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Asian Plum Meatballs
These delicious bites offer a mouthwatering combination of savory spices and a sweet, tangy glaze that creates a unique taste experience that will have your friends and family coming back for seconds! Jump to Recipe If you’ve been looking for an affordable and unexpected way to amp up the flavors of lean ground beef, I have just the recipe for you! These delicious bites are packed full of flavorful spices and a tangy-sweet Asian Plum glaze. They are perfect for a quick weekni
Dec 22, 20253 min read


Canned Chili Con Carne
This pressure-canned, homemade recipe combines savory ground beef, a trio of beans, garden-fresh peppers, and aromatic spices, making it...
Nov 6, 20254 min read


Creamy Gorgonzola and Steak Pasta
Tantalize your taste buds with this mouthwatering combination of tender steak, tangy Gorgonzola cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta covered in a creamy sauce, topped with a sweet balsamic glaze. Jump to Recipe When I was a single and broke gal in my early 20s, my friends and I often visited the OG during their more affordable lunch hours. Being on very tight budgets, we would often fill up on the salad and breadsticks and then save our entrée for an easy dinner at home. It was
Oct 13, 20254 min read


Caramelized Onion Steak Bites
Tender and juicy bites of steak perfectly seasoned with sauteed garlic and homemade caramelized onion powder. Jump to Recipe Steak is a...
Aug 4, 20253 min read


French Onion Casserole
Enjoy the deep, savory flavors of caramelized onions with hearty ground beef, tender rice, and rich Swiss cheese in this nostalgic casserole favorite! Jump to Recipe If ground beef is a regular item in your freezer, you might find yourself running out of fresh ideas for its use. When I need some inspiration, I often revisit nostalgic dishes from my childhood, like French Onion Casserole. This comforting meal was typically made with convenient canned soups, which, while tasty,
Jun 2, 20253 min read


Cheesy Beef & Noodles
Savory ground beef full of umami flavor, a creamy cheese sauce with a subtle kick, and tender pasta noodles create a mouthwatering pasta...
Dec 30, 20245 min read


Diner Style Patty Melt
A sizzling ground beef patty topped with gooey sharp cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and a delicious tangy sauce, it’s the ultimate...
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Slow Cooker Balsamic Vinegar Onions & Beef Tips
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy . Jump to Recipe My friends, we have had a week of fantastic autumn-like weather and I took full advantage of it. Here in the south, we are currently experiencing “Fake Fall” and soon we’ll be in “Second Summer”. Both of which are “Crock-pot Season” at my house, so I’m not mad at it, you know? If you want a hearty and flavorful meal that's super simple to make, you can't go wrong with my Slow Cooker Balsamic Vi
Jul 15, 20244 min read


Canned Ground Beef
Home-canned ground beef is delicious, convenient, and shelf-stable! Jump to Recipe I have a dilemma, friends. My freezers are jam-packed...
Jun 10, 20245 min read


Ground Beef and Ramen Korean Bowl
This quick and hearty meal is full of savory ground beef, tender noodles, crunchy veggies covered in a sweet and salty sauce. Jump to...
May 6, 20244 min read


Homemade BBQ Meatballs
These Homemade BBQ Meatballs are nice and crispy on the outside, and melt-in-your mouth tender on the inside coated with a delicious,...
Mar 28, 20244 min read


Comfy-Cozy Slow Cooker Chili
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy . This hearty chili is the ultimate comfort food on a cold evening. The slow cooking process allows all of those delicious spices to meld together and create a phenomenal flavor. If you’re lucky to have any, leftovers are even better the next day! Jump to recipe If you've been around for a minute or two, you’ve probably learned that I like meals that are quick and easy, but they have to be as homemade as possib
Feb 26, 20244 min read


Slow Cooker Creamy Beef & Mushroom Stroganoff
This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy . This cozy, family favorite is conveniently made using a slow cooker and offers a rich and creamy sauce with tender beef served over egg noodles. The leftovers are even better! It seems like there’s a new must-have something or another that pops up in my social media feed every day. It can be easy to forget the tried-and-true gadgets and appliances that sit in our cabinets. Whether you’re cooking for a large f
Jan 25, 20244 min read


Easy Beef & Broccoli Skillet
Jump to recipe This quick and easy meal comes together in just 30 minutes and is better than any take-out! Tender pieces of steak and...
Jan 15, 20243 min read


Zesty Ground Beef Pasta
This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is full of zesty flavor! It offers a beautiful, rich, and creamy tomato-based sauce...
Jun 5, 20231 min read


The Easiest & Cheesiest Homemade Lasagna
Layer after layer of tender pasta covered with a delicious American-style Bolognese sauce and piles of ooey-gooey mozzarella, provolone,...
Mar 6, 20234 min read


Classic Homemade Meatloaf
This timeless meatloaf recipe features a deliciously sweet and tangy glaze that brings back memories of home-cooked meals. Jump to Recipe Meatloaf is definitely a classic, but did you know that it was originally served for breakfast? During the 1870s, New Englanders wanted to utilize the cheaper cuts of their cattle. A few spices, eggs, and milk-soaked bread were added, and meatloaf was created. You can learn more about the history of meatloaf here: https://www.bonappetit.com
Jan 30, 20233 min read


Creamy Steak and Kale Pasta
Garden fresh kale, savory steak, and perfectly cooked pasta in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes this is a recipe you definitely need in your meal planning rotation! Jump to Recipe Like most families, we’re busy. The hubs and I both work 9-to-5s, we homeschool our girls, and there are extracurricular activities that demand our time. 30-minute meals are perfect for busy families because they can be made with simple ingredients in very little time, are budget-fri
Jan 12, 20234 min read


One Pan Tex-Mex Rice Casserole
This dish is bursting with Tex-Mex flavor and is packed full of lean ground beef, savory pinto beans, sweet corn, and delicious Mexican Rice, then topped with lots of sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect for Taco Tuesday! Jump to Recipe Who doesn’t love “Taco Tuesday”? We're big fans of Tex-Mex food around here and look forward to it anytime it's on the menu plan. This casserole is fantastic as-is, but you can also serve it over nachos or as a burrito filling. I've even added some t
Dec 26, 20223 min read


Vegetable Beef Soup
This classic dish combines savory ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and delicious beef broth to create a hearty meal that's both...
Nov 24, 20223 min read
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