These beef dishes that will keep you feeling fuller for longer

There’s nothing like a protein-packed meal to keep you powering through the day and evening. Here’s a selection of dishes where the star ingredient is beef.

These dishes are packed with protein and promise to leave you completely satisfied.

Beef and lentil curry.

Beef and lentil curry

Lentils contain a lot of protein, but doubled up with beef they’re nutritional powerhouses!

Beef steak with miso and sesame snap salad.

T-bone steaks with miso and sesame snap salad

This delicious dinner only takes 30 minutes and is packed full of tummy-filling ingredients like beef, sugar snaps and edamame.

Spiced beef and almond pilaf.

Spiced beef and almond pilaf

Not only do almonds keep you feeling fuller for longer, but they’re also a great source of dietary fibre and heart-healthy fats. This one’s a winner!

Beef carpaccio and asparagus rolls.

Beef carpaccio and asparagus rolls

Both beef and asparagus are brilliant sources of protein. Serve these rolls when guests arrive at your dinner party to ensure nobody goes hungry before the mains.

Spiced beef skewers.

Spiced beef skewers

These beef skewers are much more filling than they look, thanks to being served with a creamy yoghurt sauce. Yoghurt is a great secondary source of protein.

Beef meatball and chickpea braise.

Meatball and chickpea braise

This meatball and chickpea stew is one of our most satisfying comfort food dishes, but it’s also super speedy!

Beef paratha.

Beef paratha

In less than an hour, you can enjoy this Indian flatbread packed full of protein-rich beef, broccoli and potato.

Chilli beef and tofu rice noodles.

Chilli beef and tofu rice noodles

Why choose between meat and tofu when you can have both? This satisfying noodle dish will become a quick weeknight favourite.

Beef mince and pea curry.

Beef mince and pea curry

It’s quick, it’s easy, it’s budget and it will keep you full for hours. Keep a few containers of this curry in the freezer in case of a food emergency!

Soy and sesame beef with greens.

Soy and sesame beef with greens

Asian greens such as bok choy and Chinese cabbage are a surprising source of protein and are also packed full of antioxidants. Plus, did you know that beef is an rich in vitamins B12 and B6?

Cumin-spiced beef skewers.

Cumin-spiced beef skewers

Serve your beef skewers with a smarter side than rice, pasta or potato. We love this tahini cauliflower, which is still delicious and filling but a much healthier option.

Seared beef and beetroot salad.

Seared beef and beetroot salad

This vibrant salad is gluten-free – enjoy it for lunch and it will keep you full until dinner.

Chilli beef stir-fry.

Chilli beef stir-fry

Add a handful of peanuts and broccoli to your beef stir-fry to make it much more satisfying. This is due to the fats in the peanuts and the fibre in the broccoli.

Thai beef power bowl.

Thai beef power bowl

With strips of juicy beef, red rice and mung bean sprouts, this protein-packed dinner is a great way to enjoy traditional Thai flavours without the high-carb hit.

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