45 Delicious Beef Recipes Perfect For Easy and Stress-Free Weeknights
We all know that feeling when you’re looking for something new to cook, and you want it to be simple but still really enjoyable. That’s why we’ve put together a bunch of easy beef recipes.
Viral Crockpot Steak Bites Perfect For Busy Weeknights
Enjoy the tasty goodness of our mouthwatering Crockpot Steak Bites recipe. These tender and flavorful bites are a great choice for a comforting meal.
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Smash Burger
Whip up a delicious Smash Burger in just 20 minutes! Crispy edges, juicy centers, and customizable toppings make them a family favorite.
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Crock Pot Beef And Noodles
Try our easy Crock Pot Beef and Noodle recipe for a satisfying and comforting meal. Perfect for chilly nights or weekends.
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Easy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
Easy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak! Tender beef patties simmered in rich mushroom gravy with simple ingredients. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
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Hearty Bolognese You’ll Make Again and Again
Our Ultimate Bolognese Sauce recipe is rich, hearty, and easy to make. Perfect for family dinners, it’s sure to become a favorite!
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Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki
Slow Cooker Beef Teriyaki is comfort food with juicy beef and flavorful teriyaki sauce mixed with sweet bell peppers.
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New York Strip Steak with Green Beans and Mushrooms
Indulge in the satisfaction of a flawlessly seared New York strip steak, expertly paired with seasonal vegetables, for an exquisite dining experience.
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Crockpot Beef & Sausage Chili
This Crockpot No-Bean Beef & Sausage Chili is hearty, flavorful, and packs just the right amount of heat. It’s perfect for everyday dinners and an excellent addition to your weekly meal prep.
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Big Mac Salad
Enjoy all the classic Big Mac flavors without the guilt in our easy, homemade salad version. Perfect for a lighter, tasty meal.
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Easy Mongolian Beef
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our homemade Mongolian Beef recipe. Tender beef slices coated in a sweet and savory glaze.
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TikTok Spaghetti
Discover the viral sensation – the easiest TikTok Spaghetti, made with six simple ingredients for a hearty family meal.
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Crockpot Beef & Sausage Chili
This Crockpot No-Bean Beef & Sausage Chili is hearty, flavorful, and packs just the right amount of heat. It’s perfect for everyday dinners and an excellent addition to your weekly meal prep.
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Easy Cheesy Meatball Casserole
Enjoy our Cheesy Meatball Casserole, a blend of juicy meatballs, rich marinara, and gooey cheese. It’s a family favorite that’s easy to make!
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Easy Crockpot BBQ Meatballs Recipe
Discover the ultimate Crockpot Barbecued Meatballs recipe, featuring tender homemade meatballs smothered in savory barbecue sauce. Perfect for easy, flavorful meals!
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Frikadellen
Frikadellen are tasty, hearty burger-like patties often served on a roll with a side of mustard and Potato or Cucumber Salad.
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Air Fryer Steak Bites
Discover why Air Fryer Steak Bites are the next must-have in your meal rotation, combining simplicity with a burst of flavor in every bite. These steak bites are a blend of tender steak marinated in a rich mixture of soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and spices, then air-fried to perfection.
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Cheesy Pizza Casserole
Cheesy, meaty, and packed with flavor, our Pizza Casserole is a must-try and perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe is easy and delicious.
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Lazy Lasagna
Our cheesy Lazy Lasagna is easy to make, perfect when you need a last-minute delicious comfort meal the entire family will love.
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Easy Shepherd’s Pie
Make dinner a breeze with this Easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe! Hearty beef, mixed veggies, and creamy potatoes. Perfect for weeknights.
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Old-Fashioned American Goulash
American Goulash is made with ground beef, a deliciously spiced tomato sauce, and tender pasta and is topped with Cheddar cheese.
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Dirty Rice With Sausages
Learn how to make Dirty Rice And Sausage at home. This hearty one-pot dish features ground beef, long-grain rice, and cajun seasoning.
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Hamburger Soup
Enjoy our sweet and spicy Hamburger Soup – a hearty, flavorful dish that’s easy to make, perfect for leftovers, and sure to please all!
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Easy Cheesy Beef And Bean Casserole
This easy cheesy beef and bean casserole is perfect for a quick, tasty, and satisfying dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights.
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15-Minute Korean Beef Bowl
Discover an easy twist on the classic Korean beef bowl recipe. This ground beef dish combines rich flavors of aromatic spices into a flavorful meal.
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Lasagna Roll-Ups
Lasagna Roll-Ups are a deliciously creative twist on classic lasagna. You’ll need ground beef, pasta sauce, egg, cheese, and lasagna noodles!
