Beef recipes, as prep tables

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 tbsp minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
1/2 lb / 225 g ground beef
1/2 lb / 225 g bulk sweet Italian sausage (casings removed)
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, plus more to taste

+13

Lasagna Soup

, 21 ingredients, 6 servings

1 small apple, seeds removed and chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

+11

Ground Beef Bulgogi

, 19 ingredients, 4 servings

1/4 cup / 60 ml olive oil (for the topping)
2 cloves garlic, chopped (for the topping)
1 cup / 60 g panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup / 10 g chopped fresh basil (for the topping)
1/2 cup / 50 g grated Parmesan (for the topping)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (for the topping)
2 tbsp / 30 ml olive oil (for the soup)
1 medium onion, chopped

+15

Tortellini Meatball Soup with Crispy Panko Topping

, 23 ingredients, Serves 6-8

1/2 cup / 115 g mayonnaise
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp mustard
2 tbsp minced bread & butter pickles
1 tbsp / 15 ml pickle brine
10 cracks black pepper (for the sauce)

+7

Easy Smash Burger Tacos

, 15 ingredients, Makes 6 tacos

1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3/4 tsp ground ginger
salt and pepper, to taste
8 cups / 1.9 L chicken broth

+5

Japanese-Inspired Clear Onion Soup

, about 50 min, 13 ingredients

4-8 bone-in beef short ribs, trimmed
Kosher salt
1 cup / 125 g all-purpose flour (for dredging)
Neutral oil (for searing)
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 ribs celery, roughly chopped
1-2 large carrots, peeled & roughly chopped
1 head garlic, halved horizontally

+7

Red Wine Braised Short Ribs

, 15 ingredients, Serves 2-4

1½ lb / 680 g beef stew meat
1½ lb / 680 g mini potatoes
a little oil (for the potatoes)
salt
black pepper
onion powder
garlic powder
Italian seasoning

+2

Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes

, 4–5 h, 10 ingredients

Salt and black pepper
1 pound / 450 g ground beef (at least 20 percent fat)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 (15-ounce / 425 g) can tomato sauce
Water (to swish out the can)
1 pound / 450 g short, curled pasta, such as pipettes

+2

Spicy, Creamy Weeknight Bolognese

, 10 ingredients, 4 to 6 servings

1 Tbsp / 15 ml olive oil
1/2 white onion, finely diced
1 lb / 450 g ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp / 15 ml yellow mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp kosher salt
pepper, to taste

+12

Cheeseburger Sliders

, 20 ingredients, Makes 12 sliders

1 lb / 450 g lean ground beef
salt and pepper
1 bell pepper, chopped
15 oz / 425 g can crushed tomatoes
1 cup / 250 g jarred salsa
15 oz / 425 g can corn, drained
3 tbsp taco seasoning
2 1/2 cups / 600 ml water or low-sodium chicken broth

+2

Easy Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

, 10 ingredients, Serves 8

1 1/2 cups / 360 ml beef stock
1/4 cup / 60 ml soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup / 60 ml gochujang
5–6 lb / 2.3–2.7 kg brisket, flat end
salt
pepper
several slices fresh ginger

+2

Gochujang Brisket

, About 24 h (6–8 h braise + overnight chill), 10 ingredients

1/4 cup / 30 g all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 lb / 450 g beef stewing meat, trimmed, cut into 1-inch / 2.5 cm cubes
3 tsp vegetable oil (for browning)
2 tsp vegetable oil (between batches, as needed)
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 cup / 240 ml red wine
3 1/2 cups / 830 ml beef broth, homemade or low-sodium

+5

Beef Stew

, 13 ingredients, Serves 4

1 pound / 450 g ground beef
3/4 cup / 90 g chopped onion
3/4 cup / 80 g shredded carrots
3/4 cup / 75 g diced celery
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon / 15 g butter (for the vegetables)
3 cups / 720 ml chicken broth

+8

Cheeseburger Soup

, 16 ingredients, Serves 6

3 tbsp / 45 ml olive oil
1 tbsp / 15 ml lime juice
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

+8

Steak Fajitas

, 1 h 20 min (mostly marinating), 16 ingredients, Serves 6

1 lb / 450 g lean ground beef, lamb, or bison
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

+8

Greek Stuffed Peppers

, 16 ingredients, Serves 8

200 ml / ¾ cup water
3 tbsp / 45 ml soy sauce (for the broth)
1 tbsp / 15 ml sugar (for the broth)
1 tbsp / 15 ml honey
200 ml / ¾ cup dashi
2 tbsp / 30 ml sake
2 tbsp / 30 ml hon-mirin
3 tbsp / 45 ml soy sauce (with the dashi)

+6

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl)

, 14 ingredients, Serves 2

3 tbsp / 45 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb / 450 g ground beef
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups parboiled rice
4 1/2 cups / 400 g green cabbage, roughly chopped
1/4 cup / 15 g fresh dill, chopped

+14

Stuffed Cabbage Bowl

, 22 ingredients, Serves 4

1 lb / 450 g lean ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 heaping tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
3 cups / 720 ml beef broth
1 cup / 100 g uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups / 200 g freshly grated cheddar cheese

+1

Homemade Hamburger Helper

, 9 ingredients, Serves 4

2 lb / 905 g ground beef
1/2 cup / 60 g plain bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup / 240 g ketchup

Traditional Meatloaf

, 1 h 15 min, 8 ingredients, Serves 8

1/2 yellow onion (5 oz / 142 g), minced
1 Tbsp neutral oil (for the onion)
3/4 lb / 340 g ground beef and pork combination
1/2 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/3 cup panko
2 Tbsp / 30 ml milk

+8

Japanese Hamburger Steak (Hambagu)

, 16 ingredients, Makes 4 patties (4 oz / 113 g each)

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 oz / 170 g bacon, roughly chopped
3 lb / 1.4 kg beef brisket or chuck, trimmed, cut into 2-inch / 5 cm chunks
1 large carrot, sliced 1/2-inch / 1 cm thick
1 large white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced (for the pot)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

+13

Beef Bourguignon

, 21 ingredients, Serves 6-8

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 sticks celery, trimmed & chopped
3 carrots, washed & chopped
3 onions, peeled & chopped
1/2 bunch fresh rosemary / 15 g, leaves stripped (or 3 bay leaves)
1 heaped tablespoon plain flour
17 fl oz / 500 ml ale, Guinness or stout
14 oz / 400 g tin plum tomatoes

+2

Beef & Ale Stew

, 10 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tablespoon oil
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (short slices from a quarter onion fit the soup best)
1/4 cup / 55 g salted butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes

+6

Slow Cooker French Onion Soup

, 7 h 15 min – 9 h 15 min (mostly slow cooking), 14 ingredients, Serves 4

3 lb / 1.35 kg boneless beef chuck, well-marbled, cut into 1½-inch / 4 cm pieces
2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil (for the 1st batch)
1 tbsp olive oil (for the 2nd batch)
1 tbsp olive oil (for the 3rd batch)
2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1-inch / 2.5 cm chunks
7 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

+12

Beef Stew (Fall-Apart Tender)

, 20 ingredients, Serves 6