Source: FomaA, AdobeStockA superb cut of beef can certainly be the star of a hot meal, but even the most delicious meat benefits from a suitable side dish. And there are far more ideas and options here than you might think. We've compiled a selection of the 20 best recipes!
1. Couscous with Vegetables
Source: ohotamyasa.ruA vibrant side dish that pairs perfectly with beef and cooks quite quickly.
You will need: 1 cup couscous, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 bell pepper, 1 zucchini, 10-12 cherry tomatoes, 1 cup water, spices.
Preparation: Dice the onion, carrot, bell pepper, and zucchini finely. Sauté them for 5-7 minutes, add halved cherry tomatoes, and cook for another couple of minutes. Add the couscous and spices, stir, pour in the water, and simmer covered until the couscous is cooked.
2. Roasted Green Beans
Source: zelengarden.ruYou can sprinkle grated cheese over the cooked beans.
You will need: 500 g green beans, 1 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Blanch the green beans for 5-7 minutes in boiling water, drain, and spread them on parchment paper. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with spices, and bake for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Stir them 1-2 times during cooking.
3. Fried Cabbage
Source: dzen.ruUnlike classic stewed cabbage, this version remains slightly crispy.
You will need: 500 g cabbage, 1 carrot, 1 onion, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them together for 5-7 minutes. Add the cabbage, cut into arbitrary pieces, season, and fry for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Sweet Potato and Carrot Mash
Source: karamelcafe.ruThis mash not only tastes great but also has an incredibly appetizing color.
You will need: 300 g sweet potato, 150 g carrots, 3 cloves garlic, 40 g butter, 35 ml heavy cream, spices.
Preparation: Boil the sweet potato and carrots until tender. Mash them or blend with butter and cream. Add garlic and spices to taste.
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5. Stewed Potatoes in Sour Cream
Source: ideireceptov.ruHow can we forget potato side dishes for beef?
You will need: 800 g potatoes, 120 g 20% sour cream, 1 onion, 1/2 carrot, 10 g dill, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and carrot, and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add the diced potatoes, season, and fry for another 1 minute. Pour in 120-140 ml of boiling water and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes over low heat. Add sour cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add garlic and herbs.
6. Buckwheat with Mushrooms and Soy Sauce
Source: pinterest.comYou can confidently use any mushrooms of your choice.
You will need: 150 g cooked buckwheat, 1 onion, 1/2 chili pepper, 1 clove garlic, 100 g mushrooms, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Cook the buckwheat in advance. Chop the onion, garlic, and chili, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring. Add sliced mushrooms and fry until cooked. Add soy sauce, lemon juice, and spices. Add the buckwheat and fry everything together, stirring, for about 5 more minutes.
7. Roasted Pumpkin with Vegetables
Source: malinika.ruThis seasonal side dish is excellent with roasted or baked beef.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 1 eggplant, 500 g potatoes, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp paprika, 1 carrot, spices, 3-5 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Dice all vegetables, and slice the garlic. Mix them with oil and spices to taste. Then place everything in a baking dish and bake in the oven for approximately 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Stewed Carrots in Milk
Source: dzen.ruAn unusual side dish, perfectly suited for lean cuts of beef.
You will need: 400 g carrots, 25 g butter, 20 g flour, 200 ml milk, 100 ml water, spices.
Preparation: Melt the butter and sauté the flour in it for a couple of minutes. Add the carrots, diced or sliced, and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring. Pour in water, milk, and spices, and cook over low heat until the carrots are tender.
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9. Cauliflower Rice
Source: menuketo.ruDespite the name, this dish is not made from grain at all.
You will need: 1/2 head cauliflower, 1 tsp turmeric, 2-3 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, spices, 3 sprigs cilantro.
Preparation: Grate the cauliflower on a coarse grater. Mince the garlic and sauté for 1 minute in olive oil, then add the cauliflower, turmeric, and spices, and cook until tender. At the end of cooking, add chopped cilantro.
10. Bulgur with Onion and Garlic
Source: vanilins.comA light side dish that cooks right in the pan.
You will need: 200 g bulgur, 80 g onion, 1 clove garlic, 10 g parsley, spices, 450 ml boiling water.
Preparation: Mince the onion and garlic, and sauté them for 2-3 minutes in a pan. Add chopped parsley, bulgur, stir, and fry for another 3 minutes. Season, pour in boiling water, and cook covered for about 25 minutes over low heat.
