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Keyword: Hamburger

10 MINUTE CHILI

10 MINUTE CHILI

Quick and easy 10-minute chili recipe, perfect for meal prep, tacos, chili mac, and more. Budget-friendly and versatile for busy nights!

BIG BATCH BOLOGNESE SAUCE

BIG BATCH BOLOGNESE SAUCE

This creamy, rich, slow-cooked meat sauce is made with ground beef, veggies, tomatoes, wine, and milk for a deliciously versatile dish. Perfect for pasta, lasagna, pizza, baked potatoes, or spaghetti squash, it freezes beautifully for easy, make-ahead meals. A hearty, flavorful recipe inspired by traditional …read more

PATTY MELT WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

PATTY MELT WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Savor the classic diner favorite with our Patty Melts recipe. Inexpensive, delicious, and a delightful change from the ordinary burger—perfect for family meals.

CLASSIC SALISBURY STEAK WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

CLASSIC SALISBURY STEAK WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

Salisbury steak is a savory and hearty dish featuring well-seasoned ground beef patties smothered in a velvety mushroom gravy, delivering a comforting and homestyle flavor with a hint of nostalgia.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA BOATS

SPAGHETTI SQUASH LASAGNA BOATS

All the cozy comfort of lasagna, yet gluten free and low carb. So good you’ll never miss the pasta!

BUDGET SHEPHERD’S PIE

BUDGET SHEPHERD’S PIE

Comfort in a bowl for under $2 a serving. Savory beef, the sweetness of peas and carrots topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This satisfies the tummy and soothes the soul.

THE CANDIED BACON CHEDDAR BURGER

THE CANDIED BACON CHEDDAR BURGER

Simply the BEST burger. Smoky, juicy BBQed burger, sharp cheddar, sweet caramelized onions, homemade BBQ sauce with crisp, brown sugar and black pepper candied bacon.

QUICK AND EASY SLOPPY JOES

QUICK AND EASY SLOPPY JOES

Ready in 20 minutes, this is a family pleaser of a meal.

QUICK AND EASY MEATLOAF MUFFINS

QUICK AND EASY MEATLOAF MUFFINS

Here’s a delicious dinner the whole family will love- Meatloaf Muffins. The best part? They’re ready from pantry to table in less than 40 minutes.

SOUTHWEST CASSEROLE

SOUTHWEST CASSEROLE

Hearty and delicious, this casserole is a family favorite. A chili inspired beefy bottom topped with sweet and savory corn bread.

MOCK BEEF STROGANOFF

MOCK BEEF STROGANOFF

All the flavors of Beef Stroganoff in a fraction of the time. Creamy and savory with lots of juicy hamburger, this noodle dish is comfort in a bowl.