Stracotto (Italian Pot Roast)

 A classic Italian-style pot roast slowly braised in red wine, tomatoes, beef stock and aromatic herbs until fork-tender. The rich sauce is especially good served with pasta, creamy polenta or mashed potatoes.

Stracotto

Beef Ribs - Meat Church BBQ

Big, meaty beef short ribs seasoned simply and smoked low and slow until incredibly tender. A long rest allows the juices to redistribute before the meat is removed from the bones and sliced.

Beef Ribs from Meat Church BBQ

Mongolian Beef (Sam the Cooking Guy)

Tender pieces of beef are quickly seared and tossed with red onion and peppers in a rich, sweet-savory sauce flavored with garlic, ginger and sesame. Serve with steamed rice for an easy Asian-inspired dinner.

Mongolian Beef

Make Ahead Burritos

Hearty make-ahead burritos filled with seasoned ground beef, creamy pinto beans and melted Cheddar cheese. Make a batch for the freezer and reheat individual burritos whenever you need a quick lunch or dinner.

Make Ahead Burritos

Asian Style Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs

Tender boneless beef short ribs slowly braised with five-spice, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and chili-garlic sauce. The braising liquid is finished with sesame oil and thickened into a rich sauce that's especially good served over steamed rice.

Asian Style Boneless Beef Short Ribs

Mississippi Pot Roast

This incredibly easy slow-cooker pot roast combines chuck roast with ranch seasoning, au jus, butter and pepperoncini. After eight hours of slow cooking, the beef becomes fall-apart tender and produces a rich, flavorful gravy that's especially good served over egg noodles.

Mississippi Pot Roast

Margherita Steak with Tomatillo Salsa

Skirt or flank steak is marinated in tequila, fresh lime, orange juice, garlic and cilantro, then grilled and served with a fresh salsa of charred tomatillos, roasted yellow pepper, avocado and jalapeño. Bright, fresh flavors make this an especially good summer grilling recipe.

Margherita Steak with Tomatillo Salsa

Sweet and Sour Meat Balls (Chelsea)

An easy family appetizer from Chelsea combining meatballs with a sweet and tangy sauce made from chili sauce, cranberry sauce, pineapple and grape jelly. Everything comes together in the slow cooker, making these especially convenient for parties and gatherings.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Tyler Florence's Ultimate Beef Stew

A rich, slow-simmered beef stew with red wine, fresh thyme, garlic, and a hint of orange and clove. Potatoes, carrots, pearl onions, mushrooms, and peas make it a hearty one-pot meal. A dollop of horseradish sour cream adds a cool, tangy finish.

Ultimate Beef Stew

Spicy Hunan Beef with Scallions and Sweet Red Peppers

Tender strips of beef are quickly stir-fried with sweet red pepper, scallions, garlic and fresh ginger, then coated in a savory-sweet sauce with hoisin, soy and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Served over steamed white rice, this colorful stir-fry comes together quickly once all the ingredients are prepared.

Spicy Hunan Beef

Steak au Poivre

Tender beef tenderloin steaks are coated with coarsely crushed peppercorns and pan-seared until beautifully browned, then finished with a rich Cognac cream sauce made from the flavorful browned bits left in the skillet. This classic French steak preparation is elegant enough for a special occasion but surprisingly simple to prepare at home.

Steak au Aovre

Slow Cooked Pepper Steak

Tender strips of beef are slow-cooked with onion, garlic, soy sauce and ginger, then finished with tomatoes and green peppers in a savory, lightly thickened sauce. Serve over hot noodles or rice for an easy, comforting meal.

Slow Cooked Pepper Steak

Tomato Beef Curry (With Noodles)

Tender strips of marinated flank steak are stir-fried with celery, green pepper and tomatoes in a savory curry sauce with a touch of sweetness. The beef and vegetables are served over Chinese noodles that are baked until browned and crisp.

Tomato Beef Curry

Engine Company 28 Meatloaf

A hearty, flavorful meatloaf made with ground chuck and pork, finely chopped vegetables and a well-seasoned mixture of cumin, thyme and cayenne. A ketchup glaze and strips of bacon give the loaf a savory, slightly smoky finish.

Engine Company 28 Meatloaf

Sheila's Flank Steak Marinade

A simple sweet-and-savory marinade combining soy sauce, honey, ginger and garlic. After several hours in the marinade, the flank steak is grilled until nicely browned, then sliced thinly across the grain for tender, flavorful slices.

Sheila’s Flank Steak Marinade

Sheila's Meatballs

Tender Parmesan-seasoned meatballs are lightly floured and browned until crusty, then served with a tangy-sweet sauce made with brown sugar, chili sauce, vinegar, pineapple juice, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. These make a great warm appetizer for parties or can be served as a main dish.

Sheila’s Meatballs

Spaghetti Pot Roast

A slow-braised pot roast cooked in a rich tomato sauce flavored with Burgundy wine, onion, green pepper, garlic and anise seed. After several hours in the oven, the beef becomes exceptionally tender and the deeply flavored sauce is served over vermicelli or spaghettini alongside the meat.

Spaghetti Pot Roast