297 lean meat recipes

Uzbek Palov brings tender lamb, julienned carrots, raisins, and chickpeas together in a fragrant one-pot rice pilaf. Central Asian comfort food that feeds a crowd with bold, simple flavors.

Swiss steak braises tough, flour-dredged beef low and slow in a herby tomato gravy with onions, peppers, and mushrooms until fork-tender. A classic one-skillet comfort dinner made for mashed potatoes.

The cream of mushroom soup works well with the turkey in this dish and can be used as a light lunch or dinner.

Chinese chicken with cashews stir-fried in a wok with green pepper, water chestnuts, and hoisin imperial sauce. Velveted chicken stays silky and tender.

Leftover turkey and fat-free refried beans cooked with onions, bell peppers, chili powder, and sour cream, loaded into crispy taco shells with cheddar. A quick, lighter taco night that puts those turkey leftovers to good use.

Stovetop meatloaf shaped right in the skillet and simmered in spaghetti sauce with kidney beans. No oven needed for this hearty, old-school comfort dinner that feeds six.

More like a spring roll, this vegetarian appetizer wraps veggies in beancurd sheets ending up crispy on the outside and loaded on the inside.

Slow-braised shredded beef in red and green chile sauces with tomatillos, green chiles, and cumin. A New Mexican-style chile stew served with avocado and white cheese.

Spice up your crockpot with this savory dish that is sure to be your family's favorite.

This stacked tostada layers crispy baked tortillas with spiced ground beef chili, kidney beans, and melted mozzarella and Monterey Jack. Cut into wedges like a Mexican lasagna.

Slow cooker beef chuck roast simmered all day with black-eyed peas, carrots and green chiles, finished with a hit of hickory liquid smoke. Set it and forget it for 9 to 10 hours.

Layered Mexican chicken casserole with corn tortillas, cheddar cheese, and a creamy Rotel sauce. Freezer-friendly comfort food that bakes up hot and bubbly every time.

Filipino kare-kare with oxtail braised in peanut butter sauce, eggplant, green beans, and bagoong. Rich, savory, and served over white rice.

Italian balsamic chicken: grilled chicken breasts marinated in balsamic, olive oil, and herbs, then sliced into strips for salads, wraps, or antipasto boards. Meal-prep friendly protein with big flavor.

Ground beef, silky egg pancake strips, and green beans tossed in a soy-sherry-ginger sauce over hot rice. A budget-friendly weeknight stir-fry that feeds four without fuss.

Black bean chicken stir-fry with soy-marinated chicken breast in a glossy black bean sauce. Cantonese takeout classic that comes together in 15 minutes once the wok is hot.