16 Healthy Dinner Ideas Made With Beef

Because beef can be anything you want it to be.

Beef is not only a protein champion, it is also one of nature’s best sources of iron, zinc and B-vitamins. Here's some recipe inspiration to incorporate more of these essential nutrients into your daily diet.

1. Transform boring weekday meals with these steakhouse skewers, served with a kale Caesar salad and crunchy whole grain toast.

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It's an easy and delicious way to get a hearty helping of vitamin B12 (thanks to the sirloin), with tofu and umami-rich Parmesan completing this satisfying salad. Get the recipe here.

2. Tingle your taste buds with this sweet and tangy Korean-style BBQ beef.

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This dish is full of fresh flavours of garlic, green onion, and a smidge of pear to add some natural sweetness. Make sure you grab a nice tender cut of beef for this one, like rib eye, tenderloin, or strip loin! Get the recipe here.

3. Stop hunger in its tracks with this stacked Tex-Mex salad with grilled steak.

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It's a lighter take on your favourite burrito bowl. Plus, it can be prepped a day in advance. Get the recipe here.

4. Get your veggie fix with this hearty paleo-friendly beef stir-fry.

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Protein-dense lean flank steak is paired with carrots, cabbage, ginger, and avocado for a dish that's as delicious as it is colourful. Get the recipe here.

5. Enjoy a fragrant and zesty beef rice bowl that's a twist on traditional Egyptian street food.

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This dish is a total powerhouse! The combo of beef, swiss chard, whole grains, and beans means you'll be getting a healthy combo of iron, fibre, and protein — all in one bowl. Get the recipe here.

6. Dress up your grains with this golden rice and beef that gets its vibrant hue from zingy turmeric.

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This fragrant dish packs a delicious punch, plus it's full of fibre from black beans, and antioxidants (courtesy of cardamom, garlic, and cinnamon). Get the recipe here.

7. Bite into these beef and coriander dumplings topped with spicy chilli oil.

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Intimidated by making dumplings? Don't be! This recipe calls for store-bought wonton wrappers, so you really can't go wrong. Get the recipe here.

8. Spice up burger night with these Korean bibimbap patties.

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This dish is rich in umami flavours and sautéed veggies (plus a hearty helping of vitamin B12 from the beef and eggs) that'll have you begging for seconds. Get the recipe here.

9. Put a twist on Taco Tuesdays with these taco-stuffed peppers with ground beef and homemade seasoning.

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The oven-roasted peppers are stuffed with ground beef so they are a great source of iron! Don't forget to top with some homemade salsa and fresh guacamole. Get the recipe here.

10. Celebrate April Fools' Day with these meatloaf cupcakes topped with creamy mashed potato frosting.

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These bite-size treats make great appetizers, or you can pair them with salad as a light dinner. Get the recipe here.

11. Chase away the winter chill with these decadent Tuscan short ribs served on a farro pilaf.

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Yes – a plant-filled meal can include meat! This dish combines the power of protein and easy-to-absorb heme iron from the short ribs with the veggie and fibre-packed farro pilaf. Bonus – the spinach and peas have iron and even vitamin C too! Get the recipe here.

12. Indulge in a pan of classic creamy beef stroganoff.

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Best of all, it comes together in just one pan, so you won't need to spend hours doing dishes. Get the recipe here.

13. Satisfy your salad cravings with a beef and lentil salad.

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This colourful dish is packed with lentils, roasted veggies, and fresh herbs, and is a great way to use up leftover steak or roast. Beef bonus: beef boosts the absorption of the non-heme iron from the lentils by about 150%! Get the recipe here.

14. Minimize dinner prep with these tender barbacoa-style beef tacos that'll braise overnight.

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Beef cross rib is the star of the show here, cooked slowly in a mix of fragrant spices, apple cider vinegar, and beef broth. Leftovers are unlikely, but if you have any, they'll make a great addition to a quick lunchtime salad. Get the recipe here.

15. Impress your family with a stuffed and rolled roast beef that looks almost too perfect to eat.

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Thanks to flavourful ingredients, like prosciutto, Parmesan, and almonds, it'll taste even better than it looks. Get the recipe here.

16. Think outside the box with this Thai curry beef take on traditional ramen.

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This fragrant soup will hit all the high notes, while still being ready in just 35 minutes. Get the recipe here.

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