You’re starting your dinner planning with beef. Whether it’s ground, a steak, or another type of cut, you’re already halfway to a hearty and delicious meal. Indeed, one of the best parts about beef is the way it lends itself to salty, sweet, and savory flavors. You may pair it with blue cheese. It can also be combined with apricot preserves or mushroom cream sauce. Any of these choices is sure to have your taste buds cheering. Here are 14 genius beef recipes. Each recipe makes only two servings. You can enjoy a different tasty supper every night of the week.

• Savory Garlic Marinated Steaks
• Spicy Beef and Broccoli Chow Mein
• Perfect Porterhouse Steak