30-Minute Beef Recipes That Will Quickly Become Family Favorites
There are days when only a juicy steak or burger is going to satisfy your cravings. But if you don't have the time to spend hours prepping and cooking in the kitchen, you can still make your dinner dreams happen by turning to one of our 30-minute beef recipes. There are plenty of fresh ideas here to make delicious 30-minute beef stroganoff, quick corned beef, and faster-than-takeout stir-fries.
Smoky Slider Skewers
For a 30-minute ground beef recipe, make slider-sized burgers. Stick with 85% lean ground beef for these sliders so they stay juicy, even after being cooked through. Serve with salsa and guacamole to spoon onto the corn tortillas with the grilled itty-bitty burgers.
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Upside-Down Pizza Skillet Casserole
Close your eyes and you might just believe you're biting into a slice of supreme pizza. Ground beef and turkey sausage make this skillet casserole hearty and protein-rich. A crunchy bread cube "crust," melted cheese, and topping favorites (olives, onions, mushrooms) give the simple beef dinner all the pizza flavors you know and adore.
Buy It: Ayesha Curry Home 12-Inch Nonstick Covered Deep Skillet ($40, Walmart)
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Mediterranean Flat-Iron Steaks
Multitasking is key to finishing this 30-minute steak meal. While the skillet-seared steaks rest (so the juices redistribute), sauté the tomatoes and kale. Add a side of toasted baguette and dinner is served!
Related:Â Our Fastest-Ever Mediterranean Recipes for Every Meal of the Day
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Beef Stroganoff
Hit the fast-forward button. Thanks to shortcut ingredients like bouillon and a method that calls for super-thin slices of sirloin steak, this 30-minute beef stroganoff recipe is ready in no time. It's a classic and comforting dinner that tastes like it simmered for hours.
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Monday Dinner Beef Stew
This hearty 30-minute beef stew is so easy to make you can skip Sunday and make your meat-and-potatoes supper on a Monday. The trick here is to use refrigerated cooked beef tips. Toss with carrots, tiny red potatoes (or try sweet potatoes), and kale. In 20 minutes, your simple beef dinner is ready to serve.
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Balsamic-Glazed Flank Steak with Fall Fruit Salsa
Because flank steak is thin and lean, it's one of the best cuts of meat for quick beef recipes. Here we achieve a perfectly cooked steak in minutes by using the broiler. The balsamic glaze and fruit salsa provide a sweet finish to the rich umami flavors of your 30-minute steak meal.
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Steak Remoulade Sandwiches
Rub top loin steaks with garlic just prior to grilling to infuse them with flavor. The remoulade sauce is a zippy spread similar to tarter sauce made of mayo, gherkins, capers, and lemon juice. Charred bell pepper slices add to the mouthwatering sandwich party.
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Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
Here's a quick ground beef recipe you can make for a light lunch or starter in just 20 minutes. Soy sauce and Sriracha give these Korean-inspired lettuce wraps a kick. Top with peanuts for a crunchy bite.
Related: Our Best 20-Minute Dinners for Simple Yet Flavor-Packed Meals
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Saucy Meatball Sandwich
Rather than sweating over a sauté pan on the stove, make a simple beef dinner by baking homemade meatballs in the oven. Our secret for the perfect bun to meatball bite ratio? Scoop out a bit of the bread from the top half to give the sauce and beef room to cozy up.
Test Kitchen Tip: Meatballs cooked to 160°F is safe, regardless of color. To measure the doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer ($10, Walmart) into the center of the meatball.
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Skillet Lasagna
Lasagna in 30 minutes? Absolutely! This one-pan quick ground beef recipe provides all the same flavors in a fraction of the time. Rich ricotta, tomato sauce, and plenty of egg noodles balance out our skinny swap of using extra-lean ground beef.
Related:Â Easy, Healthy Ground Beef Recipes You'll Want to Make Every Week
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Beef Kabobs with Corn and Orzo Salad
Yes, this complete dinner is ready in a half-hour. Enjoy the grilled beef kabobs alongside a fresh pasta salad of orzo, bell pepper, onion, and tomatoes. The zesty lime vinaigrette and cilantro adds a punchy bite.
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Skillet Taco Pie
This 30-minute beef recipe tastes just like a taco, only with less mess and made entirely in a skillet. Utilize the leftover broken taco shells at the bottom of the box as a crunchy topper along with fresh tomatoes and lettuce. Serve with extra salsa for added spice.
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Stout, Beef, and Cabbage Stir-Fry
Our quick corned beef recipe will have you enjoying the salt-cured brisket on more than just St. Patty's Day. It will be tempting to sneak a sip of the stout beer you crack open for this recipe, but trust us: You'll want every last drop in the sauce of this delicious Irish stir-fry.
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Gluten-Free Sesame Ginger Beef Stir-Fry
Since soy sauce isn't gluten-free, we created a better-than-takeout stir-fry that everyone in the family (even those with gluten intolerance) can enjoy. The easy beef recipe features boneless sirloin steak that's cut into bite-size strips for a speedy cook time.
Related:Â 33 Amazing Gluten-Free Recipes
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Corned Beef and Cabbage Salad
Here's another quick corned beef recipe you'll make on repeat. Take the all-day roast and slim it down into salad form for a diet-friendly—and weeknight schedule appropriate—meal. Toast up rye bread cubes for croutons perfectly fitting for this Swiss cheese-accented salad.
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Creamy Beef and Tortellini Soup
Fans of beef stroganoff will adore this 30-minute beef recipe. Mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce help achieve an extra rich umami flavor. Sour cream provides a creamy balance to the broth.
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Southwestern Meatball Chili
A few supermarket shortcuts, including premade beef meatballs, accomplish this 30-minute chili recipe. Try it with a side of corn bread muffins if you prefer to dunk, or tortilla chips if you'd rather scoop the chili. Who needs a spoon anyway?
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Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Tomatoes
This steakhouse-worthy entrée calls for just five ingredients, and you'll be dreaming about the tender results for days to come. Try it with a side of mashed potatoes or grilled asparagus for the ultimate steak dinner.
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Cajun Steak Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries
Skillet-cooked steak covered in Cajun seasoning makes a great sandwich when topped with a ketchup-and-molasses mayo. Heat up a bag of frozen sweet potato fries for a speedy side dish.
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Steak au Poivre
A little butter helps sear cracked black pepper into this quick steak recipe. You'll swoon for the cream-based sauce made with brandy and beef broth which tames the peppery bite.
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Grilled Meat Loaf Burgers
Surprise! A scoop of peach preserves is the summery sweet element in the meat loaf mix, rather than ketchup. Our quick beef burger recipe is mixed with pork or lamb to make the patties taste similar to Mom's comforting recipe.
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Greek Flat Iron Steaks
Olives, tomatoes, lemon peel, and garlic provide the Greek-inspired flavor to our 30-minute steak meal. Simply season the beef with salt, pepper, and rosemary before quickly searing in a skillet. It's the perfect low-carb, protein-packed dinner.
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Basil, Beef, and Barley Soup
This 30-minute beef stew is so good, no one will be able to tell it didn't simmer on the stove all day. Filled with chunks of sirloin, tomatoes, carrots, and barley, you can count on this to be a go-to one-pot meal on cool days.
Buy It: Lodge Enameled Cast Iron 5.5 Quart Dutch Oven ($50, Walmart)
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Open-Face Italian Beef Sandwiches
Precooked herbed roast is the base for this flavorful simple beef dinner. Pile on bell peppers and provolone cheese before popping them under the broiler to get nice and toasty. This is one saucy sandwich, so get your knife and fork ready to dig in.
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Pan-Fried Garlic Steak
This quick steak recipe is going to be a crowd-pleaser. After searing the steak in the skillet, we add a bunch of sliced garlic to the pan for the ultimate topper. Make it a meal by serving with creamy white beans.
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Caprese Pasta and Steak
Caprese salad is usually a simple mix of tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Here it becomes a 30-minute steak meal complete with pasta. Store-bought basil pesto is the perfect topping for the dish.
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Beef and Blue Pizza
Skip the takeout menus and opt for this simple beef dinner. For a change on pizza night, cover your pie with slices of roast beef, bell pepper, red onion, and blue cheese. It takes less than 20 minutes (yes, really!) to make, so you'll be chowing down in no time.