DinnerGluten-FreeLow CarbComfort FoodQuick and EasyGrillPaleoFavorite WinterFavorite Summer1-PotSoup and StewMake-aheadFourth of JulyFreezer-friendlyFavorite Fall

Best Beef Recipes for Summer

  • Grilled burger on a plate with cheese, onions, and tomatoes

    15 min
    We tested all sorts of methods for mixing, shaping, and grilling backyard burgers, and even talked with grilling expert Steven Raichlen! Here is our take on the perfect grilled burger.
  • Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

    2 hrs, 30 min
    Low Carb, Paleo
    This Grilled Marinated Flank Steak is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! A marinade made with soy sauce, honey and garlic makes this cut extra delicious.
  • steak fajitas

    1 hr, 25 min
    Classic Tex Mex fajitas recipe, made with strips of skirt steak, onions and bell peppers, and served sizzling hot with fresh tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa.
  • Santa Maria Tri Tip

    1 hr, 35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    A California classic, Santa Maria style tri tip beef roast, a triangle shaped bottom sirloin cut, with a peppery, salty, garlic-y crust.
  • Shish Kabobs on wooden skewers with onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms, ready to eat

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Call them kabobs, kebabs, or shish kebobs, what's a summer grill without them? Top sirloin chunks, marinated in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, olive oil marinade, grilled with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers.
  • Grilled Skirt Steak recipes

    1 hr, 20 min
    Marinated skirt steak, threaded onto skewers and grilled, becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender and delicious, with wonderful caramelized bits!
  • Mushroom Burgers

    30 min
    Ground beef and porcini grilled burger, topped with Swiss cheese and sautéed onions and shiitake mushrooms.
  • Steak salad made with thinly-sliced pan-seared flank steak on a bed of arugula and lettuce with avocado, pomegranate seeds, and other add-ins

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Steak Salad makes a quick and easy midweek meal. Made with thin slices of pan-seared steak served over arugula and lettuce greens toss with a lemon vinaigrette. Round it out with goat cheese, scallions, avocado, and bell pepper.
  • Cowboy Steak with Chimichurri

    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Frenched beef rib-eye steak seared first to brown, then cooked on lower heat to finish, served with parsley, oregano, garlic chimichurri sauce.
  • Grilled Flank Steak with Mushrooms

    40 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Grilled Flank Steak with Mushrooms is the perfect summer dinner: fast, easy, and delicious, plus it feeds the whole family. Don't skip the mushrooms! They're simmered with rosemary and red wine, and make this simple dinner feel restaurant-worthy.
  • Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs on the Grill

    21 min
    Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs! These are the absolute ultimate hot dog. They're stuffed with cheese, onions, and sauerkraut, wrapped in bacon, and cooked on a hot grill. THIS is how to grill hot dogs.
  • Blue Cheese Burgers

    55 min
    Fabulous grilled blue cheese burgers, with ground beef, mustard, garlic, green onions, and tangy creamy blue cheese.
  • Best grilled steak, sliced on a wooden board

    1 hr, 20 min
    Paleo
    The most foolproof way to grill the best steak? It's not complicated—it's about small details, like a picking the best cut, air-drying in the fridge, and making an herb butter sauce for basting. Fire up the grill!
  • Jamaican Jerk Burger

    1 hr, 5 min
    Spice up your hamburger with the feisty flavors of Jamaican jerk, habanero, allspice, cinnamon and ginger. Served with a citrus coleslaw.
  • Jim's Hamburger

    Low Carb
    Juicy, grilled hamburger recipe seasoned with fresh rosemary and A1 sauce and topped with lettuce, tomato, onions, and avocado.
  • Chipotle chili burger

    35 min
    Want to add a spicy kick to your burgers? These Chipotle Burgers are made by mixing smoky chipotle peppers in adobo with the ground beef! Top with jack cheese and avocado for the best burger of the summer.
  • Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe

    45 min
    Gluten-Free
    There's never a shortage of zucchini in summer, but there's often a shortage of good ways to use it. Turn your zukes into boats and stuff 'em with ground beef, queso fresco and diced peppers.
  • Grilled Rosemary Olive Steak kabobs on a platter

