30 Beef Recipes Easy Enough For Anyone to Make! 

November 4, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Want delicious meals but don't want to make too much of a fuss? Well, these beef recipes are easy peasy! Many of these can be whipped up quickly or take little to no prep time. The one thing that you can guarantee, though, is that they will be delicious. So, go ahead and check them out! 

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1. Beef and Broccoli 

Healthy, tasty, and easy - this recipe hits all the high notes! All you have to do is to fry up the beef and broccoli separately and then simmer it in a delicious homemade sauce. Don't worry, the sauce is just made up of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger! 

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Easy Beef and Broccoli

2. Beef Stir-Fry 

The hardest thing about this recipe is cutting the beef and veggies into strips! Once you've got that done, the beef and veggies are cooked together in aromatics. Then, they are seasoned with soy sauce and sesame seeds and are ready to be served! 

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Easy Beef Stir-Fry

3. Beef Curry

Don't believe the rumors - beef curry doesn't have to be tricky to make and this recipe proves it! All you need are the right spices and aromatics! The beef is simmered in these as well as canned tomatoes and coconut milk until all those delicious flavors have been absorbed. Serve with naan or rice! 

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Easy Beef Curry

4. Beef Empanadas 

Sure, if you try to make empanadas the traditional way, they can take you a while. This recipe, though, relies on a fantastic trick - using pre-made pie crust for the dough! The result is a savory and cheesy beef filling and a perfectly flaky empanada .

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Easy Beef Empanadas

5. Korean Ground Beef

This dish isn't just easy to make, it is also incredibly quick! In just 15 minutes, you can have a bowl of savory Korean beef. Just brown the ground beef and add the aromatics and seasonings. Let everything simmer for a white minutes and then serve the beef with rice or lettuce wraps! 

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Easy Korean Ground Beef

6. Beef and Noodles

This is just the coziest meal - perfect for when you need a comfort meal. You should be able to find all the ingredients for this dish in your pantry. It is just a matter of frying beef and onion, adding flour and broth to create a gorgeous gravy, and then adding in cooked egg noodles for making this recipe even heartier! 

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Easy Beef and Noodles

7. Beef Meatball

Not only are these the easiest meatballs that you will ever make, they are also the tastiest! What really takes these meatballs to another level is parmesan cheese. Just mix the beef and cheese with breadcrumbs, egg, aromatics, and herbs. Roll into balls and pop into the oven until they are done. It is as simple as that! 

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Easy Beef Meatball

8. Carne Picada

You wouldn't imagine that a dish that is so flavorful would be so simple to make! However, all you need to do here is to add all the ingredients to a pot and let everything simmer and cook. Occasionally stir the ingredients so that they don't stick to the pan, but that's the extent of your involvement! 

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carne picada

9. Roast Beef

Roast beef may sound like a tricky dish but this recipe makes it an absolute breeze. Here, you figure out how to make the perfect herb mixture to flavor the beef. You will also find instructions for roasting the beef to perfection. As an added bonus, there is also a recipe for a homemade gravy! 

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Easy Roast Beef

10. Beef Mince and Pasta

This is the perfect weeknight recipe - it is simple and everything comes together in a single pot, ensuring that there is less washing up for you to do! You cook the beef and veggies in aromatics before adding in seasoning, tomatoes, milk, and pasta. Everything is cooked until it is all nice and tender and then you stir in some cheese before serving! 

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Beef Mince and Pasta

11. Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

This beef dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family! Here, beef and rice are cooked before being simmered in tomato sauce, cream cheese, and just a little bit of chili powder. There is almost prep work here and everything takes on a little bit longer than half an hour to cook. 

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Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

12. Thai Basil Beef

This recipe is going to taste better than any takeout you have had before! Don't let the list of ingredients scare you - most of them are sauces so you just have to add them in as the recipe recommends. This whole dish takes just 30 minutes to put together! 

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Easy Thai Basil Beef

13. Beef Stew

This cozy beef stew can be whipped up with minimal effort! Just brown the beef and then simmer the veggies and herbs in red wine and broth until the meat is nice and tender. Make a slurry to thicken the stew and then add in the peas. That's all you need to do! 

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Easy Beef Stew

14. Beef Fried Rice

Delicious and chock full of veggies, this is an incredible meal! Just scramble the eggs, cook the beef and veggies in aromatics, and then toss everything including the cooked rice in sauces! Make sure to serve the rice while it is nice and hot! 

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Easy Beef Fried Rice

15. Hamburger Hash

This is another simple recipe that is sure to be a hit with the kids! It works well as a breakfast dish or whenever you want to whip up a family friendly recipe with minimal fuss! Here, you cook and season potatoes, cook and season beef and veggies, and then add everything together. Top with cheese and broil until the cheese is melted! 

