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Argentine Steak with Chimichurri — beef recipe plated
480P 42gC 3gF 32g
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Argentine Steak with Chimichurri

Grilled ribeye with Argentina's iconic chimichurri — raw herb sauce with red wine vinegar and garlic.

Beginner 25m$$$
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Australian Meat Pie — beef recipe plated
420P 22gC 32gF 24g
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Australian Meat Pie

Flaky pastry filled with savory beef and gravy — Australia's iconic handheld comfort food.

Intermediate 1h 30m$
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Beef and Broccoli — beef recipe plated
350P 30gC 20gF 16g
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Beef and Broccoli

Beef and broccoli stir-fry with velveted flank steak and a savory garlic-ginger sauce over rice.

Beginner 25m$
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Beef Bourguignon — Beef recipe plated
450P 38gC 6gF 28g
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Beef Bourguignon

Beef Bourguignon — a French main dish Ready in 180 minutes. A rewarding weekend project. One-pot simplicity.

Advanced 3h$$
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Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Parmesan — Beef recipe plated
280P 26gC 4gF 18g
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Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Parmesan

Paper-thin raw beef tenderloin with peppery arugula, shaved Parmesan, and lemon-caper dressing. Teaches precision slicing and raw meat handling.

Intermediate 20m$$$
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Beef Rendang — beef recipe plated
520P 38gC 12gF 36g
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Beef Rendang

Indonesian dry curry — beef slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices until caramelized and intensely flavored.

Intermediate 3h$$
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Beef Stroganoff — Beef recipe plated
450P 38gC 6gF 28g
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Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff — a main dish Ready in 40 minutes. Pure comfort food.

Intermediate 40m$$
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Birria (Mexican Braised Beef) — beef recipe plated
480P 38gC 18gF 28g
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Birria (Mexican Braised Beef)

Slow-braised beef in a rich chile sauce — serve as tacos, consommé, or both. A Jalisco tradition.

Intermediate 3h 30m$$
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Braised Beef Short Ribs — Beef recipe plated
450P 38gC 6gF 28g
Beef

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Braised Beef Short Ribs — a main dish Ready in 210 minutes. Great for meal prep.

Intermediate 3h 30m$$
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Braised Rabbit with Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe — Lamb recipe plated
440P 34gC 8gF 30g
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Braised Rabbit with Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe

The art of composed plates — multi-component timing, plating principles, and restaurant-level presentation at home.

Beginner 2h$
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Brines, Cures & Marinades — foundations recipe plated
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Brines, Cures & Marinades

Wet and dry brines, beet cure, kimchi, quick pickles, and duck confit — preservation techniques that transform flavor.

Beginner 2h$
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Caribbean Oxtail Stew — beef recipe plated
520P 42gC 28gF 26g
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Caribbean Oxtail Stew

Rich, gelatinous oxtail braised with butter beans in a dark, savory gravy.

Intermediate 3h 30m$$
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Carne Asada Tacos — Beef recipe plated
450P 38gC 6gF 28g
Beef

Carne Asada Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos — a Mexican main dish Ready in 40 minutes.

Intermediate 40m$$
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Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy — beef recipe plated
620P 38gC 42gF 34g
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Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Gravy

Tenderized cube steak breaded and fried crispy, smothered in peppery cream gravy — a Texas diner classic.

Intermediate 45m$$
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Chilean Empanadas de Pino — beef recipe plated
380P 18gC 32gF 20g
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Chilean Empanadas de Pino

Baked beef empanadas with onion, olives, raisins, and hard-boiled egg — Chile's national pastry.

Intermediate 1h 30m$
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Chinese Hot Pot — beef recipe plated
400P 32gC 28gF 18g
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Chinese Hot Pot

A communal feast — simmering broth at the table with meats, vegetables, and noodles.

Intermediate 1h$$$
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Chivito (Uruguayan Steak Sandwich) — beef recipe plated
680P 42gC 38gF 38g
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Chivito (Uruguayan Steak Sandwich)

Uruguay's national sandwich — thin steak with ham, mozzarella, egg, olives, and mayo on a soft roll.

Beginner 25m$$
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Classic Beef Chili — beef recipe plated
380P 28gC 30gF 16g
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Classic Beef Chili

Classic beef chili with ground beef, kidney beans, and bold spices simmered low and slow in a Dutch oven.

Beginner 1h$
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Classic Beef Stew (Ragoût de Boeuf) — Beef recipe plated
520P 38gC 28gF 24g
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Classic Beef Stew (Ragoût de Boeuf)

The definitive braised beef stew — seared chuck, red wine, root vegetables, and herbs. A 3-hour exercise in the complete braising method.

Intermediate 3h$$
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Classic Meatballs in Marinara — beef recipe plated
420P 28gC 30gF 22g
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Classic Meatballs in Marinara

Classic Italian meatballs with a panade for tenderness, seared and simmered in marinara sauce.

Intermediate 50m$
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Classic Meatloaf with Glaze — beef recipe plated
480P 32gC 24gF 28g
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Classic Meatloaf with Glaze

Tender beef meatloaf with a sweet-tangy ketchup glaze — an American weeknight staple since the 1950s.

Beginner 1h 15m$
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Classic Smash Burger — Beef recipe plated
450P 38gC 6gF 28g
Beef

Classic Smash Burger

Classic Smash Burger — an American main dish Ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.

Beginner 20m$
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Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew) — pork recipe plated
520P 35gC 42gF 24g
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Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Brazil's national dish — slow-simmered black beans with smoked pork, sausage, and orange slices.

Intermediate 3h$
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Ground Beef Tacos — beef recipe plated
380P 24gC 28gF 20g
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Ground Beef Tacos

Ground beef tacos with homemade seasoning, saucy meat, and all the classic toppings in minutes.

