6 Mouthwatering Beef Recipes For Awesome Dads
Filipinos love to celebrate occasions a little extra. Since Father’s Day is just around the corner, cooking a hearty meal for your awesome dad is one way to celebrate it, in addition to exploring creative Father’s Day giveaway ideas. This day is dedicated to all the hardworking and loving dads, so why not whip up something special for them?
The Good Meat offers a wide selection of premium beef options that you can choose from brisket, steak, yakiniku, and more.
In this blog post, we will be sharing six beef recipes that you can prepare and make this day extra special.
Why is beef good for your dad?
Beef, often associated with masculinity and strength, is a popular choice for dads who love hearty, flavorful meals. It’s packed with protein, iron, and essential nutrients, supporting an active lifestyle.
Beef Stroganoff
Level up your cooking by making delectable Beef Stroganoff. This Russian dish will definitely make your dad happy. Its creamy and savory flavor will surely make them do the happy tummy dance. Smothered in creamy mushroom gravy, beef tenderloin is cooked to perfection without that chewy texture—just pure tenderness.
To prepare this dish, all you have to do is cut your fresh meat into strips or cubes, sear for 30 seconds, in goes your onions and mushrooms, add flour, put beef stock and make sure that it is fully incorporated, add sour cream or mustard, then continue stirring, bring to a simmer until sauce is thick, add the beef back in, and voila! You can serve this over steaming white rice or pasta of your choice.
Beef Stroganoff Recipe
⏲️ Prep Time
10min
👨🍳 Cooking Time
20min
Ingredients:
- Fresh beef (tenderloin recommended)
- Onions
- Mushrooms
- Flour
- Beef stock
- Sour cream or mustard
- White rice or pasta (for serving)
Directions:
- Cut fresh beef into strips or cubes.
- Sear the beef for 30 seconds.
- Add onions and mushrooms.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir well.
- Pour in beef stock, ensuring it is fully incorporated.
- Add sour cream or mustard, then continue stirring.
- Bring to a simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Add the beef back into the pan.
- Serve over steaming white rice or your choice of pasta.
Stir Fry Beef with Broccoli
Don’t forget to cook the classic! Stir-frying beef with broccoli is one of the easiest yet delectable dishes anyone can prepare.
Start by heating up a wok or large pan with oil. Add your beef pieces and season, then cook until lightly browned on all sides. Now add in the chopped broccoli florets, bell peppers, and onion. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes before adding in the garlic and ginger, stirring quickly to avoid burning them. Finally, pour in your beef broth, oyster sauce, a small amount of sesame oil, and soy sauce. And lastly, pour in water with a bit of cornstarch and let it simmer for a while until it reaches the thick consistency that you like.
And you’re done! Serve it and enjoy every bite that bursts with flavors!
Beef with Broccoli Recipe
⏲️ Prep Time
10min
👨🍳 Cooking Time
15min
Ingredients:
- Cooking oil
- Fresh beef cubes
- Broccoli florets
- Bell peppers
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Beef broth
- Oyster sauce
- Sesame oil
- Soy sauce
- Water
- Cornstarch
Directions:
- Heat up a wok or large pan with oil.
- Add the beef pieces and season, then cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Add the chopped broccoli florets, bell peppers, and onion.
- Stir-fry for about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, stirring quickly to avoid burning them.
- Pour in beef broth, oyster sauce, a small amount of sesame oil, and soy sauce.
- Mix water with a bit of cornstarch and pour it into the pan.
- Let it simmer until it reaches your desired thick consistency.
- Serve and enjoy!
Beef Kebabs
And of course, who will say no to good food on a stick? This may be one of the easiest yet tastiest dishes you can prepare on this special day.
Beef kebabs are a simple yet mouthwatering food that you can prepare in no time. To make this dish, you have to marinate your beef tenderloin; the longer, the better. Prepare your skewers. Cut the vegetable of your choice. Once done, you can put them all together. Add in your fresh meat and vegetables alternatively. Grill the kebabs directly on high heat and wait until they turn a golden brown color. Serve with your favorite sauce, and you are ready to go.
And there you have it! You can now enjoy this mouthwatering dish.
Beef Kebabs Recipe
⏲️ Prep Time
20min
(plus marinating time)
👨🍳 Cooking Time
15min
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Ingredients:
- Beef tenderloin
- Vegetables of your choice (e.g., bell peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes, zucchini)
- Skewers
- Marinade (your preferred choice)
Directions:
- Marinate your beef tenderloin (the longer, the better).
- Prepare your skewers.
- Cut the vegetables of your choice.
- Assemble the skewers by alternating pieces of marinated beef and vegetables.
- Grill the kebabs directly on high heat until they turn a golden brown color.
