10 Delicious and Healthy Meat Recipes, Low in Calories and Cholesterol-Free for Home Dining

Kapanlagi.com - Meat is often seen as an enemy for those struggling with high cholesterol. Moreover, meat dishes rich in coconut milk and oil, such as rendang and gulai, can pose a threat to health. Excessive consumption of these foods can indeed increase cholesterol and blood pressure levels. However, don't worry! There are still many ways to enjoy meat without sacrificing flavor and health.

KapanLagi.com has summarized from various sources on Tuesday, (8/4/2025), ten low-calorie meat recipes that are very suitable for those with cholesterol issues. With these recipes, you can enjoy the deliciousness of meat without fear of its negative health impacts. Let's take a look and get inspired to cook!

1. 1. Meat-Stuffed Pepper: Paprika Isi Daging Panggang

Prepare yourself to savor the deliciousness of meat-stuffed peppers that are not only appetizing but also healthy!

Ingredients (2 servings):

• 2 medium-sized peppers
• 300 grams of minced beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
• 1 chicken egg
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Flour as needed (for dusting the peppers)

Sauce:

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 2 tablespoons of ketchup
• 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cubes of broth
• 100 ml of water

Topping:

• 2 portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1/4 onion, thinly sliced
• mozzarella cheese to taste

How to Make Meat-Stuffed Peppers:

1. Sauté chopped onion for 1 minute.
2. Mix the chopped onion, breadcrumbs, pepper, salt, nutmeg, minced meat, and egg thoroughly.
3. Remove the stem and seeds from the peppers. Dust the inside with flour so the meat doesn't fall out easily. Fill with the minced meat mixture.
4. Pour enough oil into the pan, then grill the peppers with the meat side down. Turn them over once they change color.
5. Pour the pureed tomatoes, ketchup, water, and Worcestershire sauce around the peppers. Season with grated garlic and broth cubes. Cook for 8 minutes.
6. Arrange the sliced onions and mushrooms on top of the sauce. Sprinkle the peppers and sauce with grated mozzarella cheese, then cover and wait until the cheese melts.

2. 2. Black Pepper Beef: Savory Without Excess Fat

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Who can resist the deliciousness of Black Pepper Beef? This dish is the perfect choice for those who want to enjoy a tantalizing flavor without worrying about excess fat.

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of beef tenderloin, sliced to bite size
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion, sliced crosswise
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced to taste
• 1 red/yellow bell pepper, sliced to taste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
• 1-2 teaspoons coarse black pepper
• 1 cup water
• Cooking oil as needed
• Salt to taste
• Sugar to taste
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 5 tablespoons water (dissolved)

How to Make Black Pepper Beef:

1. Coat the beef with soy sauce and cornstarch, sauté briefly
2. Sauté the onion and bell peppers, add the beef, seasonings, water, and cook until absorbed
3. Thicken with the cornstarch solution

3. 3. Spicy Peanut Sauce Beef Satay: Delicious and Cholesterol-Friendly

Spicy peanut sauce beef satay is an enticing dish with a blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors ready to tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 250 grams of beef
• 1 liter of water
• 1 tablespoon of cooking oil
• 2 pieces of kaffir lime leaves
• skewers as needed

Ground Spices:

• 6 shallots
• 5 cloves of garlic
• 5 large red chilies
• 5 bird's eye chilies
• 2 cm turmeric
• 2 candlenuts
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 1 teaspoon of coriander
• 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cm ginger
• 1/2 tomato
• 1/4 teaspoon of cumin

How to Make Spicy Peanut Sauce Beef Satay:

1. Boil the beef with 1 liter of water until tender. After that, drain the water.
2. Cut the boiled beef into bite-sized pieces.
3. Blend all the spice ingredients until smooth using a blender or mortar and pestle.
4. Heat the cooking oil, then sauté the ground spices along with the kaffir lime leaves until fragrant.
5. Add the boiled beef, then stir well.
6. If necessary, add half a glass of water. Cook until the spices are absorbed into the beef and the water reduces again.
7. Skewer the beef onto the skewers, then grill briefly. Just until the satay releases a smoky aroma.

4. 4. Steamed Tofu with Meat Filling: Low Calorie and High Protein

Steamed tofu with meat filling is the perfect choice for those who want a healthy yet appetizing dish!

Ingredients (3 servings):

• 1 block of firm tofu
• 200 grams of ground beef
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon of granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 stalk of green onion, finely sliced
• 1/2 tablespoon of cornstarch

Sauce Ingredients:

• 100 ml of water
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar

How to Make Steamed Tofu with Meat Filling:

1. Mix the filling ingredients, slice the tofu, and fill with the mixture
2. Arrange in a heatproof dish, pour the sauce over
3. Steam until cooked

5. 5. Japanese Style Mapo Tofu: Spicy, Light, and Filling

Japanese style Mapo Tofu comes with a combination of spicy and savory flavors that tantalize the taste buds!

