11 Easy Beef Cube Recipes

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We’ve rounded up 11 Easy Beef Cube Recipes, all of which are super delicious and bursting with flavor. From Beef Stews to Honey Garlic Beef Cubes to Mongolian Beef, you’ll never wonder what to do with beef cube steak again!

We’ve rounded up 11 Easy Beef Cube Recipes, all of which are super delicious and bursting with flavor. From Beef Stews to Honey Garlic Beef Cubes to Mongolian Beef, you’ll never wonder what to do with beef cube steak again
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How Do You Make Beef Cubes Tender?

There are several ways to make beef cubes tender, including physically tenderizing with a meat mallet or letting the meat marinate for a few hours before cooking. Using a slow cooker at low heat will also create tender beef cubes.

Best Beef Cube Recipes

1. Beef Cubes and Potatoes

This Beef Steak Bites recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make in a skillet. It’s loaded with tender and juicy beef and creamy potatoes. So delicious!

2. Best Ever Beef Stews

Tender beef and fresh carrots, onions, and potatoes make this dish a hearty meal. Red wine gives the rich sauce an extra pop of flavor. Plus, you can make it ahead of time.

3. Beef Wellington Bites

Wrap puff pastry around beef bites to create this simple but elegant-looking appetizer. You can prepare it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

4. Honey Garlic Beef Bites

Marinating the beef for two hours before cooking gives this recipe a tender texture and flavorful taste. With a cooking time of only 3 to 4 minutes, this recipe is quick and easy to make.

5. Mexican Carne Guisada

This Mexican beef stew features tender beef cubes in a flavorful brown gravy. It’s easy to make and you can serve it with potatoes, tortillas, or rice for a delicious meal.

6. Masala Curry Beef Cubes

This Instant Pot recipe is filled with fragrant spices and tender beef chunks. Ready in only 30 minutes, this dish can be served with steamed rice for a complete meal.

7. Garlic Butter Steak Bites

Buying pre-cut bite-sized steak cut the prep time to only 15 minutes. Butter, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes create a dish packed with flavor.

8. Air Fryer Beef Steak Bites

Quick and easy to prepare, these garlic butter-flavored steak bites don’t need to be marinated before cooking. At only 200 calories per serving, this recipe provides 25 grams of protein for a healthy meal.

9. Mongolian Beef

Combine stir-fried beef with fresh vegetables in a sweet, spicy sauce to create this Asian dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a savory, light, and delicious meal.

10. Cajun Butter Steak Bites

Toss bite-sized beef cubes in Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning and saute for 2 to 3 minutes to create this tender and flavorful meal. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish can be served with fresh veggies, noodles, or potatoes.

11. Crockpot Teriyaki Steak Bites

Using a slow cooker makes this meal super easy to prepare. Just add the sirloin steak chunks, water, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and spices to the slow cooker, cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, and your meal is all ready to serve.

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Best Ever Beef Stew

Easy Beef Cube Stew Recipe

By: Izzy
This beef stew is tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It’s one of the best recipes to cook beef cubes.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients 

  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 lb baby potatoes
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Place a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and enough beef to fit in a single layer with some space in between.
  • Let the meat brown for 2 minutes, then flip the pieces to brown for another 2 minutes. Remove to a plate, and repeat with remaining oil and beef.
  • Add the onions and garlic to the pan and sauté for 3 minutes using a wooden spoon and scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the browned beef, red wine, broth, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, flour, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and place in the middle of the preheated oven to braise for 2 hours until the meat is tender and the sauce thickened.
  • Remove the pot from the oven and add the potatoes and carrots. Return to the oven and cook for 30 minutes more.
  • Garnish with optional parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.

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About Izzy

I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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