Beef, Lamb and Chicken Recipes.

Diet | Recipes

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Jenny Cromack

Here are some high protein beef, lamb and chicken recipes that are simple to make and taste great.

Beef Stir-Fry with Greens

 

Kcal 253 , protein 32g, carbs 13g , fat 9g , sat 2g

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • sirloin steaks, trimmed of fat and thinly sliced
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 300g sugar snap peas
  • 4 spring onions, thickly sliced
  • 3 pak choi, leaves separated and cut into quarters
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large wok or deep frying pan, then sizzle the beef strips for 3-4 mins until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Toss the broccoli and garlic into the wok with a splash of water, then fry over a high heat for 4-5 mins until starting to soften. Add the peas, spring onions and pak choi, then stir-fry for another 2-3 mins, then stir in the hoisin sauce and beef. Heat through quickly, adding a splash of water if it seems a little dry.

 

 

Lamb with Mediterranean Vegetables

Kcal 253 , protein 32g, carbs 13g , fat 9g , sat 2g

Serves 4

 Ingredients 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 250g lean lamb fillet, trimmed of any fat and thinly sliced
  • 140g shallots, halved
  • 2 large courgettes, cut into chunks
  • ½ tsp each ground cumin, paprika and ground coriander
  • 1 red, 1 orange and 1 green pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 garlic clove, sliced
  • 150ml vegetable stock
  • 250g cherry tomatoes
  • handful coriander leaves, roughly chopped

 Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan. Cook the lamb and shallots over a high heat for 2-3 mins until golden. Add the courgettes and stir-fry for 3-4 mins until beginning to soften.
  2. Add the spices and toss well, then add the peppers and garlic. Reduce the heat and cook over a moderate heat for 4-5 mins until they start to soften.
  3. Pour in the stock and stir to coat. Add the tomatoes, season, then cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins, stirring occasionally until the veg are tender. Stir through the coriander to serve.

Cacciatore chicken

Kcal 171 , protein 32g, carbs 6g , fat 2g , sat 1g

Serves 4

Ingredients 

  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chopped rosemary leaves
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • small handful basil leaves
  • seasonal vegetables, to serve

 

 Method

  1. Fry the onion and garlic until softened. Add the tomatoes, rosemary and seasoning, and cook for 10-15 mins until thickened.
  2. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put the chicken on a baking tray, top with the sauce and bake for 15-20 mins until cooked through. Serve scattered with basil, with your favourite veg