Beef Dishes

Slumgullion was originally used to describe a cheap, tasteless stew. However, it's morphed into meaning a thrifty dinner made of numerous ingredients, often using whatever is on hand.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cornstarch, vinegar, ground beef, frozen broccoli and carrots, brown sugar, ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, pineapple tidbits, soy sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with oil, flank steak, egg white, soy sauce, chili paste with garlic, cornstarch, sugar, sesame oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with pie crust, mushroom, green onions, ground beef, milk, mayonnaise, eggs, cornstarch, cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ground beef, onion, salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, flour, water, beef bouillon, red wine, shell pasta

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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Made with red kidney beans, ketchup, cornstarch, dry mustard, pineapple chunks, ground beef, onion, salt, brown sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cornstarch, top round steak, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, beef bouillon granules, water, teriyaki sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with round steak, salt and pepper, oil, red wine or red wine vinegar, steak sauce, onion, garlic, dried thyme


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with eggs, butter, ziti or elbow macaroni, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, Kasseri, Parmesan or Romano cheese, salt, ground cinnamon, milk

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with onion, tomato, garlic, beef bouillon cube, parsley, salt, water, cornstarch, black pepper

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with honey, white wine, lemon juice, tamari sauce, skirt steak, scallions or asparagus spears, garlic, fresh ginger root, sesame oil

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with light brown sugar, dry mustard, garlic powder, barbecue sauce, rice vinegar, yellow mustard, honey, orange, white onion, pickled jalapenos

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cabbage, rendered chicken fat or vegetable oil, onions, crushed tomatoes, salt, black pepper, beef bones, ground beef, white rice, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sugar, water, lemon juice, beef top round steak, all-purpose flour, onions, tomato paste, dry red wine, cumin, ground cinnamon

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, round steak, shortening, garlic, tomatoes, onions, celery, green pepper

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with ground beef, onion, green bell peppers, linguine, soy sauce, garlic powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water chestnuts, fresh ginger, garlic, pea pods, mushrooms, soy sauce, crushed red pepper, hoisin sauce, sherry, chili sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bratwurst or link sausage, bacon, club steaks, butter, salt and pepper, onions, sauerkraut, spatzle

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic, bell pepper, boneless sirloin steak, garlic pepper, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, beef broth, carrots, green bell pepper, red bell pepper

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with veal shoulder or round bone roast, dried porcini or imported dried mushrooms, water, chicken broth, dry sherry, cream of wild mushroom soup mix...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with brown sugar, dried thyme, ground ginger, sweet paprika, kosher salt, sirloin tip steaks, fresh mushrooms, olive oil or vegetable oil, butter...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with parsley, lemon juice, cream, veal, butter, salt, black pepper, onion, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with shallots, garlic, dried marjoram, dried oregano, basil, black pepper, London broil, red onion, mushrooms, red bell pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with flour, milk, beef rib roast, salt, black pepper, eggs


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with American cheese, ground beef, cream of celery soup, water, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, frozen hash browns

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with Worcestershire sauce, flank steak, lemon juice, olive oil, butter, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, fresh cilantro, onion, ground beef, roma tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, olive oil, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sambal oedang kering, boemboe nasi goreng, sambal oelek, tomatoes, Chinese noodles, beef, bacon, tomato paste, onion, ketjap benteng manis

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, Worcestershire sauce, beef roast, coffee, soy sauce, red wine, garlic, onion, salt, black pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with milk, ground beef, onion, tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, green bell pepper, egg noodles, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with black cumin, white cumin, peppercorns, green cardamom pods, whole cloves, chili powder, turmeric, besan, oil, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with garlic, scallions, beef broth, soy sauce, ground ginger, cornstarch, beef top or bottom round steak, vegetable oil, mushrooms, red bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with yellow onion, sirloin steak, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, salt, sugar, garlic, boneless beef top sirloin steak, asparagus, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, fresh basil, Dijon mustard

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with parsley, mushroom, beef rib eye roast, salt, black pepper, onion, dry red wine, cornstarch, beef broth

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with parsley, sour cream, ground beef, eggs, cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, water, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with beef top sirloin steak, baking potatoes, olive oil, red onion, garlic, steak sauce

Method:   microwave, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lime juice, beef round steak or lean stew beef, salt and pepper, all-purpose flour, curry paste, garlic, red bell pepper, onions, tomatoes, unsweetened coconut...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with ground beef, ketchup, bread crumbs, salt and pepper, beef gravy, sliced mushrooms, dried basil, frozen cut green beans, cut green beans

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with zucchini, olive oil, onions, ground beef or lamb, ground turkey, tomato paste, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with all-purpose flour, onion, chicken broth, Madeira or port wine, thyme, garlic powder, black pepper, portobello mushroom caps, butter or margarine, beef...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger root, chili oil or chili paste, green onions, round steak, peanut oil, cornstarch, flour

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with carrot, celery, garlic, Zinfandel, beef, veal or chicken stock, fresh sage, parsley sprigs, black peppercorns, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with plain yogurt, black pepper, olive oil, beef stew meat, onions, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, garlic, boneless beef top round steaks, onions, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with bacon, cheddar cheese, ground beef, onion, water, milk, cheeseburger macaroni dinner mix, barbecue sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with kosher salt or sea salt, horseradish, spicy mustard, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, New York strip steaks

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt and pepper, bell pepper, ground beef, kidney beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, onion

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with rice, margarine, onions, mustard, tomatoes, salt, molasses, ground beef

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with hot pepper sauce, black pepper, beef chuck roast, garlic, oil, wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, dried basil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cornstarch, mushrooms, pineapple, soy sauce, honey, cream sherry, orange rind, garlic powder, sirloin steak, shrimp

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with beef broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaves, beef chuck pot roast, baking potatoes, carrots, onion, parsnip

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, butter, shallots, corn, thyme, bay leaf, heavy cream, salt and pepper, white truffle oil

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with water, demi-glace mix or au jus mix, ground sirloin, bread crumbs, milk, onion soup mix

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes