meat Recipes
50 delicious meat recipes from around the world
Bollito Misto
A grand Piedmontese feast featuring seven different cuts of meat, slow-cooked to tender perfection and served with a selection of traditional sauces. This dish is a celebration of rich flavors and textures, perfect for special occasions.
Ćevapi
Authentic Balkan grilled sausages, known as ćevapi, are small, finger-shaped portions of minced meat seasoned and grilled to perfection. Typically served in a warm somun (flatbread) with finely diced raw onion and a dollop of creamy kajmak.
Frikadellen (German Meat Patties)
Classic German pan-fried meat patties, also known as Buletten or Klopse, made from a flavorful mixture of ground beef and pork, seasoned and bound with bread, onion, egg, and mustard. Perfect for a hearty meal or a picnic.
Gemista me Kima (Greek Stuffed Vegetables with Meat)
A hearty and flavorful Greek classic, Gemista me Kima features ripe tomatoes and bell peppers generously filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, fresh herbs, and aromatics, then baked until tender. This version includes potatoes, which absorb the delicious juices during baking.
Gołąbki (Polish Cabbage Rolls)
Gołąbki, meaning 'little pigeons,' are a beloved Polish comfort food featuring tender cabbage leaves generously filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This recipe offers a classic take on this hearty dish.
Kåldolmar (Swedish Cabbage Rolls)
Hearty and comforting Swedish cabbage rolls, traditionally stuffed with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, then baked in a rich sauce. A taste of history and home.
Kotlet Mielony (Polish Ground Meat Cutlet)
A classic Polish comfort food, Kotlet Mielony are savory, breaded ground meat patties, perfect for an everyday meal. This recipe uses a traditional blend of pork and beef for a rich flavor.
Kotlety (Russian Meat Patties)
Tender and flavorful pan-fried meat patties, a beloved everyday comfort food in Russia. These kotlety are known for their soft texture, achieved through the addition of soaked bread.
Pelmeni
Russian dumplings - small pouches of thin dough filled with seasoned meat, traditionally frozen and boiled in bulk. This recipe yields approximately 50-60 pelmeni.
Pimientos Rellenos de Carne
A hearty and classic Spanish home-cooking dish featuring tender red bell peppers generously stuffed with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and aromatics, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Smørrebrød (Danish Open-Faced Sandwiches)
Smørrebrød are a beloved Danish classic, featuring thick slices of dense rye bread generously buttered and elaborately topped with a variety of ingredients. These open-faced sandwiches are not just a meal but a work of art, typically enjoyed with a knife and fork.
Karnıyarık
Turkish stuffed eggplant - fried eggplant split and filled with ground meat and tomatoes. Belly split open.
Karnıyarık
Turkish stuffed eggplant - fried eggplant with ground meat filling. 'Split belly.'
Mantı
Turkish dumplings - tiny meat dumplings with yogurt and tomato sauce. Central Asian heritage.
Lahmacun
Turkish meat flatbread - paper-thin dough with spiced meat. Wrap with parsley and lemon.
Patlıcan Musakka
Turkish eggplant moussaka - fried eggplant with spiced meat and tomato. No béchamel.
Karnıyarık
Turkish stuffed eggplant - fried eggplant with meat filling. 'Split belly' eggplant.
Lahmacun
Turkish meat flatbread - thin crispy bread with spiced lamb. Street food.
Koussa Mahshi
Lebanese stuffed zucchini - baby zucchini filled with spiced meat and rice.
Arayes
Lebanese grilled meat pita - pita stuffed with spiced meat, grilled. BBQ favorite.
Arayes
Lebanese meat-stuffed pita - grilled pita with spiced meat. Street favorite.
Dolmeh Barg
Persian stuffed grape leaves - vine leaves with meat, rice, and herbs. With split peas.
Lubia Polo
Persian green bean rice - rice with green beans and meat. Homestyle comfort.
Dolmeh Felfel
Persian stuffed peppers - bell peppers with herbed rice and meat filling.