Health benefits of Eating beef | 3 Easy Beef Recipes for Dinner
Beef is one of the best proteins for a hearty meal or dinner, and there are a variety of different cuts that can be cooked in many ways. For those seeking halal recipes, there are numerous delicious beef meals to explore. From hearty beef stews and savoury beef kebabs to classic beef burger and spicy beef curries, the options are endless. Traditional easy beef dishes like biryani, tagine, and beef stroganoff showcase the rich flavours and textures of this protein. Popular beef dishes often feature in family dinners, festive celebrations, and everyday meals.
Recipes for beef dishes vary widely, offering options for grilling, roasting, and slow-cooking. For those looking to enjoy the health benefits of eating beef, it’s worth noting that beef is a great source of protein, providing essential amino acids necessary for muscle growth and repair. Additionally, beef contains important nutrients such as iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Understanding the nutritional content of beef, such as its protein and calorie count, can help in planning balanced and healthy meals. Incorporating Easy beef dishes into your diet can contribute to a well-rounded and nutritious eating plan.
For more food recipes with beef and to learn about the benefits of beef protein and calories, visit our Halal website.
1. For the Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients
- 2.5 to 3 lb center-cut beef tenderloin roast tied
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking fat (like tallow or avocado oil)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 1/2 yellow onion sliced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 10 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 cups quality beef stock (not broth)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Season the beef all over with salt and pepper. As a guideline, I use about 2 teaspoons of salt total.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the fat. Sear the beef on all sides, until deeply brown. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Remove the beef to a sheet pan, then roast in the oven for 20-25* minutes, for a rare roast, until the meat measures 120F with an instant-read thermometer (the temperature will rise about 5 degrees as it rests).
- In the meantime, melt the butter in the pan you cooked the beef in, and add the mushrooms. Season with a pinch of salt, about ⅛ teaspoon, and cook for about 10 minutes, until all of the moisture released from the mushrooms has cooked off.
- Add the garlic, onion, rosemary, thyme, and beef stock. Bring the sauce to a boil, and cook for about 8-10 minutes until the liquid reduces by about half.
- Remove the garlic, onion, rosemary, and thyme from the pan. The sauce is now ready to stand by for the beef, which should be just about done by now.
- When the beef has finished cooking, let rest for 10 minutes. Slice the beef and serve with the mushroom pan sauce. Enjoy!
2. Classic beef burger
Ingredients
- 500g beef mince
- 4 slices Colby cheese
- 4 burger buns, split, toasted
- Lettuce leaves, sliced pickles, sliced red onion
- Mayonnaise (or sauce of your choice), to serve
Instructions
- Step 1: Divide the beef mince into 4 even portions and roughly shape into balls. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Step 2: Lightly oil a barbecue flat plate or heavy-based frying pan and heat over high heat. Add 2 beef balls to the pan and immediately ‘smash’, using a spatula to press out until each is about 1cm thick (about 10cm in diameter). Cook for 1 1/2 minutes, or until nicely browned underneath, then turn over and place a slice of cheese on top.
- Step 3: Cook patties for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until nicely browned underneath and cheese has started to melt. Remove from pan and keep warm. Repeat with remaining beef balls and cheese.
- Step 4: Arrange lettuce leaves on bun bases. Top with patties and cheese, then pickles, onion and sauce. Finish with bun lids, to serve.
3. Steak Salad
Ingredients
- 12 ounces top sirloin steak
- 5 ounce package mixed greens
- 2 ounces queso fresco crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1 avocado cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro Lime Dressing, salt, black pepper
Instructions
- Start by searing the steak per these instructions for How to Sear a Steak or grill your beef with the method in Grilled Ribeye or Grilled Flank Steak. Spice the steak if you wish, but it’s not required. I have a mole seasoning I like to rub on the outside of the steak, but you can also just do salt and pepper since there’s so much flavor in the salad. For 12 ounces of steak, I recommend 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, assuming you’re not adding seasoning that already includes salt.
- Once the steak has been seared, let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
- In a large bowl, toss to combine the remaining ingredients.
- Taste and see if it needs more dressing or any adjustments. Serve immediately.
