Beef Recipes

Nothing beats beef for a delicious, hearty meal the whole family will love. Whether you’re looking for a beef stew recipe, casserole, steak recipe, or beef ribs and roasts, try our recipes for all your favorite cuts of beef.

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Rating: 3.67 stars
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Follow our foolproof recipe for a restaurant-quality pan-fried steak in under 10 minutes. Serve with a simple steak sauce and a classic side like roasted potatoes. From the book Mad Hungry, by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Pot Roast

Rating: 3.27 stars
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Perfect for pot roast recipes, inexpensive chuck is one of the most flavorful cuts of beef. Simmering it slowly and gently in the oven results in a wonderfully tender pot roast. Vegetables like onions and potatoes give the pot roast recipe even more comforting flavors.

Flank Steak and Arugula Salad

Rating: 3.38 stars
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For a tasty salad dressing without oil, we mixed salsa with some vinegar. You can use any prepared salsa: hot or mild, red or green, plain or fruity.

Classic Meatloaf

Rating: 3.29 stars
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Good meatloaf is about as comforting as comfort food gets. Thankfully, meatloaf doesn't have to be complex to be good. It just needs to be tender (from breadcrumbs soaked in milk and gentle handling) and flavorful (from onion, garlic, and ketchup).

Basic Empanadas

Rating: 3.39 stars
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These tasty and convenient Latin-American-style turnovers can be frozen for up to three months, individually wrapped in plastic and placed in resealable plastic bags. There's no need to thaw before baking, they can go right from the freezer to the oven.

Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

Rating: 3.23 stars
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This St. Patrick's Day favorite couldn't be simpler to make. By making your corned beef and cabbage in a slow cooker, all of the hard work is done for you.

Classic Meatloaf

Rating: 3.44 stars
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Not your average blue-plate special, this meatloaf recipe brings three ground meats together with a sweet-and-sour glaze to form a tender and moist mealtime favorite.

Pan-Seared Steak

Rating: 3.09 stars
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With the right steak, a good cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, your kitchen can be the best steakhouse in town.

Shepherd's Pie

Rating: 3.32 stars
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You'll like the convenience of this comforting dish. Unlike other shepherd's pie recipes, this one calls for frozen vegetables instead of fresh and can be made the day before. Shepherd's pie has never been so easy—or so tasty!

Slow-Cooker Pot Roast

Rating: 3.18 stars
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Get a head start on dinner with this fresh take on a slow-simmered, all-in-one meal that makes clean-up a breeze.

Lasagna with Meat Sauce

Ground beef and sweet Italian sausage enrich the sauce for this beloved baked pasta, while no-boil lasagna noodles speed up the process. Check out our step-by-step guide.
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12 Beef Casserole Recipes That Make for Comforting Dinners

12 Beef Casserole Recipes That Make for Comforting Dinners
Chicken is okay. Pork is perfectly fine. But there's something about beef casserole recipes that make the meal hearty and comforting. Try it in the form of cottage pies, lasagna, and more.
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Cowboy Rib-Eye Steak

Rating: 3.74 stars
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The sugar and sweet paprika in this rub are an ideal balance for developing a delicious seared crust on this showcase steak.

All Beef Recipes

Seared Porterhouse Steak

Rating: 3.96 stars
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A T-bone steak would also work in this recipe, but take into account whether the cut is smaller than the standard porterhouse and adjust the cooking time as needed.

Cheddar-Topped Shepherd's Pie

Rating: 3.5 stars
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Old-style pubs have it right: Sitting down to a generous helping of shepherd's pie is a true pleasure; making it is happily simple. We've added sharp cheddar to our mashed potatoes for a snappy topping.

Meatball Casserole

Rating: 4.67 stars
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The ultimate; meatballs, made with ground pork and ground beef, are simmered in a quick tomato sauce, then topped with mozzarella and broiled.

Easy Spaghetti and Meatballs

Rating: 3.58 stars
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No pasta's more iconic than spaghetti and meatballs, and now, it's a breeze to make -- the meatballs simmer right in the sauce.

Chicago Dog

Rating: 3.78 stars
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Some traditions you just don't mess with, and a Chicago dog is one of them. All-beef frankfurters are "dragged through the garden," meaning they're piled with a bunch of veggie condiments. Try rocking these dogs at home for your next casual buffet.

Grandma's Bolognese

Rating: 3 stars
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Two types of ground meat (beef and pork) are enriched with pancetta and cream in this old-school Italian sauce, while porcini mushrooms and Marsala add wonderful depth of flavor. Make pasta night extra special by serving atop fresh pappardelle.

