
Tasty Beef Recipes
From world famous Chef Betty
The following are guides for different
methods of cooking beef:
Three Simple Steps To Oven Roasting Beef
1. Heat oven to temperature specified in roasting timetable below.
2. Place roast (straight from refrigerator), fat side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Season roast before cooking, as desired. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of roast, not resting in fat or touching bone. Do not add water; do not cover.
3. Roast according to timetable. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Internal temperature will continue to rise 5°F to 10°F to reach desired doneness and roast will be easier to carve.)
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Broiling Guidelines |
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Beef Cut |
Thickness/Weight |
Distance From Heat |
Approximate Total |
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Ribeye Steak |
3/4 inch |
2 to 3 inches |
8 to 10 |
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Rib Steak, small end |
3/4 inch |
2 to 3 inches |
9 to 12 |
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Porterhouse/ T-Bone Steak |
3/4 inch |
2 to 3 inches |
10 to 13 minutes |
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Top Loin Strip Steak, boneless |
3/4 inch |
2 to 3 inches |
9 to11 |
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Tenderloin Steak |
1 inch |
2 to 3 inches |
13 to 16 minutes |
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Top Sirloin Steak, boneless |
3/4 inch |
2 to 3 inches |
9 to 12 |
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*Turn occasionally as needed during cooking. |
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Flank Steak (marinate) |
1-1/2 to 2 pounds |
2 to 3 inches |
13 to 18 minutes |
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Top Round Steak (marinate) Recommend cooking to medium rare (145°F) doneness only. |
3/4 inch |
2 to 3 inches |
12 to 13 minutes |
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Chuck Shoulder Steak, boneless (marinate) |
3/4 inch |
2 to 3 inches |
10 to 13 minutes |
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Ground Beef Patties
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1/2 x 4 inches} |
3 to 4 inches |
10 to 12 minutes |
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Cook to medium (160 degrehes Fahreneit ) doneness; see Determining Doneness |
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All cooking times are based on beef removed directly from refrigerator. |
Three Easy Steps To Broiling Beef
1. Set oven regulator for broiling; preheat for 10 minutes. During broiling the door of electric oven should be left ajar; the door of gas oven should remain closed. (However, consult your owner’s manual for specific broiling guidelines.)
2. Place beef on rack of broiler pan. Season beef straight from the refrigerator with herbs or spices, as desired. Position broiler pan so that surface of beef is within the distance from heat specified in timetable below.
3. Broil according to timetable, turning once. After cooking, season beef with salt, if desired.
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Roasting Guidelines |
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Beef Cut |
Oven Temp. |
Weight |
Approximate Total |
Remove from oven when internal temp. reaches |
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Ribeye Roast, small
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350°F |
3 to 4 lb
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Medium rare: Medium rare: |
135°F 135°F 135°F |
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Ribeye Roast, large |
350°F |
3 to 4 lb
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Medium rare: Medium rare: Medium rare: |
135°F
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Rib Roast (chine bone removed) |
350°F |
4 to 6 lb
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Medium rare: Medium rare: Medium rare: |
135°F 135°F 135°F |
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Tenderloin Roast |
425°F |
2 to 3 lb
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Medium rare: Medium rare: |
135°F 135°F |
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Tri-Tip Roast
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425°F |
1-1/2 to 2 lb |
Medium rare: |
135°F |
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Round Tip Roast |
325°F |
3 to 4 lb
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Medium rare: Medium rare: Medium rare: |
140°F 140°F 140°F |
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Rump Roast |
325°F |
3 to 4 lb |
Medium rare: |
135°F |
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Bottom Round Roast |
325°F |
3 to 4 lb |
Medium rare: |
135°F |
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Eye Round Roast |
325°F |
2 to 3 lb |
Medium rare: |
135°F |
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Meatloaf
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350°F |
8 x 4 inches 1-1/2 lb |
Medium: |
160°F |
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Cook to medium (160 degrees Fahrenheit) doneness; see Determining Doneness |
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Medium rare doneness = 145°F final internal temperature after 15 to 20 minutes standing time. Medium doneness = 160°F final internal temperature after 15 to 20 minutes standing time. All cooking times are based on beef removed directly from refrigerator. |
Three Simple Steps to Grilling Beef
1. Prepare charcoal grill for direct cooking. When coals are medium, ash-covered (in about 30 minutes), spread in single layer. Position cooking grid. Check cooking temperature. (Cautiously hold palm of your hand above the coals at cooking height. Count the number of seconds you can hold your hand in that position before the heat forces you to pull it away. Approximately 4 seconds equals medium heat.)
2. Season beef (straight from refrigerator) with herbs or spices, as desired. Place on cooking grid directly over coals.
3. Grill according to timetable below, turning occasionally. After cooking, season beef with salt, if desired.
(Because gas grill brands vary greatly, consult your owner’s manual for grilling guidelines.)
