29 totally tempting recipes for beef lovers

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Looking for new ways to enjoy your favorite meat? Get ready to satisfy your carnivorous cravings with these 29 mouthwatering recipes that celebrate beef.

From tender steaks to spicy stir-fries and hearty tacos, this lineup is sure to satisfy even the hungriest meat-lover.

low-angle shot of a quesabirria taco with lime wedges.
Quesabirria Tacos. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Crispy Beef

Low angle shot of crispy beef on a plate.
Crispy Beef. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Crispy Chilli Beef is one of my favorite Chinese restaurant dishes—strips of tender beef are fried until crispy and then tossed in a sticky, sweet, spicy sauce. It’s easy to make at home, and no deep fryer is needed!
Get the Recipe: Crispy Beef

Braised Brisket

Slices of brisket with dried fruit and herbs on a white platter.
Braised Brisket. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This brisket recipe combines intriguing flavors of dried fruits, aromatics, and spices. The meat is braised in the oven to tender perfection, then chilled overnight, sliced, and reheated in the sauce. It is a guaranteed crowd pleaser!
Get the Recipe: Braised Brisket

Quesabirria Tacos

Overhead shot of quesabirria tacos with lime wedges.
Quesabirria Tacos. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Quesabirria Tacos—a crispy-fried tortilla bathed in a chili-based sauce and filled with perfectly slow-cooked beef and melted cheese—will seduce your taste buds, seizing you with the primal pleasure of a perfect spicy, meaty, cheesy bite.
Get the Recipe: Quesabirria Tacos

Salpicon de Res

Low angle shot of mini tostadas with salpicon de res or shredded beef salad on top.
Salpicon de Res. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Salipicon de Res is a Mexican shredded beef salad made with lettuce, tomatoes, avocadoes, radishes, and often olives and pickled chili peppers. The beef is slow cooked on the stovetop in a Dutch oven or stockpot. It’s tossed with a simple Salpicon dressing made of vinegar, oil, and oregano and then piled on crunchy tostada shells.
Get the Recipe: Salpicon de Res

Beef Birria

Overhead shot of a bowl of shredded beef birria with cilantro and chopped onions.
Beef Birria. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Beef Birria marries the richness of slow-cooked beef with a vibrant palette of spices. The meat, tender to the point of melting, mingles with guajillo peppers, cinnamon, ginger, and tomatoes in a broth that’s as layered as it is bold. Each bite is a carnival of flavors—enticingly complex yet comfortingly familiar.
Get the Recipe: Beef Birria

Air Fryer Empanadas

A hand holding a half empanada.
Empanada. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Beef Empanadas are so easy to make if you use store-bought pie crusts. The flaky golden-brown crust is full of deliciously seasoned ground beef.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Empanadas

Air Fryer Enchiladas

Beef Enchiladas on a white plate.
Beef Enchiladas. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Air Fryer Enchiladas are a delicious change from the usual tacos, burritos, and bowls we rely so heavily on for quick weeknight meals. These beef enchiladas are flavourful and super easy to make in the air fryer.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Enchiladas

Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Beef bulgogi in a bowl with rice, cucumbers, cilantro and chopsticks.
Beef Bulgogi. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Beef Bulgogi Bowl recipe makes a delicious one-bowl meal. It’s a super easy weeknight dinner, featuring marinated, thin slices of tender beef cooked on a barbecue, griddle, or skillet and served over a bed of rice.
Get the Recipe: Beef Bulgogi Bowls

Beef Yakisoba

beef yakisoba noodles on a black plate.
Beef Yakisoba. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Beef Yakisoba combines tender beef, cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, onions, and scallions with chewy noodles and a savory-sweet yakisoba sauce. It’s a delicious meal that’s quick to make!
Get the Recipe: Beef Yakisoba

Korean Tacos

Three korean beef tacos on a black plate.
Korean Tacos. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Korean Beef Tacos are loaded with explosive flavor. Marinated grilled steak, kimchi, and sriracha mayo, wrapped up in tender corn tortillas.
Get the Recipe: Korean Bulgogi Tacos

Instant Pot Pho

Overhead shot of beef pho with herbs, chiles, and lime.
Beef Pho. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This Instant Pot Beef Pho is a quick, nutritious meal that’s perfect for a chilly evening. The authentic and quintessential Vietnamese soup usually takes hours to make, but you can make this shortcut version with an electric pressure cooker in about 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Pho

Grilled Hanger Steak with Chimichurri

Sliced Grilled Hanger Steak with Chimichurri on a white plate.
Grilled Hanger Steak with Chimichurri. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Super tender and topped with a herby and tangy chimichurri sauce, hanger steak is the steak no one wants you to know about!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Hanger Steak with Chimichurri

Beef Kafta

Beef Kafta on a plate with veggies.
Beef Kafta. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Beef kafta is a traditional Middle Eastern (Lebanese) style dish that’s packed with flavor yet so simple to make. Typically served as kabobs, this recipe goes great with a side of rice, a tomato cucumber salad and sprinkling of feta or dollop of hummus.
Get the Recipe: Beef Kafta

Mongolian Beef

Closeup of crispy beef in a bowl with green onions and sesame seeds.
Mongolian Beef. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This lip-smacking dish makes clever use of your air fryer, turning out crispy, caramelized beef that’s just irresistible! It features a sweet and tangy glaze that perfectly complements the beef, plus it’s quicker and healthier than traditional frying. Perfect for those seeking a flavorful, Asian-inspired meal that delivers on the promise of taste without the excess oil.
Get the Recipe: Mongolian Beef

Beef Yaki Udon

Beef yaki udon noodles.
Beef Yaki Udon Noodle Stir Fry. Photo credit: XOXO Bella.

