Beef recipes

Whether you have twenty minutes or three hours, beef rewards a little know-how. Learn when to slice thin and cook fast, and when to go low and slow.

13 recipes

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Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Thinly sliced flank steak and crisp-tender broccoli in a glossy garlic-ginger sauce. Faster than takeout and ready in 30 minutes.
30 minEasy
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Slow-Braised Beef Ragù with Pappardelle
Beef chuck braised for hours in red wine and tomatoes until it falls apart, then tossed with wide ribbons of pappardelle. A weekend project that is mostly hands-off.
4 hrIntermediate
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Crispy Corned Beef Hash
Crispy corned beef hash made with diced leftover corned beef, golden potatoes and onion, pressed into the skillet for a crunchy crust. Top with fried eggs.
40 minEasy
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Classic Reuben Sandwich
A classic Reuben sandwich: corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and homemade Russian dressing grilled in buttery rye bread until crisp and melty.
20 minEasy
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Chimichurri Steak Rice Bowls
Seared flank steak sliced over rice with black beans, tomatoes, corn and a bright herb chimichurri. A high-protein steak rice bowl that meal-preps well.
45 minEasy
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Hungarian Beef Goulash
Hungarian beef goulash: chuck beef slowly simmered with plenty of sweet paprika, onions, caraway, peppers and potatoes into a rich, brothy stew. A warming one-pot dinner.
2 hr 55 minIntermediate
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Grilled Beef Kebabs With Vegetables
Tender sirloin cubes marinated in garlic, lemon, soy and smoked paprika, threaded with peppers and onion and grilled until charred. A high-protein summer dinner.
1 hr 32 minEasy
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Beef Rendang
Beef rendang: chuck slowly simmered in coconut milk with a paste of chillies, lemongrass, galangal and shallots until the sauce cooks down to a rich, dark coating.
3 hr 30 minIntermediate
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Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice Bowl)
Bibimbap: warm rice topped with seasoned vegetables, savoury ground beef and a fried egg, then mixed with a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce. A colourful Korean dinner.
1 hrIntermediate
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Salisbury Steak With Mushroom Onion Gravy
Seasoned ground beef patties seared and simmered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy. Homestyle Salisbury steak ready in 40 minutes; serve with mashed potatoes.
40 minEasy
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Steak au Poivre
Steak au poivre: strip steaks crusted with cracked black pepper, seared in a hot pan and served with a rich cognac and cream peppercorn sauce. A bistro classic at home.
30 minIntermediate
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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce
Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savoury beef, pork and rice filling, then baked in a sweet-and-sour tomato sauce until meltingly soft. Old-fashioned comfort food.
2 hr 10 minIntermediate
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Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
A Midwestern classic: seasoned ground beef and vegetables in a creamy homemade sauce, topped with cheddar and crispy tater tots and baked until golden. Kids love it.
1 hr 5 minEasy

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Beef guides

Techniques and answers to common questions for cooking beef.

Beef Guide · 4 min read
Steak Doneness Temperatures: A Guide From Rare to Well Done
Steak doneness temperatures from rare to well done, when to take the steak off the heat, how to use a thermometer, and what USDA food-safety guidance recommends.