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15 Hearty Beef Recipes to Warm You Up

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Looking for some really filling beef dishes? These meals are packed with flavor and will keep you full. Beef can be used in so many different ways. We have stews, roasts, and all kinds of family dinners. Each one is a great choice for a cozy night in. Try something like a classic beef stew or a tasty Mexican dish. There are lots of simple, one-pot recipes here that make dinner easy and really satisfying.

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Slow Cooker Guajillo Beef Tacos

Two corn tortillas topped with shredded beef, chopped white onions, and fresh cilantro are served on a decorative oval plate with a wooden background.
Slow Cooker Guajillo Beef Tacos. Photo credit: Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

For the Slow Cooker Guajillo Beef Tacos, the beef cooks all day until it’s super tender. The guajillo chilies add a nice smoky flavor that’s not too spicy, perfect for loading into your favorite tortillas.
Get recipe: Slow Cooker Guajillo Beef Tacos

Beef Chuck Roast

A bowl of hearty pot roast with tender beef, baby potatoes, and bright orange carrots. The dish is garnished with fresh parsley, creating a warm and appetizing presentation.
Beef Chuck Roast. Photo credit: That Skinny Chick Can Bake.

A Beef Chuck Roast turns simple ingredients into a complete meal in one pot. The oven makes the meat tender and fills your kitchen with a great smell.
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Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)

Caldo de Res served in a white bowl and loaded with hearty vegetables.
Caldo de Res. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

Caldo de Res is a classic Mexican beef soup that’s really filling. It’s full of big pieces of soft beef and vegetables in a tasty broth that everyone will love.
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Instant Pot Beef Stew

Two bowls of hearty beef stew with chunks of carrots and potatoes, garnished with fresh parsley. A small bowl of chopped parsley and a striped cloth are beside them on a gray surface.
Instant Pot Beef Stew. Photo credit: The Forked Spoon.

You can make a great beef stew really fast in an Instant Pot. It has soft beef and hearty vegetables all cooking together in a rich, savory gravy.
Get Recipe: Beef Stew

Chipotle Carne Asada

Chipotle carne asada tacos served on a decorative Mexican plate next to red rice.
Chipotle Carne Asada. Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

Chipotle Carne Asada gets its bold taste from a smoky chipotle marinade. It’s perfect for grilling outside and makes any meal feel special.
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Carne con Papas (Mexican Meat and Potatoes)

Carne con papas served on a plate next to beans and rice.
Carne con Papas. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

Carne con Papas is a comforting meal of beef and potatoes. It all simmers together in a really good tomato sauce that the whole family will enjoy.
Get the recipe: Carne con Papas

Bistec Ranchero (ranch-style beef)

Bistec Ranchero cooked and sitting in a large skillet.
Bistec Ranchero. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

Bistec Ranchero features tender beef with roasted peppers in a rich tomato sauce. It’s a comforting dish that’s perfect served with rice and warm tortillas.
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Chuck Roast Crock Pot Recipe

A plate of tender pot roast with gravy, accompanied by cooked carrots, potatoes, and onions, seasoned with pepper.
Chuck Roast Crock Pot Recipe. Photo credit: Flavor Mosaic.

A Chuck Roast Crock Pot Recipe is an easy way to get a juicy roast for dinner. It cooks up with potatoes and carrots so your whole meal is ready at once.
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Slow Cooker Beef Birria

Birria de Res served in a clay bowl and topped with onion and cilantro.
Slow Cooker Birria. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

Slow Cooker Beef Birria is a Mexican stew that’s packed with rich, cozy flavors. The beef gets so tender after simmering all day in a delicious broth.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Birria

Sop Buntut

A bowl of oxtail soup garnished with fresh parsley and fried garlic. The rich broth surrounds tender pieces of oxtail, and a small dish with green herbs is visible on the side. The table surface is dark wood.
Sop Buntut. Photo credit: So Yummy Recipes.

Sop Buntut is a clear Indonesian soup made with oxtail. It has a unique, savory taste and a really nice texture from the tender meat.
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Mexican Picadillo

Mexican picadillo served on a white plate next to Mexican rice and chile pasado.
Mexican Picadillo. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

Mexican Picadillo is a comforting mix of ground beef and potatoes. It has a northern twist that gives this simple dish a lot of extra flavor.
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Hamburger Vegetable Soup

A bowl of hearty vegetable soup with chunks of sweet potato, ground beef, tomatoes, and herbs, garnished with fresh parsley and sliced onions. A spoon rests in the bowl.
Hamburger Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: The Rising Spoon.

Hamburger Vegetable Soup is a simple, one-pot meal that’s ready fast. It’s full of ground beef, vegetables, and a really satisfying broth.
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Carne Deshebrada

Carne deshebrada served on a plate next to Mexican rice and two flour tortillas.
Carne Deshebrada. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

This Carne Deshebrada recipe makes juicy shredded beef that’s full of flavor. You can use it for tacos, burritos, or any meal that needs great shredded beef.
Get the recipe: Carne Deshebrada

Irish American Guinness Stew

A hearty beef stew with chunks of beef, carrots, celery, and potatoes in a rich sauce, served in a white bowl. A red and white checkered cloth is partially visible in the background.
Irish American Guinness Stew. Photo credit: Smarty Pants Kitchen.

Irish American Guinness Stew has tender beef cooked in a rich, dark broth. Big pieces of potatoes and carrots make it a really hearty and satisfying meal.
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Bistec a la Mexicana

Bistec a la Mexicana served on a decorative clay plate next to beans and nopales.
Bistec a la Mexicana. Photo by Mama Maggie’s Kitchen.

Bistec a la Mexicana is beef cooked in a warm and mildly spicy tomato sauce. It’s a hearty dish that tastes just like a home-cooked meal should.
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