Ready to make restaurant-worthy beef dishes at home? These cozy recipes turn affordable cuts into the most incredible comfort food! From tender short ribs to mouthwatering pot roast, these are the recipes butchers actually make at home when the weather gets cold. Plus, wait until you try our expert tips to get that perfect tender result!

Stout-Braised Short Ribs

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This is about to be your most requested winter recipe! The Irish cheese sauce and pillowy gnocchi make this pure comfort food magic.
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Wine-Braised Osso Buco

A black plate with pappardelle pasta, meat sauce, a dollop of cream, and two broccolini stalks, garnished with grated cheese, next to a fork.
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Did you know this humble cut makes the most impressive dinner party dish? Our timeless recipe ensures melt-in-your-mouth tender meat that’ll have guests raving.
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Charcoal-Kissed Roast Beef

Sliced cooked beef on a black tray with garlic cloves and a knife nearby.
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Our neighbors keep asking for this recipe! The secret lies in our perfect herb crust and foolproof timing for juicy, smoky perfection.
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Beer-Braised Perfection Short Ribs

Plate of sous vide short ribs with gravy, garnished with herbs, served on mashed potatoes and vegetables, including carrots and celery.
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Get ready for the most mind-blowing short ribs ever – this beer-braised method delivers steakhouse-worthy results with a perfect pink center.
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Fool-Proof Slow Cooker Short Ribs

A plate of braised short ribs on a bed of mashed sweet potatoes with green beans, garnished with chopped parsley and served with a knife.
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Skip the expensive restaurant version! Our hands-off method delivers fall-apart tender ribs every single time.
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Budget-Friendly Bottom Round Roast

Sliced roast beef with seasonings, surrounded by green beans, carrots, and garlic cloves.
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Better than the deli counter! Learn the pro technique for turning this affordable cut into perfectly tender Sunday dinner slices and leftovers all week long.
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Thor’s Hammer Chili

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This epic beef shank chili has become our most talked-about recipe – the presentation alone makes it worth the effort.
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Perfect Smoked Beef Short Ribs

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Learn how to achieve that coveted crusty bark and butter-tender interior with our detailed guide.
Get the Recipe → Perfect Smoked Beef Short Ribs

Speedy Mississippi Pot Roast

A plate with shredded beef on mashed potatoes, garnished with carrots, herbs, and green peppers, on a rustic burlap background.
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Your Instant Pot turns this Southern comfort classic into a weeknight wonder – get that slow-cooked tenderness in just an hour.
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The Most Tender Sous Vide Short Ribs

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Get perfectly tender short ribs every time with this precise cooking method – no guesswork required.
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No-Fail Dutch Oven Pot Roast

A bowl of pot roast with vegetables, garnished with parsley, on a wooden table.
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Our favorite cold-weather comfort food comes with a game-changing gravy technique you’ll use again and again.
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Nonna’s Beef Cheek Ragu

A plate of pappardelle pasta with meat sauce, garnished with grated cheese and herbs. A glass of red wine and a pan are in the background.
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This old-world recipe creates the richest, most tender pasta sauce you’ve ever tasted – pure Italian comfort food.
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Smoke-Kissed Roast Beef

Sliced roast beef on a wooden cutting board with parsley and a knife, served with a small bowl of creamy sauce on the side.
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Our step-by-step method helps you achieve that perfect smoky flavor and tender, juicy middle every time.
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Herb-Crusted Top Round Roast

Sliced roast beef on a wooden cutting board, garnished with chopped herbs.
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Our blend of fresh herbs and perfect timing delivers juicy, flavorful slices that’ll make any dinner special.
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No-Fuss Slow Cooker Beef Shanks

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Pop it in before work, come home to the most incredible red wine sauce and meat that falls off the bone.
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Bourbon Short Ribs Mac

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This grown-up comfort food combo is breaking the internet! The secret honey-fig sauce takes mac and cheese to new heights.
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Traditional Mexican Birria

A bowl of beef stew garnished with avocado slices and radish, surrounded by lime wedges and cilantro on trays. A small dish with chopped onions and herbs is beside it.
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Our most viral recipe of the year! This authentic method turns beef neck into pure gold for tacos and stew.
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Eye of Round Roast Perfection

A plate of sliced roast beef with vegetables and rice on a wooden table. Red napkin and fork on the side.
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This simple 6-ingredient method turns a budget-friendly cut into an impressive family dinner worthy of special occasions.
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Quick-Fix Instant Pot Roast

Close-up of sliced beef pot roast garnished with herbs and pomegranate seeds, served with carrots and onions.
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All the soul-warming goodness of grandma’s pot roast in under two hours – complete with butter-tender vegetables and rich gravy.
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Set-and-Forget Slow Cooker Pot Roast

A plate of braised beef with carrots, garnished with herbs. Knife and fork rest on the plate, placed on a textured burlap tablecloth with greenery alongside.
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Better than grandma’s recipe (sorry, Gran!). Our technique ensures fork-tender meat and rich gravy that’ll make you famous at potlucks.
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Foolproof Smoked Chuck Roast

A plate of shredded beef with sliced yellow peppers and two dill pickles on the side, served on parchment paper.
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The secret to the most versatile shredded beef lives here – perfect for everything from street tacos to hearty sandwiches.
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Sous Vide Roast Beef Magic

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Want to know the butcher’s secret for perfect roast beef? This fool-proof method delivers steakhouse results at home.
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Weeknight Beef Parmesan

Two plates of spaghetti with meatballs, garnished with cherry tomatoes and basil. A small bowl of grated cheese and slices of bread are on the side.
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This genius recipe turns budget-friendly beef chuck into a cheesy Italian favorite that’s faster than takeout and twice as satisfying.
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Red Wine Braised Thor’s Hammer

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This show-stopping Frenched beef shank recipe creates the kind of sauce you’ll want to soak up with every last bite of bread.
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Poor Man’s Ribeye Made Perfect

Sliced sous vide chuck steak with herbs, broccolini, and cherry tomatoes served on a dark slate surface.
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Learn the pro method for turning this wallet-friendly cut into a butter-tender steak that’ll make you skip the steakhouse.
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More Cozy Winter Recipes

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Want even more epic meals to warm you up from the inside out? Check out our favorites – the ones we have it rotation all winter long.
Get the Recipe → Comfort Food Alert: The 45 Best Winter Recipes

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