Meat main course recipes

This simple and delicious slow cooker carnitas recipe will impress any taco lover. Once the meat is cooked, sear it in a skillet just before serving until...

"For Day of the Dead, we decided to make some labor-intensive tamales and held a 'tamalada,' where the whole family gathers in the kitchen to make tamales. It gives us all a chance to come together and..."

Natural lamb shoulder patties on the bone are rubbed with chipotle pepper paste, fried until golden brown, sealing in the delicious juices, and then simmered until done in...

Wiener Schnitzel is an iconic dish of Austrian cuisine, and its definition is strictly protected by Austrian law. It must be made from veal. Otherwise, it cannot be called...

This schnitzel gets its special flavor from homemade breadcrumbs made from a mixture of pretzels, challah, and brioche. Roll the veal chops in them, fry until crispy, and serve drizzled with...

The pellet grill is arguably the best barbecue invention since fire! It eliminates the need to constantly stoke the fire or monitor smoke and heat, which significantly...

Flank steak is an affordable alternative steak with a rich beef flavor, perfect for everyday dining. One piece is enough for the whole family. The steak is slathered in smoked paprika mayonnaise and grilled...

If you can't imagine breakfast without juicy fried pork sausages, you'll love these homemade cutlets with the same flavor. They're juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor...

Chinese cha siu bao buns filled with spicy pork are traditionally steamed, but this oven-baked version is equally popular. These fluffy, airy buns are filled with pieces of baked...

In this Vietnamese bowl, noodles with fried pork and vegetables are served not in a bowl, but in dense Boston lettuce leaves, which resemble cups and hold the filling well. To speed up...

Asian-style smoked goat necks are one of the best goat recipes. The necks are first marinated in soy sauce with a bouquet of aromatic spices, then smoked for several hours over oak chips. Secondly...

Smoked whole beef brisket is a labor of love, a serious topic of discussion for any experienced or aspiring pitmaster. There are many opinions on the right smoking temperature, how...

This dish of brown rice, black-eyed beans, smoked sausage, and vegetables combines two Southern classics: jumping john and jambalaya. Add jerk seasoning for a deeper flavor and...

Slow smoking is the key to this meatloaf's superb flavor. It features three types of meat—beef, pork, and turkey—for juiciness and flavor, plus barbecue-flavored corn chips instead of...

Fill baked sweet potato halves with an easy-to-make beef chili con carne, drizzled with sour cream, and topped with grated cheddar. This recipe features a meat-based main course...

These burgers were inspired by a recipe for chile rellenos, Mexican stuffed peppers. The result is a chile relleno on a bun: a thick beef patty coated in a spicy Mexican...

A spicy sauce made with Korean gochujang paste infuses affordable flank steak with rich flavor. Brush the meat with it, marinate for a few minutes, and grill until...

Shepherd's pie, despite its name, is a complete main course: a meat filling and a side dish of mashed potatoes all in one pan. For this recipe, you'll need a pan suitable for...

Miniature stuffed cherry peppers are perfect for a vinegar-steamed appetizer. Fill them with a filling of natural sausage, ricotta, and herbed Parmesan, top with mozzarella, and bake...

To make meatloaf healthier, combine lean ground beef with ground turkey and add chopped spinach and plenty of cilantro. Instead of the traditional ketchup glaze, top it with...

If you decide to grill natural bone-in pork loin cutlets on an outdoor grill, prepare a special barbecue sauce made with peach jam, grainy mustard, and bourbon. The sauce can be made...

A succulent pork tenderloin roulade with mushrooms, cornbread, garlic, and smoked sausage is served on a bed of crispy grilled kale and drizzled with a sweet-and-spicy butter sauce...

With this recipe, you can easily and effortlessly prepare a festive beef dish that looks impressive and will please everyone. Simply coat the beef tenderloin with a mixture of chopped walnuts,...

This recipe is inspired by Cantonese-style barbecue pork fried rice, which boasts a sweet, slightly smoky flavor. The pork strips are marinated in a savory sauce with a touch of...

