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35 Tasty Beef Recipes to Make the Family

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The next time you’re looking for a dinner to try, take a look at one of these tasty beef recipes to make the family! Do you cook more Beef, Chicken, or Pork recipes for your family? If you are anything like me, you are always looking for new recipes to try on your family. And be sure to browse my list of 50 ground beef recipes you can try too!

Beef is a great family dinner staple! It’s usually easy to find it on sale, and if you can get it in bulk, you can freeze it for a long time – even after it’s cooked!

Tasty Beef Recipes to Make the Family

What are all the ways that you can cook beef?

Beef is a really versatile protein that can be cooked in so many different ways. It can be steamed, sauteed, baked, fried – and more.

I love using beef in the slow cooker and Instant Pot because they’re two of my favorite appliances. It’s amazing to see all the different tastes and textures that you can use just by altering ingredients and adding in other flavors.

I love making some of these quick and easy ground beef recipes!

Do you need fresh or frozen beef?

I would say that most of these recipes would be fine with using fresh OR frozen beef, but always read what the recipe creators suggest first.

When I use ground beef in recipes, I typically thaw it from frozen as I keep our freezer stocked and ready for meals throughout the year. Gotta buy that beef when I see it on sale at the store!

Can you overcook beef?

Absolutely. If you cook beef too long, it can become dry and crumbly. A higher fat content beef is harder to overcook, but it’s still done.

The best way to not overcook beef is to follow the recipe as it is written and follow the steps carefully. Do this, and they should turn out and be delicious.

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35 Tasty Beef Recipes

35 Tasty Beef Recipes to Make the Family

Here are some delicious options to add more beef to your weeknight meals. They’re all simple and easy to make, with loads of awesome flavor. Adding beef to your menu plan once or twice per week is always a good idea.

Check out this list of tasty beef recipes! They're all unique and delicious in their own way.

