Afghan Kabuli Pulao-Inspired Beef Rice
Tender beef and fragrant basmati rice are topped with caramelized carrots, raisins and almonds.
- 75 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
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Beef Dinner Ideas
99 beef dinner recipes for home cooks, with cooking times.
These beef dinners range from quick stir-fries and steak dinners to slow braises that are worth a relaxed evening. Look for Argentine chimichurri steak, Belgian carbonnade, Bangladeshi beef bhuna, Bosnian klepe dumplings and Brazilian escondidinho. Times vary more than in most categories, so check the minutes on each card before you choose.
99 dinner ideas
Argentine Beef Empanadas with Chimichurri
Crisp hand pies filled with cumin-spiced beef, olives and egg with a sharp parsley chimichurri for dipping.
- 55 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Argentine Chimichurri Steak with Roasted Potatoes
Seared steak, crisp roasted potatoes, and a sharp parsley-garlic chimichurri make a bold but uncomplicated dinner.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Argentine Locro Bean and Squash Stew
A small-batch, hearty stew of beef, white beans, squash and corn with warming paprika.
- 55 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Armenian Beef Kofta with Tomato Bulgur
Warm-spiced beef kofta roast alongside a savory tomato bulgur pilaf for a practical platter dinner.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Bangladeshi Beef Bhuna with Rice
Slow-simmered beef in concentrated onion and spice gravy is balanced by plain steamed rice.
- 60 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Belgian Carbonnade Flamande with Potatoes
Beef, caramelized onions and a dark ale-style gravy make a deeply savory Belgian-inspired braise.
- 95 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Bolivian Saice Beef with Potatoes
Ground beef and potatoes simmer in a warm tomato sauce and are served with a simple rice side.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Bolivian Silpancho-Inspired Beef and Potato Plates
Crisp thin beef patties sit over potatoes and rice with a fresh tomato-onion topping.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Bolivian Silpancho-Inspired Beef Bowl
Pounded breaded beef over rice and crisp fried potatoes, topped with a runny fried egg and a fresh tomato and chili salsa.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Bosnian Klepe Beef Dumplings with Yogurt
Bosnian Klepe Beef Dumplings with Yogurt is a practical 55-minute dinner for 3, layering 12 oz lean ground beef with 1 package wonton wrappers and bright ground allspice.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Beef
Botswanan Seswaa Beef with Pap
Slow-simmered shredded beef, smooth maize pap, and a little tomato relish make a simple, satisfying plate for two.
- 70 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Brazilian Carne de Sol-Inspired Beef with Cassava
Salted beef seared hard and served with fried cassava, onions, and lime.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Brazilian Escondidinho Beef and Cassava Bake
Savory beef hidden under a golden cassava topping makes a warm Brazilian-inspired casserole for busy nights.
- 65 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Cambodian Beef Lok Lak with Rice
Quick-seared peppery beef is served over rice with crisp lettuce, tomatoes, and a lime-black-pepper dipping sauce.
- 30 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Cambodian Lort Cha Beef Rice Noodles
Short rice pin noodles seared hard with beef and bean sprouts, topped with a fried egg.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Cantonese Tomato Beef Stir-Fry with Rice
Tender beef and juicy tomatoes make a bright, savory Cantonese-style stir-fry that is especially good over hot rice.
- 25 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Chaldean Kubba Hamoutha-Inspired Lemon Soup
Chaldean Kubba Hamoutha-Inspired Lemon Soup is a practical 55-minute dinner for 3, layering 10 oz lean ground beef with 1 cup cooked bulgur and bright fresh lemon juice.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Beef
Chicago Italian Beef Pepper Sandwiches
Thin-sliced beef warmed in its own herby jus and piled into rolls with pepperoncini.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Chilean Charquicán Beef and Squash Stew
Tender squash, potatoes and corn are mashed into a hearty beef stew inspired by Chilean charquicán.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Chilean Pastel de Choclo-Inspired Corn Beef Bake
Savory beef and olives bake beneath a lightly sweet fresh corn topping until golden.
- 60 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Chinese Beef Chow Fun with Bean Sprouts
Wide rice noodles get a quick wok-style toss with tender beef, sprouts, scallions, and dark soy.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Croatian Pasticada-Inspired Beef with Gnocchi
Quick-braised beef in a sweet-sour tomato sauce and tender gnocchi gives a two-person nod to Croatian pasticada.
