Three-Cheese Dip (French-Inspired)

Baked Caramelized Onion & Garlic Three-Cheese Dip (French-Inspired)

65 min300 cal
Pan‑Seared Chicken with Lemon‑Thyme Pan Sauce (Bistro Style)

Pan‑Seared Chicken with Lemon‑Thyme Pan Sauce (Bistro Style)

40 min345 cal
One‑Pot Tomato‑Braised White Fish with Olives, Capers & Herbed Polenta Cakes

One‑Pot Tomato‑Braised White Fish with Olives, Capers & Herbed Polenta Cakes

35 min375 cal
Tofu & Spring Vegetable Breakfast Bowl with Turmeric Cauliflower Hash and Scallions

Tofu & Spring Vegetable Breakfast Bowl with Turmeric Cauliflower Hash and Scallions

40 min383 cal
Charred Citrus-Grilled Sea Bass with Spring Herb Salsa Verde & Saffron Cauliflower Rice

Charred Citrus-Grilled Sea Bass with Spring Herb Salsa Verde & Saffron Cauliflower Rice

35 min282 cal
Herbed Tofu Scramble with Sautéed Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes and Herb-Infused Polenta Toast

Herbed Tofu Scramble with Sautéed Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes and Herb-Infused Polenta Toast

35 min362 cal
Seared Scallops with Lemon-Garlic Brown Butter, Wilted Spinach & Pearl Couscous

Seared Scallops with Lemon-Garlic Brown Butter, Wilted Spinach & Pearl Couscous

22 min220 cal
Citrus-Braised Pork Shoulder Chili Verde with Brown Rice

Citrus-Braised Pork Shoulder Chili Verde with Brown Rice

65 min477 cal
Grilled Beef Kofta with Herbed Couscous and Roasted Carrot–Tahini Drizzle

Grilled Beef Kofta with Herbed Couscous and Roasted Carrot–Tahini Drizzle

35 min360 cal
Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Pappardelle with Lacinato Kale & Cherry Tomatoes

Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Pappardelle with Lacinato Kale & Cherry Tomatoes

35 min423 cal
Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Linguine with Winter Greens, Toasted Breadcrumbs & Chili

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Linguine with Winter Greens, Toasted Breadcrumbs & Chili

25 min442 cal
Garlic-Butter Parmesan Crusted Shrimp with Lemon Zucchini Noodles (Low-Carb, Mediterranean)

Garlic-Butter Parmesan Crusted Shrimp with Lemon Zucchini Noodles (Low-Carb, Mediterranean)

35 min404 cal

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