1
Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff
This simple Instant Pot recipe is fast and easy to make. Hearty dinner recipe for the family!
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2
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
This simple recipe for sloppy joe is a tad bit different and amazing!
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3
Easy Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe
This casserole recipe is perfection! The perfect weeknight meal.
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4
Zucchini Ground Beef Rice Skillet
This is such a simple meal for the entire family to enjoy. Just cook up and sit down and enjoy.
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5
A plate of Instant Pot spaghetti topped with a hearty meat sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, served on a yellow dish.
Instant Pot Spaghetti Meat Sauce Recipe
You're going to love this spin on this classic dish.
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6
Instant Pot Meatloaf Recipe
Who knew that it was this easy to make meatloaf?
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7
Cheese Stuffed Barbecue Meatballs
I love making these for BBQs, tailgating, and as holiday appetizers.
Check out this recipe
8
A sandwich on a checkered platter, reminiscent of an Italian Beef Hoagies Recipe, features shredded beef topped with two slices of cheese and banana pepper slices, served on a toasted sub roll. A sprig of herbs decorates the platter.
Super Tender Italian Beef Hoagies Recipe
This recipe will showcase your cooking skllls and have everyone wanting more.
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9
www.familyfreshmeals.com
The Best Crockpot Beef Stew
Put this Crockpot Beef Stew on and let your slow cooker do the meal prep for you!
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10
flouronmyface.com
Shredded Beef Nachos Recipe
Pass these Shredded Beef Nachos around the table and let your family share!
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11
crystalandcomp.com
Easy Recipes: Beef Macaroni and Cheese
Add beef to a kid-favorite and have Easy Beef Macaroni and Cheese for dinner!
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12
weelicious.com
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Serve this Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry over rice!
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13
crystalandcomp.com
Tenderloin Cranberry and Pear Salad w/ Honey Mustard Dressing
Ever add beef to a salad? Try this Tenderloin Cranberry and Pear Salad and you’ll love it!
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14
Best Ever Easy Hamburger Patty Recipe
Best Ever Easy Hamburger Patty Recipe
Each bite of your burger is full of all your favorite toppings.
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15
www.mysuburbankitchen.com
Corned Beef and Cabbage Casserole
Try this Corned Beef and Cabbage Casserole for a modern spin on a classic dish!
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16
anoregoncottage.com
Spicy Beef, Tomato and Corn Stew Recipe
This Spicy Beef, Tomato, and Corn Soup would go wonderfully with cornbread!
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17
crystalandcomp.com
Dijon Wine Steak Kabobs with Mushroom Rice
These Dijon Wine Steak Kabobs with Mushroom Rice can be made on an indoor grill.
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18
Asian Beef Noodle Bowl
Serve a complete meal in one dish with this Asian Beef Noodle Bowl!
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19
totallythebomb.com
Biety Beef
This recipe for Biety Beef features dried cranberries for a new taste at the table!
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20
www.mommymusings.com
Guinness Beef Stew Recipe
This Guinness Beef Stew is hearty and filling, even for picky eaters!
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21
anoregoncottage.com
Greek Style Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps
These Greek Style Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps are perfect for a low-carb meal!
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22
flouronmyface.com
Shredded Beef Tamales Recipe
Love Mexican food? Make these Shredded Beef Tamales!
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23
Close-up of a creamy Beef Stroganoff dish, where tender pieces of beef blend perfectly with the noodles in a delightful sauce. The chunks of meat are distributed throughout, creating a hearty and savory meal thats perfect for any creamy recipe enthusiast.
Ultimate Creamy Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is always a winner with my family. But this Ultimate Creamy Beef Stroganoff looks even better!
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24
Southwest ground beef casserole with pasta, corn and cheese
amandascookin.com
Ground Beef Casserole!
Combine the best Tex-Mex flavors in this Southwest Ground Beef Casserole!
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25
smartsavvyliving.com
Beer-Braised Corned Beef Recipe
Slow cook this Beer-Braised Corned Beef and it’ll be tender and juicy!
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26
www.thebewitchinkitchen.com
Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Cabernet Merlot
This Slow Cooker Beef Stew would be heavenly in the winter!
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27
A bowl of saucy beef chili served over white rice, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream. The hearty chili contains kidney beans, ground meat, and diced tomatoes. A spoon is partially visible in the bowl, ready to dive into this delicious recipe.
Saucy Beef Chili Recipe
Make a pot of this Saucy Beef Chili and serve it with biscuits!
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28
butterwithasideofbread.com
MONGOLIAN BEEF & VEGETABLES
This dish of Mongolian Beef with Vegetables looks amazing!
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29
bitzngiggles.com
Herb-Seasoned Grilled Beef Tenderloin
I love how delicious this Herb-Seasoned Grilled Beef Tenderloin looks!
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30
www.mysuburbankitchen.com
Paleo Asian Beef
Trying a paleo diet? This Paleo Asian Beef is a winner!
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31
www.familyfreshmeals.com
Easy Slow Cooker Korean BBQ Beef Tacos
Whip up these Slow Cooker Korean BBQ Beef Tacos and your kids will love them!
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32
Beef and Salsa Casserole for Cindo de Mayo!
This Beef and Salsa Casserole is a delicious Tex-Mex inspired dish!
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33
www.mysuburbankitchen.com
Balsamic Braised Beef
Try this Balsamic Braised Beef! Just add rice and a vegetable and you’re done!
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34
www.graceandgoodeats.com
Beef Enchilada Dip
This Beef Enchilada Dip would be great for a party!
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35
anoregoncottage.com
Quick Cajun Beef on Spiced Potatoes
Make Cajun Beef on Spiced Potatoes in no time and have a dinner everyone will enjoy!
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36
ground beef hamburger meat soup made in the crockpot
Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup Recipe
This Hamburger Soup would be wonderful on a cold day!
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37
www.mysuburbankitchen.com
Beef Tips with Bearnaise Sauce
These Beef Tips with Bearnaise Sauce look so elegant – perfect for a special dinner!
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38
makeandtakes.com
Slow Cooker Roast Beef with Fennel
Try this Slow Cooker Roast Beef with Fennel and serve it over mashed potatoes.
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39
www.simplystacie.net
Dill Pickle Roast Beef
Add a new flavor to a traditional dish and make this Dill Pickle Roast Beef!
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40
Delicious sweet and savory apple meatloaf dinner recipe for you and your family's next supper
Apple Meatloaf
Ever tried Apple Meatloaf? It’s sweet and savory and easy to make!
Check out this recipe

Which one of these beef dishes are you going to make first?

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Use these great resources to make even more delicious beef recipes for your family!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

These answers can help you use the ideas in this 35 Tasty Beef Recipes to Make the Family collection.

Start with the ingredients, preparation time, equipment, and serving size that fit your plans. Then check the individual recipe for substitutions and dietary information.

Many can be prepared partly or fully in advance, but storage varies. Follow the individual recipe’s refrigeration, freezing, and reheating directions.

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5 Comments

  1. Thanks so much for joining us at Delicious Dishes! We love your beef recipe ideas and hope you’ll join us again this week!

  2. Our family loves to eat and I try to use a variety of meats during the week. Your recipes are very good and I appreciate the posts. I like to vary our menu and try new recipes.

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