- 50 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Cuban Picadillo Stuffed Peppers
Sweet peppers hold a savory-sweet beef picadillo with olives, raisins and warm spices.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Cuban Picadillo Stuffed Plantains
Ripe plantains baked and split, filled with a beef picadillo of olives, raisins, and tomato.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Cuban Ropa Vieja with Rice
Slow-braised shredded beef, peppers, olives and tomatoes make a deeply savory Cuban-style main.
- 85 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Czech Svíčková-Inspired Beef with Cream Sauce
Tender beef, root vegetables, cream sauce and dumplings make a practical Czech-inspired Sunday supper.
- 80 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Egyptian Hawawshi-Inspired Beef Pita
Crisp pita is packed with seasoned beef, onion, and herbs for a speedy, savory dinner.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Eritrean Zigni Beef Stew with Injera
Tender beef simmers in a bold tomato, onion, and berbere sauce for a warmly spiced dinner.
- 100 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Filipino Beef Caldereta with Potatoes
Beef, potatoes, carrots, peppers, and olives slowly braise in a tomato-pepper sauce for a celebratory Filipino-style stew.
- 90 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
French Steak Frites with Shallot Butter
Pan-seared steak, crisp oven fries and shallot butter make a small-scale French bistro dinner at home.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
German Konigsberger Klopse with Potatoes
Tender meatballs in caper cream sauce with boiled potatoes make a practical German classic for two.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Ginger Lime Steak with Mango Salsa & Quinoa
Marinate steak briefly in ginger, lime zest, lime juice, and soy sauce.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Guatemalan Chirmol Steak with Tortillas
Steak seared hard and served with chirmol, a charred tomato relish sharpened with mint and lime.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Guyanese Pepperpot Beef Stew
Tender beef in a dark, warmly spiced gravy gives a compact, weeknight-friendly take on Guyanese pepperpot.
- 95 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Haitian Soup Joumou with Beef and Vegetables
Pumpkin, beef and vegetables blend into a golden Haitian-inspired soup that is substantial enough for dinner.
- 70 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Indonesian Martabak Telur Beef Pancake
Thin dough wrapped around a spiced beef and egg filling and fried flat until crisp.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Indonesian Mie Aceh Beef Noodles
Thick yellow noodles stir-fried with beef in a curry-spiced paste with cabbage and tomato.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Indonesian-Inspired Beef Rendang Coconut Skillet
Beef slowly reduces with coconut, lemongrass, chile, and warm spices into a rich skillet with concentrated flavor.
- 75 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Iraqi Dolma Stuffed Vegetables
Grape leaves, zucchini, pepper, and tomato are packed with herbed beef rice and braised until tender.
- 65 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Iraqi Tepsi Baytinijan Eggplant Beef Bake
Iraqi Tepsi Baytinijan Eggplant Beef Bake is a practical 55-minute dinner for 3, layering 10 oz lean ground beef with 1 small eggplant, sliced and bright ground cinnamon.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Beef
Kazakh Baursak Beef Pita Plate
Puffed fried dough pieces served with cumin-spiced beef and a cucumber salad.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Kazakh Beef and Onion Noodles
Broad homemade-style noodles carry tender beef, sweet onions and a light savory broth.
- 55 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Kenyan Beef Pilau with Kachumbari
Spiced beef rice is balanced by a crisp tomato, cucumber, and onion salad in this approachable two-person pilau.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Korean Bibimbap with Beef and Vegetables
Warm rice bowls layered with sesame beef, colorful vegetables, a fried egg, and spicy-sweet gochujang sauce.
- 45 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Korean Japchae with Beef and Spinach
Chewy glass noodles, beef, spinach, and vegetables are lightly sweetened with sesame and soy.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Korean-Inspired Gochujang Beef Rice Bowls
Savory gochujang-glazed beef, crisp vegetables, spinach, and rice make a colorful bowl in 30 minutes.
- 30 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Kyrgyz Beshbarmak-Inspired Beef Noodles
Wide noodles, tender beef and sweet onions are served with broth in this Kyrgyz-inspired communal-style plate.
- 80 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Lebanese Arayes Beef Pita
Lebanese Arayes Beef Pita is a practical 25-minute dinner for 2, layering 10 oz lean ground beef with 2 pita breads and bright ground allspice.
