Campfire Stew
Eva Knight's speedy single-pan meal revives comforting memories from her childhood. "The recipe goes back many years to my days...
Soupy Joes
In Mesa, Arizona, Patricia Novak uses a can of vegetable soup to dress up her sloppy joes. "When our children...
Power Lasagna
When my husband and I wanted to live healthier, our first step was to eat more power foods, such as...
Italian Stuffed Shells
A dear friend first brought over this stuffed shells recipe. Now I take it to other friends' homes and to...
Mexican Bubble Pizza
This tasty pizza offers a new way to experience Mexican cuisine. Serve it at your next party and watch it...
Cornbread Taco Bake
Cornbread and beef bake together in one casserole dish, making this entree convenient. This Mexican cornbread casserole is packed with...
Freezer Burritos
I love burritos, but the frozen ones are high in salt and chemicals. So I created these. They're wonderful to...
Refried Bean-Taco Pizza
I like to make pizza, and this one is my favorite. I use a ready-to-use pizza crust when time is...
Stamp-of-Approval Spaghetti Sauce
My father is very opinionated, especially about food. This recipe received his almost unreachable stamp of approval. I have yet...
Italian Appetizer Meatballs
Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches. —Rene McCrory, Indianapolis,...
Broccoli Beef Braids
Each slice of this fast-to-fix golden bread is like a hot sandwich packed with beef, broccoli and mozzarella. —Penny Lapp,...
Hearty Vegetable Beef Ragu
This recipe is healthy yet satisfying, quick yet delicious. It's on the table in less than 30 minutes, and it's...
Cocktail Mushroom Meatballs
Tide over even the biggest appetites with beef-and-pork meatballs in a chunky mushroom sauce. Larger portions served over noodles or...
Pizza Noodle Bake
Here’s a family-pleasing casserole that comes together in a snap, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Double the recipe...
Spiced Apple Chili
Nothing says fall like chili and apples. I use smoked paprika to give this slightly sweet chili a smoky kick....
Quick Beef Vegetable Soup
At the end of a long day, you want to put something quick, warm and substantial on the table for...
Ground Beef Macaroni Casserole
My mom often made this casserole when I was growing up, and it was one of my favorite meals. It...
Beef Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
We have been making this dish in my family since I was a little girl. Mother served it with cornbread...
Hamburger Rice Hot Dish
What could be simpler than this supper? Not much! I round out this meal with steamed mixed vegetables and whatever...
Poor Man’s Dinner
Don't let the name fool you—this dish guarantees "million-dollar taste" with just a few ingredients!—Mila Abner, Vada, Kentucky
Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce
When my mom and I cooked spaghetti squash with meat sauce, all we could do was grin and say "Wow!"...
Skillet Nachos
My mom gave me a fundraiser cookbook, and this is the recipe I’ve used most. My whole family is on...
Kidney Bean Taco Bake
Here's an easy casserole that is hearty and very economical. It's a family-pleaser and popular at potlucks.—Leanne Obine, Ontario, New...
Saucy Beef Casserole
Fairwater, Wisconsin's Ferne Spielvogel relies on canned soups and crunchy chow mein noodles to flavor this hearty ground beef bake....
Giant Meatball Sub
As either a hearty party sandwich or a filling lunch or dinner, this sub will rise to the top of...
Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup
At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming ground beef soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread...
Classic Chili
We think this recipe from Marjorie Carey from Alamosa, Colorado, tastes just like Wendy's chili! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Upper Peninsula Pasties
I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where pasties—traditional meat pies often eaten by hand—are extremely popular. There's a debate...
Asian Triangles
Crunchy vegetables, savory ground beef and a flaky crust—there's a lot to like in these little pockets! —Violet Heaton, Portland,...