Simple Dinner Ideas with Beef

Preparing meals can become mundane after a while when we get stuck in the rut of cooking the same dinners again and again. I know I struggle sometimes to come up with new ideas when it comes to using beef in my dinner plans. But, beef has many cuts that can be used in a variety of ways in our meal planning. So, I spent some time gathering some simple dinner ideas with beef that can be added to any family dinner rotation.

Using beef is staple in most households. From steaks, to roasts, brisket and ground beef meals there is a lot of variety that can be found when using beef as the meat for dinner.

Beef has a savoriness that excites the senses in both taste and aroma. How often have you been out and smelled the aroma of steak cooking at a nearby steakhouse and immediately found yourself hungry? Scientific research suggests that when the olfactory senses are activate by the smell of beef cooking, the brain stimulates a salivary response. That’s one reason why beef is such an enticing dinner idea.

When it comes to beef in dinner cooking there are so many ways to go. It’s a great addition to soups, pastas, as a stand alone meat, or stuffed into a crust. You won’t be dissapointed with beef on the menu.

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12 Dinner Ideas with Beef

Whether you are looking for quick and simple, or something with a little more flair but still easy to throw together these 12 ideas using beef will give you options. And, isn’t that what a good meal plan has?

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My Classic Family Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe is a great dish anytime of the year. I espeically enjoy it in the spring time because it’s not too heavy but still brings comforting warmth when the weather is still chilly outside.

Discover how you can make this Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe from The Clean Eating Couple that’s done in under 30 minutes. It’s, easy, healthy, and delicious – this is a quick meal your family will love.

An easy pasta dinner recipe, Skillet Meatball Pasta from I Heart Eating combines the best of baked ziti and spaghetti and meatballs into one easy, 30-minute meal.

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This Asian Steak Bites and Potatoes recipe from Delightful Plate comes together in under 30 minutes. It features seared beef cubes and potatoes in a garlicky sauce.

This delicious One Pot Taco Pasta from Simple Living Recipes is an explosion of flavors. You’ve got meat, salsa, cheese, olives, and all the amazing taco flavors right in here. And it’s so easy that the pasta cooks in its own sauce.

These Easy Cheesy Nachos are loaded with fresh ingredients. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole for a definite crowd-pleaser,

Think this is a complicated dish? Think again: Steak au Poivre from Christina’s Cucina is ready in just a few minutes, which is plenty of time for the sides, and dinner is still served in under half an hour.

This Italian Meat Sauce from Scratch can be used in a variety of dishes. I use it for spaghetti, lasagna, or as my sloppy joe mix.

Ground Beef Stroganoff from Pinch of Midwest is the kind of comfort food that warms the heart no matter the time of year you serve it. This classic dish is smothered in flavorful gravy that makes you want to take one more bite and another… 

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This Copycat 30 Minute Mongolian Beef recipe from Chef Savvy is inspired by PF Chang’s Mongolian Beef. Tender flank steak fried and tossed in a thick Asian-inspired sauce. It is far better than takeout. Serve this Mongolian Beef over rice or stir fry noodles to soak up all of the delicious sauce.

Homemade Beefaroni from Platter Talk is a simple 3-ingredient family meal that takes just 15 minutes to make. So you can get dinner on the table with ease. 

This easy recipe for Texas Toast Sloppy Joes from Two Kids and a Coupon was inspired by a favorite video on Tik Tok. A quick and easy meal with only 4-ingredients, follow the link to learn how to make them for your family.

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What beefy recipes do you rely on when you need a simple dish to get on the table for your family dinner? Drop me a comment and let me know.

Be sure to see this Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms recipe for your next at-home date night.