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Charcoal Grilling Guidelines |
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Beef Cut |
Thickness/Weight |
Approximate Total |
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Ribeye Steak |
3/4 inch |
6 to 8 minutes |
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Rib Steak, small end |
3/4 inch |
6 to 8 minutes |
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Porterhouse/T-Bone Steak |
3/4 inch |
10 to 12 minutes |
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Top Loin Strip Steak, boneless |
3/4 inch |
10 to 12 minutes |
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Tenderloin Steak |
1 inch |
13 to 15 minutes |
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Top Sirloin Steak, boneless |
3/4 inch |
13 to 16 minutes |
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Flank Steak (marinate) |
1-1/2 to 2 pounds |
17 to 21 minutes |
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Skirt Steak (marinate) |
1-1/2 pounds |
10 to 13 minutes |
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Top Round Steak (marinate) Recommend cooking to medium rare (145°F) doneness only. |
3/4 inch |
8 to 9 minutes |
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Chuck Shoulder Steak, boneless (marinate) |
3/4 inch |
14 to 17 minutes |
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Chuck Top Blade Steak, boneless |
1 inch |
18 to 22 minutes |
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Ground Beef Patties |
1/2 x 4 inches |
11 to 13 minutes 13 to 15 minutes |
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Cook to medium (160 degrees Farenheit) doneness; see Determining Doneness) |
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All cooking times are based on beef removed directly from refrigerator. All cooking times are based on medium, ash-covered coals. All cuts are grilled uncovered, unless covered is specified. |
Three Simple Steps To Stir-Frying
1. Marinate thin uniform beef strips to flavor or tenderize, if desired, while preparing other ingredients.
2. Heat small amount of oil in wok or large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
3. Stir-fry beef in half-pound batches (do not overcrowd), continuously turning with a scooping motion, until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. Add additional oil for each batch, if necessary.
Three Simple Steps To Undercover Cooking (Braising, Pot Roasting, Stewing)
1. Remove beef from refrigerator. Lightly coat with seasoned flour, if desired. Slowly brown beef on all sides in small amount of oil in heavy pan. Pour off drippings. Season beef, as desired. (Omit dredging and browning for corned beef brisket.)
2. Add liquid, such as broth, water, juice, beer and/or wine, to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
3. For pot roasts and other braised dishes, such as Swiss steak, chilis and shredded beef, use small amount of liquid (1/2 to 2 cups).
For stews and soups, use at least enough liquid to cover beef.
Corned beef brisket is cooked in liquid to cover.
Cover tightly and simmer gently over low heat on top of the range, or in a preheated 325°F oven, according to timetable or until beef is fork-tender. (It is not necessary to turn pot roast or steak over during cooking.) The cooking liquid may be thickened or reduced, as desired.
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Undercover Cooking Guidelines |
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Beef Cut |
Thickness/Weight |
Approximate Total |
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Chuck Pot Roast, boneless |
2-1/2 to 4 lb |
2 to 3 hours |
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Chuck Shoulder Steak, boneless |
3/4 to 1 inch |
1-1/4 to 1/-3/4 hours |
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Bottom Rump Roast |
3 to 4 lb |
2-1/2 to 3-1/4 hours |
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Round Steak, boneless |
3/4 to 1 inch |
1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours |
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Brisket, fresh |
2-1/2 to 4 lb |
2-1/2 to 3 hours |
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Beef Brisket, Corned |
2-1/2 to 3-1/2 |
2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hours 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours |
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Beef or Stew |
1 to 1-1/2 = |
1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours |
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Shank Cross Cuts |
1 to 1-1/2 = |
2 to 3 hours |
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Beef Short Ribs |
2 x 2 x 4 = |
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours |
Three Simple Steps To Stove-Top Skillet Cooking
(Pan-Broiling, Sautéing)
1. Heat heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. Season beef straight from the refrigerator with herbs or spices, as desired. Place in preheated skillet. Do not overcrowd. Do not add oil or water; do not cover.
3. Cook according to timetable below, turning once. (For cuts 1 inch thick or thicker, turn occasionally.) Remove excess drippings from skillet as they accumulate. After cooking, season beef with salt, if desired.
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Stove-Top Skillet Cooking Guidelines |
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Beef Cut |
Thickness |
Approximate Total |
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Ribeye Steak |
3/4 inch |
8 to 10 minutes |
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Porterhouse/T-Bone Steak |
3/4 inch |
11 to 13 minutes |
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Top Loin Strip Steak, boneless |
3/4 inch |
10 to 12 minutes |
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Tenderloin Steak *Use medium-high heat for 1/2-inch thick steak. |
1/2 inch |
3-1/2 to 5-1/2 minutes* |
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Top Sirloin Steak, boneless |
3/4 inch |
10 to 13 minutes |
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Top Round Steak (marinate) Recommend cooking to stet original (medium rare) only. |
3/4 inch |
11 to 12 minutes |
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Eye Round Tip |
1/2 inch |
2 to 4 minutes |
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Round Tip Steak |
1/8 to 1/4 inch |
1 to 2 minutes |
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Chuck Eye Steak, boneless |
3/4 inch |
9 to 11 minutes |
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Chuck Top Blade Steak, boneless |
3/4 inch |
10 to 12 minutes |
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Cubed Steak |
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3 to 4 minutes |
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Ground Beef Patties
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1/2 x 4 inches |
10 to 12 minutes |
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Cook to medium (160 degrees Fahrenheit) doneness; see Determining Doneness |
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All cooking times are based on beef removed directly from refrigerator. |