10 Ground Beef Recipes Under 300 Calories

Superfast Salisbury Steak

Bored with burgers? For a lean and tasty alternative, this dish will bring cheers to the table and can be made in less than 25 minutes.

Recipe: Superfast Salisbury Steak

Polenta Lasagna

This is comfort food at its best. Warm and cheesy, you'll be amazed that it's only 221 calories per serving.

Recipe: Polenta Lasagna

Italian-Style Meat Loaf

Keeping ingredients such as tomato sauce, dried herbs, eggs and breadcrumbs on hand as kitchen staples makes this meatloaf a cinch to prepare. Reheat leftovers to make delicious and low-fat sandwiches the following day.

Recipe: Italian-Style Meat Loaf

Healthy Picadillo

This flavorful dish is packed with nutritious veggies like carrots, bell peppers and tomatoes. Serve over brown rice for a pleasing meal that's quick and simple to prepare.

Recipe: Healthy Picadillo

Meat, Bulgur, and Rice Dolmades

Gather family or friends in the kitchen to help with rolling these flavorful stuffed grape leaves. Serve as an appetizer at your next gathering or on top of a bed of mixed salad greens and veggies for a meal that's full of flavor, but not calories.

Recipe: Meat, Bulgur, and Rice Dolmades

Meatballs and Peppers

Choosing ground round in place of high-fat ground beef is an easy way to cut back on fat without sacrificing flavor. In this recipe, ground round is combined with herbs, spices, and flavorful veggies then simmered in beef broth.

Recipe: Meatballs and Peppers

Slow-Cooker Meat Loaf with Shiitake Mushrooms

Using a mixture of half ground turkey and half ground round lessens the fat and calories in this meatloaf without forfeiting flavor. At 262 calories per serving, you can feel great about enjoying this dish.

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Meat Loaf with Shiitake Mushrooms

Porcini Meat Sauce

Porcini mushrooms lend a meaty flavor to this recipe without adding unnecessary fat. Crushed tomatoes are an excellent source of the super-nutrient lycopene. Serve over whole wheat noodles for a dish that tastes hearty but not heavy.

Recipe: Porcini Meat Sauce

Shepherd's Pie

Fast and easy, this classic dish is perfect for busy weeknight meals. Kidney beans adds a healthy dose of fiber, and using prepared mashed potatoes and salsa saves on prep time and clean-up.

Recipe: Shepherd's Pie

Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes are a classic family favorite and, at 202 calories per serving, this version is sure to become a regular in your household. Skip the store-bought sauce and make these Joes from scratch to reduce the sodium content often found in canned sauces.

Recipe: Sloppy Joes

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