Ground beef, the unsung hero of the kitchen! While it shines in classics like burgers and meatloaf, its potential goes far beyond. We present you with 12 tasty recipes that will help invigorate your weekly menu. From mouthwatering chili to comforting Chili Mac, and even a lightning-fast Quick Korean Beef dish, that humble package of ground beef is about to unleash a world of inspiration like never before.
Super Quick Korean Beef
This recipe is one of your community favorites – and you can get it on the table in less than 20 minutes! Low-sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes work magic with lean ground beef. Don’t leave out the scallions as they are more than a garnish and truly add to the dish. Served with white rice. Get the recipe for Super Quick Korean Beef.
Chili Mac
Creamy macaroni and cheese with all the classic American beef chili ingredients you love all in one very easy to make dish. Perfect for beginner cooks – and loved by all family members, big and small. Get the recipe for Chili Mac.
Stuffed Meatloaf with Spinach & Provolone
Meatloaf is so easy to make – even one that is a bit fancy, like this Stuffed Meatloaf with Spinach & Provolone. You still basically dump and mix everything together, but instead of forming into a loaf, you pat the mixture out onto a piece of parchment paper, stuff it with cheese, spinach, and red peppers, then roll it up, jelly-roll style. Easy to make, fancy enough for guests. Get the recipe for Stuffed Meatloaf with Spinach & Provolone.
All-Beef Chili
Everyone needs an all-beef chili recipe in their repertoire! That’s right. No beans. This is debatable of course, and we do have additional chili recipes on our website that are not based on beef, and ones that do include beans, but if you want a tried-and-true classic approach, this recipe is for you. Get the recipe for All-Beef Chili.
The Best Burgers
We start with freshly ground beef, preferably about 80% lean to keep it juicy. We love them cooked on the grill outdoors, but a cast iron pan or grill-pan indoors works wonders, too. The way to the juiciest, most flavorful result? It’s all in the prep and cooking techniques and we show you how. Get the recipe for The Best Burgers.
Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Is there anything more comforting than a bowl filled with spaghetti and meatballs in tomato sauce? Well, maybe Mac n’ Cheese, but if you are in a tomato-y mood nothing satisfies like this classic combo. This is our recipe for a basic beef-based meatball that we first par-cook in the oven and then finish cooking right in our Everyday Quick Tomato Sauce. Then, it’s up to you! Ladle them over gluten-free spaghetti or stuff them into a roll for a meatball sub! Get the recipe for Meatballs in Tomato Sauce.
Hearty Gluten-Free Lasagna
If you are looking for a gluten-free version of classic lasagna, this one is it! Richly flavored meat-based red sauce with lasagna noodles, creamy cheese filling, Parmesan and both fresh and dried herbs. Get the recipe for Hearty Gluten-Free Lasagna.
Stuffed Meatloaf with Spinach & Provolone
Meatloaf is so easy to make – even one that is a bit fancy, like this Stuffed Meatloaf with Spinach & Provolone. You still basically dump and mix everything together, but instead of forming into a loaf, you pat the mixture out onto a piece of parchment paper, stuff it with cheese, spinach, and red peppers, then roll it up, jelly-roll style. Easy to make, fancy enough for guests. Get the recipe for Stuffed Meatloaf with Spinach & Provolone.
Super Deluxe Low FODMAP Baked Ziti
This is comfort food. Pasta, meat, sausage, tomato sauce, cheese, cheese, and more cheese. Make this Super Deluxe Baked Ziti when you need to feed the hoards. And you can pause along the way. Make ahead before baking. Freeze before baking. Take along to a party and cook once you get there. And leftovers reheat well, too. Get the recipe for Super Deluxe Low FODMAP Baked Ziti.
Everyday Meatloaf
We call this Everyday Meatloaf because you will have time to make it, even on the busiest of days. While you could use all beef, a combo of beef, veal and pork makes for a particularly succulent meatloaf. We add shredded and chopped veggies to our meat mixture for extra moisture, flavor, and nutrition. Be sure to make enough so you have quick go to lunch options- re-heated with a side salad or as a sandwich layered with tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and a good slather of chipotle mayonnaise on toasted bread. Get the recipe for Everyday Meatloaf.
Gluten-Free Baked Shells Stuffed with Meatballs
Rice-based gluten-free pasta shells stuffed with cheese and meatballs and topped with a quick tomato sauce. Sound like a classic? It is! Perfect for parties, potlucks and satisfies kids and adults alike. Just add a big green, leafy salad with a tangy vinaigrette. Get the recipe for Gluten-Free Baked Shells Stuffed with Meatballs.
Bolognese
Properly called Ragù alla Bolognese, this is a meat-heavy sauce that hails from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. This rich dish often contains dairy, sometimes cream, sometimes milk, and also butter. There are tomatoes in it, but it isn’t a “red sauce”. Wine makes an appearance, sometimes red and sometimes white. One enhancement that is common and adds depth and nuance is nutmeg, but it must be used with restraint. Our recipe is easy to make, hearty and absolutely fantastic. Get the recipe for Bolognese.
Easy Peasy Dinner and Dessert: 20 One-Pan, One Bowl Recipes for Busy Nights
We all need One-Pan, One-Bowl recipes in our repertoire, and we’ve got ‘em! From main dishes to soups, pasta, curries and desserts, these kitchen-tested recipes will get you in and out of the kitchen fast. With minimal clean-up, too! Click here for all of our One-Pan, One Bowl recipes!
36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles
Rice noodles are naturally gluten-free, but that isn’t the only reason to cook with them. They are delicious unto themselves, come in a variety of shapes, and are the noodle of choice in so many Asian-inspired recipes. But it doesn’t stop there! There are rice-based lasagna noodles, shells, manicotti, elbows…From soups to main dishes, casseroles, salads and summer rolls, we have 36 recipes for you to get you slurping with joy. Click for 36 Dishes You Didn’t Know You Could Make With Rice Noodles
