7 Practical Beef Menu Recipes: Delicious Solutions for Suhoor and Iftar

Kapanlagi.com - The month of Ramadan is a time full of blessings, where suhoor and iftar become important moments to recharge energy. To make the dishes taste even better, practical beef recipes can be the right choice to complement every meal.

Beef is not only delicious but also rich in protein needed by the body after a day of fasting. With easy and practical beef recipes, you can serve tempting beef dishes that are easy to make during Ramadan.

So, for KLovers who want to create high-protein yet practical dishes. Here are some beef menu recipes. Let's check them out right away!

1. Beef Stew

Beef stew is a traditional Indonesian dish with a brown sauce made from sweet soy sauce and spices. It has a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy flavor. It is perfect to enjoy with warm rice during iftar or sahur because it is easy to make and filling. Here’s how to prepare this beef dish:

Ingredients:

- 500 grams of beef, cut to your liking

- 5 shallots, thinly sliced

- 3 cloves of garlic, minced

- 2 candlenuts, ground

- 1 tsp ground pepper

- 3 tbsp sweet soy sauce

- 1 stalk of lemongrass, bruised

- 2 bay leaves

- Salt and sugar to taste

- Enough water

Instructions:

1. Sauté the shallots, garlic, and candlenuts until fragrant.

2. Add the beef, stir until it changes color.

3. Add the lemongrass, bay leaves, pepper, salt, and sugar, then mix well.

4. Pour in enough water and cook until the beef is tender.

5. Add the sweet soy sauce, stir, and cook until the sauce thickens.

6. Remove from heat and serve with warm rice.

2. Black Pepper Beef

Black pepper beef has a savory and slightly spicy flavor from the distinctive black pepper. This dish cooks quickly, making it suitable for sahur as it doesn't take long. The texture is tender with flavors that penetrate perfectly into the meat. Here’s how to prepare this beef dish:

Ingredients:

- 300 grams of beef, thinly sliced

- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced

- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced

- 3 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground

- 2 tbsp oyster sauce

- 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce

- 1 tbsp sesame oil

- Salt and sugar to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add the beef and stir well.

2. Add the oyster sauce, sweet soy sauce, black pepper, salt, and sugar.

3. Add a little water and cook until the meat is done.

4. Add the bell peppers, stir briefly until wilted.

5. Pour in the sesame oil, mix well, remove from heat, and serve.

3. Beef Soup

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Beef soup is a clear broth dish that is rich in flavor with natural broth from the meat. It is suitable for breaking the fast because it is refreshing and warms the body. The taste is savory with a distinctive aroma of spices, especially from celery and fried onions. Here is how to prepare this beef dish:

Ingredients:

- 500 grams of beef, cut into cubes

- 2 carrots, sliced round

- 2 potatoes, diced

- 5 cloves of garlic, crushed

- 1 stalk of green onion, sliced

- 1 stalk of celery, sliced

- Salt, pepper, and sugar to taste

- Enough water

Instructions:

1. Boil the beef until tender, removing any foam that appears.

2. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add it to the beef broth.

3. Add the carrots and potatoes, cooking until tender.

4. Add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.

5. Sprinkle the green onion and celery before serving.

4. Spicy Beef Stir-fry

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Spicy beef stir-fry is a practical dish with a tantalizing spicy flavor. Perfect for those who want a quick meal for sahur without sacrificing taste. The meat is cooked until tender with simple yet delicious seasonings. Here’s how to prepare this beef dish:

Ingredients:

- 300 grams of beef, thinly sliced

- 5 red chilies, sliced diagonally

- 3 cloves of garlic, minced

- 5 shallots, thinly sliced

- 2 tablespoons of sweet soy sauce

- Salt and sugar to taste

- Cooking oil as needed

Instructions:

1. Sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant.

2. Add the chilies, stir briefly, then add the beef.

3. Add the sweet soy sauce, salt, and sugar, mix well.

4. Cook until the beef is done and the spices are absorbed.

5. Remove and serve with warm rice.

5. Dendeng Balado

Dendeng balado is dried fried beef topped with a typical Minang red chili sauce. Its taste is spicy, sweet, and savory. It is suitable for breaking the fast because it stimulates the appetite and can be stored and eaten during sahur without needing to be cooked again. Here are the steps to make this beef dish:

Ingredients:

- 500 grams of beef, thinly sliced

- 5 large red chilies

- 3 shallots

- 2 cloves of garlic

- 1 tsp salt

- 1 tsp sugar

- Oil for frying

How to make:

1. Boil the beef until tender, drain, then pound it to make it flatter.

2. Fry the beef until dry, remove and drain.

3. Grind the chilies, shallots, and garlic, then sauté until fragrant.

4. Add salt and sugar, mix well.

5. Add the fried beef, stir until the spices are evenly distributed.

6. Beef Bulgogi

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Bulgogi is a traditional Korean dish made of thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory seasoning, then grilled or stir-fried. It has a tender texture and rich umami flavor, making it suitable for breaking fast or sahur because it is practical and quick to cook. Here are the steps to make this beef dish:

Ingredients:

- 300 grams of beef, thinly sliced

- 3 tablespoons of soy sauce

- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar

- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced

- 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Combine the beef with soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic.

2. Let it sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to absorb.

3. Sauté the onion until fragrant, then add the marinated beef.

4. Cook until done, then sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.

7. Simple Beef Steak

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Simple beef steak is a practical menu with grilled beef served with savory sauce and complementary vegetables. It is suitable for breaking the fast as it is filling, and can be prepared quickly for sahur without much seasoning. Here’s how to make this beef dish:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of tenderloin beef

- 1 tsp salt

- 1/2 tsp black pepper

- 1 tbsp butter

- 2 tbsp ready-to-use steak sauce

- Boiled vegetables (carrots, green beans)

How to make:

1. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on the beef.

2. Heat the butter, grill the beef until cooked to your liking.

3. Remove and serve with steak sauce and boiled vegetables.

These are some beef dishes that can be served during sahur and breaking the fast. There are still many other recipes that KLovers can learn by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when else?

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