Easy beef favorites

If you've been sticking to burgers, it's time to shake things up. The oh-so-tasty options range from comfort foods like Shepherd's Pie, Pot Roast and Meat Loaf to modern faves like Quick and Easy Oriental Beef and Noodles. If you try a different recipe each week, you'll never be bored with beef.

• Beef and Bean Hash
  An easy and economical dinner, this hearty cowboy hash makes a wonderful weeknight meal. Serve it over Mexican rice or partnered with warm tortilla chips.
• Beef and Vegetable Bundles
  These pretty parcels, perfect for grilling, seal in all the juices and flavors. For this recipe, juicy beef and steamed carrots and potatoes are the surprise that awaits guests, but feel free to create your own combos.
• Beef Shepherd's Pie
  This savory shepherd's pie, layered with seasoned beef, carrots, potatoes and onion and sprinkled with creamy Cheddar cheese, is a wonderful way to chase away the winter chills.
• Beef Stroganoff
  Our simple twist on this classic dish of tender, juicy beef bathed in a velvety sour cream and mushroom sauce and served over pasta noodles or rice will make mouths water in anticipation of this satisfying supper.
• Cabbage Rolls
  Stuffed with seasoned ground beef, rice, tomato and onion and sprinkled with fragrant cinnamon, these delicious cabbage rolls are the quintessential comfort food.
• Cheeseburger Vegetable Soup
  Everyone's a winner with this kid-pleasing potage that combines the creamy flavors of Cheddar cheese and sour cream that little ones love with the hearty mixed vegetables, beef and rice that parents want them to eat.
• Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Stir-Fry
  It's an excuse to use up all those leftover veggies at the end of the week. This easily adaptable stir-fry recipe takes into account all sorts of tastes and makes good use of whatever you happen to have on hand.
• Chow Mein Casserole
  This hearty Chinese hot pot blends ground beef with celery, onion, almonds, rice and chow mein noodles for a comforting homemade meal with all your favorite takeout flavors.
• Classic Pot Roast
  Slowly simmered and richly flavored, this perfect pot roast makes for a mouth-watering Sunday dinner. Be sure to have plenty of mashed potatoes ready to soak up its rich juices.
• Coney Island Hot Dog Sauce
  You'll relish this spicy sauce that gets its kick from ground beef, chili powder, onion and garlic. It makes the perfect partner for grilled sausage on a bun, hotdogs and hamburgers.
• Fabulous Slow-Roasted Brisket
  The scent of this delicious slow-roasted brisket will drive you crazy as it cooks -- ever so slowly -- to perfect tenderness. It tastes every bit as wonderful as it smells.
• Hamburger Muffins
  These satisfying sandwiches, stuffed with savory ground beef, creamy mushroom and a blend of seasonings and sprinkled with cheese, are best served warm and toasty from the oven.
• Homemade Meat Loaf
  This savory, satisfying meat loaf blends layers of seasoned ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, ketchup and dry onion soup mix with smoky bacon and zesty tomato sauce for hearty homemade taste.
• Homemade Meat Pie
  Craving a hearty helping of comfort food? This satisfying beef pie is stuffed with seasoned ground beef, creamy mushroom and vegetable beef soups, potatoes and carrots in a light and flaky pastry.
• Kids' Favorite Meat Loaf
  For a take on traditional meatloaf that kids will love, we've substituted crispy cereal squares for plain-old breadcrumbs and added a touch of sweetness from brown sugar and ketchup. Bake it up in mini-loaf pans for kid-sized servings.
• Quick and Easy Oriental Beef and Noodles
  East meets west in this savory skillet supper that blends hearty ground beef with tender ramen noodles, diced tomatoes and sweet corn for a quick and convenient weeknight meal.
• Rats Baked in Blood
  This creepy casserole will have your guests scampering onto their chairs. Trick-or-treaters will love tucking into this ghoulish ground beef dish at your next Halloween party.
• Southern Beef Skillet Supper
  All the elements of a complete and nutritious meal are here, simmering in this savory skillet supper. This hearty dish of ground beef and potatoes with creamy mushroom soup, corn and peas is a tasty way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
• Tater Tot Casserole
  Perfect for your tater tots, this hearty beef casserole blends creamy mushroom soup, seasoned ground beef, garlicky green beans and crispy tater tots for an all-time family favorite.
• Veal Roast Blanquette
  This moist, mouthwatering roast, which crisps up to a burnished mahogany finish with roasted vegetables and a savory gravy, is a celebration all its own. Its rich, robust flavors make it a memorable meal for any special celebration.
  

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