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 […]
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, […]
Cheesy Beef and Bean Tortilla Pie
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chili powder, 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp […]
Cheesy Beef Parmesan Subs With Broiled Mozzarella
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 […]
Rustic Beef and White Bean Cassoulet Bake
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 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 2 ribs celery, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced (divided: […]
Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff Meatballs with Noodles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) wide egg noodles 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 16 oz (450 g) cremini or button mushrooms, divided (8 oz finely chopped, 8 oz sliced) 1 small yellow […]
Greek Beef Orzo Bake with Tomato, Oregano and Feta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) dry orzo pasta 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 2 tbsp […]
Garlicky Beef and Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 4 stuffed mushrooms each) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 16 large white or cremini mushrooms (about 1 lb / 450 g) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1/2 lb (225 g) ground beef (90% lean if possible) 1/4 cup […]
Creamy Skillet Beef Tikka Masala
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 2 tbsp neutral oil 1 large onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 can (15 oz […]
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 […]