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Easy Hamburger Hash

16. Pan Seared Steak

Does cooking the perfect steak feel like an impossible task? Well, it doesn't have to be! This recipe shows you how to make your steak perfectly each and every time! You also learn how to make a herb and butter sauce that takes the steak to a whole new level! 

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Easy Pan Seared Steak

17. Beef Stroganoff

Tasty and cozy, this is the ultimate cold weather meal! Best of all, it comes together quickly and in a single pan! Ground beef and mushrooms are cooked in aromatics, mushroom soup, and broth. Once the dish is nearly done, you stir in some sour cream for creaminess. Serve with egg noodles for an extra comforting dinner! 

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Easy Beef Stroganoff

18. Steak Pie

If you think that pies don't fall under the category of easy cooking, think again! This steak pie takes just 15 minutes to prep. Just cook steak and onions in ketchup and beef broth until tender. Then, spoon this into an oven-safe dish and top with puff pastry. Bake until the crust is nice and golden! 

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Easy Steak Pie

19. Steak Frites

You would be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn't like steak frites - steak and potatoes, who would say no to that? This recipe makes it even easier to whip up a pan favorite. You can discover how to make steak with herb and butter sauce as well as the homemade fries! 

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Easy Steak Frites

20. Ground Beef Pot Pie

You are going to flip with how easy it is to make this pot pie! Just mix cooked ground, cooked potato cubes, frozen veggies, and chicken soup. Add this to a pastry lined casserole dish and top up with more pastry. Then, bake until all done! 

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Easy Ground Beef Pot Pie

21. Beef Tacos

What if you were told that you could be eating delicious beef tacos in just 15 minutes? No, this is not a joke! In this recipe, you brown the beef, add the beans, veggies, and seasonings and cook until done. Then, scoop up this filling and add to tortillas or taco shells, along with your desired toppings!  

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Easy Beef Tacos

22. Creamy Beef Pasta

Looking for an extra creamy pasta dish with minimal fuss? Well, this is the recipe for you! You just need to brown the beef, add seasonings, and simmer in broth and tomato sauce. Once it is nearly done, add in heavy cream and cooked pasta. Follow this up with shredded cheese for that ultra creamy touch! 

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Easy Creamy Beef Pasta

23. Beef Noodle Stir-Fry

This beef noodle stir-fry isn't just delicious, it is also a whole meal! The beef is marinated in the stir-fry sauce and then cooked with veggies before being simmered in the marinade. Then, add in cooked noodles, let all those flavors get absorbed, and serve! 

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Easy Beef Noodle Stir-Fry

24. Ramen Noodle and Beef Soup 

You don't need to go to a restaurant to enjoy beef ramen soup - just make it in the comfort of your own home! All you have to do is make the broth, add in the noodles and cooked beef into the mix, and you are done! 

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Easy Ramen Noodle and Beef Soup

25. Kofta Seasoned Ground Beef Pita Sandwich

Looking to switch things up with your weeknight meals? Well, it doesn't get tastier than this! Just brown and season the ground beef with incredible seasonings. Then, stuff into pita pockets and top with your desired veggies. 

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Easy Kofta Seasoned Ground Beef Pita Sandwich

26. Philly Cheese Steak Grilled Cheese

This sandwich has all the flavors you love about the cheesesteak without the fuss. The steak is cooked and topped with grated provolone cheese. Then, this is placed in between two slices of bread and topped with more cheese. The sandwich is grilled on each side until the cheese is melted! 

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Easy Philly Cheese Steak Grilled Cheese

27. Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

Once you find out how simple it is to make beef quesadillas at home, you aren't going to want to get takeout anymore! The beef is cooked in tomato paste and spices before being spooned onto a tortilla. It is then topped with cheese. The tortilla is folded and cooked on each side. 

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Easy Cheesy Beef Quesadillas

28. Hamburger Casserole

This is a great casserole to cut your teeth on - it is so simple to put together! Just cook the ground beef in tomato sauce and seasonings. Then, layer a casserole dish with a sour cream and cream cheese layer. Add hamburger and cooked noodles as layers and the continue until you get to the top. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and bake in the oven until golden brown! 

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Easy Hamburger Casserole

29. Shepherd's Pie

If you want to impress people, make this shepherd's pie - they don't have to know how easy it was! Make up the beef filling where the meat and veggies simmer in red wine, broth, and herbs until cooked through. Then, spoon into a pie dish and top with a mashed potato layer. Then, bake until golden brown! 

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Easy Shepherd's Pie

30. Mongolian Beef

Mongolian beef is so easy to make that you are going to want to make it every day! Just fry the beef until crispy and then add to a sweet and savory sauce. Cook everything until the sauce has thickened and the meat has absorbed the flavor! 

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Easy Mongolian Beef

Well, there you go - you don't have to be a pro at cooking or even make a lot of effort if you want to cook a beef dish. Just pick out one of these recipes and you will be able to trick anyone into thinking that you have been professionally trained! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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