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    What's a summer cookout without steak kabobs?! Olives, steak, and rosemary are a match made in heaven. Tender grilled sirloin…juicy olives…What more could you want?!
  • Flank Steak with Orange and Avocado Salsa

    21 min
    Gluten-Free
    Switch up your dinner routine this flank steak and citrus-avocado salsa! It's easy to make on the stovetop or on a grill, and feeds the whole family. Serve as tacos or over salad greens.
  • Steak Salad

    31 min
    Gluten-Free
    Grilled steak salad with arugula salad and flaky Parmesan Cheese! A simple, fresh summer meal in the Italian tradition. Best eaten outside with friends and a bottle of wine.
  • Hot Dogs with Kimchi and Gochujang

    20 min
    Punch up your summer grilling with these hot dogs with spicy kimchi slaw! It's an easy way to use up any kimchi in the fridge — or try it for the first time. These are a great weeknight family meal, or served to a crowd at your next cookout.

Recent Beef Recipes & Ideas

  • Low carb lettuce wrap with sliced steak, mint, radish, cucumber and peanuts wrapped up on a plate. A dipping sauce is on the plate as well.

    40 min
    Healthy, Low Carb
    Try this easy Asian-inspired take on lettuce wraps with grilled beef, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs. The spicy marinade of sriracha, ginger, lime, and fish sauce doubles as a dipping sauce!
  • Grilled Rosemary Olive Steak kabobs on a platter

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    What's a summer cookout without steak kabobs?! Olives, steak, and rosemary are a match made in heaven. Tender grilled sirloin…juicy olives…What more could you want?!
  • Shish Kabobs on wooden skewers with onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms, ready to eat

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Call them kabobs, kebabs, or shish kebobs, what's a summer grill without them? Top sirloin chunks, marinated in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, olive oil marinade, grilled with onions, mushrooms, bell peppers.
  • Grilled burger on a plate with cheese, onions, and tomatoes

    15 min
    We tested all sorts of methods for mixing, shaping, and grilling backyard burgers, and even talked with grilling expert Steven Raichlen! Here is our take on the perfect grilled burger.
  • A cast iron skillet with steak cooked on the stove. Oregano sprigs are at the bottom of the pan. Oil and juices are visible in the pan.

    40 min
    Low Carb, Paleo
    Get a restaurant-quality steak in the comfort of your own kitchen by making steak on your stovetop. The secret to success is a hot skillet, a good exhaust fan, and a butter and herb baste at the end.
  • Best grilled steak, sliced on a wooden board

    1 hr, 20 min
    Paleo
    The most foolproof way to grill the best steak? It's not complicated—it's about small details, like a picking the best cut, air-drying in the fridge, and making an herb butter sauce for basting. Fire up the grill!
  • Plate with grilled steak foil packet opened up to reveal steak, peppers, onions inside. Avocado slices and sour cream are also in the packet and a flour tortilla is to the right.

    20 min
    Healthy, Low Carb
    For casual family dinners, backyard BBQs, or camping trips, these Easy Steak Fajitas are always a hit. Cook the veggies in foil packet while the seasoned steak grills alongside. Everything can be assembled ahead, and dinner is ready in 10 minutes!
  • Steak salad made with thinly-sliced pan-seared flank steak on a bed of arugula and lettuce with avocado, pomegranate seeds, and other add-ins

    20 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Steak Salad makes a quick and easy midweek meal. Made with thin slices of pan-seared steak served over arugula and lettuce greens toss with a lemon vinaigrette. Round it out with goat cheese, scallions, avocado, and bell pepper.
  • A bowl of crockpot Taco Soup topped with sour cream and chips

    10 min
    Gluten-Free
    This slow cooker taco soup with ground beef is so easy — and SO GOOD! It's perfect for busy weeks with flexible cooking times for any schedule. Serve with tortilla chips, cilantro-lime rice, or cornbread.
  • Overhead view of sliced steak cooked in the oven and silverware on a wooden cutting board.

