Beef Recipes certified by the american heart association

Eating for a healthy heart and enjoying one of your favorite foods - these two things don't have to be at odds with one another! Recent research¹ shows eating lean beef as part of a heart-healthy dietary pattern can help maintain normal cholesterol levels. Enjoying lean beef in a heart-healthy lifestyle is easier than you think with these recipes featuring lean beef, fresh fruit and vegetables, and whole grains.

Below you will find 12 Beef. It's What's for Dinner. recipes that have been certified by the American Heart Association. Each recipe includes a list of ingredients and a short step-by-step video that will take all the guesswork out of cooking a delicious and heart-healthy meal in the home. You can enlarge the video to full screen by clicking on the video and then selecting the "full screen" box on the lower right of the video or by pressing "f" on your keyboard.

Heart-Check certification does not apply to recipes, links, information reached through links, or scientific studies unless expressly stated.

beef pot roast with cider gravy and maple sweet potatoes

This pot roast recipe is sure to warm you and your family on a cold day. To make it even better, this heart healthy pot roast recipe come with gravy and potatoes. Try this for dinner tonight. Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.

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ground beef pasta skillet primavera

This Italian-inspired recipe is a one-pot, fun to make and eat dish that combines ground beef, pasta, fresh zucchini and yellow squash. This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.

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beefy sweet potato mashup

This mash-up combines lean ground beef with diced sweet potatoes and taco seasoning. It's a Mexican spin on a traditional hash. This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.

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athenian beef meatloaf with cucumber-yogurt sauce

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beefy sweet and sloppy joes

This is a kid-friendly recipe with a great name. Sweet bell peppers give it the sweet, and, the sloppy, well, that's the whole sandwich. Who doesn't like to bite into a Sloppy Joe? This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.

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beef brisket with savory carrots and dried plums

This Beef Brisket is as flavorful as can be. Carrots and dried plums make for the perfect autumn accompaniment to this roast. This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.

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tangy lime grilled beef top round steak

This steak is tenderized by a tangy marinade of lime, garlic and brown sugar. Throw on the grill for dinner in minutes. This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.

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top sirloin steak green bean tomato salad

The steak, green beans and tomato in this recipe are stir-fried and combined with spinach. Fresh, colorful and fun to eat. This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.

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holiday mini beef meatball skewers with cranberry barbecue sauce

These ground beef and zucchini mini meatballs are perfect for any holiday party. What could make them better? A cranberry barbecue sauce. This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.

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beef crostini with parmesan crisps and balsamic drizzle

This appetizer recipe is perfect for your upcoming holiday parties. Flavorful steak meets cream cheese and a tangy balsamic sauce. This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.

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beef confetti taco salad

Enjoy this salad at home on Taco Tuesday or any night of the week. Your favorite taco ingredients are deconstructed and served up on a salad. No taco shell needed. This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.

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beef chili

This traditional chili couldn't be any easier. Simply brown lean Ground Beef, add in pantry-friendly ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes. The result? A chili that tastes like it's been cooking for hours. This Beef. It's What's For Dinner. recipe is certified by the American Heart Association®.

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