Because a beef chuck roast has lots of connective tissue, long, slow cooking turns the meat juicy and almost satiny in texture. In fact, it's reason alone to own a slow cooker.
Author: Martha Stewart
Although the marinade helps tenderize this large cut of meat, you should also make sure to slice it very thinly against the grain on a slight bias. We found that a serrated knife works best.
Author: Martha Stewart
Bite into one of these extra-juicy burgers to reveal a delicious surprise: a gooey melted-cheese center.
Author: Martha Stewart
Beef bottom round is a wallet-friendly and flavorful alternative to traditional beef tenderloin-and this preparation ensures it's also very tender.
Author: Martha Stewart
Nothing says home cooking like meatloaf, all the better when it's an old family recipe, like this one.
Author: Martha Stewart
Some dishes are so adjustable, they're more a concept than a recipe. Exhibit A: this grilled-steak salad. The trick is to drizzle on a little vinaigrette when the meat comes off the heat, to give it a...
Author: Shira Bocar
Minute steaks with caramelized onions are delicious on a toasted baguette.
Author: Martha Stewart
Slow braising an otherwise tough cut of meat like brisket turns the beef meltingly soft. This dish will warm you on chilly fall and winter nights.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a just-right side dish, mix up our Basic Potato Salad, replacing the mayo with 1/2 cup olive oil and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
Author: Martha Stewart
For a fast, low-calorie dinner, try this Tex-Mex classic. It uses top round steak, which is a very lean cut of beef, plus it packs plenty of fresh flavor. Other lean cuts of beef, like eye of round or...
Author: Martha Stewart
Anyone who grew up eating Sunday gravy, the tomato‐and‐meat sauce that simmers on the stove all day, probably knows beef braciola, too. This version, which is actually braciole (meaning the plural...
Author: Greg Lofts
Try this steak with our Rosemary Potatoes and Steamed Green Beans.
Author: Martha Stewart
Fold this Mexican-style mixture into corn tortillas for our Beef Tacos, or try it in our Classic Taco Salad, on top of sweet potatoes, or as a hearty addition to stews.
Author: Martha Stewart
Cube steak is an affordable option for this classic dish, though Lucinda prefers using flavorful sirloin in her version.
Author: Martha Stewart
Martha's take on the classic Cuban beef stew relies on affordable flank steak. Browning the beef before adding it to the slow cooker makes the meat and the cooking liquid even more delicious. This recipe...
Author: Martha Stewart
A lean cut of tender beef pairs well with roasted peppers, onions, and potatoes for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
This all-American Garlic Lover's Pot Roast recipe is courtesy of Emeril Lagasse. Pair it with Emeril's creamy Mashed Potatoes for a complete meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for delicious braised short ribs is from the October 2007 issue of Everyday Food. To make this dish a complete meal, serve it with creamy polenta with thyme.
Author: Martha Stewart
Check our recipe for Roast Beef with Caramelized Shallots and use leftovers for this sandwich.
Author: Martha Stewart
When the familiar hamburger of ground chuck holds a surprise inside, it's much more fun, and takes on a remarkably different personality.
Author: Martha Stewart
Sauteed steaks flavored with a garlic rub and the smoky-sweet taste of caramelized onions are a satisfying, easy-to-make main course.
Author: Martha Stewart
After months of outdoor barbecuing, grilling moves indoors with this stove-top sandwich. It's piled high with thinly sliced flank steak, charred onions, and melted Gruyere.
Author: Martha Stewart
Repurpose leftover steak in this cheesesteak-inspired sandwich.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our quick version of pizzaiola is brimming with Italian flavors: tomatoes, mozzarella, and oregano. Serve it with a side of your favorite pasta.
Author: Martha Stewart
This classic meatloaf uses coarsely ground beef for a juicer bite. It's brushed with the essential brown sugar-ketchup glaze and baked on a sheet pan, not in a loaf pan, so it has more caramelized crust...
