12 Heart-Healthy Ground Beef Recipes (All Under 300 mg Sodium)

Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes | 220 calories | 23 g protein | 10 g fiber | 140 mg sodium

Big, bold, and full of flavor, this chili gets its kick from jalapeños, garlic, chili powder, and cumin instead of salt. Every can in the pot is no-salt-added, from the kidney beans to the crushed tomatoes, and a spoonful of brown sugar rounds out the heat. With 10 grams of fiber per bowl, it's the highest-fiber recipe in this collection. Top it with fresh cilantro and dig in!

Total time: 1 hour | 208 calories | 21 g protein | 2 g fiber | 107 mg sodium

Fall in a bowl! Sweet cubes of butternut squash and zucchini simmer with lean beef, chili powder, and paprika until everything is tender and cozy. A sodium-free beef bouillon cube adds rich, meaty flavor without the salt, which is how this chili ends up with the lowest sodium on the list. It makes 10 servings, so you'll have plenty left over for lunches (it freezes well too).

Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes | 178 calories | 20 g protein | 2 g fiber | 189 mg sodium

Our readers keep coming back to this one, and it's easy to see why. Finely chopped broccoli and roasted red pepper disappear into the loaf and keep it moist, while a tangy ketchup and Dijon glaze bakes on top. It's classic comfort food with just 178 calories per serving. Serve it with mashed cauliflower or a baked sweet potato for a complete dinner.

Total time: 6 hours 15 minutes | 217 calories | 20 g protein | 2 g fiber | 140 mg sodium

All the cheesy, saucy goodness of lasagna without any of the layering! Lean ground beef, fire-roasted tomatoes, and whole grain lasagna noodles simmer together in the slow cooker, and each bowl gets a dollop of creamy ricotta and mozzarella on top. Start it in the morning, and dinner's ready when you walk in the door.

Total time: 1 hour | 211 calories | 19 g protein | 4 g fiber | 119 mg sodium

Think of this casserole as a deconstructed cheeseburger. Crispy shredded hash browns, lean beef, and tomatoes bake in a creamy sauce made with unsalted cream of mushroom soup, then get a sprinkle of sharp cheddar and toasted sesame seeds. Serve it over chopped romaine for that burger-joint crunch. Just 119 mg of sodium in a cheesy casserole is pretty amazing!

Total time: 30 minutes | 314 calories | 28 g protein | 7 g fiber | 207 mg sodium

Depending on where you grew up, you might call this American chop suey or goulash. Either way, it's a one-pot dinner of elbow macaroni, lean beef, peppers, and onions in a zesty, Italian-seasoned tomato sauce. We use protein pasta and unsalted broth, so each serving has 28 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber. It's a real weeknight lifesaver.

Total time: 30 minutes | 306 calories | 26 g protein | 5 g fiber | 174 mg sodium

If you grew up on boxed Hamburger Helper, this homemade version is going to make you very happy. It's creamy and cheesy, thanks to sharp reduced-fat cheddar and a little nutritional yeast for extra savory flavor, and it all comes together in one pot. There's no commercial seasoning packet, so you get all the comfort with just 174 mg of sodium per serving.

Total time: 45 minutes | 310 calories | 13 g protein | 7 g fiber | 188 mg sodium

These enchiladas prove a little beef goes a long way. Just half a pound of lean ground beef is stretched with black beans, bell pepper, jalapeños, and brown rice, then rolled into low sodium tortillas. Creamy avocado and fat-free sour cream finish them off. With 7 grams of fiber per serving, they're as filling as they are flavorful.

Total time: 30 minutes | 146 calories | 11 g protein | 2 g fiber | 282 mg sodium

Taco Tuesday, heart-healthy style! Lean beef simmers with onion, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin for a homemade filling that skips the salty store-bought seasoning. Pile it into crunchy corn shells and top with lettuce, tomato, and a little low-fat cheddar. Each taco has just 146 calories, so go ahead and have two.

Total time: 30 minutes | 249 calories | 31 g protein | 4 g fiber | 146 mg sodium

Craving a cheeseburger but skipping the bun? Seasoned lean beef sits on a bed of crisp romaine with cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cheddar, then gets drizzled with a tangy special sauce made from Greek yogurt, reduced sodium ketchup, and pickle relish. It's low in carbs and has 31 grams of protein per serving.

Total time: 45 minutes | 254 calories | 32 g protein | 1 g fiber | 223 mg sodium

The secret to these extra-juicy burgers is hiding inside. Each patty is stuffed with a savory mix of porcini and button mushrooms cooked with a splash of red wine, so every bite is rich and earthy. They're a high protein option for your next cookout or a cozy night in.

Total time: 45 minutes | 173 calories | 12 g protein | 2 g fiber | 249 mg sodium

Game day just got a lot healthier! Tender little meatballs made with lean beef, Parmesan, and fresh parsley are tucked into whole wheat dinner rolls. Spoon on some low sodium marinara and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan if you like. They're perfect for sharing, and at 173 calories per slider, you can go back for seconds.