Perfect for weeknight dinners, Beef Yaki Udon is loaded with vegetables, ginger, garlic, and soy for a flavorful, delicious bite!
Get the Recipe: Beef Yaki Udon

Ground Beef Stir Fry

Ground beef stir fry in a skillet.
Ground Beef Stir Fry. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This ground beef stir fry recipe is the perfect weeknight meal. Made in one pan with an assortment of fresh vegetables, it features a garlic ginger homemade stir fry sauce that’s healthier, tastier and quicker than any takeout order!
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef Stir Fry

Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Slow cooker Italian beef on a crusty roll with provolone cheese and peppers.
Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This recipe nails the balance of savory, juicy beef with zingy Italian herbs, all tucked into a crusty roll for the ultimate sandwich. The crock pot does all the hard work, breaking down the beef until it’s incredibly tender and infused with flavor. Great for a casual lunch, picnic, or as a crowd-pleasing option at your next get-together!
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Stuffed pepper soup in a white bowl with a spoon.
Stuffed Pepper Soup. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

It’s a great day for soup! Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper soup, made with ground beef or ground turkey, is an easy and deliciously satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito

A carne asada breakfast burrito is held above a blue plate surrounded by coffee, cilantro, and orange juice.
Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With steak marinated in an authentic carne asada marinade, cheesy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, salsa, and rich sour cream all wrapped in a lightly charred tortilla, you’ll be head over heels for this carne asada breakfast burrito!
Get the Recipe: Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito

Crock Pot Beef and Noodles

Closeup of Slow Cooker beef with egg noodles.
Crock Pot Beef and Noodles. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Slow-cooked to perfection, this hearty recipe turns simple ingredients into a comforting, homestyle dish. The beef becomes super tender, practically melting in your mouth, while the noodles soak up all those tasty juices. A must-try if you’re after a warm, satisfying meal that takes you back to Grandma’s kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Beef and Noodles

Orange Jalapeno Flat Iron Steak

marinated grilled meat
Orange Jalapeno Flat Iron Steak. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Orange Jalapeno Flat Iron Steak has been marinated and basted with a naturally sweet, spicy, and sticky sauce
Get the Recipe: Orange Jalapeno Flat Iron Steak

Carne Asada

Carne asada on a blue plate surrounded by cilantro, halved oranges, limes, and beer.
Carne Asada. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This is the best carne asada marinade out there, packed with authentic Mexican flavor. It’s smoky, citrusy, savory, and perfect for everything from carne asada burritos to a carne asada plate that rivals your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Get the Recipe: Carne Asada

Meatballs and Cauliflower Rice

Meal prep low-carb meatballs and cauliflower rice in a glass container.
Meatballs and Cauliflower Rice. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Meal Prep Low-Carb Meatballs And Cauliflower Rice recipe features homemade ground beef meatballs made with shredded mozzarella, fresh parsley, coconut aminos, herbs, and spices served atop steamed cauliflower rice. This meal prep low-carb high-protein meal can be made in 30 minutes and yields a delicious, filling, and quick lunch or dinner!
Get the Recipe: Meatballs and Cauliflower Rice

Carne Asada Quesadilla

Carne asada quesadilla on a black plate topped with cilantro and sour cream.
Carne Asada Quesadilla. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This smoky, savory, comforting Carne Asada Quesadilla features marinated steak nestled in rich melted cheese between crisp toasted tortillas.
Get the Recipe: Carne Asada Quesadilla

Ground Beef & Broccoli

Square plate with ground beef and broccoli along with chopsticks.
Ground Beef & Broccoli. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

This tasty twist on a take-out classic features quick-cooking ground beef and oodles of flavor! Serve it over rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal!
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef & Broccoli

Guinness Beef Stew

top view of a bowl of Guinness beef stew with a black checked napkin and a spoon.
Guinness Beef Stew. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This traditional stew brings the rich, malty flavor of Guinness beer to the forefront, enhancing the beef with a deep, robust taste. It’s slow-cooked until the beef is fall-apart tender and the veggies are perfectly cooked. Ideal for a cozy night in!
Get the Recipe: Guinness Beef Stew

Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Two servings of Cowboy Cornbread Casserole on plates.
Cowboy Cornbread Casserole. Photo Credit: Cook What You Love.

Loaded with ground beef, beans, and miles of cheese, this casserole is the ideal set-it-and-forget-it meal! Easy, hearty, and delish, feast on flavor today!
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Ranchera Meat

Ranchera meat on a slate serving dish.
Ranchera Meat. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Ranchera meat, or flap steak, is the most common cut of beef used for carne asada. It lends itself well to marinating, then grilling over high heat. This recipe will teach you how to create a flavorful carne asada using ranchera meat!
Get the Recipe: Ranchera Meat

Crock Pot Taco Soup

A bowl of crock pot taco soup topped with sour cream and cilantro.
Crock Pot Taco Soup. Photo credit: Plays Well With Butter.

This Crock Pot Taco Soup is made without beans, includes straightforward ingredients and pantry staples, requires just 20 minutes of prep time, and is low-carb and gluten-free. To make it, all you’ll have to do is brown some ground beef on the stovetop, add all of the remaining ingredients to your slow cooker, set it to cook, then garnish and serve!
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Taco Soup

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