Author: Martha Stewart
Lean cuts of meat like strip steak are best cooked with a brief sear; they stay tender while taking on a crisp, smoky exterior. Here, you saute a few peppers and onions, then braise them in tomato sauce...
Author: Martha Stewart
Ground beef, pinto beans, and tomatoes spiced with chili powder bubble under a crunchy, gooey topping of tortilla chips and two cheeses in this quick and easy, kid-friendly casserole.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our cute twist on meat and potatoes will have the little ones clamoring for more.
Author: Martha Stewart
This dish -- strips of filet mignon browned in butter and served with shallots and mushrooms in a cognac cream sauce -- makes a perfect cold-weather meal.
Author: Martha Stewart
Based on chimichurri, a staple of Argentinean steakhouses, this zesty sauce can be served with just about any cut of meat. It is also great drizzled over roasted potatoes and other vegetables or stirred...
Author: Martha Stewart
Meltingly tender brisket is the centerpiece of a family-friendly meal; leftovers make a tasty pasta ragu. If you plan to make Linguine with Beef and Onions, reserve eight ounces of sliced cooked brisket;...
Author: Martha Stewart
Recipe by Emeril Lagasse, from Sizzling Skillets and Other One Pot Wonders, William Morrow, New York, 2011, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
Author: Martha Stewart
Skirt steak is well-marbled and should be cook medium rare; any more, it will toughen.
Author: Martha Stewart
Filet mignon is best cooked rare to medium rare and the pepper enhances the meat's flavor.
Author: Martha Stewart
Author: Martha Stewart
This is a sumptuous feast of chuck roast, supplemented by carrots, potatoes, and turnips. This recipe makes eight serving-perfect for holiday entertaining.
Author: Martha Stewart
Be sure to use the freshest baguette possible for this easy steak sandwich.
Author: Martha Stewart
This recipe for rib roast of beef with beets, potatoes, and horseradish makes for the perfect meal, and is from chef Jamie Oliver's book "Cook with Jamie."
Author: Martha Stewart
Affordable chuck roast is a great choice for stews because it becomes tender and flavorful as it simmers. Cutting the meat into small pieces shortens the cooking time.
Author: Martha Stewart
Our version of the Italian classic Spaghetti with Bolognese Sauce includes ground pork. If you'd like to skip the pork; just use an additional pound of ground beef for this pasta dish.
Author: Martha Stewart
Thick slices of herb-flecked meatloaf make an excellent sandwich filling for kids and adults alike. Recipe courtesy of Jennifer Aaronson, culinary director of Martha & Marley Spoon.
Author: Martha Stewart
The key is to buy ground beef chuck with at least 20 percent fat, which produces the juiciest burgers.
Author: Martha Stewart
This holiday-worthy roast features shallots that become very tender when roasted; tossed with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, they taste like sweet onion jam.
Author: Martha Stewart
A cheesy herb glaze tops tender grilled steaks in this "Bam!"-tastic recipe from chef Emeril Lagasse.
Author: Martha Stewart
My Philadelphia-born friend is so devoted to her city's most famous sandwich that the first thing she did after her big fancy wedding was to head, gown and all, to her favorite local spot for a cheesesteak...
Author: Martha Stewart
This traditional wine reduction tops the cote du boeuf shared with us by chefs Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr, of New York City's Balthazar and Pastis restaurants.
Author: Martha Stewart
Mrs. Kostyra shares her special way of cooking kielbasa, which ensures a crispy skin. She notes that it is important to pierce the sausage casing so that it doesn't crack while cooking.
Author: Martha Stewart
Grilled onions, a fried egg, and canned beet slices are key ingredients in the sky-high Aussie burger.
Author: Martha Stewart
Warm up with a comforting bowl of this easy freezer-friendly Irish Beef-Stout Stew.
Author: Martha Stewart
As luck would have it, any day can be St. Patrick's Day when you cook up this classic one-pot dish. Surprising tidbit: Corned beef and cabbage originated in New York, not Ireland!
Author: Martha Stewart