The Wisconsin Beef Council is out with some heart healthy beef recipes just in time for heart month.
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Beef, Arugula and Spinach Lasagna
Total Recipe Time: 1-1/4 hours
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds ground beef (95% lean)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
4 cups prepared pasta or spaghetti sauce
2 cups loosely packed fresh baby arugula (about 1-3/4 ounces)
2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach (about 1-3/4 ounces)
1 container (15 ounces) fat free ricotta cheese
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
9 uncooked oven-ready (no boil) lasagna noodles (each about 6-3/4 x 3-1/2 inches)
1-1/2 cups reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Return beef to skillet; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in pasta sauce. Set aside.
2.Combine arugula and spinach. Set aside. Combine ricotta cheese, egg whites, basil, oregano, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in small bowl.
3.Spread 1 cup meat sauce over bottom of 11-3/4 x 7-1/2-inch glass baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, 1/2 ricotta mixture, 1/2 spinach mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1-1/2 cups meat sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining 3 noodles and meat sauce.
4.Cover with aluminum foil. Bake in 375°F oven 45 to 50 minutes or until noodles are tender and sauce is bubbly. Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella. Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Let stand, loosely covered, 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe as seen in The Healthy Beef Cookbook, published by John Wiley & Sons
Cook'sTip
Equal amounts of chopped fresh mature spinach and arugula may be substituted for fresh baby spinach and arugula.Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.

Nutrition information per serving: 520 calories; 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 127 mg cholesterol; 1260 mg sodium; 49 g carbohydrate; 5.1 g fiber; 47 g protein; 8.1 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.3 mcg vitamin B12; 6.0 mg iron; 20.3 mcg selenium; 6.1 mg zinc.This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc.
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Three-Mustard Beef Round Tip with Roasted Baby Carrots & Brussels Sprouts
Total Recipe Time: 2-3/4 hours
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients
1 boneless beef round sirloin tip roast (3 pounds)
3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
Vegetables:
1 pound small Brussels sprouts, trimmed
2 pounds packaged baby carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
Mustard Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/2 cup Dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup reduced-fat dairy sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
Instructions
1.Heat oven to 325°F. Combine 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard, 1 tablespoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in small bowl. Spread mustard mixture evenly over all surfaces of beef roast. Press bread crumbs evenly onto roast over mustard.
2.Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 325°F oven 1-3/4 to 2 hours for medium rare; 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours for medium doneness.
3.Meanwhile prepare vegetables. Cut shallow “X” into bottom of each Brussels sprout. Toss Brussels sprouts, carrots, oil, thyme, salt and pepper in large bowl. Transfer to metal baking sheet. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Roast in 325°F oven 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until crisp-tender. Uncover baking sheet; continue roasting 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
4.Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 140°F for medium rare; 155°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand, covered, 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 5°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
5.Meanwhile prepare Mustard Sauce. Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add shallots; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add Dijon-style mustard, mustard seeds and dry mustard; cook and stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice until well blended. Add sour cream, parsley and pepper; stir until smooth. Keep warm.
6.Carve roast into thin slices. Serve with vegetables and Mustard Sauce.

Nutrition information per serving: 265 calories; 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 5 g monounsaturated fat); 74 mg cholesterol; 68 mg sodium; 14 g carbohydrate; 3.2 g fiber; 28 g protein; 4.3 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.5 mcg vitamin B12; 4.4 mg iron; 25.1 mcg selenium; 6.6 mg zinc.This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber.