10 Favorite Beef Recipes From Around The World - My Kitchen Little (2024)

Beef

Lauren McDuffieNovember 9, 2023November 9, 2023

Today I’m sharing 10 Favorite Beef Recipes From Around The World. From spicy Thai style Pad Krapow (beef with basil) and Peruvian Lomo Saltado to Julia Child’s iconic Beef Bourguignon, beef is frequently and happily what’s for dinner over here in the MKL kitchen, and this list represents some of our most beloved beef recipes. Some of these recipes are from our own kitchen, and some are recipes from others’ that we have made and LOVED. Here’s to being well-armed with plenty of solid dinnertime inspiration.

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Amazing Peruvian Lomo Saltado Recipe (fast, easy!)

A happy marriage between both Asian and Peruvian culinary cultures, this hearty beef and potatoes dish lives in a tangy, soy sauced-based sauce and is perfect with a heap of cooked white rice on the side. The one-two punch of both jalapeños and chili crisp brings the heat, but either can be omitted, if you like a milder heat level.

Classic Steak Au Poivre

You’ll want to open some windows for this one, or fully engage your exhaust fan – but it’s SO worth it. This peppery steak and garlicky, cognac-laced cream sauce is the stuff my dinnertime dreams are made of. It’s very quick and simple to make, just note that steaks are at their best when they’re cooked from room temp (not cold). The mustard and Worcestershire aren’t classic in this dish, but they’re delicious to me so in they go …

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Bulgogi Beef Meatballs with Roasted Carrots

A sticky, saucy tray of meatballs is made all the better for some delicious Korean Bulgogi sauce (which is readily available in most grocery stores). We’ll pile our meatballs on top of some garlicky, ginger rice and then drizzle everything with a Sriracha-soy cream. Heaven on a plate.

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Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon (simplified)

A nod to Julia Child’s beloved classic, our beef bourguignon recipe is simple and streamlined, and absolutely perfect on a cold, wintry night. We like to serve ours over any good starch we happen to have on hand – crusty bread, noodles, mashed potatoes, and as photographed here – Israeli couscous.

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Thai Beef with Basil (Pad Krapow)

A quick and massively flavorful Thai stir fry of minced beef (or chicken or pork), flavored with garlic and lots of fresh basil. This is traditionally a spicy dish, but you can make it as spicy (or not) as you like.

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Creamy Southwestern Chipotle Beef Pasta

My family’s favorite pasta isn’t actually Italian at all, but rather, this smoky, creamy dream pan of Tex-Mex inspired beef and noodles. This is one great back-pocket pasta recipe and it’s perfect with any ground meat you want to use, or vegan meat substitute, tempeh crumbles, etc.

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Korean Style Braised Beef with Pickles and Jammy Eggs

A incredibly simple yet immensely flavorful braised beef, made Korean-style thanks to the addition of soy sauce, cabbage, pickles, sesame oil, and served up with eggs, kimchi, and other amazing aromatics. This one tastes as beautiful as it looks. (I’ve given the simple slow cooker alternative method below).

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Best Beef Stroganoff with Vodka Sauce

The best version of a classic beef stroganoff features a shot of vodka (makes sense, yes?), garlic, and in our bold-yet-delicious move – bacon. The crunchy bits makes the perfect topping for this super special, decadent dish.

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Slow Cooker Japanese Beef with Udon (Niku Udon inspired)

A slow cooker helps us conjure as much deep flavor as possible out of our Dashi-inspired broth here. Tender beef is flavored massively thanks to some miso, ginger, garlic, soy, and dried seaweed. Some chopped scallions and cilantro and a shower of crunchy sesame seeds finish it off perfectly.

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Best Ever Crispy Szechuan Beef Stir Fry (plus 3 easy stir frying tips)

A quick and easy beef stir fry that achieves beautifully crispy slices of browned beef, tender veggies, and a delicious, flavor-packed sauce all in one pan.

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If this post is making you hungry, then you might want to check our our entire collection of beef recipes here.

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FAQs

What are the different types of beef preparations? ›

No right or wrong way to prepare meat, but, good and better ways
  • MARINATE. There are two reasons to marinate beef: to tenderize it and to flavor it. ...
  • PAN-FRY. ...
  • SKILLET-TO-OVEN. ...
  • BRAISE/POT ROAST. ...
  • BROIL. ...
  • GRILL. ...
  • INDIRECT GRILLING. ...
  • OVEN ROAST.

