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    Recipes Using Beef

    Slow-braised stews, sizzling stir-fries, and steakhouse classics for hearty meals.

    Wondering what to make with beef? Browse 23 hand-picked ideas below, or generate a custom recipe from your pantry.

    Classic Argentinian Beef Empanadas — Beef recipe

    Classic Argentinian Beef Empanadas

    Savory pastry pockets filled with spiced beef, hard-boiled eggs, and green olives.

    75 minsHard6
    Beef and Broccoli Ginger Stir-fry — Beef recipe

    Beef and Broccoli Ginger Stir-fry

    A quick and savory ginger-heavy stir-fry that rivals any takeout.

    20 minsMedium4
    Beef Pho (Quick Pressure Cooker Version) — Beef recipe

    Beef Pho (Quick Pressure Cooker Version)

    A shortcut Vietnamese noodle soup with a rich, aromatic broth made in a fraction of the time.

    45 minsMedium6
    Korean Beef Bibimbap Meal Prep — Beef recipe

    Korean Beef Bibimbap Meal Prep

    A colorful array of seasoned vegetables and savory beef over rice, perfect for eating cold or warm.

    40 minsMedium4
    Braised Short Rib Bao Buns — Beef recipe

    Braised Short Rib Bao Buns

    Tender soy-braised beef tucked into pillowy steamed buns with pickled daikon.

    90 minsHard3
    Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry — Beef recipe

    Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

    Quick-fire Cantonese style beef with crisp broccoli in a ginger-soy sauce.

    20 minsEasy4
    Beef Bourguignon — Beef recipe

    Beef Bourguignon

    A classic French slow-cooked stew with red wine, pearl onions, and mushrooms.

    90 minsHard6
    Aushak — Beef recipe

    Aushak

    Afghan leek-filled dumplings served over a bed of garlicky yogurt with a savory meat sauce — a festive delicacy.

    80 minsHard6
    Beef Bourguignon with Pearl Onions — Beef recipe

    Beef Bourguignon with Pearl Onions

    A slow-simmered French beef stew in a rich red wine gravy.

    120 minsHard6
    Beef Stroganoff with Wild Mushrooms — Beef recipe

    Beef Stroganoff with Wild Mushrooms

    Tender beef strips in a rich, creamy sour cream sauce over buttered egg noodles.

    35 minsMedium4
    Birria Tacos — Beef recipe

    Birria Tacos

    Tender slow-braised beef birria in rich chile consommé, served in crispy cheese-dipped tortillas — the viral Mexican sensation.

    180 minsHard6
    Braised Lamb Shanks with Gremolata — Beef recipe

    Braised Lamb Shanks with Gremolata

    Fall-off-the-bone lamb slow-cooked in red wine and root vegetables.

    150 minsHard4
    Braised Short Rib Ragù — Beef recipe

    Braised Short Rib Ragù

    Beef short ribs slow-braised in red wine and tomatoes until falling apart, served over wide pasta.

    80 minsHard6
    Braised Short Ribs with Polenta — Beef recipe

    Braised Short Ribs with Polenta

    The ultimate comfort food: fall-off-the-bone beef ribs served over creamy, buttery cornmeal.

    3 hoursMedium4
    Classic Beef Smashburger — Beef recipe

    Classic Beef Smashburger

    Thin, crispy-edged patties with melted American cheese on a toasted brioche bun.

    15 minsMedium2
    Classic Beef Stroganoff — Beef recipe

    Classic Beef Stroganoff

    Creamy Russian comfort food featuring tender beef strips and mushrooms over egg noodles.

    30 minsMedium4
    Classic Beef Wellington — Beef recipe

    Classic Beef Wellington

    An elegant centerpiece of beef tenderloin wrapped in mushroom pâté and flaky pastry.

    90 minsHard8
    Hearty Beef and Barley Soup — Beef recipe

    Hearty Beef and Barley Soup

    A comforting, fiber-rich soup perfect for cold afternoons.

    60 minsMedium8
    Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli — Beef recipe

    Beef Stir-Fry with Broccoli

    Tender strips of beef wok-tossed with broccoli in a savory garlic-ginger sauce.

    20 minEasy2
    Korean Bibimbap — Beef recipe

    Korean Bibimbap

    A colourful rice bowl topped with sautéed vegetables, beef, a fried egg, and gochujang.

    30 minMedium2
    Spaghetti Bolognese — Beef recipe

    Spaghetti Bolognese

    A slow-simmered Italian meat sauce with ground beef, tomatoes, and fresh herbs over spaghetti.

    45 minEasy4
    Classic Beef Burger — Beef recipe

    Classic Beef Burger

    Juicy seasoned beef patty with melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a toasted sesame bun.

    25 minEasy2
    Vietnamese Pho — Beef recipe

    Vietnamese Pho

    Fragrant Vietnamese beef noodle soup with star anise, cinnamon broth, rice noodles, and fresh herbs.

    45 minMedium3

    What can I make with beef?

    Beef is one of the most versatile ingredients in any kitchen. Whether you're cooking a quick weeknight dinner or planning a weekend feast, the recipes above show how to turn beef into a satisfying meal in minutes. For fully personalized ideas based on everything currently in your fridge, try our AI recipe generator.