top 10 recipes of 2025
January 20, 2026
What a year it has been for beef. We’ve loved watching you fire up your grills, slow-simmer your Sunday suppers, and experiment with bold new flavors. 2025 proved that whether you’re looking for the perfect holiday roast recipe, a new warm and cozy soup recipe or just trying to get dinner on the table after work, beef has been the star of the show. Here is the official list of the recipes you reached for the most in 2025.
1. Crispy Taco eggrolls
Standing tall atop this list is a fun flavor mashup that you just can’t get enough of. Take the best parts of a ground beef taco, wrap it in a crispy shell, and prove that adventurous snacking is alive and well. With that signature beef taco filling, this recipe capitalized on last year’s Top 10 Recipes appearance and was hands-down the most talked-about appetizer at your parties this year.
2. mini lasagna bites
Coming in second place, another tasty appetizer. This creative, bite-sized take on lasagna uses ground beef, spices and cheese to recreate traditional, layered lasagna into a small bite party sensation.
3. Rib roast with horseradish sauce
We know us Wisconsinites love our Prime Rib at the holidays. Mastering a classic Rib Roast has never been so easy. Pair it with a garlicy pepper rub and a homemade horseradish sauce for out of this world flavor.
4. French onion meatball subs
This new checkoff recipe hits on all marks. French onion soup flavors in a cheesy, toasted meatball sub. Homemade meatballs, caramelized onions and rich gravy served in a crusty roll.
5. yaki soba noodles with beef
Ready in 40 minutes, this is a perfect weeknight meal. Recreate street food night at home with this classic stir-fried Japanese noodle dish full of fresh veggies, spices and thinly cut steak. Serve hot or cold.
6. angie's favorite beef barley soup
This beef barley soup has it all—tender chunks of hearty beef, wholesome barley and flavorful vegetables including carrots, onions and potatoes. This Beef Barley Soup is even better if you make it a day or two in advance and refrigerate.
7. creamy ground beef soup
This recipe is perfect for busy parents that don't want to spend a lot of time cooking a meal that their kids don't want to eat! This recipe is also for anyone who just wants an affordable and delicious meal.
8. corned beef reuben soup
Combine a classic deli favorite and a cozy meal with the Corned Beef Reuben Soup. Use leftover Corned Beef Brisket and complete the combination with rye bread on the side.
9. air fryer tri-tip roast
Still a rising star among beef cuts, the versatile Tri-Tip Roast is at its best here—seasoned with garlic and rosemary and served with potatoes, peppers and onions.
10. Herbed beef tenderloin with holiday rice
Impress dinner guests without breaking a sweat. Coat a center-cut Tenderloin in herbs and spices, roast and serve with a colorful red-pepper-and-green-bean rice blend.
There you have it, these are the dishes that took over kitchens everywhere in 2025. Whether you mastered the art of making a Rib/Ribeye or Tenderloin Roast; found a new favorite warm, cozy soup; found a new weeknight favorite, these recipes represent more than just great food. They represent the time spent together around the table.
Thank you for bringing beef into your homes and making us a part of your traditions this year. Keep those pans hot and your appetites ready, because if this list is any indication, 2026 is going to be even more delicious.
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