Beef recipes
31 easy beef recipes, from quick weeknight dinners to weekend favourites.
Most of these take about 1 hr 20 min from start to finish, and the quickest is Bresaola with Rocket and Parmesan at 10 min. 21 of the 31 are rated easy. Newest additions: Baked Ziti, Beef and Guinness Stew and Beef Braciole.
Baked Ziti
Pasta tubes baked in a rich meat sauce with ricotta and lots of melting mozzarella. Italian-American comfort food.
Beef and Guinness Stew
Tender chunks of beef braised slowly in stout with carrots, onions and thyme until the sauce is dark and glossy.
Beef Braciole
Thin slices of beef rolled around garlic, parsley and Parmesan, then slowly simmered in tomato sauce.
Beef Cobbler
Rich beef stew topped with savoury cheese scones that bake until golden and fluffy.
Beef Ho Fun
Wide rice noodles stir-fried with beef, beansprouts and spring onions in a smoky soy sauce.
Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Tender strips of beef stir-fried with peppers and onions in a rich, savoury black bean sauce.
Beef Olives
Thin slices of beef rolled around a herby stuffing and braised in rich gravy until meltingly tender.
Beef Stew
Tender chunks of beef slowly braised with carrots, onions and ale in a rich, glossy gravy. Proper winter comfort food.
Braised Oxtail
Oxtail slowly braised in red wine and stock until it falls off the bone, with a deep, sticky gravy.
Bresaola with Rocket and Parmesan
Thin slices of air-dried beef with peppery rocket, Parmesan shavings, lemon and olive oil.
Brown Windsor Soup
A rich, hearty Victorian soup of beef and vegetables, thickened and finished with a splash of Madeira.
Chicken Fried Steak
Tenderised steak coated in crispy seasoned batter and smothered in creamy peppery gravy. A Southern classic.
Chilli con Carne
A rich, smoky beef chilli with kidney beans, cumin and a touch of dark chocolate. Easy, freezer-friendly and great for a crowd.
Classic Lasagne
Layers of rich beef ragù, silky béchamel and pasta, baked until golden and bubbling. The ultimate make-ahead family dinner.
French Dip Sandwich
Thinly sliced roast beef in a toasted roll, served with a bowl of hot beef broth for dipping.
Italian Wedding Soup
Tiny meatballs, small pasta and greens in a clear chicken broth. Hearty but light.
Meatloaf
A juicy beef and pork meatloaf with a sticky, tangy ketchup glaze. Classic American comfort food.
Mince and Tatties
Savoury minced beef simmered with onions and carrots in a rich gravy, served with creamy mashed potatoes.
Osso Buco
Veal shin slowly braised with white wine, tomato and vegetables, finished with a fresh gremolata of lemon, garlic and parsley.
Patty Melt
A juicy beef patty with caramelised onions and melted cheese, toasted between slices of rye bread.
Pepper Beef
Strips of beef stir-fried with green peppers and onions in a peppery oyster and soy sauce.
Potted Beef
Slow-cooked beef pounded with butter and spices, sealed under clarified butter. Spread on hot toast.
Salisbury Steak
Seasoned beef patties simmered in a rich mushroom and onion gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Scouse
Liverpool's famous stew of beef, lamb, potatoes and vegetables, cooked until thick and served with pickled red cabbage.
Sloppy Joes
Minced beef in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce, piled into soft toasted buns. Messy and delicious.
Smash Burgers
Thin, crispy-edged beef patties smashed onto a hot pan, topped with melted cheese in a soft bun.
Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich, slow-simmered beef and tomato ragù with a splash of red wine, tossed through spaghetti. The family favourite, done right.
Szechuan Beef
Beef strips stir-fried with peppers, onion and chilli in a hot and spicy Szechuan-style sauce.
Texas Chili
Chunks of beef slowly simmered in a rich, smoky sauce of dried chillies. No beans, Texas style.
Tall & Crisp Yorkshire Puddings
Sky-high, golden Yorkshires that are crisp outside and soft inside — every Sunday roast needs them.
Classic Cottage Pie
Rich beef and vegetable filling under a fluffy, golden cheddar mash. The ultimate make-ahead family dinner.