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43 recipes

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

Argentine Steak with Chimichurri

Simply grilled steak with Argentina''s iconic raw herb sauce.

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

Australian Meat Pie

Australia''s iconic handheld pie — rich beef filling in flaky pastry.

Intermediate 1h 30m$
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Bandeja Paisa (Colombian Platter) — Beef recipe plated
780P 42gC 68gF 36g
Beef

Bandeja Paisa (Colombian Platter)

Colombia''s national dish — a massive platter of beans, rice, meat, egg, plantain, and avocado.

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

Beef and Broccoli

The takeout classic, made better at home.

Beginner 25m$
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Beef Bourguignon — Beef recipe plated
Beef

Beef Bourguignon

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

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
Beef

Beef Rendang

Indonesian dry curry — beef slow-cooked in coconut milk until caramelized.

Intermediate 3h$$
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Beef Stroganoff — Beef recipe plated
Beef

Beef Stroganoff

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

Birria (Mexican Braised Beef)

Jalisco''s famous chile-braised beef — served as tacos, consommé, or both.

Intermediate 3h 30m$$
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Braised Beef Short Ribs — Beef recipe plated
Beef

Braised Beef Short Ribs

Intermediate 3h 30m$$
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Braised Rabbit with Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe — Plating & Composed Dishes recipe plated
Plating & Composed Dishes

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
Foundations

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
Beef

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
Beef

Carne Asada Tacos

Intermediate 40m$$
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Chilean Empanadas de Pino — Beef recipe plated
380P 18gC 32gF 20g
Beef

Chilean Empanadas de Pino

Baked beef empanadas with onion, olives, raisins, and hard-boiled egg.

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

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
Beef

Chivito (Uruguayan Steak Sandwich)

Uruguay''s national sandwich — thin steak with ham, cheese, egg, and all the fixings.

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

Classic Beef Chili

Hearty, warming chili with ground beef, beans, and bold spices.

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

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
Beef

Classic Meatballs in Marinara

Tender, juicy meatballs simmered in tomato sauce.

Intermediate 50m$
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Classic Smash Burger — Beef recipe plated
Beef

Classic Smash Burger

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

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Brazil''s national dish — a rich black bean stew with smoked and cured meats.

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

Ground Beef Tacos

Seasoned ground beef tacos — the Tuesday night staple.

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

Hungarian Goulash

Hungary''s national stew — beef braised with sweet paprika, onions, and caraway.

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

Korean Beef Bowls (Bulgogi-Style)

Sweet-savory marinated beef over rice with pickled vegetables.

Beginner 25m$$
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Loco Moco — Beef recipe plated
620P 32gC 52gF 30g
Beef

Loco Moco

Hawaii''s comfort food classic — rice, hamburger patty, fried egg, and brown gravy.

Beginner 20m$
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Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fried Beef) — Beef recipe plated
520P 32gC 48gF 22g
Beef

Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir-Fried Beef)

Peru''s Chinese-Peruvian fusion — stir-fried beef with tomatoes, onions, and french fries over rice.

Intermediate 30m$$
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Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada) — Beef recipe plated
380P 28gC 32gF 16g
Beef

Mexican Street Tacos (Carne Asada)

Simple, authentic street tacos — grilled steak on warm corn tortillas with onion, cilantro, and lime.

Beginner 30m$$
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Osso Buco — Beef recipe plated
520P 42gC 18gF 28g
Beef

Osso Buco

Braised veal shanks in a white wine and vegetable sauce, finished with gremolata.

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

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
Pasta

Pappardelle with Short Rib Ragù

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

Philly Cheesesteak

Thinly sliced beef with melted cheese on a hoagie roll — Philadelphia''s pride.

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

Picanha (Brazilian Top Sirloin)

Brazil''s favorite cut — thick-capped sirloin grilled simply with coarse salt.

Beginner 25m$$
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Reverse-Sear Ribeye Steak — Beef recipe plated
Beef

Reverse-Sear Ribeye Steak

Intermediate 1h$$$
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Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef) — Beef recipe plated
380P 35gC 18gF 18g
Beef

Ropa Vieja (Cuban Shredded Beef)

Cuba''s national dish — flank steak braised and shredded in a pepper-tomato sauce.

Intermediate 3h$
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Sous Vide Short Ribs with Root Vegetable Purée — Advanced Techniques recipe plated
Advanced Techniques

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
Beef

Steak au Poivre

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

Steak Frites

Pan-seared steak with crispy French fries — the Parisian bistro classic.

Intermediate 45m$$$
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Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) — Beef recipe plated
480P 28gC 24gF 30g
Beef

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
Beef

Texas-Style Brisket (Oven Method)

Low-and-slow beef brisket with a peppery bark — Texas BBQ at home.

Intermediate 8h$$
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The Five Mother Sauces — Foundations recipe plated
Foundations

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) — Chapters recipe plated
580P 48gC 0gF 42g
Chapters

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
Beef

Vietnamese Pho (Beef Noodle Soup)

Aromatic beef broth simmered for hours with star anise, cinnamon, and ginger.

Intermediate 3h$$
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