11. Millet Porridge with Vegetables
Source: ideireceptov.ruEven millet transforms into an excellent accompaniment to beef if you use a little imagination.
You will need: 150 g millet, 200 g zucchini, 50 g carrots, 60 g onion.
Preparation: Chop the onion and carrots arbitrarily, and sauté until tender. Add diced zucchini, rinsed millet, and 30 ml of boiling water. Stir and cook everything covered over low heat for about half an hour, stirring occasionally. Season and serve.
12. Pearl Barley with Olives
Source: koolinar.ruThis side dish can be served warm or even cold, like a salad.
You will need: 200 g pearl barley, 160 g olives, 30 g pine nuts, 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 green onion stalks, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Cook the pearl barley according to package instructions. Slice the olives into rings, chop the green onion, and mix everything together. Season to taste and add pine nuts. Mix olive oil, mustard, and lemon juice, and drizzle the dressing over the side dish.
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13. Vegetable Salad with Napa Cabbage
Source: mirtesen.ruFor when you crave something maximally light and healthy.
You will need: 300 g Napa cabbage, 2 tomatoes, 2 cucumbers, 1 bell pepper, 150 g radishes, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice.
Preparation: Shred the Napa cabbage and chop all vegetables arbitrarily. Season, add chopped herbs, and drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice.
14. Pasta with Spinach
Source: askthechef.ruIf using frozen spinach, you'll need a little less.
You will need: 250 g pasta, 40 g butter, 200 g fresh spinach, 100 ml cream, 1 tsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Blanch or sauté the spinach and blend it with cream. Cook the pasta separately. Melt the butter in a pan, sauté the flour until golden, pour in the spinach mixture, and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and heat everything together for 2-3 minutes.
15. Green Beans in Soy Sauce
Source: vsezdorovo.comJust a little soy sauce, and how it transforms such a simple-looking side dish!
You will need: 300 g green beans, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp sesame seeds.
Preparation: Boil the green beans for 5-6 minutes in boiling water. Mince and sauté the garlic for 1 minute in a pan. Add the green beans, and after another minute, pour in the soy sauce. Cook the dish for 7-10 minutes over medium heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds at the end.
16. Tomato Rice
Source: zelengarden.ruPiquant tomato rice is another excellent side dish option for beef.
You will need: 1 cup rice, 2 cups water, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic, 10 g ginger, 1/2 chili pepper, 10 g green onion, spices.
Preparation: Mince the garlic, ginger, and chili, and sauté them in oil for a couple of minutes. Add the tomato paste, stir, and heat for a few more minutes. Add spices and rinsed rice, and stir again. Pour in hot water, cook the rice covered until done, and sprinkle with green onion.
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17. Eggplant with Bell Peppers
Source: lisa.ruA hearty vegetable side dish with a rather original taste and aroma.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 2 bell peppers, 1 onion, 70 ml soy sauce, 1 tbsp starch, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Slice the eggplants into half-moons and sauté on both sides. Slice the onion into wedges and sauté until golden. Separately sauté the bell pepper cut into strips. Place everything together in a pan. Dissolve starch and sugar in soy sauce, add spices and crushed garlic, pour over the vegetables, and simmer until thickened.
18. Zucchini and Courgette Side Dish
Source: artofit.orgThis side dish cooks in just a couple of minutes, which is its great advantage.
You will need: 300 g zucchini, 300 g courgette, 3 cloves garlic, 4 sprigs dill, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Dice the zucchini and courgette, and sauté them in oil until tender. Add crushed garlic, spices, and chopped dill, then remove the dish from heat.
19. Cauliflower Mash with Herbs
Source: ketodietum.comPotato mash is well-known, but what about this option?
You will need: 750 g cauliflower, 3 cloves garlic, 3 green onion stalks, 1/2 bunch herbs, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil the cauliflower until tender and mash it. Add oil, sour cream, spices, minced garlic, and herbs, and mix everything together.
20. Broccoli and Carrot Side Dish
Source: fotostrana.ruThis recipe calls for baby carrots.
You will need: 500 g broccoli, 250 g baby carrots, 2 cloves garlic, 200 g green beans, 15 ml lemon juice, 1 bunch parsley, 2 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Blanch the green beans and carrots for about 10 minutes in boiling water. Separately blanch the broccoli florets for 7-10 minutes. Rinse the broccoli and green beans with ice water. Sauté the vegetables in oil for 2-3 minutes over high heat. Add lemon juice, spices, and chopped parsley, and serve.