10 Best Beef Recipes For Dinner

Here are some of my best beef recipes, perfect for dinner! From hearty soups to easy kabobs and flavorful curries, there's something for everyone. Each recipe includes detailed tutorials and helpful tips. These dishes from around the world are great for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Let’s dive in!

Beef Barley Soup (Persian Style)

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This hearty beef and barley soup is loaded with beans, lentils, herbs, and spices, topped with mint-fried onions. It's filling, nourishing, and delicious.

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Nihari (Beef Shank Stew)

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Nihari is a rich beef shank stew from the Indian subcontinent, with fall-apart tender meat in a spiced sauce—a must-try for meat lovers!

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Kabab Tabei (Ground Beef Kabobs)

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For quick Persian-style kabobs, you don’t need a grill or skewers. These easy beef kabobs come together in no time.

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Moroccan Lentil Soup With Sausage

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Moroccan lentil soup gets a boost with beef sausage, making it a hearty, satisfying option for dinner.

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Keema Naan Recipe

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Love Indian naan and beef? Try this stuffed naan filled with spiced ground beef and fresh herbs—perfect for a cozy meal.

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Kofta Curry (Beef Meatball Curry)

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This beef meatball curry, a reader favorite, features tender meatballs in a creamy, aromatic sauce—ideal for a weeknight dinner.

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Kabob Koobideh (Ground Meat Kabob)

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Save Kabob Koobideh for weekends—juicy Persian kabobs with just a few ingredients! You can make them with only beef or combine with lamb.

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Keema (Ground Beef Curry)

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For a quick, restaurant-quality meal, try this Hyderabadi ground beef curry. Add vegetables for an extra twist.

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Beef Patties with Potatoes (Cutlets)

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Indian-style meat patties, or cutlets, made with beef and potatoes, are perfect as an appetizer or main course, paired with rice or bread.

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Creamy Cauliflower Stuffed Meatballs

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Beef meatballs stuffed with creamed cauliflower are stewed in a tomato sauce to make this inspired version of a Turkish dish - pasha's kofta. Great for dinner with rice or bread.

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