IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with Braised Shallots & Mushroom Reduction
Thick-cut turkey cutlets with a silky wine-and-stock pan sauce, caramelized shallots on the side.
554 cal · 56g protein · 43 min
Occasion & diet · 65 recipes
High-Protein Comfort Food Recipes
High-Protein ideas for comfort food, with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
SophisticatedLunch
Doenjang-Braised Striped Bass with Summer Squash Ribbon Salad & Burnt Sesame Oil
Whole fish, fermented soy braise, vegetable silk, nutty char.
605 cal · 56g protein · 50 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Beef Short Rib with Mushroom & Roasted Carrot
Fall-apart tender rib in red wine jus, root vegetable medley
753 cal · 55g protein · 105 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Beef Cheeks with Red Wine, Tomato & Orange
Melt-in-mouth beef, Spanish wine, citrus brightness.
624 cal · 55g protein · 165 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Beef Cheeks with Red Wine, Pearl Onions & Crispy Thyme Potatoes
Tender, glossy meat, deep wine reduction, caramelized roots
1240 cal · 54g protein · 195 min
SophisticatedDinner
Galbijjim-Braised Short Rib with Mushroom & Chestnut Rice
Tender soy-braised beef with nutty autumn grain bowl
892 cal · 52g protein · 90 min
SophisticatedDinner
Braised Lamb Neck with Farro, Charred Fennel & Burnt Orange Reduction
Tender braised lamb neck over chewy farro, crowned with caramelized fennel and aged citrus sauce
919 cal · 52g protein · 165 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Charred Fennel, Roasted Garlic Jus & Soft Polenta
Tender lamb, aromatic vegetables, silky grain bed
990 cal · 51g protein · 183 min
SophisticatedLunch
Nilaga Royale: Braised Beef Cheek & Root Vegetable Consommé with Crispy Bone Marrow Crouton
Filipino comfort elevated to haute cuisine—clear, rich, architectural
456 cal · 49g protein · 210 min
IntermediateDinner
Sake-Braised Chicken Thigh with Shiitake Duxelles, Charred Baby Bok Choy & Saffron Rice
Umami-forward braise with silky rice and tender greens
1106 cal · 48g protein · 60 min
IntermediateDinner
Saffron-Braised Kingfish with Charred Okra, Green Peppercorn & Coconut Broth
Delicate white fish in aromatic, gently spiced coconut-saffron sauce with charred vegetables
636 cal · 48g protein · 35 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Lentil & Mushroom Ragù with Creamy Polenta
Rich, slow-cooked lentils and mushrooms in a wine-and-tomato sauce over soft polenta.
1108 cal · 46g protein · 53 min
SophisticatedDinner
Braised Beef Short Rib with Tomato, Garlic & Fresh Basil Over Creamy Polenta
Fall-apart tender beef braised in San Marzano tomato with Tuscan aromatics
899 cal · 45g protein · 105 min
SophisticatedDinner
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Spiced Root Vegetables, Sour Cherry Gastrique & Horseradish Cream
Slow-braised lamb shoulder with German spices, root vegetables & bright cherry glaze
778 cal · 45g protein · 140 min
IntermediateLunch
Braised Lamb Neck with Creole Vegetables
Tender braised lamb, carrots, celery, and bell pepper in an aromatic broth
519 cal · 43g protein · 105 min
IntermediateLunch
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Tomato, Olives and Soft Polenta
Tender lamb leg with Tuscan sauce and creamy cornmeal
735 cal · 42g protein · 65 min
IntermediateLunch
Sinigang-Style Braised Fish with Tamarind, Radish & Okra
Tender white fish in a sour, slightly spiced broth with radish, okra, and leafy greens
637 cal · 40g protein · 40 min
IntermediateLunch
Fenugreek-Braised Cod with Black Lentils & Charred Cauliflower
Delicate white fish in a spiced lentil sauce with bitter greens
501 cal · 40g protein · 42 min
IntermediateLunch
Slow-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Dried Apricots, Green Olives & Cilantro Rice
Tender lamb in spiced tomato-wine braise, served over fluffy cilantro rice
1077 cal · 39g protein · 65 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Venison Loin with Red Cabbage Braise, Mushroom Ragù & Juniper Jus
Tender, gamey, balanced with sour and bitter
738 cal · 39g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Pork Shoulder with Saffron, Orange & Green Olives
Tender pork, golden braise, citrus-briny depth
600 cal · 38g protein · 105 min
IntermediateLunch
Pork Shoulder Sofrito Stew
Tender braised pork in a rich, slow-cooked tomato and pepper sofrito
598 cal · 38g protein · 105 min
IntermediateDinner
Ghee-Braised Lamb Shoulder with Charred Onion Tagine & Pomegranate Molasses Glaze
Lamb braised low and slow in ghee, warm spices, and tomato until fall-apart tender; finished with a tart, glossy pomegranate reduction.
737 cal · 37g protein · 85 min
EasyLunch
Misir Wot Red Lentil Stew with Soft Egg & Injera
Spiced red lentil braise with poached egg, served on soft sourdough
819 cal · 37g protein · 25 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 93 minutes. The quickest is around 40 minutes and the longest about 183 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here high protein?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a high protein diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 514 and 1313 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
