An ancient 'superfood' sent from heaven
People have been eating meat since prehistoric times. Thanks to the domestication of animals, humans were able to incorporate more meat into their diets. Today, meat still plays a pretty large role in countless cuisines. Whether it's a classic steak with fries, your mom's meat loaf, or a hearty stew, most people grew up eating these nostalgic meat recipes.
So if your inner carnivore is calling, click through the following slides to check out some of the best meat dishes in the world. It will leave you hungry, that's for sure!
Originating in mid-19th-century Russia, beef Stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food. Packed with flavors, some variants contain mushrooms.
This Rossini-style beef tenderloin is made with pan-fried foie gras and Madeira sauce. It will quickly become one of your favorite meat dishes.
Make this hearty Hungarian classic to feed the family on chilly nights. Apart from the meat, it contains paprika-seasoned potatoes and vegetables.
A Japanese favorite, this dish is served with either rice or noodles and a deep-fried, breaded pork cutlet, called tonkatsu.
A fresh cut of beef that's especially popular in Brazil, picanha is a barbecue staple in the South American nation. Traditionally, the meat is first grilled, then sliced off of a skewer.
One of the most popular Greek street foods, gyros is made with either pork, lamb, chicken, or veal. Cooked on a vertical spit, it's sliced in thin shavings and served in a pita bread with tzatziki and vegetables.
A French classic, beef bourguignon is a delicious stew braised in red wine. It's typically flavored with carrots, onions, garlic, and herbs, and garnished with pearl onions, mushrooms, and bacon.
Meatballs are perfect for a family-friendly dish. Have it either Italian style with pasta, or as in Scandinavia with brown sauce and mashed potatoes.
This delightful pie is filled with minced meat, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. Loaded up in a casserole dish, it's baked until the mash turns golden.
A typical Iranian dish, chelow kebab is traditionally served with saffron-flavored rice and grilled tomatoes. Just imagine the rich aroma!
The ultimate elegant dish, beef Wellington isn't as difficult to make as people think. Plus, it's always a showstopper at dinner parties.
This Indian minced beef curry is perfect for a comforting winter meal over rice or roti. A very common dish in the state of Kashmir, it's made with caramelized onions, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes. Ah, and of course, minced meat!
This comforting dish is everything you need on a lazy day. Put it in a crock-pot or Dutch oven, and let it sit for several hours. You'll get succulent and tender beef ribs out of the deal!
No cooking here! This raw meat dish contains cornichons, capers, shallots, fresh herbs, egg yolk, Tabasco, and Worcestershire. Tasty and easy!
Espetada is a traditional Portuguese dish from the island of Madeira. It consists of big pieces of beef that are marinated in salt and garlic, then skewered on a bay leaf stick. It's then placed over hot coals until the meat is cooked.
Originating in Kansas City, the name refers to the tougher, fattier pieces of barbecued brisket. Usually served cubed on their own or smothered in barbecue sauce, they're incredibly flavorful.
Known throughout the world, this Turkish meat dish is usually prepared with a combination of lamb and beef. Shredded from a vertical skewer, it's typically seasoned with fresh herbs and spices.
Originating in the Mexican state of Michoacán, carnitas is a flavorful dish made from slow-cooked pork. It's often served with tortillas, salsa, beans, guacamole, lime, and fresh vegetables.
Made with ground meat, this hearty dish is literally shaped into a loaf. If you want it light and fluffy, make sure to add a lot of minced mushrooms and cooked onions. Enjoy!
Oxtail was long considered a cheap offcut, but this slow cooked meat deserves to be the center of attention, too.
A quintessential American dish, the burger we love today evolved from the German Deutsches beefsteak. With a variety of condiments, the ideal burger consists of medium-rare beef patties, lightly toasted buns, and accompanied by onion slices and ketchup, or Dijon mustard.
This Chinese dish is made of roasted, barbecued pork that has been marinated in a mix of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine, and star anise. It's usually served as an appetizer.
Originating in the Czech and German meat markets of the late 19th century, this meat dish is seasoned with salt, pepper, and maybe a bit of cayenne or garlic powder.
This traditional Portuguese dish combines pork with clams and a lightly spicy, wine-infused sauce. While the name implies it originated in the Alentejo, it's actually believed that it first appeared in the southern region of the Algarve.
This French dish consists of a steak, traditionally a filet mignon, coated with cracked peppercorns. The peppercorns form a crust on the steak when cooked, which provides a pungent counterpoint to the beef.
Rouladen are traditional German meat rolls stuffed with strips of bacon and sliced pickles. They're always served with potatoes and a creamy sauce.
Considered by some to be the national dish of Belgium, it's literally steak with French fries. You'll never go wrong with this classic combo!
Sukiyaki is a Japanese sweet and salty hot-pot dish. Usually made with beef, it also contains Chinese cabbage, mushrooms, leeks, noodles, and shungiku leaves. The ingredients are then quickly cooked in a mixture of mirin, soy sauce, and sugar, before being served.
You'll never go wrong with a classic prime rib. Prepare it with a thick kosher salt crust, rosemary, and cracked black pepper. Then, put it in the oven low and slow for hours.
One of the most celebrated dishes in France, pot-au-feu is made with boiled beef and vegetables. Cook it for a big table, because there will be plenty to share!
Sources: (Food & Wine) (TasteAtlas) (BBC Good Food)
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People have been eating meat since prehistoric times. Thanks to the domestication of animals, humans were able to incorporate more meat into their diets. Today, meat still plays a pretty large role in countless cuisines. Whether it's a classic steak with fries, your mom's meat loaf, or a hearty stew, most people grew up eating these nostalgic meat recipes.
So if your inner carnivore is calling, click through the following slides to check out some of the best meat dishes in the world. It will leave you hungry, that's for sure!