Beef recipes, as prep tables

1.2 kg / 2.4 lb chuck beef, cut into 3.5 cm / 1.5" cubes
1 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (halve for table salt, +50% for flakes)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil (for browning the beef)
1 tbsp olive oil (for the vegetables, add a touch more if needed)
1 large onion, halved then cut into 1 cm / 2/5" slices
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 carrots, cut into 2.5 cm / 1" pieces on the diagonal

+13

Beef Stew

, 21 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb / 450 g ground turkey or beef (or plant-based meat)
1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
1/2 cup / 120 ml low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup / 120 ml unsweetened dairy-free milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt, to taste

+3

Dairy-Free Tater Tot Casserole

, 11 ingredients, Serves 6

1 cup / 100 g Gruyère, finely grated
Black pepper (for the crisps)
2 tbsp / 30 g butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 yellow onions, diced
Kosher salt (pinch, for the onions)
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
4 cups / 950 ml beef stock

+5

Creamy French Onion Ditalini Soup

, 13 ingredients, Serves 4 as a main / 6 as an appetizer

1 large egg
1/3 cup / 80 ml milk
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (for the egg mixture)
1/2 cup / 60 g plain breadcrumbs
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

+6

Classic Meatloaf

, 1 h 20 min, 14 ingredients, Makes 1 loaf, 7 slices

1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1 tsp garlic powder (for the beef)
1 tsp onion powder (for the beef)
1 tsp Italian seasoning (for the beef)
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
3/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp coconut aminos

+11

Dump-and-Bake Creamy Beef & Broccoli Pasta

, 19 ingredients, Serves 6

1 Tbsp olive oil (for the beef)
1 lb / 450 g lean ground beef
1 Tbsp olive oil (for the vegetables)
1 1/2 cups / 190 g chopped yellow onion
1 cup / 130 g diced carrots (about 2 medium)
1 cup / 100 g diced celery (about 3 stalks)
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp)
3 (8 oz / 225 g) cans tomato sauce

+14

Pasta e Fagioli Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

, 22 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tsp fine sea salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb / 450 g flank steak, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce

+7

Zesty Philly Cheesesteak Skillet

, 15 ingredients, Serves 4

240 g lean braising steak, cut into chunks
2 medium onions, chopped
1 pepper (any colour), deseeded and chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tsp curry powder
2 tins chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp mango chutney

+3

Brilliant Beef Curry

, 11 ingredients, Serves 4

1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground paprika
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 large flour tortillas (for the wraps)
1/2 cup / 120 ml nacho cheese sauce

+8

Crunchwrap Supreme

, 16 ingredients, Serves 4

10 dried small chillies, deseeded
4 shallots, chopped
2 lemongrass sticks, white part only, chopped
5 garlic cloves, smashed
5 candlenuts
1 cm / 1/2 in piece turmeric, peeled
1 thumb-size piece ginger, peeled, chopped
1 thumb-size piece galangal, peeled, chopped

+18

Beef Rendang

, 26 ingredients, Serves 4

1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil (for the beef)
1 1/2 lb / 680 g ground beef 85/15
1 tablespoon / 15 ml olive oil (for the onion)
1 1/2 cups / 210 g yellow onion, small dice
1/2 cup / 65 g carrots, small dice
1/2 cup / 50 g celery, small dice
1/2 lb / 225 g mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons / 20 g fresh garlic, chopped

+5

Tomato Meat Sauce (Tomato Ragu)

, 13 ingredients

2 tbsp dark soy sauce
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp mirin
1/4 tsp Chinese five spice powder
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp neutral oil
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 onion, halved & sliced

+4

One Pan Mongolian Beef Noodles with Broccoli

, 15 min, 12 ingredients, Serves 4

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste (UK tomato puree)
28 oz / 800 g crushed tomatoes
1 good-sized handful fresh parsley, chopped

