Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 hearty subs (4 servings) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 1 Tbsp olive oil (if beef is very lean) 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups (16 oz) marinara […]
Classic Glazed Meatloaf With Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb ground beef (80/20) 1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 1 cup whole milk 1 medium onion, finely minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 large eggs 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp […]
Slow-Simmered Spaghetti Bolognese With Red Wine and Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 carrots, finely diced 2 celery ribs, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb (450 g) […]
Cheesy Smash Burgers With Caramelized Onions and House Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 double smash burgers (4 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) 80/20 ground beef, cold 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced 8 slices American or mild cheddar cheese 4 soft burger buns (brioche or potato) 3 […]
Chipotle Street-Style Beef Tacos With Lime Crema
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 12 street-style tacos) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp dried oregano […]
Hearty Chili Con Carne with Beans and Cheddar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20) 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp chili powder 2 tsp […]
Classic Cottage Pie With Buttery Mashed Potato Topping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 lb (1.4 kg) potatoes, peeled and chunked 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk + 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream 1 large egg yolk Salt and black […]
Quick Korean Beef Rice Bowls With Gochujang and Cucumbers
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups cooked hot white rice (from about 2 cups uncooked) 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 2 tsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp grated […]
Mediterranean Beef Kofta Pitas with Tzatziki and Fresh Veggies
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 stuffed pitas (4 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85–90% lean 1/4 cup finely grated yellow or white onion 3 cloves garlic, minced (divided) 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint […]
Sweet and Tangy Sloppy Joes With a Nostalgic Twist
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef, 80–85% lean 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup (240 […]









