Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook

Chapter 10

Let’s Meat in the Kitchen:

Beef and Pork Recipes

In This Chapter

▶ Choosing the correct cut of meat

▶ Shaping up ground beef

▶ Adding variety with meaty kebabs and salads

▶ Making meat the main course of your meal

“W

ill I be able to eat red meat again after

surgery?” is a question we often hear.

Red meat is one of those foods that works for

some people and not for others, even if they’ve

had the same surgery. So the response to this

question is answered by your pouch. If you had

gastric bypass surgery, you may find that red

meat does not “set well” in your pouch, meaning it

will make your pouch feel uncomfortable. No

matter what kind of weight-loss surgery you had,

the meat fibers can be difficult to chew

thoroughly and can get stuck in the stoma or the

band, causing great discomfort.

When you decide to eat red meat, start with

ground meat. The fibers are already broken down, so it is easier to tolerate

than a piece or chunk of meat. Choosing the right grade and cut of meat and

using the best cooking method make all the difference in the world in how

well you tolerate it. In this chapter we show you which grades and cuts of

beef and pork are best, and we provide lots of delicious and easy recipes in

which to use them.

Note that the portion sizes in this chapter may be too large if you’re still in the

postsurgery diet progression. Be sure to check each recipe’s yield and adjust

for your needs as necessary.

Recipes in

This Chapter

Salisbury Steak with Sautéed Vegetables

Sautéed Vegetables

▶ Home-Style Meatloaf

Home-Style Meatloaf with Tomato Gravy

Greek Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

Yogurt Sauce

Spicy Pork Kebabs with Pineapple

Pineapple

▶ Oriental Steak Strips

with Mushrooms and

Cherry Tomatoes

Hurry Curry Pork Salad

▶ Taco Salad

▶ Chilled Roasted

Vegetable Salad with

Pork Stir-Fry

▶ Pork Stir-Fry

▶ Pork Tenderloin Cutlets

Pork Tenderloin Cutlets with Pear and Ginger Sauce

Sauce

Spanish Steak with Black Bean Salsa

Black Bean Salsa