
Wellness Mama Beef Recipes
My favorite healthy, real food beef recipes for busy families can be found below. All recipes are grain-free, dairy optional and kid-approved. Need help meal planning? Check out my meal planning service!
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Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe (With a Tex-Mex Twist!)
Stuffed bell peppers are an easy recipe, especially during the summer when peppers are abundant. Sometimes I’ll make this Philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers recipe, but I also like these stuffed peppers with their Tex-Mex flavors. Stuffed peppers are a quick weeknight meal my whole family likes and I feel good about serving. Easy Stuffed Peppers …
Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Switching to real food can be a shock to the food bill. This beef and cabbage stir fry though is the exception. It’s one of my go-to easy recipes since it’s fast and inexpensive to make. Even my one year-old will eat cabbage when I make it this way! I love this beef and cabbage …
Gluten-Free Meatballs in Zucchini Marinara
When I gave up grains I thought spaghetti and meatballs would be off the menu. Turns out you can have your grain and gluten-free meatballs and eat them too! This gluten-free meatball recipe is simmered in a delicious tomato sauce and works great with gluten-free spaghetti or spaghetti squash. The Best Gluten-Free Meatballs It depends …
Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Now that fall is officially here, I’ve been making a lot more soups and stews. Whether they’re in the slow cooker, the stovetop, or cooking away in the Instant Pot, there are plenty of different options. This pumpkin chili makes a hearty weeknight meal and it’s packed with fall flavor (and nutrition!). I originally created …
Savory Korean Beef and Rice Bowls (Bibimbap)
I’ve gradually rolled out some Korean recipes over the past year. Up till now, my kids had voted Korean chicken wings as their favorite Korean food recipe I’d made. Then I made a Korean rice bowl (bibimbap) and they had a new favorite. This dish has gained a lot of popularity in recent years and …
Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini boats with sausage are a great weeknight meal that pulls together quickly. We have several variations we make regularly and the kids love helping make them. It’s an easy way to help my kids get the nutrition they need with a meal the whole family loves. Zucchini Boats They’re naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and keto …
Steak Fajita Salad
I really like Mexican food (ok, I’m obsessed with it!) and so do my kids. A lot of my favorite meals have a Mexican theme, and this steak fajita salad is one of my all-time favorites! It’s really easy to make and can transform leftover beef (almost any cut) into a stellar meal. Salad on …
Tex-Mex Lettuce Taco Wraps
Growing up in the south I ate a lot of Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. I’ve since created quite a few of my own variations on the humble taco. These lettuce tacos are wrapped with butterleaf or romaine lettuce instead of the traditional corn or wheat shell. They’re paleo, low carb, and keto, and make the …
Healthy Romantic Dinner Ideas (+ My Valentine’s Day Meal Plan)
Call me unromantic, but I’m not a big fan of going out on Valentine’s Day. Babysitters can be tough to find, and most restaurants are packed since it’s one of the most popular days of the year to go out with your significant other. Personally, it is much more relaxing to cook a healthy romantic …
Homemade Beef Ramen Noodles Recipe
Everyone has heard of ramen noodle soup, right? Those wavy little noodles sold in a square package with a seasoning packet? Certainly budget-friendly, but not so health-friendly. However, did you know there is a way to make ramen healthy? Use real, nourishing broth, veggies, and some quality grass-fed protein and you have a delicious, nourishing …
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe (Family Favorite!)
One of our favorite cold-weather meals is classic shepherd’s pie. In this not-so-classic version, I up the vegetable content a bit with mashed sweet potato. It’s a delicious spin especially if you are making the switch from white potatoes (or if you just prefer the taste!). Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie: A Healthy Spin on a Classic I’ve …
Grain-Free Taco Bowl Recipe (Easy, Healthy, and Delicious!)
I can’t help it… I might be a lazy cook, but I just love an easy, healthy meal, that comes together quickly! (This is why my cookbook is full of one-pan recipes that take 30 minutes or less.) This grain-free taco bowl is a one-pan meal with quick prep, minimal cleanup, and tons of veggies. Quick …
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers
I absolutely love the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak. Soft, toasty bread, tender beef, and melty cheese. Mmmm… I first had Philly cheesesteak when we visited my aunt and her family in Philadelphia. Let’s just say it wasn’t a grain-free or sugar-free trip. When we got back home I wanted to find a way to enjoy the flavors …
Grilled Kofta Kebabs Recipe
It’s grilling season! We love to fire up the grill around here, especially if it involves plenty of fresh seasonal produce on the side. I’m always excited to add new favorites. I love experimenting with creative ethnic dishes especially, so I thought I’d try making kofta kebabs and they turned out really well! If you’ve …
Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe
Beef and broccoli stir-fry is an easy and simple recipe and one of my go-to favorites on busy nights. It can be made quickly, especially if you have a wok, and reminds me of the beef and broccoli I always used to order at Chinese restaurants (before I found out about all the stuff besides beef and …
How to Cook a Perfect Prime Rib
One of our holiday traditions is to cook a prime rib (from a healthy source). At first I was a little nervous about cooking such a fancy cut of beef, but I figured I’d give it a shot. I did a little research and found a simple, hands-off cooking method that sounded perfect. And it …
Bulgogi: Korean Beef Recipe
I love that there are so many delicious Korean, Indian, and Thai dishes that are gluten and dairy free. Recently, I’ve made pho, Thai chicken curry, Indian tandoori chicken, hariyali chicken tikka, and even make my own curry powder. This bulgogi recipe is my first Korean recipe, and my family definitely approves. What Is Bulgogi? Bulgogi is the Korean name …
Crock Pot (or Instant Pot) Meatloaf Recipe
Love it or hate it (we love it!) meatloaf is a classic comfort food. This is a great versatile base recipe that works in the slow cooker or Instant Pot to keep things simple. I can either pop it in the slow cooker early in the day, or toss it in the Instant Pot half an hour …
Mexican Beef and Rice Bowls (Instant Pot)
New fast and filling meal ideas are always welcome in my kitchen! These beef and rice bowls are a healthy and delicious take on tacos and I can make them start to finish in 30 minutes. Instant Pot Mexican Beef and Rice Bowls I love that I can use my Instant Pot to quickly cook this whole …
Quick & Healthy Meatball Shish Kabobs
Meatball shish kabobs (or any food creatively arranged on a skewer) are a kid-approved dinner and an easy fix on a busy night. In fact, now the kids want to make kabobs out of everything! That’s ok with me, since kabobs are basically meat and a whole variety of veggies in a fun presentation. How to Make …
Easy Chuck Roast Recipe (Instant Pot or Crock Pot)
One of my favorite recipes for busy days when I don’t have time to cook in the afternoon is chuck roast. These roasts have a good fat profile and awesome flavor. Add a generous salad and pile of roasted broccoli and you have a complete, healthy meal even the kids will eat. Slow Cooker or Instant Pot …
Healthy Beef Stroganoff With Cauliflower
My mom is French and my dad is Irish, but one of our family favorite recipes growing up was a Russian one… beef stroganoff. To me, you can’t beat this combo of savory beef, mushrooms, onions, and a touch of sour cream. Here we’ve made it even a little healthier by swapping nutritious (and lower …
How to Make Your Own Real Corned Beef Brisket (Recipe)
I’m an Irish girl (though married to an Italian), and corned beef brisket has been a St. Patrick’s Day tradition for us for years. The week before St. Patty’s the menu plan always features shamrock shakes (the not from McDonalds kind), bangers and mash, and other traditional Irish meals. Ironically, the Irish don’t even have a tradition …
Spicy Beef Curry (Authentic Bangladeshi Recipe)
I’ve been experimenting a lot lately with dishes from southeast Asia. Japanese miso soup is now regularly on the menu and we’ve added Indian coconut chicken curry too. Like the others, this Bangladeshi spicy beef curry has delicious flavor from a whole combination of spices for something completely out of the ordinary. If you’ve never had curry, you’re …