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Dishes made with meat

181 dishes from around the world that list meat as a main ingredient.

MealBreakfastLunchTea timeDinnerSupperSnacks
KindMain dishStreet foodSoupStew or curryRice dishNoodle or pasta dishDumplingBreadGrill or roastSandwich or wrapPie or savoury pastrySalad or sideCheese or dairy foodSausage or cured foodSauce, pickle or fermentSweet or dessertDrink
DietVegetarianVeganFish and seafoodMeat
Hariraالحريرة 🇲🇦 Morocco and 3 moreNorth African soup of tomato, legumes, herbs and spices, often served during Ramadan Soup, Dinner, Supper Baozi包子 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreSteamed wheat buns filled with meat or vegetables, common across China and beyond Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks Varenykyвареники 🇺🇦 Ukraine and 1 moreUkrainian dumplings filled with sweet or savoury ingredients Dumpling, Lunch, Dinner Korma 🇮🇳 India and 4 moreA rich curry of meat or vegetables simmered in yogurt and spices Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner SchnitzelMeat 🇦🇹 Austria and 5 moreThin slices of meat, pounded, breaded and fried until crisp Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Dim sum点心 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreA variety of small Chinese dishes served with tea, often for brunch Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Bánh mì 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 5 moreA Vietnamese baguette sandwich with savory fillings and pickled vegetables Sandwich or wrap, Breakfast, Snacks Gumbo 🇺🇸 United StatesA hearty Louisiana stew thickened with roux, okra, or filé, served with rice Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Fajita 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreGrilled meat and peppers served with tortillas and toppings Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Pirozhkiпирожки 🇷🇺 Russia and 5 moreYeast-leavened buns filled with sweet or savory fillings, baked or fried Pie or savoury pastry, Lunch, Dinner Dumpling 🇨🇳 China and 5 morePieces of dough, plain or filled, cooked by boiling, steaming or frying Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Chorba 🇩🇿 Algeria and 5 moreA family of hearty soups and stews found from North Africa to Central Asia Soup Hot pot火鍋 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreSimmering broth at the table for cooking meats, vegetables and more as you eat Main dish, Dinner, Lunch Baked potato 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 4 moreWhole potato baked and topped with butter, cheese, beans or other fillings Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Tangyuan汤圆 / 湯圓 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreGlutinous rice balls, often filled, served in sweet or savory broth Sweet or dessert, Snacks Smørrebrød 🇳🇴 Norway and 1 moreOpen-faced sandwich on rye bread with assorted toppings, from Denmark Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Shish kebab 🇦🇲 Armenia and 2 moreSkewered and grilled cubes of meat from the Middle East Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Donburi丼物 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese rice bowl topped with simmered meat, fish, or vegetables Main dish, Lunch, Dinner CholentMeatטשאָלנט 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreA slow-cooked Jewish stew of meat, beans, grains and potatoes for the Sabbath Stew or curry, Lunch Avgolemonoαυγολέμονο 🇬🇷 Greece and 4 moreGreek soup or sauce thickened with egg and lemon Soup, Lunch, Dinner Pirogпирог 🇷🇺 Russia and 5 moreA baked pie with sweet or savory filling, common in Eastern Europe Pie or savoury pastry KeşkekMeat 🇹🇷 Turkey and 3 moreA ceremonial wheat and meat stew shared across Turkey, Armenia, and the region Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner HaleemMeat 🇮🇳 India and 7 moreA slow-cooked stew of wheat, lentils, meat and spices Stew or curry, Breakfast, Lunch RagùMeat 🇮🇹 Italy and 1 moreItalian meat sauce for pasta, made in many regional styles Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Stinky tofuVegetarian臭豆腐 🇨🇳 China and 3 moreFermented tofu with a strong aroma, sold as a snack in China and Taiwan Street food, Snacks Green curryแกงเขียวหวาน 🇹🇭 ThailandA Thai coconut curry colored and flavored with green chilies and herbs Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Gözleme 🇹🇷 TurkeyTurkish flatbread turnover filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Larbລາບ 🇱🇦 Laos and 3 moreFinely chopped meat salad with herbs, a national dish of Laos Salad or side, Lunch, Dinner Casserole 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreA baked main dish of meat or vegetables bound with starch in a deep pan Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Nabemono鍋物 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese hot pot dishes cooked and shared at the table Main dish, Dinner Pörkölt 🇭🇺 Hungary and 4 moreHungarian stew of meat, paprika and onion, simmered with vegetables Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner HareesMeat 🇦🇲 Armenia and 5 moreWheat and meat cooked to a soft, porridge-like dish for festive and religious meals Main dish, Dinner, Lunch Quenelle 🇫🇷 FranceSoft dumplings of creamed fish or meat, shaped and poached Dumpling, Lunch, Dinner KielbasaMeat 🇵🇱 Poland and 5 moreA family of seasoned sausages from Poland and Eastern Europe Sausage or cured food, Lunch, Dinner Wat 🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 1 moreEthiopian and Eritrean stew thickened with onions and spiced butter Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner CachupaKatxupa 🇨🇻 Cape Verde and 1 moreSlow-cooked Cape Verdean stew of corn, beans, and fish or meat Stew or curry, Breakfast, Lunch CharcuterieMeat 🇫🇷 FranceFrench tradition of cured, cooked, and preserved meats, often from pork Sausage or cured food Saag 🇮🇳 India and 1 moreLeafy greens cooked with spices, eaten with bread or rice across the Indian subcontinent Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Lumpia 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreThin spring rolls with savory or sweet fillings, fried or fresh Street food, Lunch, Dinner Gulai 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreSpiced Southeast Asian stew with coconut milk and a blend of local herbs Main dish, Lunch, Dinner MandiMeatمندي 🇾🇪 Yemen and 5 moreMeat and spiced rice cooked together in an underground pit Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Soto 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 3 moreIndonesian soup of spiced broth, meat and vegetables with many regional versions Soup, Lunch, Dinner Rissole 🇫🇷 France and 5 morePastry or breadcrumbed parcels with savoury or sweet fillings, fried or baked Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks, Lunch Korokkeコロッケ 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese patties of mashed potato or white sauce, breaded and deep-fried Street food, Lunch, Dinner Khoreshخورش 🇮🇷 Iran and 4 moreSlow-cooked Persian stew, served hot with rice Stew or curry, Lunch, Dinner Crostini 🇮🇹 ItalySmall slices of toasted bread topped with cheese, meats, or vegetables Bread, Snacks Phat kaphraoผัดกะเพรา 🇹🇭 Thailand and 2 moreThai stir-fry of meat or seafood with holy basil, served over rice Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Hallaca 🇻🇪 Venezuela and 5 moreCorn dough parcels filled with meat stew and wrapped in plantain leaves Main dish, Dinner
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