Beginner 20m$
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Hawaiian Loco Moco — beef recipe plated
620P 32gC 52gF 30g
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Hawaiian Loco Moco

Hamburger patty over rice with a fried egg and brown gravy — Hawaii's ultimate comfort food plate lunch.

Beginner 20m$
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Hungarian Goulash — beef recipe plated
420P 35gC 22gF 20g
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Hungarian Goulash

Slow-simmered beef stew with sweet paprika, onions, and caraway — Hungary's national dish.

Intermediate 2h 30m$
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Korean Beef Bowls (Bulgogi-Style) — beef recipe plated
450P 30gC 45gF 16g
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Korean Beef Bowls (Bulgogi-Style)

Korean beef bowls with sweet-savory bulgogi-style flank steak, pickled vegetables, and steamed rice.

Beginner 25m$$
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Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada) — beef recipe plated
380P 28gC 32gF 16g
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Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada)

Charred carne asada on warm corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and salsa verde — authentic taqueria-style.

Beginner 30m$$
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New York Strip with Herb Butter — beef recipe plated
550P 48gC 1gF 38g
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New York Strip with Herb Butter

Pan-seared NY strip steak finished with a melting compound butter of thyme, garlic, and parsley.

Intermediate 40m$$$
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Osso Buco alla Milanese — beef recipe plated
520P 42gC 18gF 28g
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Osso Buco alla Milanese

Braised veal shanks in white wine and vegetables, finished with bright gremolata — Milan's signature dish.

Advanced 3h$$$
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Pan & Daughter Sauces — foundations recipe plated
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Pan & Daughter Sauces

Pan sauces, daughter sauces, and the universal deglaze-reduce-enrich method that turns every sauté into a complete dish.

Beginner 1m$
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Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragù — Pasta recipe plated
420P 14gC 52gF 16g
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Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragù

Wide ribbon pasta with slow-braised beef short ribs in a rich red wine tomato sauce — Sunday dinner luxury.

Advanced 3h 30m$$
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Philly Cheesesteak — beef recipe plated
580P 34gC 38gF 32g
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Philly Cheesesteak

Thinly shaved ribeye with melted provolone on a hoagie roll — Philadelphia's iconic sandwich.

Beginner 20m$$
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Picanha (Brazilian Top Sirloin) — beef recipe plated
420P 38gC 0gF 28g
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Picanha (Brazilian Top Sirloin)

Brazil's favorite cut — thick-capped sirloin grilled with coarse salt and served churrascaria-style.

Beginner 25m$$
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Reverse-Sear Ribeye Steak — Beef recipe plated
450P 38gC 6gF 28g
Beef

Reverse-Sear Ribeye Steak

Reverse-Sear Ribeye Steak — a main dish Ready in 60 minutes.

Intermediate 1h$$$
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Sous Vide Short Ribs with Root Vegetable Purée — Beef recipe plated
450P 38gC 6gF 28g
Beef

Sous Vide Short Ribs with Root Vegetable Purée

The culmination — fermentation, curing, sous vide, consommé, and the creative freedom to compose your own dishes.

Beginner 48h$
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Steak au Poivre — Beef recipe plated
450P 38gC 6gF 28g
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Steak au Poivre

Steak au Poivre — a French main dish Ready in 25 minutes. Quick and easy.

Intermediate 25m$$
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Steak Frites — beef recipe plated
650P 45gC 40gF 35g
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Steak Frites

Steak frites with pan-seared NY strip, butter-basted, and double-fried crispy French fries.

Intermediate 50m$$$
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Stuffed Bell Peppers — vegetables recipe plated
380P 22gC 32gF 18g
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Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed bell peppers with seasoned beef, rice, tomatoes, and melted mozzarella.

Beginner 50m$
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Sunday Pot Roast — beef recipe plated
520P 42gC 28gF 24g
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Sunday Pot Roast

Fork-tender chuck roast braised with root vegetables and red wine gravy — the American Sunday dinner.

Intermediate 4h$$
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Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) — beef recipe plated
480P 28gC 24gF 30g
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Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar)

Tender meatballs in a creamy gravy with lingonberry jam — Sweden''s most famous dish.

Intermediate 45m$
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Texas-Style Brisket (Oven Method) — beef recipe plated
420P 38gC 2gF 28g
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Texas-Style Brisket (Oven Method)

Salt-and-pepper brisket slow-roasted in the oven until tender with a dark bark — no smoker required.

Intermediate 8h$$
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The Complete Burger Guide (Beginner to Advanced) — beef recipe plated
650P 38gC 36gF 38g
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The Complete Burger Guide (Beginner to Advanced)

The definitive burger guide — from store-bought to grinding your own meat. Smash technique, homemade buns, and award-winning combos.

Beginner 30m$$
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The Five Mother Sauces — foundations recipe plated
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The Five Mother Sauces

The five mother sauces of classical French cuisine — béchamel, velouté, espagnole, hollandaise, and tomato. Master these and you unlock hundreds of variations.

Beginner 2h$
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The Perfect Grilled Steak (Two-Zone Method) — Beef recipe plated
580P 48gC 0gF 42g
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The Perfect Grilled Steak (Two-Zone Method)

A thick-cut ribeye grilled over a two-zone fire — hard sear, then gentle indirect heat to a perfect medium-rare. The definitive grilling technique.

Intermediate 30m$$$
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Vietnamese Pho (Beef Noodle Soup) — beef recipe plated
480P 35gC 52gF 14g
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Vietnamese Pho (Beef Noodle Soup)

Aromatic beef broth with rice noodles, rare sliced beef, and fresh herbs — Vietnam's iconic soup.

Intermediate 3h$$
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