Recipe: Balsamic beef and kale: a healthy dinner that satisfies
A simple healthy dinner recipe for real life
Some nights you want something comforting.
But you also want something that supports your goals.
This balsamic beef and kale gives you both.
It combines lean protein, fiber-rich vegetables, and simple seasoning. No complicated prep. No hard-to-find ingredients. Just real food that works with your body.
When weight loss feels overwhelming, meals like this bring you back to center.
Why this recipe works
This meal supports compassionate weight loss in three simple ways:
1. Protein for strength
Extra lean ground beef provides 39 grams of protein per serving. Protein helps maintain muscle as we age and supports steady energy.
2. Fiber for fullness
Japanese sweet potatoes and baby kale provide fiber. Fiber helps you feel satisfied longer and supports digestion.
3. Flavor without fuss
Balsamic vinegar, rosemary, and thyme add bold flavor. You do not need heavy sauces or complicated techniques.
Balsamic beef and kale is what a balanced, healthy recipe looks like.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
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1/2 large Japanese sweet potato, peeled and cubed
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1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
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1/2 tsp sea salt, divided
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1/2 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
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12 oz extra lean ground beef
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1/2 tsp dried rosemary
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1/2 tsp dried thyme
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1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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4 cups baby kale
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place cubed sweet potato on the sheet. Add half the oil and half the salt. Toss to coat. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender, flipping halfway. -
While potatoes roast, heat remaining oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add onion. Sauté 4 to 6 minutes until softened. -
Add ground beef, remaining salt, rosemary, and thyme.
Break apart while cooking. Brown fully. -
Stir in balsamic vinegar. Add baby kale.
Cook about 5 minutes until kale wilts. -
Divide beef mixture and roasted potatoes between plates. Serve warm.
Notes:
More flavor: Add garlic with the onion or finish with grated parmesan.
Additional toppings: Top your balsamic beef and kale with fresh parsley or chili flakes.
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container for up to four days.
Serving size: Approximately 1 3/4 cups balsamic beef per serving.
Nutrition per serving:
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Calories: 447
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Protein: 39g
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Fat: 25g
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Carbs: 18g
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Fiber: 5g
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Sugar: 7g
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Sodium: 753mg
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Calcium: 181mg
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Iron: 7mg
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Vitamin A: 4653 IU
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The bottom line: simple meals build lasting change
A healthy dinner recipe does not need to be complicated to support weight loss.
Just like this balsamic beef recipe, it needs to be:
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Balanced
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Nourishing
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Satisfying
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Repeatable
This is how sustainable weight loss happens. Not through restriction. Not through extremes. But through meals you enjoy and return to again and again.
You deserve food that supports your body and your life.
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