Beef Up Your Dinner Game with These 18 Mouthwatering Recipes

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Fire up your appetite because we’re about to take a juicy, saucy, and downright indulgent trip through the best beef recipes out there. Picture this: a Homemade Meatloaf with Creamy Onion Gravy so tender it practically melts in your mouth, followed by a Grilled Ribeye sizzling to perfection. And just when you think it can’t get any better, along comes a plate of Sloppy Joes dripping with rich, tangy goodness. But we’re not stopping there—brace yourself for a slow-simmered, flavor-packed Beer Braised Beef Brisket and the ultimate comfort food, Beef Tips in Creamy Mushroom Pan Sauce. Oh, and for those craving restaurant-style luxury at home? We’ve got an irresistible Hibachi Steak Cheesecake Factory Copycat that’s about to become your new favorite. So grab your fork (or just use your hands, we won’t judge) and let’s dig in!

Homemade Meatloaf with Creamy Onion Gravy

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A plate of meatloaf garnished with herbs, served with creamy gravy and mashed potatoes, showcasing a hearty, homemade meal.
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Homemade Meatloaf With Creamy Onion Gravy takes comfort food to the next level, thanks to Chef Andrew Curren’s magic touch. Your family won’t resist this hearty delight!

To learn more: Homemade Meatloaf with Creamy Onion Gravy

London Broil

Sliced beef steak on a wooden cutting board, garnished with herbs and melted butter, beside two carving knives.
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

London Broil soaks up a bold marinade before being topped with luscious garlic herb butter, making every bite irresistibly tender and crowd-approved!
Get the Recipe: London Broil

Sloppy Joe Recipe

A close-up of a pot filled with a rich, meaty sauce with rice, simmering and steaming with a spoon resting beside it.
Photo credit: Culinary Hill

Sloppy Joe brings the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite. Pile it onto buns for a messy, 30-minute delight!
Get the Recipe: Sloppy Joe Recipe

Beer Braised Beef Brisket

A serving of tender beef slices, pickles, onion rings, and white bread in a rustic bowl lined with parchment paper.
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Beer-Braised Beef Brisket brings you melt-in-your-mouth beef, slow-cooked to perfection in a rich stout sauce with savory onions. Pure bliss!

To learn more: Beer Braised Beef Brisket

Hibachi Steak Cheesecake Factory Copycat

Sliced cooked beef on a wooden cutting board next to a bowl of dark sauce, with a knife and fork nearby.
Photo credit: Culinary Hill

Hibachi Steak with Grilled Wasabi Potatoes takes meat and potatoes up a notch with bold flavors and a zingy kick. Perfect for date night or a feast with friends!
Get the Recipe: Hibachi Steak Cheesecake Factory Copycat

Bolognese Sauce

A bowl of fettuccine pasta topped with savory meat sauce and sprinkled with grated cheese, served with a fork.
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Bolognese Sauce simmers low and slow, building deep, meaty richness with San Marzano tomatoes, pancetta, and a savory beef-pork blend. Ladle over pasta for pure comfort!
Get the Recipe: Bolognese Sauce

Beef Tips in Creamy Mushroom Pan Sauce

The image shows a plate containing mashed potato pie, mushrooms, pickled onions, and tender beef. Next to it is a casserole dish and cutlery placed on a napkin.
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Beef Tips in Creamy Mushroom Pan Sauce serves up a rich, smothered steak experience in just 30 minutes—quick, easy, and downright fancy!

