Recipes with Beef and Beans
Few ingredient pairings are as satisfying as beef and beans. From everyday meals to special occasions, this duo delivers consistently delicious results.
4 Recipe Ideas
Beans Beef
Beef cooked with beans for a deeply flavored, satisfying dish.
Beef with Beans Glaze
Beef coated in a sticky beans glaze, broiled until caramelized.
Beef and Beans Stew
A hearty stew with tender beef and beans in a rich sauce.
Quick Beef with Beans
A fast weeknight meal — beef cooked with beans and simple seasonings.
Cooking Tips
🥩 Beef
- Bring beef to room temperature 30 minutes before cooking for even results.
- Season generously with salt at least 40 minutes before or right before cooking.
- Sear on high heat first, then finish on lower heat for the perfect crust.
Nutrition: Excellent source of iron, zinc, and B12. A 3oz serving provides about 22g protein.
Storage: Refrigerate ground beef up to 2 days, steaks up to 5 days. Freeze for 4-12 months.
🫘 Beans
- Soak dried beans overnight to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
- Don't add salt until the last 10 minutes — it can toughen the skins.
- Canned beans are perfectly fine — rinse them to reduce sodium by 40%.
Nutrition: High in fiber, plant protein, iron, and folate. One cup cooked has about 15g protein.
Storage: Dried beans last 1-2 years. Cooked beans keep 3-5 days refrigerated.
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