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23 Beef Recipes That Make Cooking Exciting Again

Published: Oct 9, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Sometimes you need fresh inspiration to keep meals exciting, and beef is the perfect ingredient to start with. It’s hearty, flavorful, and works beautifully with a variety of cooking techniques. In this list of 23 beef recipes, you’ll find everything from easy one-pan dishes to recipes that shine when you have a little extra time to cook. Whether you’re feeding a family or treating yourself to something special, these recipes will give you plenty of reasons to look forward to your next meal.

Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Keto Zucchini with Ground Beef in a casserole dish with a spoon.
Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This delicious Keto Ground Beef Zucchini Casserole is incredibly easy to make! It's a cheesy beef and zucchini casserole that's perfect for any night of the week!
Get the Recipe: Keto Zucchini Casserole with Ground Beef

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs on a white plate with parsley and tooth picks.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making these Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs is a simple and quick meal that is done in less than 20 minutes. Bacon added to this recipe makes it full of flavor and enhances these meatballs!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filet on a what plate with mashed cauliflower, butter, parsley, pepper, and salt.
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

These Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets are one of my favorite meals to make when I want an easy dinner. Make juicy medium rare Chuck Tender Filets in your air fryer!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets

Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks

Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks on a white plate with butter, thyme, pepper, salt, brussels sprouts, and a fork.
Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make the Juiciest Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks in no time at all! Cooking strip steaks in an air fryer is incredibly easy. No need to go outside in a rain storm to get perfect medium rare NY Strip Steaks.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks

Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak on a white plate with butter, parsley, garlic and asparagus.
Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Air Fryer Ribeye Steak is a game changer! Simple ingredients and deliciously tender! Make a juicy medium rare ribeye in your air fryer!
Get the Recipe: Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steak

Healthier Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joe sandwiches on an English muffin.
Healthier Sloppy Joes. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These Healthy Sloppy Joes are made with lean ground beef, low-sugar ketchup, BBQ sauce and low-fat cheese. They’re a guiltless version of the classic American Sloppy Joe recipe.
Get the Recipe: Healthier Sloppy Joes

Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

Mexican ground beef skillet recipe with melted cheese.
Mexican Ground Beef Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Taco seasoning makes this Mexican ground beef recipe an easy and flavorful one-pan meal you can have on the table in 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Ground Beef Skillet

Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

Ground beef cabbage stir fry in a bowl with chopsticks.
Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Ground beef and cabbage makes an easy skillet dinner loosely inspired by an Asian stir fry. With tons of texture, aromatic spices and a light savory sauce, this 30-minute meal is a weeknight winner.
Get the Recipe: Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet

Sheet pan steak fajitas

Baking tray with cooked steak, bell peppers, and veggies with a steel bowl of fresh tomatoes in the middle and flour tortillas folded to the side.
Sheet pan steak fajitas. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Sheet pan steak fajitas made with fresh veggies, lean beef, and homemade fajita seasoning! An easy, healthy dinner that's done in 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Sheet pan steak fajitas

Slow cooker beef and broccoli

White bowl with beef and broccoli and rice with someone holding chopsticks over it.
Slow cooker beef and broccoli. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Tender and juicy beef and broccoli all whipped up in the slow cooker. This gluten-free dinner recipe makes busy weeknights easier!
Get the Recipe: Slow cooker beef and broccoli

Slow cooker fajitas

Wrap with steak fajitas, avocados and lime in it and limes and more ingredients around the wrap.
Slow cooker fajitas. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

The perfect recipe to come home to! These slow cooker beef fajitas are delicious no matter how you serve them.
Get the Recipe: Slow cooker fajitas

Steak bites

Teriyaki steak bites in a cast iron pan with leeks on top on a blue linen..
Steak bites. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Tender juicy steak and a savory, slightly sweet teriyaki sauce. These teriyaki steak bites are a tasty appetizer or meal prep recipe.
Get the Recipe: Steak bites

Salisbury Steak In The Slow Cooker (Gluten Free)

White plate with salisbury steak on it and a mushroom on top of them.
Salisbury Steak In The Slow Cooker (Gluten Free). Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Deliciously seasoned ground beef patties cooked in the slow cooker and then smothered in a savory mushroom gravy. This gluten-free Salisbury steak recipe makes for a tasty Sunday night dinner.
Get the Recipe: Salisbury Steak In The Slow Cooker (Gluten Free)

Carne Asada

Sliced carne asada sits on a light blue plate surrounded by sliced oranges, limes, a bunch of cilantro, tortillas, and a glass of beer.
Carne Asada. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This is the best carne asada marinade out there, packed with authentic Mexican flavor. It's smoky, citrusy, savory, and perfect for everything from carne asada burritos to a carne asada plate that rivals your favorite Mexican restaurant.
Get the Recipe: Carne Asada

Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito

Half of a carne asada breakfast burrito is held over a blue plate surrounded by limes, orange juice, coffee, and a white linen.
Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With steak marinated in an authentic carne asada marinade, cheesy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, salsa, and rich sour cream all wrapped in a lightly charred tortilla, you'll be head over heels for this carne asada breakfast burrito!
Get the Recipe: Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito

Ranchera Meat

Grilled, sliced ranchera meat is shown on a black stone plate surrounded by lime and orange slices and cilantro.
Ranchera Meat. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Ranchera meat, or flap steak, is the most common cut of beef used for carne asada. It lends itself well to marinating, then grilling over high heat. This recipe will teach you how to create a flavorful carne asada using ranchera meat!
Get the Recipe: Ranchera Meat

Air Fryer Street Tacos

White plate with one taco.
Air Fryer Street Tacos. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Make these delicious air fryer steak tacos! Easy steak tacos for the family!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Street Tacos

Cornbread Casserole

A white casserole dish with cornbread casserole and a silver serving spoon.
Cornbread Casserole. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

This delicious cornbread casserole is a hot, delicious meal the whole family will love!
Get the Recipe: Cornbread Casserole

Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna

Dish of zucchini lasagna with a fork full of lasagna in the foreground.
Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Homemade Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna is so easy and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Instant Pot Zucchini Lasagna

Hot Chipped Beef Dip

A bowl of dip with carrots and celery.
Hot Chipped Beef Dip. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This classic Hot Chipped Beef Dip is creamy, savory, and perfect for dipping vegetables, chips, or crackers.
Get the Recipe: Hot Chipped Beef Dip

Beef Kabobs

Beef kabobs on red plate.
Beef Kabobs. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

If you're looking to add excitement to your grilling repertoire, look no further than beef kabobs, where each bite offers a delightful combination of savory meat, charred veggies, and a burst of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Beef Kabobs

Honey Habanero Tacos

Image shows three honey habanero tacos with corn shells sitting on a wooden board.
Honey Habanero Tacos. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

We all love Taco Tuesday, right? This fun recipe for a flavorful ground beef is a great way to change it up. It's quick and easy to make - just like your usual ground beef tacos - but it tastes SO much better.
Get the Recipe: Honey Habanero Tacos

Crescent Roll Bagel Dogs

Image shows Hot dogs wrapped in crescent roll dough on a baking sheet.
Crescent Roll Bagel Dogs. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Crescent roll bagel dogs are a fun and easy recipe that everyone loves. They're delicious for dinner, but they're just as tasty for leftovers the next day in your child's school lunch. Just wait for them to come home and tell you about all the other jealous kids.
Get the Recipe: Crescent Roll Bagel Dogs

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