+3

Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

, 11 ingredients, Serves 4

1 cup beef tallow, melted
3 free-range egg yolks (to start)
1 more egg yolk (if too runny)
sea salt, to taste
apple cider vinegar, a splash (optional)
your favorite mustard, a squirt (optional)

Carnivore Tallow Mayo

, 6 ingredients

1 kg / 2 lb 4 oz beef fillet, preferably Aberdeen Angus
1 tbsp olive oil (for the beef)
250 g / 9 oz chestnut mushrooms, some wild if you like
2 tbsp olive oil (for the mushrooms)
50 g / 2 oz butter
1 large sprig fresh thyme
100 ml / 3.5 fl oz dry white wine
12 slices prosciutto

+3

Beef Wellington

, 11 ingredients

1 kg / 2.2 lb Sebago potatoes, peeled & quartered
100 g / 3 1/2 oz butter, diced
1/3 cup / 80 ml milk
sea salt, for the mash, to taste
1 1/2 tbsp beef tallow or olive oil (for the mince)
1 kg / 2.2 lb beef mince
1/2 tsp sea salt (for the mince)
1 1/2 tbsp beef tallow or olive oil (for the vegetables)

+13

Cottage Pie

, 21 ingredients, Serves 4-6

2 tbsp / 30 g butter
2 1/2 lb / 1.1 kg ground beef
1/2 large onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups / 400 g ketchup
2 tbsp / 25 g brown sugar
2 tsp chili powder, plus more to taste

+11

Sloppy Joes

, 19 ingredients, Serves 8

3 Ancho dried chiles, de-stemmed & seeded
3 Guajillo dried chiles, de-stemmed & seeded
hot tap water, to cover
3-4 Roma tomatoes, roasted (1 goes in the puree)
2-2.5 lb / 900 g-1.1 kg chuck roast, chopped into 1-1.5 in / 2.5-4 cm chunks
salt, for the beef
oil, for searing and onion
1 onion, finely chopped

+10

Chili con Carne

, 2 h 30 min, 18 ingredients, Serves 4–5

1 tablespoon oil
6 slices bacon, roughly chopped
3 lb / 1.4 kg chuck beef, cut into 2-inch / 5 cm pieces
1 cup / 240 ml red cooking wine (or chicken broth)
2 cups / 480 ml beef broth
1/2 cup / 120 ml tomato sauce
1 beef bouillon cube, crushed
1/4 cup / 30 g flour

+9

Instant Pot Beef Bourguignon

, 17 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
3-5 lb / 1.4-2.3 kg beef chuck roast
1 tbsp oil
1 lb / 450 g baby red potatoes

+6

Instant Pot Pot Roast

, 14 ingredients, Serves 6

1 tsp olive or avocado oil
1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1/2–1 cup / 75–150 g diced bell peppers
1/2–1 cup / 80–160 g diced onion
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 tbsp tomato paste
garlic & herb seasoning, onion powder & Italian seasoning, to taste

+9

Lasagna Soup

, 17 ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 tablespoons / 45 g butter (for the sauce)
1/2 cup / 75 g chopped onion
2/3 cup / 95 g chopped celery
2/3 cup / 85 g chopped carrot
3/4 pound / 340 g ground beef chuck (or 1 part pork to 2 parts beef)
Salt (a large pinch)
Black pepper, freshly ground (a few grindings)

+7

Bolognese Sauce

, 15 ingredients, Makes 2 heaping cups, serves 6

1 tbsp / 15 ml cooking fat (for the onion & garlic)
1/2 white or yellow onion, finely diced
1 tbsp garlic, minced
2 lbs / 900 g lean ground beef or turkey
1/2 cup / 20 g parsley, chopped
1 egg
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp onion powder

+11

Barbecue Meatballs

, 19 ingredients, Makes about 25 meatballs

4 slices center cut bacon, cut into thin strips
1 lb / 455 g ground beef, 96/4
1/4 cup / 60 ml Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp dry mustard
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper

+3

Loaded Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet

, 1 h, 11 ingredients, Serves 8