Miniature Shepherd’s Pies
These mini pies are ideal for nibbling at holiday parties. If ground beef isn't your preference, change up the flavor...
Curly Noodle Dinner
The calendar on my kitchen wall is often busy with church work, 4-H leader meetings and the school activities of...
Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
Sloppy joes are a favorite of adults and kids. I deviated from the traditional recipe by adding a little Southwestern...
Bacon Cheeseburger Buns
This is a fun way to serve bacon cheeseburgers without all the fuss of assembling the sandwiches to serve a...
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...
Beefy Taco Dip
This taco dip is actually a combination of several different recipes I received from friends. I just experimented until I...
Nena’s Papas Rellenas
A Cuban classic, these satisfying, crispy-coated potato balls are filled with a savory ground beef mixture known as picadillo. —Nena...
Crowd-Size Spaghetti Sauce
Crowd-Size Spaghetti Sauce, a classic meaty main dish, come from Donna Bennet of Bramalea, Ontario. She writes,"This is the best...
Casserole for a Crowd
All five of our children and six grandchildren expect me to serve this casserole when they visit. It makes just...
Cheeseburger Pockets
Ground beef is my favorite meat to cook with because it's so versatile, flavorful and economical. Refrigerated biscuits save you...
Easy Hamburger Soup
Lunches on the run will be a little tastier with this hot and hearty beef and barley soup. The recipe...
Garlic Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce and Tomato
I have reduced grains and other starches in my diet due to health reasons, so I was looking for filling,...
Hot Dog Sauce
I was having company one day and looking for just the right sauce for hot dogs. I called Grandma, who...
Ground Beef Gravy
While I was growing up, this is the dinner Mom let me make once a week. Now when I prepare...
Taco-Filled Pasta Shells
I've been stuffing pasta shells with different fillings for years, but my family enjoys this version with taco-seasoned meat the...
Favorite Mexican Lasagna
Tortillas replace lasagna noodles in this beefy casserole with a south-of-the-border twist. With salsa, enchilada sauce, chilies, cheese and refried...
Beef and Cheddar Quiche
This recipe has been a family favorite for years. It's easy to prepare and perfect for a busy schedule. I've...
Church Supper Chili
This recipe was created specifically for church suppers. It's a simple meal when served with cheese and crackers. —Vera Tollefsen,...
Slow-Cooked Chunky Chili
Pork sausage, ground beef and plenty of beans make this chili a marvelous meal. I keep serving-size containers of it...
Beef and Lentil Chili
Lentils were one of the crops on my dad's farm when we were growing up, and they're the best-kept secret...
Make-Ahead Meatballs
My husband and I have company often. Keeping a supply of these frozen meatballs on hand means I can easily...