Porcupine Meatballs
These well-seasoned porcupine meatballs in a rich tomato sauce are one of my mom's best main dishes. I used to...
Chipotle Chili Dogs
Long live childhood favorites! I created this recipe for the 125th anniversary of a small town in Minnesota. The medium...
Beef & Onion Piroshki
When I lived in Seattle, one of my favorite places was a small stand that sold piroshki—Russian stuffed pocket sandwiches....
Ground Beef Barley Soup
I first tasted this soup when a friend served it to our family one day after church. It's now a...
Baked Lasagna in a Bun
My family loves the meat sauce and cheese tucked into bread for this baked lasagna. Add a crisp salad for...
My Take on Mom’s Meat Loaf
Here's a lower-in-fat-and-salt take on my mother's original recipe. I substituted fresh ingredients like garlic, mushrooms and onions for dried...
Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce
Even my "meat-and-potatoes" husband often requests these filling and flavorful shells. Chock-full of veggies and cheese, they make great cold-weather...
Vegetable Soup with Hamburger
I work full time, but my family sits down to a home-cooked meal just about every night. I rely on...
Presto Mexican Peppers
Traditional stuffed peppers get a southwestern twist! The filling also makes a delicious meat loaf that we even like cold...
Cannelloni-Style Lasagna
I created this lasagna, combining two family favorite dishes, for our family's Christmas celebration. It was extra special because my...
Beef & Veggie Sloppy Joes
I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, so after I started experimenting with my...
Cheesy Meatball Soup
With meat, potatoes and other vegetables, this rich-tasting soup is a meal in itself. Cheese dip makes it taste just...
Beef Taco Pie
I combine taco fixings with biscuit mix to create this zippy taco pie recipe. You can make it as mild...
Hoisin Cocktail Meatballs
These upscale, Asian-inspired cocktail meatballs are ideal for appetizer parties or get-togethers with friends. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs
It’s fun to watch my friends eat these meatballs for the first time. They’re pleasantly surprised to find melted cheese...
Creole Beef Casserole
One night, when my husband and I were each cooking something different, we ended up combining them for this dish....
Southwestern Shepherd’s Pie
Guests will eat this hearty meal right up! You can freeze one of the pies for another day. —Suzette Jury,...
Mexican Ground Beef Casserole
Born out of a need to rid the fridge of extras, this Mexican ground beef casserole recipe is flexible. Add...
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....
Taco Lasagna
If you like foods with southwestern flair, this just might become a new favorite. Loaded with cheese, meat and beans,...
40 Beef Dinners Ready in 30 Minutes
Need ideas for dinner tonight? Try these easy beef recipes that can each be made in 30 minutes or less,...