- Serve with your favorite sauce.
Pulled Beef Sandwich
Nothing beats a good sandwich. This is something that you should definitely not miss. A pulled-beef sandwich is cooked patiently. The longer you wait, the tastier it becomes.
To begin, you can prepare the beef by marinating it in your favorite sauce. Then simmer it for a few hours until the meat falls apart. Once done, you can assemble all your ingredients: toast the buns a little, put onions, lettuce, and pickles. Add in your beef and top with more sauce if desired. You can serve this with warm fries or chips, which will complete the wholesome experience. This is a delicious sandwich that will leave you wanting more!
Pulled Beef Sandwich Recipe
⏲️ Prep Time
20min
(plus marinating time)
👨🍳 Cooking Time
3 to 4hr
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Ingredients:
- Beef (for pulling)
- Marinade (your preferred choice)
- Buns
- Onions
- Lettuce
- Pickles
Directions:
- Marinate the beef in your favorite sauce.
- Simmer the marinated beef for a few hours until the meat falls apart.
- Toast the buns lightly.
- Assemble the sandwich by adding onions, lettuce, and pickles to the bottom bun.
- Add the pulled beef on top of the vegetables.
- Top with more sauce if desired.
- Serve with warm fries or chips.
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms with Ground Beef
To enjoy this dish’s delectable and irresistible taste, you only need four primary ingredients: Portobello mushrooms, ground beef, breadcrumbs, and marinara. You can add shredded cheese on top if you want a balance of saltiness and a creamy textured dish. Egg, salt, pepper, and olive oil are secondary ingredients.
First, you need to preheat the Portobello mushrooms in the oven. Then, mix the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl. You will now brush the olive oil to the overall surface of the preheated mushrooms.
After having an utterly mixed beef mixture, you will stuff it on your Portobello mushrooms. After that, you will put the marinara sauce on top of the beef mixture, and you can still add cheese if you like. At last, place the stuffed mushroom in your oven until the meat is cooked. You can add some garnish, such as grilled fruits, grape tomatoes, lemon wedges, and your choice of fresh herbs to enhance the flavor and visual appeal.
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Recipe
⏲️ Prep Time
20min
👨🍳 Cooking Time
30min
Ingredients:
- Portobello mushrooms
- Ground beef
- Breadcrumbs
- Marinara sauce
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Egg
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Directions:
- Preheat the oven.
- Preheat the Portobello mushrooms in the oven.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Brush olive oil over the surface of the preheated mushrooms.
- Stuff the mushrooms with the beef mixture.
- Top the beef mixture with marinara sauce.
- Add shredded cheese on top if desired.
- Place the stuffed mushrooms in the oven and bake until the meat is cooked.
- Garnish with grilled fruits, grape tomatoes, lemon wedges, and fresh herbs to enhance flavor and visual appeal.
T-Bone Steak with Herb Butter
A perfectly grilled T-bone steak recipe consists of these essential ingredients; T-Bone steaks, Black pepper, salt, olive oil, rosemary, parsley or thyme, unsalted butter, and minced garlic.
Before cooking T-Bone steaks, please bring them to ambient temperature and remove them from the fridge. Make sure to preheat the grill to a high heat temperature. Medium-rare doneness requires grilling the steaks for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Make sure to regulate the cooking time according to the level of doneness you prefer.
To elevate your dining experience, add roasted potatoes, salad, or even your choice of grilled vegetables. You can never go wrong with this jam-packed meal.
T-Bone Steak with Herb Butter Recipe
⏲️ Prep Time
10min
👨🍳 Cooking Time
10min
Ingredients:
- T-Bone steaks (can be a substitute: Porterhouse Steak)
- Black pepper
- Salt
- Olive oil
- Rosemary
- Parsley or thyme
- Unsalted butter
- Minced garlic
- Optional sides: roasted potatoes, salad, grilled vegetables
Directions:
- Bring the T-Bone steaks to ambient temperature.
- Preheat the grill to a high heat temperature.
- Season the steaks with black pepper, salt, and olive oil.
- Sprinkle chopped rosemary, parsley, or thyme over the steaks.
- Rub minced garlic onto the steaks.
- Grill the steaks for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness, adjusting the cooking time according to your preferred level of doneness.
- Optionally, serve with roasted potatoes, salad, or grilled vegetables to enhance the dining experience.
Celebrate Father’s Day with a Flavorful Feast
Treat your dad to these delectable dishes and leave his taste buds in delight. From Beef Stroganoff, Beef Broccoli, Kebabs to T-Bone Steak, elevate the celebration and let your dad feel special.
Explore The Good Meat’s wide range of high-quality beef options to achieve these culinary creations.
