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.
Beef and Barley Stew
140 min · Easy · American
Classic Italian Meatballs
45 min · Medium · Italian
Classic Braised Beef
65 min · Medium · American
Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli
35 min · Easy · Japanese
Irish Potato and Corned Beef Stew
45 min · Easy · Other
West African Beef Stew
95 min · Medium · Other
Cast Iron New York Strip
45 min · Medium · American
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Rice (no Tomatoes)
75 min · Easy · American
Nikujaga (japanese Meat and Potato Stew)
65 min · Medium · Japanese
Classic Stuffed Peppers
65 min · Medium · American
Teriyaki Steak Tip Stir Fry with Broccoli
35 min · Easy · Japanese
Beef Teriyaki Stir-fry
35 min · Easy · Japanese
Steak Fajitas with Lime Crema
50 min · Medium · Mexican
Ground Beef Burritos
30 min · Easy · Mexican
Spaghettios with Ground Beef
25 min · Easy · American
Hearty Beef and Barley Soup
80 min · Easy · American
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.