    13 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Easy broiled steaks take only minutes in the oven. A balsamic vinegar marinade provides just the right amount of sugar to obtain a gorgeous char, while giving the steak exceptional flavor.
  • Easy chicken fried steak covered with gravy on a plate

    40 min
    To make classic Chicken Fried Steak, pound steak cutlets thin, then bread and fry. Serve with rich country gravy. Chicken Fried Steak is a Southern favorite!
  • Pulling a loaded chip away from a sheet pan of nachos

    17 min
    Whether we're talking a casual movie night with the family or Super Bowl Sunday, these Loaded Sheet Pan Nachos are ready to party! They come together quickly and easily, and are so much fun to each straight from the pan.
  • A golden brown baked reuben casserole is cooling on a rack. A metal spatula is in the lower right hand corner. A matte grey plate has a side salad and black fork in the upper right. A dark teal linen is under the plate.

    1 hr, 15 min
    Reuben casserole is a great way to use up leftover corned beef or to make a quick weeknight meal using pastrami from the deli. It has all the flavor of a Reuben sandwich, but very little hands-on time. Just mix it together, and pop it in the oven!
  • Horizontal image of the best corned beef omelet. The folded omelet is covered in browned corned beef. Grated cheese and parsley are on the top of the omelet. A white cotton napkin is partially under the plate. A fork rests on the napkin which is to the right of the plate. A partial view of a glass of orange juice is above the plate. Halved strawberries are to the left of the omelet on the plate.

    25 min
    Eggs and corned beef hash come together for the perfect, hearty and delicious breakfast omelet. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover corned beef from St. Patrick's Day.
  • Easy Beef Brisket sliced and served on a platter

    3 hrs, 10 min
    Paleo
    Easy 3-ingredient Beef Brisket! Here's how to cook beef brisket in oven, slathered in a mixture of BBQ sauce and soy sauce. Just wrap in foil, and bake until falling apart tender. This beef brisket is simple and delicious.
  • Collage of corned beef and hash

    We can all agree that Corned Beef and Cabbage is delicious, but what's the best way to make it and what do you do with the leftovers? Well, you've got questions and we've got answers!
  • The best baked corned beef on a plate with some sauteed cabbage

    2 hrs, 40 min
    Here's the BEST Corned Beef and Cabbage for your St. Patrick's Day Party! We give you 2-ways to make it—boiled in spiced water the traditional way or baked with cloves and sweet hot honey mustard. Either way is delicious.

  • 5 days, 3 hrs
    Low Carb
    Here's how to easily cure your own corned beef for St. Patrick's Day! It's made with beef brisket, pickling spices, and salt, and needs to cure for 5 days. The result is a corned beef that's more flavorful and unique than you can buy in the store.
  • Beef Short ribs braised in the slow cooker and served with polenta on a round plate

    8 hrs, 30 min
    Use your slow cooker to braise short ribs to perfection! They become incredibly tender in mix of beef stock and bourbon, and are terrific served on top of cheesy grits. It's a dish that warms you from the inside out.
  • Easy Stuffed Peppers baked in a casserole dish

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free
    These Stuffed Bell Peppers are such a classic. They're made with a mix of ground beef, rice, onions, tomatoes, and spices. No need to pre-cook the filling — just stuff, bake, and serve!
  • Best Boiled Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe - platter of sliced corned beef, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage sprinkled with herbs

    4 hrs, 10 min
    This tender, fall-apart corned beef will make your St. Patrick’s Day dinner the talk of the town! Serve it with cabbage, potatoes, and carrots to make your holiday dinner complete.
  • Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy served with noodles and veggies on a round plate with veggies and butter noodles

    55 min
    Classic Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy! It's ready in under an hour and cooks all in one skillet. Just like mom used to make. Serve with buttered noodles or mashed potatoes.
  • Insta Pot Corned Beef - corned beef, cabbage, potato, carrots on plate

    13 hrs, 55 min
    Low Carb
    Corned beef and cabbage is a classic St. Patrick’s Day meal. Make it even easier by cooking the corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
  • Crockpot Beef Stroganoff served in a bowl

    20 min
    Hearty and comforting Beef Stroganoff becomes fall-apart tender with a few hours in the slow cooker. Perfect for a busy day when you don't have time to cook dinner. Serve it over egg noodles!
  • Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce served in a bowl

    1 hr, 25 min
    These classic Italian-American style meatballs are huge and pillowy soft! They're mixed with ground beef and pork, loaded with herbs and cheese, and served with a traditional tomato sauce. Make them baseball-sized for a dinner entree, or roll them smaller for an appetizer.

