beef Recipes
190 delicious beef recipes from around the world
Authentic Cornish Pasty
A traditional Cornish pasty, a hearty and portable meal consisting of a rich shortcrust pastry filled with tender beef, potato, swede (rutabaga), and onion, crimped along the side. Originally a miner's lunch.
Authentic Hungarian Goulash
Hungary's beloved national dish, a deeply flavorful and rich beef stew simmered with onions, sweet paprika, bell peppers, and potatoes. This recipe aims for a traditional, comforting experience.
Beef Stroganoff
A classic Russian aristocratic dish featuring tender strips of beef coated in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, subtly flavored with Dijon mustard, and traditionally served over fluffy egg noodles.
Beef Wellington
An elegant British classic, this Beef Wellington features a prime beef tenderloin coated in Dijon mustard, encased in a rich mushroom duxelles and savory prosciutto, all wrapped in golden puff pastry and baked to perfection. A true showstopper for any special occasion.
Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Florentine T-bone - thick-cut Chianina beef, grilled rare, simple perfection.
Bœuf Bourguignon
Julia Child's beloved Burgundian beef stew, a classic French dish featuring tender beef chuck braised slowly in rich red wine with smoky lardons, sweet pearl onions, and earthy mushrooms.
Brasato al Chianti
Tuscan braised beef - slowly cooked in Chianti wine with herbs.
Carbonnade Flamande (Flemish Beef and Beer Stew)
A hearty and flavorful Flemish beef stew, featuring tender beef braised in rich Belgian brown ale with sweet caramelized onions and a hint of mustard. The beer and bread create a wonderfully thick, savory sauce.
Carpaccio di Manzo
Raw beef carpaccio - paper-thin sliced beef with arugula, Parmigiano, truffle.
Classic British Sunday Roast
A quintessential British Sunday Roast featuring a perfectly roasted joint of beef, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and fluffy Yorkshire puddings, all brought together with rich gravy. A comforting and traditional meal perfect for family gatherings.
Classic Steak and Kidney Pie
A hearty and traditional British pub classic, featuring tender chunks of beef and kidney simmered in a rich gravy, all encased in a flaky puff pastry crust.
Cottage Pie
A hearty and comforting British classic, this Cottage Pie features a rich, savory beef mince filling topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and baked until golden brown. Perfect for a weeknight meal.
Daube Provençale
A classic Provençal beef stew, slow-braised in red wine with aromatic vegetables, olives, and a hint of orange peel. This rich and deeply flavorful dish is the epitome of Mediterranean comfort food, best enjoyed after a day or two of resting to allow the flavors to meld.
German Gulasch
A hearty and comforting German take on the classic Hungarian goulash, featuring tender beef simmered in a rich, paprika-infused sauce. This version is known for its generous amount of liquid, making it perfect served over egg noodles.
Gulasch (German Beef and Paprika Stew)
A hearty and comforting German Gulasch, this slow-cooked beef stew is rich with paprika and tender beef, perfect for a cold winter day. It's even better the next day!
Holodets (Russian Meat Jelly)
A traditional Russian winter celebration dish, Holodets is a savory meat jelly made from slow-cooked pork and beef, infused with aromatics, and set into a firm, flavorful aspic. It's a testament to slow cooking and the natural gelatin released from the bones and connective tissues.
Hungarian Goulash
Hungary's iconic national stew, featuring tender beef and sweet onions slow-cooked with generous amounts of sweet paprika, creating a rich, deeply flavored, and soul-warming red stew.
Involtini di Carne
Italian beef rolls - thin beef wrapped around filling, braised in tomato sauce.
Kalops (Swedish Beef Stew)
A comforting and classic Swedish beef stew, deeply flavored with the warm, aromatic notes of allspice. This slow-cooked dish is perfect for a hearty meal.
Köttbullar med Lingonsylt
Authentic Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) served with a rich cream sauce and the essential sweet-tart lingonberry jam. This recipe focuses on traditional flavors and a tender texture, going beyond the familiar IKEA version with the subtle warmth of allspice and the richness of a homemade cream sauce.
Makarony po-Flotski (Sailor's Pasta)
A hearty and classic Soviet-era dish, Makarony po-Flotski translates to 'pasta in the style of the navy' or 'sailor's pasta'. It's a simple yet satisfying meal made with pasta and ground meat, often enriched with onions.
Moschari Kokkinisto (Greek Braised Beef in Red Sauce)
A classic Greek comfort food, Moschari Kokkinisto features tender chunks of beef slow-braised in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce infused with warm spices. This dish is deeply satisfying and perfect for a hearty meal.
Pica-Pau
Pica-Pau is a classic Portuguese petisco (tapas or bar snack) featuring tender, bite-sized pieces of beef stir-fried with garlic, chili, and a splash of beer, often served with pickles. It's a flavorful and quick dish perfect for sharing.
Plov (Russian Rice Pilaf)
A hearty and festive Russian adaptation of the classic Central Asian rice pilaf, featuring tender meat, sweet carrots, and aromatic spices.