Healthy beef recipes

Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions

If you're looking for a light and healthy dinner then these kebabs are just the ticket - rich in folate, fibre, iron and vitamin C, plus 3 of your 5-a-day

Make an easy stew that contains all of your 5-a-day. If red meat is lean, it’s a valuable source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, but we also have a vegan option (see tip, below)

Try our easy, healthy beef stew recipe that's packed full of vitamin C. This warming dinner is perfect for chilly nights

Get all five of your five-a-day with this spaghetti Bolognese. The hidden veg in the sauce makes it ideal for kids and you can freeze any leftovers

Combine the rich flavours of balsamic and beetroot in a healthy beef dish that feels indulgent yet is low fat, low calorie and contains three of your five-a-day

Angela Nilsen's all-time dinner party classic has just one-third of the fat of the traditional recipe

This gluten and dairy free casserole is hearty and comforting, packed with chunky meat and veg. Simple to prepare, serve up with seasonal greens

Make this hearty beef stew with dumplings for a warming meal. We've made this dish lighter by using a lean cut of beef and added chunky vegetables to boost fibre.

Whip up a healthy chilli and bean pasta meal that's full of fibre and vitamin B

Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal

Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

Don't reach for the takeaway menu, try this beef stir-fry recipe instead. It's just as tasty as your favourite Chinese and healthier too.

Slow cook beef with cinnamon, saffron, coriander and harissa for a deeply fragrant rustic casserole

A vibrant salad packed with yellow and red peppers, colourful onion, beef cooked to your liking and healthy grains

A rich and comforting Greek classic without the calories, what's not to love?

Enjoy this simple stew for dinner, then pack into boxes to keep you going for lunches

A hearty yet healthy dish that's perfect for a rainy evening, and it's low-fat too

Create a delicious beef and broccoli meal in one pot, fast! Contains 2 of your 5-a-day

A quick cottage pie that uses low-fat buttermilk in the mash

Turn a barbecue favourite into a nutritious meal without compromising on taste with our easy healthy burgers

End the day with this special steak supper

This is a soupy version of a classic chilli - kept mellow so children can enjoy it too

Junior Good Food readers, Olivia, Grace & Emma, share their child-friendly, pan-fried beef recipe