A fun and easy twist on traditional red chili (and a great one to try if you don’t love red or kidney beans!) Print Recipe Black Bean Chili I always have a lot of black…
Black Bean Chili
Category: Beef
Mexican Beef & Frito Pie
A fun and easy Mexican casserole Print Recipe Mexican Beef & Frito Pie If you love Fritos or any Tex-Mex flavored Hamburger Helper type dish, then this is the recipe for you!! Course Lunch /…
Mini Meatloaves
A fun twist on meatloaf! Print Recipe Mini Meatloaves I much prefer these little mini meatloaves, as opposed to one large loaf baked in the oven. Course Lunch / Dinner Cuisine American Servings Ingredients 1/2…
Turkey Burgers #1
An easy turkey burger with the flavors of honey and mustard added Print Recipe Turkey Burgers #1 Turkey Burgers (or sliders) with the favors of honey and mustard Course Lunch / Dinner Cuisine American Servings…
Hot Dog Chili
An easy recipe for a quick weeknight chili, though I usually make this one a bit thicker and use it for “hot dog chili”, to top hot dogs with chili and cheese 🙂 It works…
Asian Lettuce Wraps
An easy way to make lettuce wraps at home, using your choice of protein 🙂 I’ve tried this with several kinds of meat, and have changed up the original recipe (which is what is listed…
Easy Skillet Hamburger Stroganoff
An easy, stovetop method of preparing stroganoff, using hamburger meat rather than another, more expensive cut of meat 🙂 Print Recipe Easy Skillet Hamburger Stroganoff I know there’s lots of ways to make beef stroganoff,…
Taco Pasta 2 Ways
We both love this homemade version of Taco Pasta, since we grew up eating boxed Hamburger Helper type meals! This one is really easy to do, plus we now have two ways of making it……
Skillet Lasagna
A nice stovetop alternative to a baked lasagna in a casserole dish! Print Recipe Skillet Lasagna Don’t turn on your oven if you just want the taste of lasagna! This stovetop version is quicker, and…
Meatloaf Patties with Gravy
A great recipe for meatloaf patties, with the most delicious gravy imaginable! Print Recipe Meatloaf Patties with Gravy Course Lunch / Dinner Cuisine American Servings Ingredients 1 pound ground sirloin or ground beef1 slice bread,…
Instant Pot Easy Taco Pie
A fun way to make a quick taco pie for supper, using your Instant Pot! Print Recipe Instant Pot Easy Taco Pie If you have a springform pan that fits in your Instant Pot, use…
Asian Flank Steak Marinade
Our favorite way to grill flank steak! Print Recipe Asian Flank Steak Marinade We love flank steak and this is one of only two recipes we’ve tried – the second one we didn’t like, so…
Stacy’s Sloppy Joes
I’ve never really liked Manwich sloppy joe sauce, so I always make my own! I’ve been making this for many years, and alter it occasionally to make a cheesy sloppy joe (see notes at the…
Cheeseburger Wraps
A fun twist on a cheeseburger! Wrap meat and cheese with your favorite toppings inside a flour tortilla, and grill or cook in a skillet until brown. These will be a new family favorite! Print…
Cheeseburger Pasta
A homemade way to make “Hamburger Helper” cheeseburger macaroni! You can be extra healthy and make your own canned cheese soup substitute (recipe included below). This is a big favorite in our house, and always…