What foods have beef in it? ›

  • Juicy and delicious Italian beef meatball recipe.
  • Beef Wellington tart.
  • Beef schnitzel with lemony beans and greens.
  • Pom pom cottage pie.
  • Crispy beef coconut pancakes.
  • Diane meatloaf with French onion mash.
  • Hearty beef casserole.
  • Basic beef burger.

What is the number 1 beef in the world? ›

Wagyu beef originates from Japan and is considered by many the best beef on the planet. With the name meaning “Japanese Cow” (wa = Japanese, gyu = cow), it can be found in four different types of Japanese cattle.

What is the #1 meat eaten worldwide? ›

1. Pork. Pork, the meat from hogs, or domestic swine, is the most consumed animal in the world at 36% (Source: UN-FAO).

What are the top 10 meats? ›

Below presented is our list of the 15 Most Consumed Meats in the World:
  • Camel. ...
  • Horse Meat. ...
  • Rabbit Meat. ...
  • Goose Meat. Consumption 2021: 2.7 million tons. ...
  • Buffalo. Consumption 2021: 4.9 million tons. ...
  • Duck. Consumption 2021: 5 million tons. ...
  • Turkey. Consumption 2021: 6 million tons. ...
  • Goat Meat. Consumption 2021: 12 million tons.
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What is the easiest meat to cook? ›

Tender cuts from the back (loin) region are quick-cooking cuts. These are cuts like ribeye, sirloin, strip steak, pork chops, and tenderloin. These cuts don't need much cooking to make them taste awesome.

What is America's favorite meat? ›

THE MOST PREFERRED PROTEIN

Americans eat more than 85 pounds of poultry per year. Chicken is more widely consumed than any other meat. Consumers love the taste and practicality; it marries well with a variety of flavors, cooking methods and recipes.

What are the top 3 types of beef? ›

Prime vs Choice vs Select

Choice beef has moderate marbling, making it a more attainable but still high-quality option for restaurant goers. Select beef has very little marbling, making it the leanest of the top three grades.

What is the toughest cut of beef? ›

Shank. Shank is arguably the toughest, cheapest cut of beef. Located in front of the brisket at the cow's forearm, this beef cut is notable for its sinewy dryness. Due to its lack of popularity, shank is not typically found in retail stores.

What is the most expensive cut of beef? ›

The most expensive cut of beef, a whole Wagyu beef can cost around $3,500 roughly while a cut of Filet Mignon can cost around $190. The costliest steak, known as Kobe, can cost up to $350 a pound. The Angus beef price per pound across the U.S. varies from $5 to $30.

What are two common classic meat dishes? ›

The Classic Meat Dishes
  • PORK ROAST – BRAISED SHOULDER. 9 January 2021. in The Classic Meat Dishes. ...
  • A Wonderful Classic – The Prime Rib Roast. 6 December 2018. ...
  • Ham Bone-in Cooked Shank. 19 November 2017. ...
  • Mushroom Gravy. 22 September 2017. ...
  • Beef Wellington. 22 September 2017. ...
  • Pork Rack With Mushroom Pan Sauce. 18 February 2017.

What to avoid in beef? ›

The most common harmful bacteria in ground beef are Salmonella and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). Outbreaks of infections related to these bacteria occur fairly frequently in the United States.

What is the best beef to eat? ›

“What people consider the quote-on-quote best steaks are the middle meats,” says Flannery. “Those are steaks from the midsection of the animal, between the rib and the rump.” These cuts—ribeye, New York strip loin, and filet mignon—can certainly be dubbed the best, and few will disagree.

What is the most famous dish in the world? ›

Pizza has rightfully earned its place as the world's most beloved food. This Italian creation has become a staple in numerous countries, with endless variations to suit every taste bud. Whether you prefer thin crust or deep dish, classic Margherita, or loaded pepperoni, pizza has something for everyone.

What is the most eaten dish in the world? ›

Rice is the staple food of more than half the world's population, and it's been that way for centuries. It's cheap, it's filling, and it can be easily grown in a variety of climates. Rice is so important to so many people that it's no surprise that it's the world's most-eaten food.

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