38 beef recipes that keep you full (thanks to all that protein)
There’s a reason beef stays in the grocery cart for so many people. It’s versatile, filling, and can be prepared in so many ways. These 38 beef recipes promise to keep you full and happy.
String Cheese Manicotti
String cheese manicotti is a fun little upgrade on baked pasta, with that gooey cheese pull in every bite. It’s simple, a bit nostalgic, and dinner everyone gets excited about. Get the recipe: String Cheese Manicotti
Instant Pot Tri Tip
Tri-tip is an affordable cut of meat found at most grocery stores and makes a delicious roast. This Instant Pot recipe makes it tender and flavorful with minimal effort. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Tri Tip
French Onion Beef Pot Roast
This French onion pot roast is made in the slow cooker for a set-it-and-forget-it meal. Sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and gooey Gruyère cheese make it the ultimate savory pot roast. Get the Recipe: French Onion Beef Pot Roast
Spicy Ginger Beef
This spicy ginger beef recipe is even better than takeout and easy to make at home. It features crispy slices of beef coated in a sticky, savory-sweet sauce with a ginger kick. It tastes like it came straight from your favorite restaurant. Get the Recipe: Spicy Ginger Beef
Meatballs and Gravy
This meatballs and gravy recipe is pure comfort food in a bowl. Homemade meatballs meet rich, cozy gravy for a meal that’s easy, hearty, and totally satisfying. Get the Recipe: Meatballs and Gravy
Taco Beef Rice Bowl
This taco rice bowl with ground beef is a healthy family favorite. It’s a simple meal that comes together in just under thirty minutes! Get the recipe: Taco Rice Bowl
Chinese Pasta With Beef And Pepper
Tired of the same old pasta with tomato sauce and cheese? This Chinese Pasta with ground beef and bell pepper is easy, full of flavor, and doesn’t need anything fancy to taste amazing. Get the recipe: Chinese Pasta With Beef And Pepper
Pepper Crusted Roast Beef
This 4-ingredient pepper-crusted roast beef keeps things simple; just let the oven do its thing. The payoff is a bold, crispy peppercorn crust with a tender pink center that feels special-occasion fancy. Get the recipe: Pepper Crusted Roast Beef
Copycat Hamburger Helper Potato Stroganoff
This gluten-free hamburger helper is a healthy homemade take on the classic potato stroganoff. Simple pantry ingredients create a hearty and comforting meal with potatoes and ground beef. Get the recipe: Copycat Hamburger Helper Potato Stroganoff
Tex-Mex Beef, Rice, and Bean Casserole
This easy Tex Mex casserole is a crowd-pleaser that I make often. It’s a cheesy, baked dish with ground beef and beans, providing a filling, protein-packed meal that’s also gluten-free. Get the recipe: Tex Mex Rice Casserole
Easy Oven Baked Beef Tacos
Easy oven-baked beef tacos are loaded with seasoned beef and Mexican cheeses, baked until perfectly melted. Topped with sour cream, guacamole, fresh tomatoes, and lettuce, they’re basically party tacos all done at once. Get the recipe: Easy Oven Baked Beef Tacos
Italian Meatball Subs
These homemade beef parmesan meatballs simmer in a fresh marinara sauce and get loaded up with melty mozzarella. Pile them onto toasted bread, and you’ve basically got the coziest, most irresistible sandwich situation ever. Get the Recipe: Italian Meatball Subs
Paccheri Pasta
You really can’t go wrong with a hearty pasta dish, and this baked paccheri is a crowd-pleasing favorite. Rich ground beef, sausage, herbs, and tomato bake together with the pasta and get topped with cheese for the perfect Italian comfort dinner. Get the recipe: Paccheri Pasta
Low-Carb Beef Stew
This low-carb beef stew is hearty, cozy, and packed with tender beef and veggies without all the extra carbs. It’s the kind of easy, comforting meal you’ll want to have on repeat when you need something warm and filling. Get the recipe: Low-Carb Beef Stew
Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli
This easy ground beef and broccoli is a simple, savory meal. Seasoned beef and crisp broccoli come together in a quick, delicious sauce, making it the perfect weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli
Ricotta Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells
These ricotta beef stuffed shells are everything you love about Italian comfort food in one dish. With layers of cheese, hearty meat sauce, and pasta, it’s the kind of meal you’ll crave. Simple to make and seriously impressive. Get the recipe: Ricotta Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells
Ground Beef Fajita Bowls
Ground beef fajita bowls mix zesty, seasoned beef with tender fajita veggies and rice for a quick, flavorful dinner. Perfect for busy weeknights, this budget-friendly recipe brings big Tex-Mex vibes everyone will love. Get the recipe: Ground Beef Fajita Bowls
Spicy Sesame Ground Beef Bowls
Spicy sesame ground beef bowls bring together bold flavors and savory vibes. With perfectly seasoned ground beef, a hint of heat, and a rich sesame sauce, this is the kind of meal that checks all the boxes. Get the recipe: Spicy Sesame Ground Beef Bowls
Braised Beef and Sweet Potato Hash
Tender braised beef meets a sweet potato and onion hash for the ultimate cozy combo. A sprinkle of feta and fresh herbs takes it completely over the top. Get the recipe: Braised Beef and Sweet Potato Hash
