55 Easy Beef Recipes
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer or
- 1 instant pot or
- 1 slow cooker or
- 1 pan
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef steak, beef ribs, or beef stew meat (depending on the recipe).
- Seasonings to taste such as this keto taco seasoning or marinade (depending on the recipe).
Instructions
How to Cook Beef:
- Regardless of the cut of beef, remove the meat from the fridge 10 (for ground beef) to 30 minutes (for beef chunks, steaks, or beef ribs) before cooking. This will help the meat cook evenly.
- Otherwise, some parts will cook faster than others. NOTE: Do not wash the meat as it will not only contaminate the sink and nearby surfaces but will also remove some of the flavors from the beef itself.
- After removing the meat from the fridge, pat dry steaks, ribs, or beef chunks with a paper towel and season to taste. Use at least one teaspoon of salt for every pound of meat and enough ground black pepper to taste, as well as other seasonings.
- In these 10 or 30 minutes out of the fridge, the seasonings will penetrate the beef, making it tastier.
- Choose the proper cooking method for your cut of beef or follow the recipe you intend to cook. Ground beef cook faster (about 5-7 minutes) than other beef cuts (thinner or tender cuts cook faster than thicker or tough cuts). Beef stews call for a liquid (such as broth).
- Bone-in steaks take longer to cook than boneless steaks. But the meat is ready when the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60°C), measured with a meat thermometer that does not touch the bone part. If it is overcooked, it will be dry!
- After cooking, let the beef rest for at least 3 to 15 minutes (depending on the size) before slicing so that it retains its natural juices and redistributes them after cooking.
- During the resting time, the meat will continue to cook and increase the internal temperature. Beef is safe to eat when it reaches 145 degrees F (63°C). This is how you make easy beef recipes for dinner!
How Long to Cook Beef:
- The cooking time will depend on the cut of beef and its weight as well as the cooking method and its temperature.
- But independently of those factors, beef is cooked and safe to eat when it reaches the internal temp of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
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