35 Incredibly Delicious Beef Recipes That We Keep Coming Back for More
Beef is loved by many, but each person has their own unique way of preparing it. Whether you prefer it crispy and deep-fried, slow-cooked and braised, or quick and stir-fried, there is a perfect beef recipe out there for everyone to enjoy. Check out some of our favorite beef recipes and the mouth-watering flavor combinations we love to pair them with.
Beef Chow Fun
This beef chow fun recipe is a classic Chinese takeout dish and is absolutely delicious. It’s made with thinly sliced beef, stir-fried with thick and chewy rice noodles.
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Sweet and Sticky Crispy Beef
This popular Hakka crispy beef takeout dish is made with thin strips of steak, marinated with garlic and ginger and deep fried to give it a super crispy crunch. It’s then tossed in a very sticky sweet and savory sauce and garnished with toasted sesame seeds. Definitely a favorite, and still tastes great the next day as cold takeout.
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Beef and Broccoli
This beef and broccoli recipe is made with marinated beef slices beautifully balanced by the tender crunch of the broccoli and delicious Chinese brown stir fry sauce. It’s a simple yet satisfying dish that’s perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together.
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Bo Kho (Vietnamese Beef Stew)
If you love beef stew, then you definitely need to try this Vietnamese beef stew which can be eaten with a baguette or served with noodles. This stew is braised with beef chuck until it is tender and infused with a lot of aromatics and spices like lemongrass and star anise, which makes it very flavorful.
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Mongolian Beef
Looking for a dish that’s high on flavor, easy to prepare, and perfect for any day of the week? This Mongolian beef recipe ticks all the boxes! It has tender slices of beef, stir-fried with a medley of vegetables like red peppers and onions, all tossed in a delicious sweet and savory sauce. This homemade version is better than takeout!
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Crispy Cantonese Beef Chow Mein
This Chinese takeout dish is all about the texture. The combination of the crispy egg noodles with beef slices cooked in a thick gravy with peppers and onions makes this soft and crispy noodle dish an classic favorite.
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Beef and Onion Stir Fry
Beef and onion stir fry features incredibly tender strips of beef stir fried with onions in a delicious savory sauce that takes everything to the next level! It’s incredibly quick and easy, and my go-to recipe for busy weeknights!
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Curry Beef Yaki Udon Stir Fry
This beef yaki udon recipe features thick and chewy udon noodles, stir-fried with beef and veggies and then tossed in a sweet and savory curry sauce. It’s the perfect quick and easy noodle dish for busy weeknights and to use up leftovers!
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Asian Ground Beef Bowl
This Asian ground beef bowls with rice recipe is a savory, super quick, and easy meal that’s the perfect way to elevate ground beef to a new level. With its rich flavors and tender and velvety ground beef, it’s a must-try for any Asian food lover who wants a cozy one-bowl meal!
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Bun Bo Hue (Spicy Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)
If you have ever tried Vietnamese pho, then you definitely need to try this noodle dish. Bun bo hue is a spicier beef noodle dish with more aromatics and packs a lot more flavor. It can be made with ox tail or beef shank and it’s a labor of love, so save it for a day you have time.
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Beef Noodle Stir Fry
This beef noodle stir fry is as simple as it gets. Thinly sliced beef and onions are stir-fried with a sweet soy sauce and tossed with spaghettini!
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Sesame Beef
This sesame beef recipe is a delicious fusion of crispy beef, sweet and savory sesame sauce, and toasted sesame seeds. It’s a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for those who love Chinese takeout and are looking for an easy, tasty meal to prepare at home.
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Saucy Beef Chow Ho Fun with Gravy
This noodle dish has thinly sliced beef and veggies cooked in a delicious savory gravy and poured over thick and chewy rice noodles. This dish is under rated and is one of the best Asian comfort foods.
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Simple Beef Marinade for Stir Fries
If you love using beef in stir-fries, here is a simple beef marinade that we use a lot in all our beef stir-fries to make it flavorful, and tender.
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Umami Beef & Pork Burgers
This juicy beef and pork burgers recipe is made with ground pork and beef, seasoned with miso and seasonings for some extra umami flavor. It can be made on a grill or stovetop as well!
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Potstickers (Bacon Cheeseburger)
These delicious and juicy burger dumplings don’t have the bulk from the buns so each bite-sized potsticker is a juicy little bacon cheeseburger bite wrapped in a chewy crispy little bundle!
