Wagon Wheel Casserole
My ground beef hot dish is a family pleaser. We love the combination of ingredients.—Barbara Hopkins, Lusby, Maryland
Meaty Macaroni Bake
We go to lots of rodeos. This is an ideal casserole to make in the morning and pop into the...
Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet
“My mom gave me this recipe when I was searching for other entrees with ground beef and veggies that my...
Catalina Taco Salad
This quick and easy taco salad is popular with the teen campers at the youth camp my husband directs. Our...
Hearty Rye Melts
When we moved from the Midwest to Kentucky, we were invited to a neighborhood gathering, where this appetizer was served....
Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Soup
Oregano really shines in this hearty soup from field editor Traci K Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania. “It smells delicious while it’s...
Meaty Manicotti
This simple dish has been very popular at family gatherings and potlucks. You can assemble it ahead of time. —Lori...
Tangy Stuffed Peppers
My parents were farmers, so I’ve always liked to cook with fresh vegetables. This recipe represents our part of the...
Spaghetti with Italian Meatballs
Sharon Crider sends this hearty spaghetti dinner from Junction City, Kansas. "It's one of my family's favorite recipes," she writes....
Quick Beef Vegetable Soup
At the end of a long day, you want to put something quick, warm and substantial on the table for...
Contest-Winning Stuffed Pepper Soup
This is an excellent example of how convenience foods can be combined for a tasty entree. Ready in minutes when...
Eyeball Taco Salad
Topped with creepy peepers, this tasty taco salad is packed with beef, cheese, tomato and satisfying southwestern flavor to make...
Contest-Winning Taco Casserole
My preschooler doesn’t eat ground beef unless it’s taco flavored, so I came up with this casserole we all like....
Lasagna Pizza
Do you like lasagna but not how much time it takes to prepare? I use mixes for spaghetti sauce and...
Chili with Cornbread Topping
Cornbread is the perfect partner for canned chili in the easy warmer-upper for two. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee,...
Wintertime Beef Soup
Kidney beans, ground beef, green pepper and chopped cabbage make this thick soup hearty and satisfying. Many people request the...
Mini Chimichangas
Wish your guests "Feliz Navidad" with this south-of-the-border specialty! Hearty enough to serve as a meal, these flavorful and filling...
Sage Meat Loaf
"As a child, I loved coming home from school to the aroma of Mom's meat loaf baking in he oven....
Hearty Beef Veggie Soup
Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's...
Chili with Barley
From Falmouth, Kentucky, Shirley McClanahan notes, “This is one of those quick but delicious, one-dish dinner recipes you can never...
Chinese Beef Casserole
Crispy chow mein noodles top this twist on chop suey that’s sure to be a family favorite. Willie DeWaard -...
Spicy Beanless Chili
My father came up with this recipe when I lived at home. He always added the optional cayenne pepper, and...
Ground Beef Wellington
Trying new recipes is one of my favorite hobbies. It’s also the most gratifying. What could beat the smiles and...
Salsa Spaghetti
Everyone who tries this recipe is pleasantly surprised by the combination of flavors.
Texas Chili con Carne
I love to cook, but meals at my house have to be ready in a hurry because we're always on...
Beefy Red Pepper Pasta
Chock-full of veggies and gooey with cheese, this hearty one-dish meal will warm the whole family to their toes! Pureed...
Beef Ragu with Ravioli
This sweet, no-stress sauce from our Test Kitchen tastes like it was simmering all day! Serve it over your favorite...
Hearty Cabbage Patch Stew
I like to serve steaming helpings of this hearty stew with thick slices of homemade bread. For a quicker prep,...
Beef Macaroni Skillet
This stovetop favorite is tasty and stick-to-your-ribs. It's easy to prepare—perfect after a long day at work. —Carmen Edwards, Midland,...