Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 4 cloves […]
Hearty Beef and Eggplant Ragu for Pasta or Polenta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 to 6 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 medium eggplants (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (for eggplant) + more to taste 5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, […]
Spicy Beef and Kimchi Fried Noodles Skillet
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 10 oz (280 g) wheat noodles or ramen (dried) 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or grapeseed) 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 1 cup (about 5 oz / 140 g) chopped […]
Creamy Beef and Corn Chowder with Smoked Paprika
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) lean ground beef 2 tbsp olive oil or neutral cooking oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 lb (680 g) […]
Italian Beef-Stuffed Ciabatta Melts with Provolone and Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty sandwiches Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–85% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 cup (120 ml) dry red wine or […]
Cozy Ground Beef Dumpling Soup with Napa Cabbage
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 35–40 round dumpling or wonton wrappers (3 in / 7.5 cm) 5 scallions, finely sliced (whites and greens separated) 3 tbsp fresh ginger (2 tbsp grated […]
Smoky Beef Taco Pizza with Cheddar and Jalapeños
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (1 large 12-inch pizza) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb pizza dough, room temperature 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup thick salsa (mild or medium) 1 lb 85% lean ground beef 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 […]
Beef Tikka Lettuce Cups with Mint and Lime Yogurt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes (includes 20 minutes marinating) Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 1/2 cup plain yogurt + 2/3 cup Greek yogurt (divided) Garlic, ginger, lemon juice, lime juice, lime zest Garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, […]
Creamy Baked Polenta Casserole with Herbed Beef and Parmesan
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 ½ cups coarse polenta (or yellow cornmeal) 4 cups water + 2 cups whole or 2% milk 3 tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 1 tsp fine sea salt (for […]
Lebanese Beef Kafta Bowls with Rice and Tahini
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed + 1 3/4 cups water, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1 small onion, finely grated (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 […]









