As owner of the nationally renowned Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House, and culinary director at Envy Steakhouse in Las Vegas and Elk Mountain Resort near Tulleride, Colorado, Texas-born and -trained chef, Richard Chamberlain, knows beef. In The Healthy Beef Cookbook, he shares his expertise, offering a twist on traditional favorite by combining lean cuts of beef with nutritious sides and sauces for mouth-watering results.

Proving that lean been is both delicious and nutritious addition to any healthy lifestyle, Richard offers easy-to-prepare dishes and tips for improving cooking techniques in The Healthy Beef Cookbook. One of his favorite recipes from the book is his Italian pot roast, which can be placed in a crock pot in the morning for a delicious family meal at night.

Richard's love affair with cooking began at a young age. Growing up in Texas with a father who loved making brisket, Richard and his trusty squirt gun would assist with the grilling. Now married with a family of his own, Chef Chamberlain has passed his love of cooking on to his two children. By letting them participate in the preparation of foods, including sensitive souffles, Richard's children have gained an appreciation for a well-rounded, nutritious diet that tastes great too.

Prior to owning his own restaurants, Richard studied culinary arts at El Centro College in Dallas while simultaneously working at The Mansion on Turtle Creek.  Following school, Richard served as executive chef of San Simeon Restaurant in Dallas before spending three years as the executive chef of the exclusive Little Nell Hotel in Aspen, Colorado, where he received national attention for pioneering American alpine cooking.

Chef Chamberlain continues to educate Americans on the culinary and nutritional benefits of lean beef by creating unique, great-tasting recipes.  With a history of heart disease in his family, Richard maintains a strong commitment to health by serving on the board of the Dallas chapter of the American Heart Association.