Beef Recipes

These budget-friendly beef recipes are designed to stretch your dollar while keeping you full and satisfied. From comfort food classics to globally inspired flavors, there’s a little something for everyone!

Popular Beef Recipes

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Classic Homemade Meatloaf

$7.44 recipe / $1.06 slice

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Beef Stew

$17.78 recipe / $2.96 serving

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Easy Homemade Meatballs

$12.46 recipe / $1.56 serving

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Beef Stroganoff

$5.54 recipe / $1.39 serving

This fast and easy Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry is a filling low carb dinner with big flavor. BudgetBytes.com

Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

$7.14 recipe / $1.79 serving

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Easy Taco Soup

$11.43 recipe / $1.90 serving

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Pot Roast

$23.75 recipe / $2.97 serving

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Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy

$8.34 recipe / $2.09 serving

Burgers & Sandwiches

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Homemade Hamburgers

$14.32 recipe / $3.58 serving

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Philly Cheesesteak Recipe

$16.27 recipe / $3.25 serving

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Smash Burgers

$11.85 recipe / $2.96 serving

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Sloppy Joes

$10.20 recipe / $2.04 serving

Recipes with Ground Beef

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Classic Homemade Chili

$9.28 recipe / $1.55 serving

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Bolognese

$10.28 recipe / $1.29 serving

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Easy American Goulash

$10.96 recipe / $1.83 serving

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Stuffed Shells With Ground Beef

$17.13 recipe / $2.85 serving

Newest Beef Recipes

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Easy Homemade Meatballs

$12.46 recipe / $1.56 serving

These easy homemade meatballs are freezer-friendly and versatile. Keep a batch in the freezer for quick weeknight dinners later!

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Instant Pot Beef Stew

$15.87 recipe / $2.65 serving

This Instant Pot Beef Stew recipe is incredibly fast and easy, but is packed with slow-cooked flavor. Perfect for those busy weeknights!

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Ground Beef Fajitas

$12.75 recipe / $3.18 serving

These Ground Beef Fajitas are the easiest (and cheapest!) way to satisfy your fajita cravings. Simple, delicious, and ready in just 30 minutes!

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Steak Marinade

This homemade Steak Marinade will transform any budget-friendly steak into a restaurant-quality meal. It's perfect for grilling, pan-searing, or broiling!

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Classic Homemade Meatloaf

$7.44 recipe / $1.06 slice

This classic meatloaf recipe is just like the traditional meatloaf grandma used to make. Tender and juicy with the perfect tomato glaze!

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Mississippi Pot Roast

$19.68 recipe / $3.28 serving

This easy recipe for Mississippi Pot Roast uses simple pantry ingredients, chuck roast, and a crock pot to create a delicious, budget-friendly meal!

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Crockpot Beef Stew

$14.08 recipe / $1.41 per cup

Use your slow cooker to make this incredible Beef Stew full of aromatic rosemary and garlic, fork-tender beef, and colorful vegetables.

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Beef Stroganoff

$5.54 recipe / $1.39 serving

This one pot Beef Stroganoff is a delicious and comforting weeknight dinner and is easy like hamburger helper, but homemade!

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Easy Taco Soup

$11.43 recipe / $1.90 serving

This easy Taco Soup recipe is a simple yet flavorful meal in a bowl featuring ground beef, beans, vegetables, and tons of tasty toppings!

Overhead view of beef stew in a dutch oven with a ladle.

Beef Stew

$17.78 recipe / $2.96 serving

This hearty Beef Stew recipe cooks up effortlessly on the stovetop and is packed with tender chunks of beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth.

Overhead view of a pot roast in a dutch oven.

Pot Roast

$23.75 recipe / $2.97 serving

This Dutch oven Pot Roast recipe is always juicy and tender, with hearty vegetables and a flavorful gravy. Perfect for feeding a crowd!

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Stuffed Shells With Ground Beef

$17.13 recipe / $2.85 serving

Stuffed Shells with Ground Beef is a hearty baked pasta made with lots of cheesy goodness and a beef marinara sauce. It’s the ultimate comfort food!