Beef is one of the most delectable meats you can find. There’s just something about cutting into a thick, juicy steak or biting into a flame-grilled hamburger that fills you right up. However, because of its expensive production costs, huge environmental impact, and high amounts of saturated fat, you should eat beef only once in a while as a special treat. Too much of a good thing is a bad thing and all that!

Come take a journey with me around the world to see how different cuisines enjoy their beef.

1. Bulgogi (South Korea)

Bulgogi is one of Korea’s most famous dishes. It’s made by grilling marinated beef slices on a grill, hence the name: bul meaning fire and gogi meaning meat. It’s pretty easy to make and is very popular as well—you’ll find many restaurants and convenience stores around the country selling some type of bulgogi product. Many Koreans eat their bulgogi with either rice, lettuce, or kimchi.

2. Beef Stroganoff (Russia)

Beef stroganoff is a dish of Russian origin that traditionally consists of beef chunks served with sour cream and mustard. However, its preparation has since varied all over the world, and many cuisines have started cooking it with ingredients like mushrooms, onions, noodles, rice, and so much more.

3. Beef Wellington (United Kingdom)

Beef wellington is a luxurious dish that’s made out of fillet steak coated with mushrooms and pate, wrapped in a flaky puff pastry, then baked in an oven. When you cut into it, the steak within should still have retained its moisture. It’s typically served with gravy and roasted vegetables.

4. Tafelspitz (Austria)

Tafelspitz is the national dish of Austria. Simple yet gratifying, it is beef (or veal) boiled in broth until it’s fork-tender and usually served with horseradish and applesauce. According to Austrian historians, Franz Joseph I, then Emperor of Austria, was a huge fan of the dish—it’s said that he never had a mealtime without tafelspitz!

5. Picadillo de Papa (Costa Rica)

Picadillo de papa is one of Costa Rica’s most beloved dishes. Depending on the region, it’s cooked with ground beef, green beans, chayote, potatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, cilantro, and other herbs and spices. The potato version is definitely the most popular variety because it perfectly balances the savory taste of the beef. It’s usually served in a tortilla.

6. Bo Nhung Dam (Vietnam)

Bo nhung dam is less of a dish and more of a cooking method. Here, you have a hotpot that’s filled to the brim with sweet and sour coconut juice and vinegar as the broth. Then, you have a variety of ingredients including thinly-sliced beef, young banana, vegetables, noodles, rice, herbs, and spices that you dip into or cook with the broth. Once the ingredients are cooked, you dip them into a tasty sauce that’s made of garlic and onion in oil.

It’s a make-your-own dish that’s great for the whole family!

7. Dendeng Balado (Indonesia)

Think beef jerky but extra spicy!

The beef itself is marinated in a lot of sugar and spices to give you a ton of flavor. Then, it’s deep-fried and generously coated with chili powder, and topped with even more chopped chili! This is a winning combination that can’t possibly go wrong, unless you’re particularly sensitive to spice, of course. We’d say the spiciness is worth the taste though.

8. Seswaa (Botswana)

Like tafelspitz, seswaa is a beef dish of humble origins from Botswana. It’s made by boiling unwanted, leftover beef cuts that come from the legs, neck, and back of the cow in salted broth. It’s typically served with maize.

It is the national dish of Botswana and is a staple in Botswanan ceremonies like weddings, funerals, and others.

9. Kitfo (Ethiopia)

Kitfo is an Ethiopian delicacy that is not unlike steak tartare. Here, you have minced raw beef that’s been marinated in a spicy blend of chilis, herbs, and spices. It’s often paired with either green vegetables or cheeses and eaten with either rice or a thin bread called injera.

Because of the meat’s rawness, eating kitfo is associated with feelings of manliness and strength. Many Ethiopians start eating it as children so they can grow big and strong. However, if you’re worried about cleanliness or just don’t want to eat raw beef, you can always have the meat a little bit rare or even well done.

10. Chorillana (Chile)

Chorrillana is a snack or meal that’s made of crunchy French fries, strips of beef, caramelized onions, and eggs over easy. It might not be the healthiest food around, but it’s so quick to make and easy to share with friends that the convenience makes up for it.

Don’t go overboard with the toppings like ketchup, cheese, or bacon. Trust us, that’s just going to add some unnecessary fats and calories to an already tasty dish. When it comes to chorillana, simplicity is best.