My husband is the ultimate carnivore — he’d happily eat red meat at every meal. Many of my recipes start with vegetarian roots, but in our house a dish doesn’t count as a “full meal” unless there’s some chicken, sausage, pork, or beef involved. Otherwise, soup is just a starter, and a salad is a first course. This photo sums up his taste perfectly.

Bring a little joy to your dinner table with our best beef recipes. As the old commercial says, “Beef — it’s what’s for dinner!” And if you remember that iconic Wendy’s ad from the ’80s, you might even hear Clara Peller asking, “Where’s the beef?”

Right here — in all its delicious, hearty glory.