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What Can I Make with Beef?
Beef is a family kitchen staple. Here you will find simple ways to cook every cut, from quick weeknight skillet meals to slow Sunday dinners.
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Cooking with beef
Beef is a big category with many cuts, and each one cooks a little differently. Some cuts are tender and cook fast. Others are tougher and need low heat and time to turn soft and rich.
Browse the sub-sections to match the cut in your fridge. Ground beef is for quick, everyday meals. Steak is for fast, hot cooking. Beef roast, stew beef, and short ribs all shine when cooked slow with broth, onions, and herbs.
Questions folks ask
What can I make with beef?
You can make burgers, meatballs, steaks, pot roast, stew, chili, tacos, and braised ribs. The cut you have decides the best method.
How do I keep beef from turning tough?
Match the cooking to the cut. Cook tender cuts quickly and tougher cuts slowly with liquid until fork-tender.
How long can I keep raw beef in the fridge?
Ground beef is best used within a day or two. Larger cuts keep a bit longer. Freeze it if you will not cook it soon.
Kitchen tips
- Pat beef dry before searing so it browns instead of steams.
- Let meat sit out for about 20 to 30 minutes before cooking so it cooks evenly.
- Tough cuts want low heat and time. Tender cuts want high heat and a short cook.
- Rest cooked meat for a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
- Use a meat thermometer if you are unsure about doneness.