What could be better for a man's brunch than a juicy grilled steak with a fried egg?! Marinated in a mixture of balsamic vinegar, rosemary, garlic, and olive oil, it's...

Before grilling, the beef steak is marinated in a mixture of orange juice, adobo sauce, and cilantro, which infuses the meat with a rich bouquet of flavors. The recipe specifies cooking times for the steak...

These tender meatballs are made with a mixture of ground pork and raw Italian sausage. Bake them in a rich tomato sauce with vegetables and Mexican chili peppers, including chipotle (smoked peppers...

Hasselback ham is prepared in the style of the popular accordion potato. This unusual treat is sure to be the centerpiece of your holiday table. The bone-in ham is used to make...

For these sandwiches, it's best to use skirt steak, a more affordable and everyday cut, cut from the steer's diaphragm. When quickly grilled to medium rare, this lean steak remains juicy. To...

All-natural pork loin patties are pan-fried until golden brown, then finished in a light sauce with onions, bell peppers, pickled pepperoncini, and...

Finely chopped mushrooms and grated provolone cheese add a juicy, firm texture and rich flavor to this meatloaf. Before baking, the meatloaf is glazed with ketchup and brown...

Skip the mashed potatoes and turn them into the filling for this succulent meatloaf. Thanks to the microwave, the potatoes are ready in minutes—all you have to do is mash them...

Mexican enchiladas filled with picadillo sauce (ground beef with tomatoes, cheddar, olives and raisins) are made even more delicious by adding Chinese Five-Piece Seasoning.

To make a delicious, rich, meaty pasta sauce, sprinkle ground beef with dried herbs and simmer it with tomatoes until the flavors meld to create a...

A Coca-Cola marinade gives these thin Korean short ribs incredible flavor and a delicious shine. Marinate them for a couple of hours, then simply grill them. The thickness of the beef short ribs...

Mini meatloaf pancakes topped with a shiny ketchup glaze are served with mashed potatoes and carrot sticks. This is a great dish for kids if you're looking to introduce more healthy vegetables into their diet.

"When people ask me what my favorite home-cooked meal is, I have a hard time choosing between a big bowl of hearty stew and a mac and cheese casserole," says Ina Garten. "And with this...

Shepherd's pie is perfect for both family celebrations and everyday meals: it's filling, delicious, impressive-looking, and combines meat and potato accompaniment. But shepherd's pie prepared this way...

Although these meatballs are made with lean turkey, the addition of sour cream and breadcrumbs ensures they're tender, juicy, and just the right amount of firmness. And the spices...

Ras el hanout and spicy harissa infuse this beef stew with the magical aromas of Moroccan cuisine. Simmered in a slow cooker for several hours, the meat turns out tender and incredibly juicy, just like...

These meatballs in Italian tomato sauce are just as delicious as the traditional way, but a slow cooker makes the whole dish a breeze. Just...

These natural bone-in pork loin cutlets cook quickly in the oven using the grill setting, and the delicious flavor and delicious crust are given by the sweet and tangy tomato glaze that coats the meat...

A sweet-tart glaze made from natural maple syrup, grainy mustard, and red wine vinegar doubles as a marinade and sauce for grilled steak. The meat is marinated in the mixture for a few minutes, then...

Cumin, freshly squeezed orange juice, and spices infuse this tender pork loin with rich flavor. This slow cooker recipe was inspired by Cuban cuisine, where rich flavor is achieved through...

Macaroni and cheese with meatballs is a dish the whole family will love. It's delicious and quick to make. The meatballs are formed from raw sausage, removed from the casing, baked in the oven, and served with...

Natural lamb chops are pan-fried until golden brown and, ideally, medium-rare inside. The remaining fat is used to make a delicious creamy sauce with garlic and...

Tender lamb chops on the bone require no marinating and are incredibly juicy and delicious when pan-fried. Ask your butcher to trim the ribs for a crisp,...

Lamb chops are stuffed with breadcrumbs and fresh herbs, pan-fried until golden brown, and then cooked for a few minutes to achieve the desired finish.