Description
These Best Easy Beef Recipes are perfect for quick, flavorful meals that require minimal effort but deliver maximum taste. Whether you’re making a classic beef stir-fry, juicy steak, or a hearty beef stew, these recipes are designed for busy weeknights and special occasions alike. Using simple ingredients and straightforward cooking methods, you’ll have tender, delicious beef dishes on your table in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the Steak Bites:
- Pat the steak cubes dry with a paper towel.
- Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
Sear the Steak:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add steak bites in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter and minced garlic to the pan, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
Combine & Serve:
- Return the steak bites to the pan and toss to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For Extra Tenderness: Let the steak sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Spicy Variation: Add ½ tsp red pepper flakes for a kick.
- Serving Suggestions: Pair with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a side salad.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg