Steak, Ground Beef & Slow Cooker

Beef is one of the most satisfying things you can put on the dinner table, and it’s packed with protein, iron, zinc and B12. The key is choosing good cuts and pairing them with plenty of vegetables.

These healthy beef recipes run from quick weeknight steaks and fajitas to slow-cooked pot roast, barbacoa and beef stew, plus a few easy ground beef dinners.

Choosing the Right Cut

For fast dinners, flank steak and skirt steak are lean, full of flavor and cook in about 10 minutes. Slice them thinly against the grain so they stay tender.

For slow cooking, chuck roast is the cut you want. It’s tough when cooked quickly but turns fall-apart tender after a few hours in the slow cooker or oven.

For ground beef, 85/15 is a good all-purpose choice. It has enough fat for flavor without being greasy.

13 Healthy Beef Recipes

The Perfect Flank Steak Recipe

This perfect flank steak recipe always gives you a soft, juicy interior and beautiful crust! Here are the simple step-by-step instructions. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal and great for entertaining.

Easy Skirt Steak with Reverse Marinade

A simple, foolproof skirt steak made with a reverse marinade for maximum flavor and tenderness. Seared to perfection, then finished with a bright, savory marinade while it rests.

Easy Flank Steak Fajitas (Weeknight-Friendly)

These flank steak fajitas are fast, flavorful, and easy to pull together on a busy night. Instead of marinating the steak ahead of time, this recipe uses a reverse marinade, the steak is seared first, then rested in a bright lime-garlic mixture while it finishes cooking. This prevents burning, saves time, and keeps the steak juicy and tender.

Umami Beef with Broccoli

This easy Umami Beef with Broccoli tastes like restaurant takeout but cooks in minutes at home. The secret is a balanced umami sauce made with tamari, mirin, rice vinegar, miso, and garlic instead of a flood of soy sauce. Serve it over rice for a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner.

The Best Beef Stew Recipe (Classic & Hearty)

This classic beef stew recipe is full of flavor and good nutrition. It makes 4 generous servings, which you can double or triple for meal prep or to feed a crowd.

The Best Crockpot Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots

Mom’s Crockpot Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots is the ultimate healthy, cozy meal. It’s full of good nutrition, tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. You’ll never want to try another pot roast recipe again.

Miso Ginger Beef Chuck Roast

This Miso Ginger Beef Chuck Roast is made with miso, ginger, and garlic, slow roasted until fall-apart tender and finished with a crisp, caramelized top.

Chipotle Beef Barbacoa Recipe

This Copycat Chipotle Barbacoa recipe turns a tough cut of meat into tender, flavorful barbacoa that’s perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, and more. It’s easy to make and ideal for meal prep or feeding a crowd, too.

Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe (Slow Cooker Style)

This Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe is juicy, tender, and packed with bold flavor from pepperoncini, giardiniera, and Italian spices. Made in the slow cooker for easy, hands-off cooking, it’s the ultimate comfort food for cozy nights or casual gatherings. Serve on crusty rolls with melty provolone for a crave-worthy sandwich that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.

A Great Beef Chili Recipe

A hearty ground beef chili with onion, bell pepper, garlic and warm spices. It’s a cozy, satisfying bowl that’s even better the next day.

Weeknight Bolognese Sauce in 30 Minutes

Weeknight Bolognese Sauce is a family favorite and comes together in about half an hour. If using this with spaghetti squash noodles, think ahead a bit as the squash needs to roast for about 40 minutes. Start your squash or pasta water before you begin making the sauce if you plan to eat right away.

Homemade Hamburger Helper (High-Protein & One-Pot)

This one-pot Homemade Hamburger Helper is creamy, cheesy, and packed with protein from lean ground beef and blended cottage cheese. It’s an easy, family-friendly comfort meal that comes together in about 30 minutes.

Ground Beef with Cabbage

Quick, easy, and delicious, this Beef with Cabbage recipe is a high-protein, low-carb meal perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in less than 30 minutes with 5 base ingredients!