Some meals are delicious, while others are simply irresistible, and when it comes to dishes made from meat, there are several of them! We’re talking of foods so satisfying that one serving is never enough. Do you need help deciding which meaty food to prepare or order next? Let’s help you with our list of 15 meaty meals that are so tasty that you’ll find yourself reaching for a second plate every time.
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Here is a comfort food that is perfect for a casual get-together. Tender pork shoulder is slow-cooked in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, making it fall-off-the-bone delicious. You can’t go wrong serving it on buns with coleslaw and pickles.
Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
This sophisticated dish is surprisingly easy to make. A rack of lamb is seasoned with a saporous herb crust and roasted to perfection. Throw in some roasted vegetables when serving, and you’ll enjoy a light and satisfying meal.
Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
What’s summertime without a juicy steak? This recipe marinates the steak in a flavorful chimichurri sauce made with parsley, garlic, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. It is best served with grilled vegetables or a side salad.
Beef Wellington
You know a meat lover by whether they’ve had this show-stopping dish. Tenderloin steak is coated with pâté and duxelles, swaddled in puff pastry, and then baked to perfection. Serve it with a rich gravy for a truly decadent meal.
Pot Roast
Prepare or order this meal on a cold winter day, and your tongue will thank you. A chuck roast is simmered in a saporous broth with vegetables until it is falling apart. You’ll love it with mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Chicken Fried Steak
This traditional Southern dish is made with tenderized cube steak. You have to bread and fry it until golden brown, and then smother it in a creamy white gravy. It’s traditionally served with mashed potatoes, green beans, and a biscuit for a hearty and delicious meal.
Korean BBQ
Do you want a fun and interactive meal for a group of friends? Then go for a Korean BBQ. Thinly sliced meats are cooked on a grill at the table and then wrapped in lettuce leaves with rice, kimchi, and other toppings.
Carne Asada
From Mexico, this dish is made with marinated skirt steak that is grilled to perfection. If you serve it with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream, expect deliciousness and satisfaction.
Moussaka
Greece is represented on this list with this dish, a sapid combination of ground lamb, eggplant, potatoes, and a creamy béchamel sauce. It is baked until golden brown and bubbly.
Coq au Vin
This French classic is made with chicken braised in red wine, along with bacon, pearl onions, and mushrooms. While it is a rich and flavorful dish great for a special occasion, you can always prepare it for you and your friends any day.
Osso Bucco
Representing Italy, this dish is made with veal shanks braised in white wine and vegetable broth. The marrow in the bones is a delicacy! You can’t go wrong having it with risotto.
Short Ribs
Short ribs are an affordable cut of meat and perfect for slow cooking. They are braised in a red wine or beer broth with vegetables until they are falling off the bone. Serving them with mashed potatoes or polenta is the right way to go.
Brisket
This is a cut of beef that is traditionally used for making Jewish corned beef or pastrami. However, it can also be braised in a savory broth for a flavorful meal. It goes perfectly with rye bread, mustard, and pickles.
Meatloaf
Meatloaf is a classic comfort food prepared with ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices. It is baked until cooked through, and when served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetables, it makes a hearty meal.
Hamburgers
The king of handheld foods, hamburgers can be made with any ground meat. They are normally grilled or fried and served on a bun with various toppings.
