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, […]
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 […]