- 25 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Lebanese Kafta with Tahini Potatoes
Charred beef kafta and lemony tahini potatoes make an easy, colorful grill-style dinner.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Libyan Shorba Frik Beef Soup
Tomato-rich beef soup with cracked wheat, celery, and cilantro makes a filling but manageable supper.
- 50 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Malagasy Romazava Beef with Greens
Light gingered beef broth, tomato, and leafy greens make a clean, comforting Malagasy-inspired dinner for two.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Malaysian Beef Satay with Cucumber Rice
Turmeric-spiced beef skewers get a charred edge on the grill and are served with peanut sauce, cucumber, and fragrant rice.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Malaysian Roti John Beef Sandwich
A split baguette pressed face down into spiced beef and egg batter and griddled.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Mexican Caldo de Res with Vegetables
A hearty beef and vegetable soup with corn, cabbage and lime is a full one-pot dinner for two.
- 90 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Mongolian Budaatai Huurga Beef Rice Skillet
Beef, cabbage, and rice cook in a savoury Mongolian-inspired one-pan skillet that makes an efficient dinner.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Mongolian Buuz Beef Dumplings
Pleated beef and onion dumplings steamed until the wrapper turns translucent and holds broth.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Beef
Mongolian Tsuivan Beef Noodle Stir-Fry
Hand-cut noodles steamed over the stew itself, then folded through the beef and cabbage.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
- Beef
Moroccan Kefta Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Spiced beef meatballs simmer in a quick tomato sauce with parsley and warm bread for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Mozambican Prego Steak Rolls
Garlic and piri piri steak seared fast and stacked into soft rolls with pan juices and tomato salad.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Namibian Kapana Beef with Tomato Salsa
Thin beef strips grilled hard over high heat and served with a raw chili-tomato salsa and flatbread.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Nigerian Ofada Rice with Beef Pepper Sauce
Rustic brown rice meets a deeply savory, spicy beef and pepper sauce in this small-batch Nigerian dinner.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Northern Mariana Tinaktak Beef with Coconut
Ground beef browned hard with green beans and simmered in coconut milk with black pepper and lemon.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
- Beef
Pakistani Chapli Kebab with Herb Salad
Flat, coarse beef kebabs studded with pomegranate and coriander seed, fried in shallow fat.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Pakistani Keema Matar with Peas
Warm-spiced ground beef and sweet peas cook into a dry-style tomato curry for scooping with roti.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Palestinian Sfiha Spiced Beef Pizzettes
Palestinian Sfiha Spiced Beef Pizzettes is a practical 30-minute dinner for 2, layering 10 oz lean ground beef with 2 small flatbreads and bright ground allspice.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Panamanian Carimanola Beef Croquettes
Yuca dough wrapped around seasoned beef and deep-fried into torpedo-shaped croquettes.
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Persian Dizi-Inspired Tomato Beef Chickpea Pot
Persian Dizi-Inspired Tomato Beef Chickpea Pot is a practical 55-minute dinner for 3, layering 12 oz beef stew meat, cubed with 1 can chickpeas, drained and bright dried lime powder.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Beef
Persian Ghormeh Sabzi Beef with Herb Rice
Beef, kidney beans, dried lime, and a deeply herbed stew are paired with bright rice for a two-person Persian meal.
- 60 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Persian Kotlet Potato Beef Patties
Persian Kotlet Potato Beef Patties is a practical 40-minute dinner for 2, layering 10 oz lean ground beef with 1 medium potato, grated and bright ground turmeric.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Peruvian Anticuchos with Potato and Corn
Paprika-cumin beef skewers with roasted potatoes, charred corn and a bright green sauce.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Peruvian Lomo Saltado with Crispy Potatoes
A quick wok-style beef stir-fry with tomatoes, onions and crisp potatoes inspired by Peruvian lomo saltado.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Puerto Rican Alcapurria-Inspired Beef Fritters
Crisp plantain-and-yuca fritters hide a savory sofrito beef filling in this small-batch Puerto Rican-inspired dinner.
- 65 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Puerto Rican Pastelón Plantain Beef Bake
Sweet plantains sandwich a savory beef filling under a golden cheese top in this small baked casserole.
