Recipe Type: Beef and Pork
Beef Stroganoff
Fire up your crock-pot and enjoy this healthy “heart-warming” stroganoff! By: Jodie Shield, RDN February is American Heart Month and you’re going to love my beef stroganoff. I lightened up a recipe I got years ago from Taste of Home. To trim calories, I cut the olive oil in half ...
Read moreHow to Build a Healthy Hamburger
Follow these five steps, and relish the real thing! By: Jodie Shield, RDN May is National Hamburger Month – fire up the grill! Sure, I love a portabella or turkey patty, but this dietitian can’t resist a juicy, beef burger. The trouble is a typical half-pounder packs at least 600 ...
Read moreHamburger Light
A super easy recipe for grilling lean, juicy burgers! By: Jodie Shield, RDN It’s burger season! In my last post, I offered tips about how to build a healthy hamburger. Here’s a basic recipe I use to make “lean” hamburgers that are moist and juicy. To replace fat, which adds ...
Read moreMediterranean Burgers
Sink your teeth into this lean, juicy Greek-inspired sandwich! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Now that you know how to build a healthy hamburger (and grill a lean, juicy one), it’s time to expand your flavor options beyond a basic burger. First up on the taste bud tour is this Greek-inspired ...
Read moreClassic Spaghetti and Meatballs
Can this recipe be saved? By: Jodie Shield, RD As promised, here is my family’s favorite spaghetti and meat ball recipe. To lower the fat content, use ground turkey for the meatballs – make sure it’s ground turkey breast because it’s much leaner then ground turkey which could include dark meat and ...
Read moreBBQ Pork Sandwiches
Satisfy your “comfort food” cravings with these mouthwatering BBQ pork sandwiches. By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Looking for a quick weeknight dinner? Pork loin is a lean cut of meat and it is so delicious. This is my go-to recipe when I am short on time and my family is starving! ...
Read moreDIY Marinades
Three super easy marinades are bursting with fresh flavor! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Who cares if you don’t have any summer travel plans? Take your taste buds on an exotic adventure. Simply fire up your grill and try one of these tasty marinades with seafood, chicken, or lean beef. ...
Read moreMexican Meatloaf
By: Jodie Shield, RD After my last blog post, Freezer-Friendly Family Meals, you should be up to speed on how to stock up and freeze meals so you can enjoy a home-cooked, hot meal in a hurry. Now let’s bring on the recipes! I wanted to share a super-easy and ...
Read moreCajun Meatloaf
This spicy and healthy meatloaf is raging with New Orleans- inspired flavor! By: Jodie Shield, RDN Comfort foods are good for the soul and this savory meatloaf is good for you, too. Just be sure to use lean ground sirloin and ground turkey breast – ground turkey may contain skin, ...
Read moreGrilled Flank Steak with Mango Chutney
Beef flank steak is lean, tasty and perfect for grilling! By: Jodie Shield, MED, RDN Father’s Day is almost here. No doubt barbecues will be fired up in honor of good old Dad. This year skip the sticky, greasy, calorie-laden spare ribs and give Dad a thrill at the grill with ...
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