To learn more: Beef Tips in Creamy Mushroom Pan Sauce

Grilled Ribeye

Sliced grilled steak served with roasted potatoes and fresh arugula, garnished with a wedge of lemon on a black plate.
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Grilled Ribeye from The Cookie Rookie delivers juicy, flavorful perfection with a simple marinade of olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. Fire up the grill and dig in!
Get the Recipe: Grilled Ribeye

Cheesy Meatloaf

A sliced meatloaf on a wooden cutting board, garnished with parsley, beside a fork and blue-striped napkin.
Photo credit: Culinary Hill

Cheesy Meatloaf turns a classic into a gooey, melty masterpiece with Havarti at its heart. Bonus: the leftovers make epic sandwiches!
Get the Recipe: Cheesy Meatloaf

French Onion Salisbury Steak

A plate of meatloaf with gravy, served with mashed potatoes and corn on the side, garnished with parsley. The plate is set on an orange-patterned napkin.
Photo credit: Not Entirely Average

French Onion Salisbury Steak With Gravy gives a gourmet upgrade to ground beef, packing rich flavor without the hefty price tag. Perfect over mashed potatoes or alongside a crisp salad!

To learn more: French Onion Salisbury Steak

Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

A creamy beef stroganoff served over egg noodles, garnished with herbs and topped with tender mushrooms and meat pieces.
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Crockpot Beef Stroganoff makes dinnertime effortless with tender beef slow-simmered in a rich, creamy sauce. Just ladle over egg noodles and enjoy pure comfort!
Get the Recipe: Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

Beef Bourguignon

A bowl of tender beef stew with carrots and mushrooms served over creamy mashed potatoes, garnished with parsley.
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Beef Bourguignon brings French comfort to your table with tender beef, crispy bacon, and veggies, all bathed in rich red wine. Pure cozy perfection!
Get the Recipe: Beef Bourguignon

Beef Tenderloin Roast

Slices of medium-rare roast beef are arranged on a wooden board with a rosemary garnish.
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This juicy, flavor-packed Beef Tenderloin Roast may shine during the holidays, but it’s a standout solution to boring beef dinners all year long. Easy to prepare and loaded with rich, crowd-pleasing flavor, it’s the kind of centerpiece that pairs perfectly with everything from creamy sides to a bold glass of red.

To learn more: Beef Tenderloin Roast

Guinness Beef Stew (Slow Cooker Irish Stew)

A close-up of hearty beef stew in a blue pot, featuring tender meat, carrots, celery, and garnished with fresh parsley.
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Guinness Beef Stew delivers rich, slow-cooked goodness with tender beef, hearty veggies, and deep stout flavor—perfect for chilly nights or St. Paddy’s Day!
Get the Recipe: Guinness Beef Stew (Slow Cooker Irish Stew)

Beer Braised Beef Brisket

Slices of seasoned roast beef with red pepper flakes, pickles, and onion rings sit on parchment paper next to two slices of white bread. A jar of sauce is in the background on a wooden surface.
Image Credit: Not Entirely Average

Sink your teeth into tender, slow-cooked Beer Braised Beef Brisket simmered in a rich stout and onion sauce—comfort food done right!

To learn more: Beer Braised Beef Brisket

Easy Smoked Beef Rib (Back Ribs) Recipe

A platter of smoky, glazed ribs served with pickled onions, fresh cucumber slices, and a slice of bread on brown parchment paper.
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Easy Smoked Beef Ribs bring bold, smoky flavor and fall-off-the-bone tenderness, finished with a saucy glaze. Serve with pickles for pure soul food bliss!
Get the Recipe: Easy Smoked Beef Rib (Back Ribs) Recipe

How To Make The Best Damn Wagyu Meatloaf

A serving of meatloaf drizzled with tomato sauce, with a slice cut, accompanied by a colorful salad on a side plate.
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How to Make the Best Damn Wagyu Meatloaf proves that not all meatloaves are created equal—this one’s rich, flavorful, and unbeatable. Hot or cold, every bite is pure perfection!

To learn more: How To Make The Best Damn Wagyu Meatloaf

Copycat Cracker Barrel Country Fried Steak

Country fried steaks on a platter smothered in white gravy.
Image Credit: Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average

Make Cracker Barrel-style country fried steak at home in just 45 minutes—complete with creamy country gravy and Southern flavor!

To learn more: Copycat Cracker Barrel Country Fried Steak

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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