All Beef Recipes

Most viewed
Most pinned Most recent
  • Roast Beef

    4 hrs, 35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Classic roast beef recipe using rump roast, round roast, or sirloin tip. This slow roasting method at low heat is good for tougher cuts of beef; the lower heat prevents any gristle from getting too tough.
  • Shepherd's Pie

    1 hr, 5 min
    Gluten-Free
    American favorite shepherd's pie recipe, casserole with ground beef, vegetables such as carrots, corn, and peas, topped with mashed potatoes.
  • The best baked corned beef on a plate with some sauteed cabbage

    2 hrs, 40 min
    Here's the BEST Corned Beef and Cabbage for your St. Patrick's Day Party! We give you 2-ways to make it—boiled in spiced water the traditional way or baked with cloves and sweet hot honey mustard. Either way is delicious.
  • Grilled burger on a plate with cheese, onions, and tomatoes

    15 min
    We tested all sorts of methods for mixing, shaping, and grilling backyard burgers, and even talked with grilling expert Steven Raichlen! Here is our take on the perfect grilled burger.
  • Lasagana Recipe in large baking glass

    1 hr, 45 min
    This classic lasagna is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family, and freezes well, too.
  • Roast beef Tenderloin

    1 hr
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Roast Beef Tenderloin, seared then oven roasted, served with mushrooms sautéed in the pan drippings with butter and herbs.
  • Corned Beef Hash

    25 min
    Gluten-Free
    Have leftover corned beef from St. Patrick's Day? Make this Corned Beef Hash! Chop up your corned beef and potatoes, fry with onions, and serve as a side or for breakfast with eggs!
  • How to Cook Steak Sous Vide

    10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    The EASIEST and BEST way to make steak is cooking it sous vide. It's precise and will cook the steak exactly to your preferred doneness. A quick sear on a skillet to finish, and you’ve got the best steak EVER.
  • Irish Beef and Guinness Stew in Bowl ready to eat

    2 hrs, 15 min
    Irish stew recipe made with beef, garlic, stock, Irish Guinness beer, red wine, potatoes, carrots, and onions. An excellent, hearty stew.
  • Prime Rib

    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    Prime rib recipe, how to cook to perfection a standing rib beef roast, step-by-step instructions and photos. Perfect for Christmas and the holiday season.

  • 5 days, 3 hrs
    Low Carb
    Here's how to easily cure your own corned beef for St. Patrick's Day! It's made with beef brisket, pickling spices, and salt, and needs to cure for 5 days. The result is a corned beef that's more flavorful and unique than you can buy in the store.
  • Beef Wellington

    2 hrs, 10 min
    Perfect Beef Wellington! Beef tenderloin fillet, coated with mustard, mushroom duxelles, ham, wrapped in puff pastry and baked. Based on Gordon Ramsay Beef Wellington recipe.
  • Grilled Marinated Flank Steak

    2 hrs, 30 min
    Low Carb, Paleo
    This Grilled Marinated Flank Steak is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! A marinade made with soy sauce, honey and garlic makes this cut extra delicious.
  • How to Make Gravy

    15 min
    Two easy gravy recipes with photos and step-by-step instructions.
  • Pot Roast

    4 hrs, 10 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb
    Cooked low and slow on the stovetop, beef chuck or shoulder roast becomes a fall-apart tender pot roast. Onions, garlic, carrots, and red wine make this a satisfying, flavorful dinner.
  • pan fried flank steak

    35 min
    Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Paleo
    A quick and easy way of cooking lean flank steak on the stovetop.
  • New England Boiled Dinner

    4 hrs, 30 min
    Gluten-Free
    New England boiled dinner, a one pot dish consisting of corned beef or plain brisket, cabbage, carrots and potatoes.
  • Crock Pot Guinness Beef Stew In Black Bowl

    4 hrs, 50 min
    Slow Cooker Guinness Beef Stew! Make this hearty, satisfying stew with chunks of beef, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, and of course, Guinness stout. Perfect for everything from snow days to St. Patrick's Day.

Page 1 of 9