Beef Recipes on the South Beach Diet
The South Beach Diet is a three-phase plan that has been likened to the low-carbohydrate Atkins program because during the first two weeks, the South Beach Diet eliminates most carbs, including bread, pasta, potatoes, fruit and most dairy products.
In PHASE 2, healthy carbs, including most fruits, whole grains and dairy products are gradually reintroduced, but processed carbs such as bagels, cookies, cornflakes, regular pasta and rice cakes remain on the list of foods to avoid or eat rarely. Ditto for carrots, corn, bananas, raisins, pineapple, fruit juice and watermelon. This phase lasts until the weight goal is reached.
In Phase 3, adherents are urged to stick mostly with the same foods as in PHASE 2. Agatston notes, however, that lapses are inevitable and dieters may need to "switch back to PHASE 1 for a week or two" when they over indulge and regain weight.
Here are some of my favorite beef recipes on the South Beach Diet.
Roast Beef Wrap - South Beach Diet PHASE II
1¼ c reduced-fat cream cheese
4 flour tortillas (9"-10")
½ red onion, sliced
4 spinach leaves
8 oz roast beef, sliced
For each wrap, spread a small amount of the cream cheese over the surface of a tortilla. Layer the
onion, spinach, and roast beef on top. Roll, and fold.
Makes 4 servings
Beef and Onion Stir-Fry ~ South Beach Diet PHASE 1
1 pound lean beef steak (flank, sirloin or top round -- cut into 1/4" thick
1 teaspoon salt
1 whole egg white
1 TB cornstarch
Canola oil
3 cups mild onions -- sliced
broccoli florets (optional)
1 TB dry red wine or sherry or wine vinegar
1 TB splenda
4 TB low-sodium soy sauce
Combine beef, salt, egg white and cornstarch. Mix well with hands; set aside. Heat about 2" of oil to 375º in a wok or deep skillet.
Stir-fry beef, small amounts at a time, until lightly browned; drain on paper towels. Lower temperature to 350º; add additional oil if necessary and stir-fry the onions until soft and well browned. Remove.
If desired, add broccoli and stir-fry until crisp-tender. Return beef and onions. Add wine, splenda and soy sauce. Stir-fry at 425º for 2 minutes or until beef is glazed and brown.
Makes 4 servings
German Beef Salad ~ South Beach Diet PHASE 1
4 oz cooked lean beef, thinly sliced
1.5 cups onion, thinly sliced
5 cups fresh spinach
1 cup celery, sliced
1 cup sauerkraut, drained
1/2 cup low sugar herb dressing
1.5 tsp olive oil
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
In small nonstick sauté pan heat oil. Add beef and brown. Stir in dressing and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat. On serving plate, layer spinach, sauerkraut, celery and onion. Top with meat mixture and serve.
Herb-Marinated Beef with Summer Vegetables ~ South Beach Diet PHASE 1
4 oz lean beef
2 cups red and green pepper strips
1 cup zucchini, chunks
1 cup yellow squash, chunks
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 large tomato, chopped
2 oz dry red wine
1 1/2 tsp olive oil, divided
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
Combine 3/4 tsp oil with wine, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, basil, mint, parsley, salt and pepper. Add meat, turn to coat, cover, and refrigerate 4 hours.
Heat remaining oil in medium nonstick sauté pan. Sauté beef, pepper, zucchini, squash, mushrooms and tomatoes until beef is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Serves 1
South Beach diet foods
Dieting really doesn't have to make you feel like you're doing something wrong if you enjoy the food you eat. In fact the list of South Beach Diet foods is quite astounding.
South Beach Diet Book Review
For anyone who needs a structured plan based on numbers, The South Beach Diet is not the way to go. But if you like the freedom of not having to count anything and using common sense to lose weight, then South Beach might be what you're looking for.
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