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Classic German Beef Rouladen
Mouthwatering and tender Beef Rouladen (German: Rinderrouladen) are filled with bacon, pickles, onions, and mustard.
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Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff
Mouthwatering ground beef, onions, and mushrooms are cooked in an irresistible cream of mushroom sauce perfected with mustard and sour cream.
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Hungarian Goulash
Hungarian Goulash is a hearty beef stew with melt-in-your-mouth tender beef, perfectly sautéed onions, and a blend of delicious spices.
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Pesto Fettuccini With Bolognese Sauce
Pesto fettuccini with Bolognese sauce is a delicious pasta dinner. It’s a homemade Italian beef Bolognese meat sauce and fettuccine pasta. So, if you love hearty Italian dishes like this fettuccini with pesto and the best Bolognese recipe, try this!
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BBQ Smoked Meatloaf With Glaze
BBQ-Smoked Meat Loaf is something you should know about! This is an incredible smoker ground beef recipe you can make on a pellet grill or Traeger. The garlicky tomato meatloaf glaze will make you think you died and went to heaven.
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Steak Picado With Pickled Onions
Steak picado with pickled onions makes a hearty, warming meal. Bistec picado is similar to carne asada, except this recipe is sautéed and braised in a cast iron skillet. You can adjust the seasonings in this Mexican steak dish to make it as spicy or as mild as you prefer.
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Seared Steak Nachos With Tomatillo Serrano Salsa
These seared steak nachos are especially good if you like this Tex-Mex classic. There are plenty of nacho toppings, including juicy steak and different kinds of chilies. You will love these Mexican steak nachos with tomatillo serrano salsa.
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Bacon Steak Wraps With Blue Cheese Dressing
Made with chuck steak and a homemade blue cheese dressing, Bacon steak wraps are hearty, rich, and delicious. If you’re wondering what to put in a steak wrap, I recommend bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and fried onions! You will love this delicious lunch recipe.
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Crunchy Beef Tortilla Folded Wrap
You will love these delicious and easy TikTok-inspired folded tortillas filled with savory ground beef and cheese and topped with your favorite toppings. These crunchy tortilla wraps will be a new family favorite, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner.
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Wok Seared Steak And Shrimp
You’ll love this Panda Express copycat recipe for wok seared steak and shrimp. It’s like an Asian surf and turf with beef and shrimp. Enjoy this copycat steak bites and shrimp stir fry for lunch of dinner, or make it to impress your friends.
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Pan Roasted Beef Tenderloin Medallions With Tomato Relish
If you’re craving a quick beef recipe for dinner, you might like to make pan-roasted beef tenderloin medallions. These seared beef medallions with tomato relish sauce are sure to tantalize your taste buds. It’s easy to throw together in a cast iron skillet.
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Beef Yaki Udon Noodle Stir Fry
Beef Yaki udon is a tasty noodle stir fry you can make in less than 30 minutes. Try this easy udon recipe if you’re looking for a simple Japanese dish with beef and noodles. You can make the entire thing in one wok for an easy dinner.
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Indonesian Beef And Quinoa Bowl
This Indonesian Beef and Quinoa Bowl will warm you up right away. The beef is simmered in coconut milk with curry and cinnamon, so it’s full of flavor.
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Dill Pickle Roast Beef
Dill Pickle Roast Beef is one of the easiest slow cooker recipes you will find. If you have ever had a German pickled beef like Sauerbraten, you will get the inspiration behind this recipe.
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Instant Pot Beef And Broccoli
Instant Pot Beef and Broccoli is loaded with tender beef and a sauce that is full of flavor.
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Easy Beef Curry
Easy Beef Curry is full of smoky, spicy flavor and comes together in less than 30 minutes using curry paste.
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Beer Braised Short Ribs
Fall off the bone tender, these beer-braised short ribs are slow-cooked in the oven for maximum flavor. If you’ve only ever made short ribs with wine, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.
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Cast Iron Beef Tenderloin
Roasting a whole beef tenderloin in a cast iron skillet is the best way to make tender and juicy beef that will melt in your mouth!
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Oven Baked Barbecue Beef Brisket
Delicious, tender Oven Baked Barbecue Beef Brisket is one of the easiest beef recipes. Going outdoors is unnecessary to get a company-worthy baked BBQ beef brisket. This easy brisket recipe has a flavorful dry rub and a simple yet tasty BBQ sauce.
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Old-Fashioned Beef Stew With Root Vegetables
This tender and juicy beef stew is bursting with flavor and texture. Tender beef and root vegetables make the perfect stew.
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Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.