Are you one of many people who think the best diet plans for weight loss require you to eat bland, boring foods? If so, you'll be glad to know this is not the case! This scrumptious beef tenderloin recipe proves you can eat real food that tastes great and lose weight, too.
Many people avoid red meat due to a variety of false claims. However, in moderation, red meat fits into most healthy diet plans and you can still enjoy it without complications. The protein packed into beef also helps you achieve successful weight loss. Beef also provides a natural source of vitamins B12 and B6, vitamin D, Iron, and Zinc.
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When it comes to red meat, you'll want to select the leanest choices and trim away all visible fat before you cook it. Eating smaller portions of meat helps you get the right amount of protein while you're on a weight loss plan.
Low-Carb Low Calorie Beef Tenderloin
Yields: 8 Servings
One serving yields 89.4 calories, 3.5 grams fat, .5 grams carbs, and 13.2 grams protein
Ingredients
- 1 lb. raw very lean beef tenderloin
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp. rosemary, fresh, minced
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400*F.
- Coat a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
- Season beef all over with salt & pepper.
- Transfer beef to the prepared pan.
- Combine garlic, rosemary, and oregano in a small bowl.
- Rub the herb mixture all over the top of the beef; gently press herbs into the beef with your hands so the spices stick.
- Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of beef reads 160*F, about 40-50 minutes (for medium meat; cook longer for medium to well done meat).
Make this a complete meal by adding a side of cooked broccoli or asparagus. Enjoy!
Resources:
Click here to view the original recipe on the SparkRecipes website: [http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=22486]
Chris Kresser Red Meat: It Does a Body Good!
WebMD Where's the Beef? Where's the Health Benefit?
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