Diabetic Meat Recipes

Rutabaga is a root vegetable that tastes like cabbage and turnips had a baby. Start roasting it in the oven first while you prep the tomatoes and pork. As the tomatoes cook, they burst and create a delicious sauce to mix with the balsamic vinegar at the end.

These whole-wheat panko breadcrumb-coated pork chops get just as crispy as fried chops, but they're healthier. Oven-frying saves you fat and calories while producing chops that are crispy on the outside, yet juicy inside. Serve with steamed broccoli and baked sweet potato for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

Richly flavorful pulled pork is served in corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, red onions, and salsa, then topped with lime crema.

You can't go wrong with these classic marinara meatballs filled with applesauce, zucchini, and green onions.

Looking for something impressive to serve guests? Try this herb-rubbed pork chop recipe. Pan-sizzled in their own juices, the chops are then baked along with rice. Fresh pear and blue cheese are the final touches.

This versatile pressure-cooked beef roast can be eaten immediately or used to create beef tacos, barbecue beef sandwiches, or beef and noodles.

A slow cooker brings out all the flavors in this easy bean and beef chili recipe.

Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and lemon add zest to this tender, juicy pork loin recipe, which is weeknight-quick.

A slow cooker makes the pork and vegetables extra tender in this main dish stew recipe. Apples and apple cider tenderize and add sweetness.

It's easy to make your own lower-sodium enchilada sauce to add rich flavor to these fresh and light tostadas.

Reduced-sodium soy sauce and beef broth limit the sodium in this stir-fry, keeping it healthy and fresh-tasting.

In addition to pork, you can use the tangy orange-and-cranberry sauce side dish recipe over grilled chicken or fish too.

Here's a traditional recipe for a family favorite. Buy the leanest ground beef you can find for this home-style meat loaf.

The Sugar and Spice Rub makes extra. So another time, use it to season pork tenderloin or lean burgers before broiling or grilling.

This easy slow-cooker recipe makes enough pork chops for two meals. Turn the reserved chops into a cheesy casserole another night (see associated recipe).

This quick main-dish skillet vegetable and pork recipe makes a great weeknight dinner.

The sweet-and-sour cabbage pairs deliciously with braised chops and juicy pears in this German-inspired dish.

Plan ahead to make extra pork chops (see associated recipe, below) for this easy, cheesy casserole.

For a fall open house, make this beef chili in the slow cooker. As guests arrive, set out chips and cheese and let them help themselves to a bowl.

Satisfy your takeout craving with this easy, healthier recipe that features fresh pineapple and fresh ginger for loads of flavor.