Beef recipes, as prep tables

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 lb / 500 g beef mince / ground beef
2 tsp Italian herbs
2 tbsp tomato paste
14 oz / 400 g can crushed tomatoes (or tomato passata)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (chilli flakes, optional)

+7

One Pot Creamy Tomato Beef Pasta

, 15 ingredients, Serves 4-5

1 large Lebanese cucumber (about 25 cm / 10")
1 1/2 cups / 375 g plain yogurt, full-fat
3 tbsp finely sliced mint (for the sauce)
1/2 tsp cooking salt (for the sauce, added at the end)
1 large onion, peeled
1 lb / 500 g beef mince (ground beef)
2 tsp cumin powder
2 tsp coriander powder

+11

Smashed Beef Kofta with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

, 25 min, 19 ingredients, Serves 4

4-6 bell peppers, tops removed & seeded (tops chopped, stems discarded)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped (optional)
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lb / 450 g ground beef
14.5 oz / 410 g fire roasted tomatoes, canned
1 tablespoon paprika

+8

Classic Stuffed Peppers

, 16 ingredients, Serves 4

1/2 cup / 120 ml extra virgin olive oil (for the sauce)
2 medium red onions, finely diced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
8 oz / 225 g pancetta, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml good red wine, preferably Italian
2 28-oz / 800 g cans Italian plum tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste

+18

Best Lasagna

, 26 ingredients, 8 to 10 servings

2 lb / 900 g stewing beef, trimmed and cubed
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil (more as needed)
1 onion, chopped
6 cups / 1.4 L beef broth

+11

Beef Stew

, 19 ingredients, Serves 8

1 lb / 450 g russet potatoes, peeled & cubed (for mashing)
1 Tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
sea salt & ground pepper, to taste (for the potatoes)
1 lb / 450 g russet potatoes, peeled & cubed (left whole)
1 lb / 450 g ground lamb (or beef, chicken, turkey, pork)
sea salt & ground pepper, to taste (for the meat)
1 large sweet onion, diced
5 celery ribs, finely chopped

+10

Protein Packed Shepherd's Pie Soup

, 18 ingredients, Serves 4

2 lb / 905 g ground beef
2 tbsp minced onion
a few pinches salt (for the beef)
3 tbsp / 42 g butter
3 tbsp gluten free flour
3 cups / 720 ml gluten free broth
1/2 tsp salt (for the gravy)
dash of pepper

+1

20 Minute Skillet Beef and Gluten Free Noodles

, 9 ingredients, Serves 6

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 lb / 500 g beef mince (ground beef)
1/2 cup / 125 ml dry red wine
2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
28 oz / 800 g can crushed tomato
2 tbsp tomato paste

+7

Spaghetti Bolognese

, 40 min, 15 ingredients, Serves 5

1 tbsp olive oil
8 pork sausages
2 onions, finely sliced
6 thyme sprigs, leaves picked
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp tomato purée
1 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

+12

Sausage, Onion & Buttery Colcannon Pie

, 20 ingredients

2 1/2 lb / 1.15 kg stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp celery salt
1/4 cup / 30 g flour
3-6 tbsp olive oil (for browning, as needed)
1 tbsp cold butter (for the onions)
2 cups / 300 g yellow onions, diced

+15

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

, 23 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tbsp olive oil
4 rashers smoked streaky bacon, finely chopped
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 carrots, trimmed and finely chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2-3 sprigs rosemary, leaves picked and finely chopped
1.1 lb / 500 g beef mince

+14

Spaghetti Bolognese

, about 2 h 15 min, 22 ingredients

2 Tbsp / 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 bay leaf
1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
6 mushrooms, sliced
4 Tbsp / 60 ml red wine
12 oz / 340 g ground beef and pork (preferably 70% beef, 30% pork)

+13

Meat Doria (Rice Gratin)

, 21 ingredients, Serves 4 (up to 6 as a main dish)

1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil (for the beef)
1¼ kg / 2 lb 12 oz beef mince
2 tbsp / 30 ml olive oil (for the vegetables)
2 onions, finely chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery sticks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp / 25 g plain flour

+12

Cottage pie

, 20 ingredients, Fills 2 ovenproof dishes

1 lb / 450 g flank steak, thinly sliced 1/4 inch / 6 mm thick against the grain
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (for the marinade)
1 tbsp light soy sauce (for the marinade)
1 tbsp oyster sauce (for the marinade)
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp / 30 ml water
1 tbsp cornstarch (for the marinade)

+13

Beef and Broccoli

, 21 ingredients, Serves 3

1 cup packed / 215 g dark brown sugar
1 cup / 240 ml soy sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

+2

The Best Homemade Beef Jerky

, 16 h (mostly marinating), 10 ingredients, Makes 12 to 14 servings

2 tbsp sunflower oil (for the lamb)
2 lb 4 oz / 1 kg diced lamb shoulder or leg
1 tbsp sunflower oil (for the onion)
2 onions, chopped
1 oz / 25 g fresh root ginger, peeled
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 red chillies, seeds removed, chopped
10 green cardamom pods

+9

Lamb Dhansak

, 17 ingredients, Serves 6

1/2 cup / 120 ml low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp corn starch
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 pinch red pepper flakes

+8

Beef, Broccoli & Edamame Stir Fry

, 16 ingredients, Serves 4

2 lbs / 900 g thinly sliced chuck roast
Your favorite beef seasoning
2 Tbsp butter
a splash of low-sodium beef broth (from the 1 cup, to deglaze)
1 onion, thinly sliced
low-sodium beef broth (the rest of the 1 cup)
1/2 cup / 120 ml low-sodium shoyu
1 cup / 200 g brown sugar

+10

Crockpot Mongolian Beef & Noodles

, 18 ingredients

2 1/4 lb / 1 kg lean ground beef
4 tsp dried minced onion flakes
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 (6-oz / 170 g) can tomato paste
1/2 cup / 120 ml ketchup
1 1/3 cups / 320 ml water
4 1/2 Tbsp / 65 ml white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard

+2

Lunch Lady Sloppy Joes

, 40 min, 10 ingredients, Serves 8

4 lb / 1.8 kg cubed beef stew meat
1 tbsp olive or canola oil (for browning)
Salt & pepper (for the beef)
A little olive or canola oil (for the onions)
2 medium yellow onions, diced
1/2 cup / 60 g chili powder
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp smoked paprika

+10

Cook Off Winning Texas-Style Chili

, 18 ingredients, Serves 4 to 6

12 lasagna noodles, uncooked
1/2 lb / 225 g lean ground beef
1/2 lb / 225 g Italian sausage
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
36 oz / 1 kg pasta sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Italian seasoning

+10

Easy Homemade Lasagna

, 18 ingredients, Serves 12

1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil (for the roast)
1 (3 lb / 1.4 kg) chuck roast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon / 7 ml olive oil (for the onion)
1 medium yellow onion, halved and cut into thick slices
5 garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 1/4 cups / 300 ml beef broth
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

+7

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

, 15 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil (for the onions)
1/2 cup / 75 g yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup / 30 g panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup / 25 g Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, whisked
1/3 cup / 80 ml milk
1 tsp salt

+15

Swedish Meatballs

, 23 ingredients, Makes 33 meatballs

1 large floury potato (Maris Piper), 9¾ oz / 275 g, cut into wedges
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 good pinch salt (for the wedges)
plenty of freshly ground black pepper (for the wedges)
2 brioche burger buns, halved
9 oz / 250 g lean beef mince
½ small onion, very finely chopped (¾ oz / 20 g)
½ tsp dried mixed herbs

+7

Air Fryer Classic Burger

, 15 ingredients, Serves 2