- 55 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Romanian Mici with Mustard Potato Salad
Garlicky grilled beef-and-pork rolls with tangy mustard potato salad make a classic Romanian-style dinner for two.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Rwandan Beef Brochettes with Tomato Onion Salad
Charred beef skewers, rice, and a fresh tomato-onion salad make a simple grilled dinner for two.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Saudi Mutabbaq Beef and Leek Parcels
Saudi Mutabbaq Beef and Leek Parcels is a practical 40-minute dinner for 2, layering 10 oz lean ground beef with 2 leeks, sliced and bright ground cumin.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Senegalese Mafe Beef with Rice
Beef, sweet potato, carrot, and peanut-tomato sauce create a rich Senegalese-style supper sized for two.
- 55 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Serbian Pljeskavica with Onion Relish
A broad, juicy Balkan beef patty with peppery onion relish and roasted potatoes makes a filling dinner for two.
- 40 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Sierra Leonean Cassava Leaf Beef Stew
A deeply savory greens-and-peanut stew with beef and rice brings Sierra Leonean flavors to a manageable dinner.
- 50 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Somali Spiced Beef Suqaar with Flatbread
Quick-cooked beef, peppers and onions are fragrant with cumin, cardamom and a squeeze of lime.
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Somali Suqaar Beef Flatbread
Beef cut small and seared hard with peppers in a cardamom cumin spice mix, wrapped in warm flatbread.
- 35 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
South African Cape Malay Bobotie with Yellow Rice
Curried beef with fruit bakes beneath a savory egg custard and comes with turmeric-yellow rice.
- 55 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Sudanese Asida Beef and Okra Stew
A smooth semolina-style base is paired with tender beef, okra, and a warmly spiced tomato stew.
- 55 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Syrian Dawood Basha Beef Meatballs with Rice
Syrian Dawood Basha Beef Meatballs with Rice is a practical 45-minute dinner for 3, layering 12 oz lean ground beef with 3/4 cup basmati rice and bright ground allspice.
- 45 min
- Serves 3
- Beef
Syrian Kibbeh Bil Sanieh Beef and Bulgur Bake
A crisp baked bulgur shell encloses seasoned beef and pine nuts in a compact Syrian-style casserole for two.
- 55 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Syrian Shish Barak Yogurt Dumplings
Little beef-filled dumplings in minty yogurt sauce offer a cozy Syrian-inspired supper for two.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup
Braised beef and chewy noodles sit in a fragrant five-spice broth with greens and pickled mustard greens.
- 65 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Thai Massaman Beef Curry with Potatoes
Slow-simmered beef, potatoes, peanuts, and warm Massaman spices make this coconut curry particularly satisfying on a cool evening.
- 80 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Tongan Lu Pulu-Inspired Beef and Taro
Coconut-braised beef, taro and greens bring deep island comfort to a two-person bowl.
- 60 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Turkish Islama Kofte Beef Bread Bowl
Turkish Islama Kofte Beef Bread Bowl is a practical 45-minute dinner for 2, layering 10 oz lean ground beef with 4 slices rustic bread and bright ground cumin.
- 45 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Turkish Lahmacun-Inspired Beef Flatbreads
Turkish Lahmacun-Inspired Beef Flatbreads is a practical 30-minute dinner for 2, layering 10 oz lean ground beef with 2 thin flatbreads and bright Aleppo pepper.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Turkmen Ichlekli Beef Pie
A large flat pie of thin dough enclosing minced beef, onion, and potato, baked until golden.
- 50 min
- Serves 3
- Beef
Uruguayan Chivito-Inspired Steak Sandwiches
Thin seared steak, ham, mozzarella and crisp vegetables stack into an abundant toasted sandwich.
- 40 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Uzbek Beef Manti with Herb Yogurt
Steamed beef-and-onion manti with cool herb yogurt bring Uzbek-style comfort to a two-person dinner.
- 55 min
- Serves 2
- Beef
Uzbek Mastava Beef Rice Soup
A rice soup built on browned beef and carrot, finished with dill and a spoonful of yogurt.
- 50 min
- Serves 3
- Beef
Vanuatuan Tuluk Beef Yam Parcels
Grated yam pressed around a spiced beef filling, wrapped in leaves or foil and steamed until set.
- 55 min
- Serves 3
- Beef
Venezuelan Pabellon-Inspired Beef Rice Bowls
Shredded tomato-braised beef, black beans, rice and sweet plantains fill colorful complete-meal bowls.
- 60 min
- Serves 4
- Beef
Vietnamese Bo Kho Beef Stew with Bread
Fragrant beef and carrot stew with lemongrass and warm bread is slow comfort food for two.
- 70 min
- Serves 2
- Beef