Beef recipes, as prep tables

3 tablespoons olive oil (for the onions)
3 large red onions, sliced
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1/2 cup / 120 ml water, plus more as needed
1 cup / 240 g mayonnaise
1/4 cup / 60 g sour cream
3 chipotle peppers from canned in adobo
3 tablespoons adobo sauce from the can

+8

The Best Steak Sandwich

, 16 ingredients, Makes 4 sandwiches

2.5 lb / 1.25 kg boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed, cut into 3 pieces
1 tsp kosher salt (for the lamb)
1/4 tsp black pepper (for the lamb)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 celery sticks, grated
1 large carrot, peeled, grated
3 large garlic cloves, minced

+13

Slow Cooked Rosemary Lamb Ragù

, 3 h 55 min, 21 ingredients, Serves 6–8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow or red onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
2 lb / 900 g ground beef, 80% lean
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (6-oz / 170 g) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
2 teaspoons chipotle powder

+20

Slow-Cooker Chili

, 28 ingredients, 6 to 8 servings

1 lb / 450 g ground beef (80/20)
seasoning salt
4 slices American cheese
4 buns, buttered

Smash Burger

, 4 ingredients, Makes 4 burgers

3 cups egusi (melon seeds), dry-ground
1/2 cup / 70 g ground crayfish
1/2 large crayfish seasoning cube
1 tsp salt
1 ground hot pepper (habanero, scotch bonnet or chili)
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml water (for the paste)
1/2 cup / 120 ml water (to finish the paste)
1 egg (optional)

+2

Egusi Pudding

, About 1 h 30 min, 10 ingredients, 6 servings

1 whole packer brisket, 12-14 lb / 5.5-6.5 kg
2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt
2 tablespoons coarse black pepper
2 tablespoons garlic powder (optional)

Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket

, 4 ingredients, Serves 18

1 lb / 450 g ground beef (at least 80% lean)
1/2 cup / 75 g finely chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (8 oz / 225 g) tomato sauce
2 cans (8 oz / 225 g each) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)

+1

Beef Empanadas

, 9 ingredients, Makes 8

2 tsp / 10 ml canola oil (for the spinach)
4 large handfuls baby spinach
1 tbsp onion, finely grated (~1/4 onion)
3 tbsp / 45 ml red apple, finely grated
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tsp ginger, finely grated
2 1/2 tbsp / 40 ml soy sauce (for the bulgogi sauce)
1 tbsp / 15 ml sesame oil (for the bulgogi sauce)

+16

Korean Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowls

, 25 min, 24 ingredients, Serves 4–5

1 tbsp olive oil
2 lb 3 oz / 1 kg beef chuck, cut into large chunks
1 brown onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
2 cups / 480 ml beef stock or water

+11

Sticky Beef with Noodles, Pickled Celery and Mint

, 3 h 10 min, 19 ingredients, Serves 3

1/4 cup / 60 ml olive oil
500 g / 1 lb boneless beef or lamb, cut in 1-2 inch / 2.5-5 cm cubes
1 yellow onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric powder

+7

Mbakbaka

, 1 h 30 min, 15 ingredients, Serves 6

2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 onion, diced
500 g / 1 lb beef mince (or lamb)
1/2 tsp salt (for the beef)
1 1/2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp tomato paste
300 g / 10 oz eggplant, cut in 1.5 cm / 1/2" cubes

+10

One-Pot Moussaka Beef Rice Pilaf

, 18 ingredients, Serves 5

1.5-2 kg beef shank or bone-in joint, cut into 4-5 cm pieces
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
2 litres / 8 1/2 cups water
200 g / 7 oz pumpkin, peeled and cubed
120 g / 4 oz yam, peeled and cubed
120 g / 4 oz sweet potato, peeled and cubed

+14

Jamaican Beef Soup (Satdeh Soup)

, 22 ingredients

1 yellow onion, pureed
1 lb / 450 g ground beef (80/20), or ground lamb
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
2 tbsp / 30 ml milk
2 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika

+7

Greek Gyros (Parchment Method)

, 15 ingredients, Serves 4

8 beef short ribs, bone in
1/4 cup / 30 g all-purpose flour
Kosher salt & black pepper (for the ribs)
6 slices pancetta, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 carrots, diced
2 shallots, peeled & finely minced

+5

Braised Short Ribs

, 13 ingredients, Serves 4

1/2 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
3 green onions, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves
2 scotch bonnet peppers, stem, seeds & membrane removed
1 lb / 450 g lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups / 360 ml beef broth
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon all purpose seasoning

+17

Jamaican Beef Patties

, 25 ingredients, Makes 8 patties

1 3/4 cups / 420 g plain Greek yogurt
2-3 garlic cloves
salt, a pinch (for the yogurt)
1/4 cup / 60 ml extra virgin olive oil (for the spiced oil)
1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
2 teaspoons dried mint
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (for the sauce)
1 medium onion, finely diced

+13

Turkish Pasta (Yoğurtlu, Kıymalı Makarna)

, 21 ingredients, Serves 6

2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
1/4 cup / 60 ml beef broth or water
1 lb / 450 g ground beef (80/20 chuck)
1 small onion, peeled and grated
1 egg, well beaten
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tbsp / 15 ml canola oil (for the mushrooms)

+7

Burger Steak

, 15 ingredients, Serves 4

4 lb / 1.8 kg boneless chuck roast, excess fat trimmed
2 tsp kosher salt (for the beef)
3/4 tsp black pepper (for the beef)
2 tbsp canola oil
1 medium sweet onion, cut into 1-inch / 2.5 cm wedges
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup / 240 ml dry red wine

+8

Perfect Pot Roast

, 4 h 15 min, 16 ingredients, Serves 8

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 lb / 900 g lean boneless beef chuck, in 2-inch / 5 cm cubes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 onion, peeled and chopped
3 plum tomatoes, stemmed and chopped
1 tsp sweet paprika, more to taste
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf

+6

Beef Stew With Prunes

, 2 h 15 min, 14 ingredients, 4 servings

1 tbsp olive oil
1 bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chili powder
1/2 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp pepper
1/2 tbsp taco seasoning

+21

Over The Top Beef Chili

, 29 ingredients, Serves 8

1 1/2 lb / 680 g ground beef
1 onion, diced
garlic, minced
1 jar spaghetti sauce
linguine
1 stick / 1/2 cup / 115 g butter
6-7 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups / 475 ml heavy cream

+5

Million Dollar Pasta

, 13 ingredients

3–4 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling if needed
2 lb / 900 g rump steak, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 large brown onions, finely chopped
2 large celery sticks, finely chopped
6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp plain flour
1 fresh thyme sprig
2 bay leaves

+9

Steak and stout pie

, 17 ingredients, Serves 6–8

1 cup / 240 ml low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup / 120 ml low-sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup / 65 g dark brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 tsp minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 1/2 lb / 680 g boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1/4-inch / 6 mm strips
1/4 cup / 60 ml of the sauce (for the slurry)
2 tbsp cornstarch

+1

Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli

, 3 h 30 min, 9 ingredients, Serves 6

cooking spray or olive oil
1 lb / 450 g diced beef (stew meat)
1/2 tsp garlic powder (for the beef; omit if using leftover pot roast)
salt and pepper (for the beef), generously
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup / 130 g diced carrots
4 1/2 cups / 1.1 L beef broth (or water plus 1 Tbsp beef base)

+7

Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup

, 15 ingredients, Serves 8