Ingredients:

• 2 silken tofu
• 250 g minced beef
• 1 green onion (white part)
• 1 onion
• 5 cm ginger
• Sesame oil
• Chili powder

Seasoning:

• 1 tbsp doubanjiang
• 2 tbsp miso
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 300 ml water

Instructions:

1. Cut the tofu and aromatic ingredients, mix all the seasonings
2. Sauté the onion, ginger, meat, and chili, add the seasonings, then the tofu
3. Stir gently and cook until absorbed

6. 6. Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Meat: Fresh and Fiber-Rich

Enjoy the freshness and deliciousness of Beef Topped Pokcoy that is rich in fiber and nutrients!

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 1 medium pokcoy/2 small pokcoy
• 30--50 grams of beef
• 3 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sesame oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, diluted with 3 tablespoons of water
• As needed toasted sesame
• As needed cooking oil

How to Make Beef Topped Pokcoy:

1. Chop the beef and garlic. Cut the pokcoy by separating the stems and leaves.
2. Boil the pokcoy until cooked but still crunchy. Do not let it become soft. After that, drain it.
3. Heat a little cooking oil, then sauté the beef and garlic.
4. Season the sauté with pepper, sweet soy sauce, and soy sauce. If it doesn't suit your taste, just adjust the amount of sweet and salty soy sauce.
5. Thicken the beef sauce with the cornstarch solution, then pour in the sesame oil. Stir well, then immediately remove from heat.
6. Arrange the boiled pokcoy on a plate, then pour the sauce over it. Sprinkle with sesame as needed and serve.

7. 7. Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry: Rich in Antioxidants and Delicious

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry is a dish that not only tantalizes the taste buds but is also packed with health benefits thanks to the combination of lean beef and broccoli, which is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 200 g beef
• 1 large broccoli

Marinade:

• 1 tsp soy sauce
• Cooking wine (optional)
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp pepper

Seasoning:

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1½ tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cooking wine (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp sesame oil

How to Make:

1. Marinate the beef for 10 minutes
2. Blanch the broccoli briefly, rinse with cold water
3. Sauté the garlic, add the beef and seasoning, then add sesame oil and broccoli before serving

8. 8. Grilled Beef Steak: Luxurious Without Excess Oil

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Who says grilled beef steak is only for special occasions? With perfectly grilled lean meat, you can enjoy luxurious flavors without the guilt!

Ingredients:

• 200 gr beef
• Baby potatoes
• Carrots
• Green beans
• Butter for grilling

Marinade ingredients:

• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Thyme sprinkle to taste

Steak sauce ingredients:

• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce (or to taste)
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp palm sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Shiitake mushrooms
• A little butter for sautéing

Instructions:

1. Marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes
2. Boil the vegetables, make the sauce
3. Grill the meat with butter
4. Pour the sauce over

9. 9. Beef Salad: A Refreshing Cold Dish

Prepare yourself to experience the deliciousness of the refreshing and nutritious Beef Salad!

Ingredients:

• 250 g of outside round beef, thinly sliced
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 200 g lettuce leaves, torn

Dressing:

• 50 g carrot, grated
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp Japanese soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tsp grated ginger

How to Make:

1. Season the beef with salt and black pepper. Heat oil in a pan, sauté the beef in batches until cooked. Set aside.
2. Place the lettuce leaves on a serving plate. Add the beef slices on top.
3. Serve with the dressing.

10. 10. Widow's Beef Soup: Warm, Spicy, and Light

Widow's Beef Soup is a warm dish that tantalizes the taste buds, with a rich broth and tender beef ready to pamper the palate.

Ingredients:

• 500 g beef shank
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 stalk green onion
• ¼ nutmeg
• 3 cloves of clove
• 3 cm cinnamon stick
• 1 tbsp mushroom broth powder
• 2 potatoes
• 2 carrots
• 1 red tomato
• 2 red chilies

Ground Spices:

• 5 cloves garlic
• 3 shallots
• 1 tsp whole pepper
• 2 tsp salt

Complements:

• 4 tbsp fried shallots
• Fried chili sauce

How to Make:

1. Boil water, cook the meat
2. Heat oil, sauté the spices, add green onion, add to the meat broth, add nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and mushroom broth
3. Add carrots, potatoes, chilies, and broth powder, boil until soft
4. Serve with complements

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