How do I pick the right beef cut for each recipe?
Each recipe names the cut—skirt, chuck, sirloin—and explains why. Substitutions are listed only when texture and cook time stay compatible.
Beef Recipes
58 recipes found
Beef rewards the right heat and rest—whether you are searing steaks, braising chuck, or browning ground meat for tacos.
Browning stages, braise windows, and slice-against-the-grain reminders help tough cuts tenderize while steaks stay pink where you want them.
Featured recipes
J. Kenji López-alt's Classic Smash Burgers
25 min · Easy · American
Rich Cabernet Au Jus for Beef Tenderloin
30 min · Medium · French
Elevated Sloppy Joes
35 min · Easy · American
Garlic Butter Sirloin Skillet with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
50 min · Easy · American
Chef's Tender Herb-infused Panko Meatballs
35 min · Easy · Italian
Chef's Lighter Lean Beef & Black Bean Enchiladas
45 min · Medium · Mexican
Korean-inspired Beef Lettuce Wraps
20 min · Easy · Korean
Chimichurri Steak Flatbread
30 min · Medium · Other
Chimichurri Steak Flatbread
30 min · Easy · Other
Braised Beef and Jewel-toned Root Vegetables
140 min · Medium · American
Spicy Winter Beef & Root Vegetable Stew
140 min · Easy · American
Gourmet Beef and Mushroom Blended Burgers
25 min · Easy · American
Classic Smash Burger
15 min · Easy · American
Old Fashioned American Goulash
45 min · Easy · American
Garlic Butter Steak Bites
15 min · Easy · American
Lite Pan-seared Eye Fillet with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
25 min · Medium · American
Pan-seared Eye Fillet with Mushroom Cream Sauce & Gluten-free Popovers
40 min · Medium · French
Nikujaga (japanese-style Meat and Potatoes)
50 min · Medium · Japanese
Hot Honey Cottage Cheese & Beef Power Bowls
40 min · Easy · American
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs with Truffled Parmesan Polenta and Gremolata
255 min · Hard · Italian
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Crispy Potatoes & Asparagus
45 min · Medium · Other
Rustic Carne Guisada with Bell Peppers and Potatoes
145 min · Medium · Mexican
Slow-roasted Beef Tenderloin
155 min · Medium · American
Week of Global Flavors: Chicken, Beef & Sardines
205 min · Medium · Other
Frequently asked questions
Do beef recipes list doneness temperatures?
Steaks and roasts include target temps and rest times. Slow braises focus on fork-tender cues instead of quick-read thermometers.
Can I find both quick steaks and long braises here?
Yes. Check active versus total time on each recipe, or open Browse with one tag like quick or slow-cooker plus a cuisine.