7 Quick and Easy Beef Recipes You Need to Try Now

A shocking 98% of Americans prefer to cook at home. Whether you’ve always been of the same opinion, or you want to give cooking a chance, you may be stumped at what to make.

Nowadays, with our busy schedules, it can be hard whipping up something that’s both quick and healthy. But the secret is, there’s plenty you can do without spending hours each day in the kitchen.

In this article, we’ll give you 7 quick and easy beef recipes you need to try!

1. Spaghetti

This recipe should be a staple in your house. You’ll need ground beef, chopped onion, sliced garlic, pasta sauce, spaghetti, and Parmesan cheese.
Salt some water and bring it to a boil. While you’re waiting for that, cook all the fresh ingredients together.

Drain any liquid that comes out of this. Then, add pasta sauce to the beef mixture and simmer it.

When the water boils, pour the spaghetti in and stir both the spaghetti and the beef mixture constantly to avoid sticking.

Drain the spaghetti when it’s done. Plate the pasta, then pour the meat mixture on top. Sprinkle each plate with some Parmesan cheese and serve!

2. Goulash

To cook some goulash, you’ll need ground beef, onions, chopped bell pepper, spaghetti sauce, cans of diced tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, sugar, paprika, dried marjoram leaves, salt, and pepper. You’ll also need some pasta to round out the meal.

Cook the first 3 ingredients and drain. Then, put in the rest of the ingredients, except for the pasta. Keep stirring it for 10 minutes. At this point, throw in the pasta and simmer the whole mixture. The cook time will depend on the type of pasta you use; check the label.

When the goulash is done, you can sprinkle some parsley on the top before serving if desired. Otherwise, plate it up and serve!

3. Greek Skillet

Feel like taking a trip to Greece? Then cook your family a Greek meal to remember.

For this recipe, you’ll need ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, can of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped cherry tomatoes, orzo pasta, feta cheese, sour cream, and sliced olives. The spices required are rosemary, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.

First, brown the beef with the onion and garlic. Drain any liquid, then add in everything else (except for the sour cream, fresh rosemary, cherry tomatoes, and olives; mix the first 3 in a bowl for now).

You’ll want to boil this mixture for around 11 to 13 minutes. Make sure you stir every few minutes.

Once it’s done, sprinkle some feta cheese and olives over the skillet. Cover it so the cheese melts.

Open the lid and spread the sour cream mixture on top. Serve immediately.

4. BBQ Beef Stirfry

You’ll need thin strip of sirloin steak, soy sauce, minced garlic, pepper, onion, green and red pepper, and barbecue sauce for this recipe.
Mix the beef with the soy sauce, pepper, and garlic. Cook this mixture and remove it from the pan.

Next, stirfry the veggies for around 3 minutes. Put the beef mixture and the barbecue sauce in and get everything piping hot.

This dish is versatile because you can serve it with anything. Have rice as a side, or you can stuff the stirfry into tortillas.

5. Beef Tenderloin

For this recipe, you’ll want to use tender cuts of beef to really have the bites melt in your mouth. You’ll also need sliced mushrooms, green onion, butter, canola oil, beef broth, flour, salt, and pepper.

First, heat up the pan with butter and oil. Cook your tenderloin steaks for a few minutes per side; the time will depend on how well you want it cooked.
Take the steaks out and throw in some more butter with the drippings. Cook the mushrooms and green onions, then stir in the flour, salt, and pepper.

Slowly pour in the beef broth while you stir. Let it boil for a few minutes to thicken. This will create a gravy sauce you can pour over your steaks.

6. Asian-Style Beef Skewers

If you or your family are fans of sesame sauce, then you’ve got to give this recipe a try! You’ll need beef sirloin (cut into cubes), sesame ginger salad dressing, soy sauce, fresh pineapple, apples, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, pepper, and toasted sesame seeds.

Mix the beef with the dressing and soy sauce. Give it about 10 minutes to marinate and soak in the flavors.

While you’re waiting for that, mix together everything else, except for the sesame seeds.

When the meat’s done marinating, thread the beef pieces onto soaked wooden skewers. Grill the skewers for around minutes. Make sure you turn them a few times.

In the last 3 minutes of grilling, brush some of the marinade onto the skewers and sprinkle the sesame seeds on top. Serve it with the fruit mixture as a side.

7. Beef Spinach Soup

This is a hearty meal that’ll warm you right up when it’s cold. You’ll need ground beef, minced garlic, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Italian herbs, bow tie pasta, and spinach.

First, cook the ground beef and garlic, then drain all the liquid. Put in everything else, except for the pasta and spinach. Stir, and boil the mixture.

Once it boils, throw in the bow tie pasta. Cook the soup until the pasta is soft (around 8 minutes).

Lastly, put in the spinach. When it’s nice and wilted, spoon the soup into individual bowls and top with some Parmesan cheese.

Try These Easy Beef Recipes

With these easy beef recipes, you can keep your family happy and healthy, all without slaving away for hours.

So what are you waiting for? Break out your pots and pans, and give these recipes a whirl! Your family members are sure to be pleased.

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