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Beef and Broccoli Noodles
This simple and easy noodle dish is made with beef, broccoli and spaghettini, stir fried in a sweet soy sauce. Fantastic dish for any weekday night.
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Cumin Beef Fried Rice
Beef and cumin are insanely delicious together and when combined to make this simple egg fried rice, you have yourself a one bowl dinner loaded with flavor.
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Stir-Fried Bitter Melon with Beef and Black Bean Sauce
This beef dish is definitely not for everyone, and is an acquired taste but once you love it, you really do love it. Tender pieces of beef slices is stir-fried with thinly sliced bitter melon and then tossed in a homemade black bean sauce!
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Instant Pot Beef Fajitas
This steak fajita recipe is all about melted Cheddar cheese, salsa, guacamole, and yummy beef cooked with Mexican spices – just like in the restaurant. What’s even more appealing is that you don’t have to do the heavy lifting; the Instant Pot will do all the work and you can layback and enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon with the family.
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Homemade Smoked Beef Jerky
Get ready to elevate your snack game with our homemade smoked beef jerky! Not only is it a delicious and satisfying snack, but it’s also packed with protein. Plus, it’s so easy to make at home using this simple recipe. Get ready to elevate your snack cuisine!
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Irish Tacos with Potatoes, Corned Beef, Cabbage and Onions
Craving something new and delicious? Try this mouth-watering Irish corned beef tacos recipe! With a perfect blend of tender corned beef and fresh toppings, these tacos will elevate your taste buds to new heights.
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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles with Mushrooms
If you like mushroom beef stew or stroganoff, you will LOVE this – it’s a wonderful staple for busy weeknights.
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Boeuf Bourguignon – Beef Stewed with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Bacon
This flavourful beef recipe combines the meat with red wine and herbs for an exquisite result. This dish is sometimes called beef burgundy, because the traditional wine used is from France’s Burgundy region. It is a version of Julia Child’s boeuf bourguignon aka beef bourguignon and a great alternative to a traditional stewed beef recipe.
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Cheeseburger Hot Pockets
Take everything you love about cheeseburgers and fries and team those ingredients with puff pastry to make this unusual snack. The puff pastry pocket burger is hearty, tasty and easy to prepare.
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Super Quick Korean Beef
With this Super Quick Korean Beef dish in your repertoire, dinner will be on the table in no time.
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Braised Beef With Red Wine
Red wine braised beef is the perfect meal to impress your friends and family. Rich in flavor and texture, the beef just falls apart after braising and simmering in the red wine all afternoon.
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Easy Beef Stroganoff
This Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe features tender strips of beef that are quickly seared and then simmered in a flavorful sour cream-tomato sauce. This 40-minute recipe requires just 7 ingredients and is cozy and delicious! Perfect for busy weeknights!
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Nigerian Beef Stew
Nigerian Beef Stew is a mouthwatering West African stew made with blended tomatoes, red bell peppers, and habanero peppers and spiced to perfection. It is so versatile and is amazing with so many different dishes!
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Beef and Potato Bake
It’s a one pot beef recipe with a layered potato topping, meaning you don’t have to get a whole bunch of pots, pans and dishes dirty to make it. So if you’re looking for ideas for dinner on a busy weeknight, here you go!
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Beef Chili
All Beef Chili is easy to make in one pot and as spicy and satisfying as any you can make!
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Real-Deal Szechuan Beef Stir Fry
Tender crispy Szechuan beef cooked in a bold sweet sour spicy sauce with peppers and onions. Learn how to make the richest sauce and create crispy beef without deep-frying.
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Chinese Beef Dumplings
Juicy and flavorful beef dumplings! Enough said.
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Chinese Beef Salad
A super easy Chinese beef salad you can put together in 10 minutes with no cooking required! Serve it as an appetizer for a multi-course meal, top it on steamed rice for a one-bowl lunch, or make a sandwich with it using pita bread.
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Instant Pot Curry Beef Stew
The easiest and quickest Instant Pot curry beef stew recipe that yields melt-in-your-mouth beef smothered in a rich, thick tomato curry sauce. Simply dump everything into the pot – no browning or sauce reducing required.
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18 Authentic Cantonese Recipes for Anyone Who Loves Chinese Food
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