Taco Casserole

Ground beef, pinto beans, and tomatoes spiced with chili powder bubble under a crunchy, gooey topping of tortilla chips and two cheeses in this quick and easy, kid-friendly casserole.

Thin Burger

Rating: 3.79 stars
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Straight out of central casting: a savory, slender patty on a deliciously squishy bun.

Test Kitchen's Favorite Spaghetti and Meatballs

Swapping out some of the ground beef for chopped mushrooms is the secret behind the complex flavor of these meatballs. A quick blast in the broiler gives them a nice crust -- and the noncrisp parts soak up the delicious sauce.

Beef Stew

Rating: 3.19 stars
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You can make this beef stew in the oven or a slow cooker. Either way, in two simple steps, you will have a warming, wholesome, and wonderfully flavorful meal.

Stuffed Cabbage

Rating: 3.47 stars
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Stuffed cabbage is not only filling, but it's also simple to prepare. Our hearty stuffed cabbage recipe calls for meat, veggies, and more. Serve stuffed cabbage with hot tomato sauce and sour cream for the ultimate comforting winter meal.

Cottage Pie

Rating: 3.75 stars
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A traditional cottage pie is made with ground beef and topped with mashed potatoes. We used potato slices, which saves time and looks good, too. For a shepherd's pie, use lamb. Or, try a turkey twist: Add 2 cups finely minced turkey meat along with the peas.

Classic Beef Stew

Aromatic and satisfying, a comforting bowl of beef stew always hits the mark on extra chilly nights. Here, seared pieces of marbled beef simmer away until fall-apart-tender in broth, with punchy aromatics added to it like tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, and fire-roasted tomatoes for a subtle smokiness.
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Stuffed Cabbage with Beef and Rice

Rating: 3.15 stars
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This nourishing fall meal is a sure crowd-pleaser. Try substituting ground pork for the beef. Braise leftover cabbage or shred it and enjoy in a salad or slaw.

Beef-and-Barley Burgers

Whole grains and veggies are the focus in this mostly-meatless patty, but not to worry—ground beef still plays a familiar and satisfying role. To ensure they had a flavor that would be as beefy as ever, we turned the volume up by adding a little soy sauce to the mixture and topped it all off with a shmear of creamy Dijonnaise.
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Meatloaf with Saltine Crackers

Saltine cracker crumbs replace the usual breadcrumbs in this family-friendly meatloaf with a sweet glaze.

Classic Sloppy Joes

Rating: 3.54 stars
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Soft sandwich buns work best with this classic kid-friendly Sloppy Joe recipe—as do chips and pickles. The beef mixture can also be served over pasta.

Pad See Ew

Not as famous as Pad Thai but just as delicious, this classic Thai dish calls for stir-frying rice noodles with soy sauce. The unique flavor comes from browning the ingredients and allowing the sauce to caramelize. Your pan should be so hot that you hear a sizzle throughout cooking.

Salisbury Steak with Onion Gravy

Rating: 3.61 stars
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An easy freezer-friendly dish, this elevated TV dinner reheats beautifully in the microwave or oven.

Flank Steak with Lime Marinade

Rating: 3.63 stars
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It's very lean, so flank steak requires tenderizing; marinate in this Asian-infused sauce before cooking, and thinly slice against the grain before serving.

Swedish Meatballs

Rating: 3.11 stars
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Made from a combination of beef and pork, these meatballs are a Scandinavian favorite that goes from appetizer to main in a flash (just add noodles). It's a tradition to serve them with sweet-tart lingonberry jam; if you can't find it, grape or red-currant jelly is a good substitute.

Grilled Skirt-Steak Salad

Some dishes are so adjustable, they're more a concept than a recipe. Exhibit A: this grilled-steak salad. The trick is to drizzle on a little vinaigrette when the meat comes off the heat, to give it a savory brightness. Lay the sliced steak and grilled vegetables on top of crunchy romaine and anything else that beckons at the farm stand, then top it all off with briny feta and more vinaigrette.
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Pot Roast for a Crowd

Rating: 3.2 stars
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This is a sumptuous feast of chuck roast, supplemented by carrots, potatoes, and turnips. This recipe makes eight serving—perfect for holiday entertaining. 

Black Beans and Sausage

Rating: 3.7 stars
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Make this quick weeknight meal in 40 minutes using canned black beans and smoked sausage, such as Polish kielbasa.
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