Stacked Beef Enchiladas
Mexican seasoned shredded beef stuffed into corn tortillas with melted cheese and homemade enchilada sauce. This easy beef enchilada casserole is perfect for a crowd or weeknight dinner. Get the recipe: Stacked Beef Enchiladas
Beef Paprikash
This Hungarian-inspired Beef Paprikash is the perfect hearty, flavorful dish to cozy up with during fall and winter. Made with sweet Hungarian paprika, it’s best served over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, then topped with sour cream and fresh dill. Get the recipe: Beef Paprikash
Instant Pot Beef Ragu
This braised shredded beef ragu with pappardelle can be made in a slow cooker or instant pot. The beef comes out tender and flavorful in a rich, velvety sauce, making it the ultimate comfort meal in a bowl. Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Beef Ragu
Meatball Casserole
This meatball casserole is bound to become a go-to favourite, with juicy, flavorful meatballs smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce. It’s a meal that’ll have everyone asking for seconds. Get the recipe: Meatball Casserole
Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy
This beef tips and gravy recipe serves up tender, cubed beef in a rich, flavorful gravy. Perfect over mashed potatoes or rice, this slow cooker meal is something the whole family will enjoy. Easy to make, hard to stop eating. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
This slow cooker beef stroganoff is the kind of cozy dinner everyone looks forward to. Tender beef, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce come together for a comforting meal that basically cooks itself. Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Beef Tenderloin Tips
Need a last-minute dinner that feels fancy but is easy to make? These juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef tenderloin tips come together fast for a meal that’s perfect for a special night in. Get the recipe: Beef Tenderloin Tips
Penne Pasta Bake
This penne pasta bake offers comfort and flavor with its blend of cooked penne, rich beefy marinara sauce, and a cheesy topping. Baked to a bubbly, golden perfection, it’s a hearty meal that’s perfect for both gatherings and cozy weeknight dinners. Get the recipe: Penne Pasta Bake
Healthy Meatloaf
This healthy meatloaf uses just 1 pound of ground beef and is perfect for smaller families or anyone wanting smaller portions. It’s well seasoned and cooks up moist and tender. Get the Recipe: Healthy Meatloaf
Crockpot French Beef Stew
Crockpot French beef stew is all about tender beef chuck, potatoes, and veggies simmered in a rich red wine and beef broth. Add bacon, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, and you’ve got a cozy, flavorful meal that feels special. Get the recipe: Crockpot French Beef Stew
Taco Potato Casserole
This taco potato casserole with ground beef is a hearty, flavorful blend of Tex-Mex and comfort food. With layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and shredded cheese, it’s an easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Get the recipe: Taco Potato Casserole
Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole
This ground beef casserole is a family favorite, combining browned beef in a rich tomato sauce with layers of hearty potatoes, all topped with a cheesy finish. It’s the ultimate comfort food that everyone will love digging into. Get the recipe: Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole
Hamburger Potato Mushroom Casserole
Hamburger potato casserole layers seasoned ground beef, sliced potatoes, and a creamy sauce for one seriously comforting bake. It’s easy to make, always hits the spot, and works perfectly for weeknight dinners or hosting. Get the recipe: Hamburger Potato Mushroom Casserole
Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Bowls
Instant Pot cabbage roll bowls make cabbage rolls way easier and just as tasty in the pressure cooker. They’re hands-off, hearty, and ready faster than you’d expect. Get the recipe: Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Bowls
Beef Glass Noodles Stir-fry
This noodle stir-fry is the main character of dinner: saucy, slurpable, and low-key addictive. It’s giving cozy takeout energy, but you made it yourself. Get the recipe: Beef Glass Noodles Stir-fry
Dutch Oven Beer-Braised Short Ribs
Beer-braised beef short ribs make a hearty, comforting dinner with almost no effort. The slow-cooked beer tenderizes the meat, leaving melt-in-your-mouth ribs with minimal hands-on time. Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Beer-Braised Short Ribs
Crock Pot Beef and Noodles
This Crock Pot beef and noodles is basically the cozy dinner version of a weighted blanket. Toss it in the slow cooker and come back to something warm, filling, and exactly what you needed. Get the recipe: Crock Pot Beef and Noodles
Creamy Burrito Casserole
This creamy burrito casserole is basically Mexican-style lasagna with layers of meat, cheese, tortillas, and peppers baked to perfection. Easy to make, hard to stop eating. Get the recipe: Creamy Burrito Casserole
Easy French Dip Sandwiches
These easy French dip sandwiches come together in the slow cooker with just six ingredients. Tender shredded beef, melty provolone, and that rich au jus situation make them feel like a restaurant order. Get the recipe: Easy French Dip Sandwiches