Category : Beef
Beef is the culinary name for meat from cattle, particularly skeletal muscle. Humans have been eating this meat since prehistoric times and is a source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients.
Some of the most popular recipes on our site contain beef in one form or another. It is a constant item on the families shopping list. The benefit of beef is the options of how to cook it. It is a sturdy meat that can hold strong flavours, marinades and rubs that all add to the enjoyment.
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There are many cuts available that require different cooking methods. Cuts such as Fillet, Porterhouse, Skirt, T-bone, Tenderloin, Top Sirloin require hot fast cooking. Cuts such as Shin, Chuck, Blade, Round, Silverside, Brisket and more.
Peruvian Marinated Beef Heart – Anticuchos
Anticuchos can be found on street-carts and street food stalls (anticucheras). The meat may be marinated in vinegar and spices. While anticuchos can be made...
Hot Reuben Dip
Hot Reuben Dip is an outstanding dip that is often overlooked. The mix of Swiss cheese and soft cheese with corned beef and sauerkraut may...
Bitterballen – Dutch Meatball Hors d’Oeuvre
Bitterballen – Dutch Meatball Hors d’Oeuvre are delicious bread crumbed meatballs that have been deep fried. Everything about that sentence sounds tasty. These morsels can...
My Empanadas
My Empanadas are an easy recipe combining homemade pastry with soft beef and vegetables. This Mexican recipe is like a Cornish Pasty except with attitude...
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast
Creamed Chipped Beef on Toast is an American creation and I love. The recipe has a mixture of Worcestershire sauce, cream and broth creating a...
Corned Beef Hash
Corned Beef Hash is a classic dish of beef, potatoes, garlic, onions and spices. Not to mention several others spices and sauces to build the layers...
Mexican Hash – Picadillo
If you enjoy corned beef hash then you are going to adore Mexican Hash – Picadillo. This Mexican dish contains Chillies, cumin and cinnamon packing...
Beef Fajitas
Beef Fajitas are one of the dishes everybody thinks about when you say Mexican Food. However, this recipe with the amazing marinade takes it to...
Bolognese Sauce
A good tasty Bolognese Sauce is a cooks dream. The thick slow cooked sauce can be used in traditional recipes such as Spaghetti Bolognese and...
Cuban Shredded Beef – Ropa Vieja
Cuban Shredded Beef – Ropa Vieja is an amazingly simple dish that you put on to cook and leave. The flavour of this main dish...
Beef Stock
Beef Stock is a delicious recipe that is used in so many recipes. It is the base for dishes such as French Onion Soup, Beef...
Texas Style Chilli
Texas Style Chilli is a recipe an old friend of my family gave me years ago. He ate this every week and lived to 104...
Crockpot Brisket
Crockpot Brisket is a simple recipe that produces a fall apart tender beef. Slow cooking for 8 hours on low means you can go out,...
Tenderloin Tips in Beer
Tenderloin Tips in Beer is a recipe I tried while traveling years ago. Instead of drinking all of the beer, cook beef in it. Its...
Beef and Salsa Topped Potatoes
When you have got bored of the usual toppings on your baked potato try this. Beef and Salsa Topped Potatoes are the next step on...
Provencal Beef Stew
Provencal Beef Stew is a traditional French casserole that is full of flavour, aroma and body. A simple stew/casserole that never fails to impress. The...
French Onion Beef
A lovely play on slow cooked beef recipe. The inclusion of French onion soup give a subtle hit that only increases the amazing flavour of...
Black Beans and Rice
Black beans and Rice served with pork, beef or ham is simple and very popular. One word – Delicious. This American dish from the south...
Beef and Eggplant Casserole
Beef and Eggplant Casserole is a dish so full of flavour, you will be asking for seconds. Few people will think of beef and eggplant as...
Beefy Green Chile and Cheese Bake
Beefy Green Chile and Cheese Bake is a recipe that is loved by children and adults. Using tortilla chips as the base makes this a...
Tangy Beef Barbecue
Tangy Beef Barbecue is one casserole that everybody should try. It is soft, succulent, tangy and filling all in one main dish. The combination of...
Glazed Corned Beef
A Glazed Corned Beef is a recipe that I never get tired of. It is always a favourite and with a little extra mustard is...
Braised Short Ribs
Braised Short Ribs is a old recipe that tastes amazing. The impact of the port and red wine on the slow cooked beef and vegetables...
Beef Brisket Oven Roast Recipe
A Beef Brisket Oven Roast Recipe is such a good dish that I often have it ready to cook. Served as a main dish, it...
Hearty Meat Loaf
A Hearty Meat Loaf is a thing of beauty. Its brilliant hot with mashed potatoes and greens or cold in sandwiches and salads. Alternatively try...
Simply Great Steak
A Simply Great Steak is one that is easy to cook and the best cut of beef around – filet. Following the simple instructions will...
Combo Burgers
Combo Burgers are called that because of the combination of meats involved. Beef, Pork and Veal are used to make this amazingly flavoured burger. Why...