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prep time
20 min
cook time
1:15
Best-Ever Traditional LasagnaThis ground beef classic may seem fussy to make but using a béchamel sauce and medium ground beef makes this so much better than a purchased lasagna. Béchamel is easier than you may think and using oven-ready noodles saves prep and clean-up time. BONUS: This recipe makes about 2 cups extra meat sauce that you can package up and freeze to use as a speedy weeknight spaghetti dinner.
prep time
15 min
cook time
40 min
Skillet Lasagna with SpinachTake pasta night to another level with this one skillet wonder. Use regular lasagna noodles (not oven-ready) for this recipe.
prep time
20 min
cook time
35 min
Swedish MeatballsThe fresh bread crumbs are easy to make with any stale bread and when soaked in the milk, become the secret to tender juicy meatballs – the panade. Meatballs are browned and cooked in the skillet before adding to the simmering cream sauce so they have good colour and flavour but don’t discolour the sauce. Stir in the sour cream just at the end so the cream sauce does not curdle or break. Serve over cooked potatoes or with buttered egg noodles. This recipe was adapted from Chef Alexandra Feswick’s original and modified, as necessary, for home cooks.
prep time
20 min
cook time
60 min
Traditional Italian Meatballs in Tomato SauceA restaurant favourite known as “Polpette al Sugo”, tender, flavourful meatballs are simmered in a simple tomato sauce to enjoy with toasted garlic bread. Chef Ponzo prefers to use medium ground beef for these meatballs but lean works well, too.
This recipe was adapted from Chef Ponzo’s original and modified, as necessary, for home cooks.
prep time
20 min
cook time
25 min
Ginger-Miso Meatball and Vegetable Soup with BarleyGently poaching meatballs in a simmering broth has 2 benefits: it adds a meatier flavour to the broth and makes the most tender, juicy meatballs. Miso can be purchased in the refrigerated section in Asian grocery stores and keeps a long time in the fridge. Try using it as a rub for a steak as a for a flavour boost sometime.
This recipe was adapted from Chef Buckett’s original and modified, as necessary, for home cooks.
prep time
15 min
cook time
40 min
Classic Beef ChiliFinally, a down-sized chili that’s good for a small household. Make this for two – or for one – with enough to make quesadillas the next day from any leftover chili. Serve topped with some shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeño and torn fresh cilantro. If you’re ambitious, bake up some cornbread to sop up the bowl.
prep time
15 min
cook time
30 min
Mayai Mani (Beef and Egg Casserole)This Mayai Mani casserole, created by influencer Fareen Jessa, aka – Foodmamma, is quick to pull together with just a few basic ingredients and is reminiscent of Mexican Heuovos Rancheros.
prep time
20 min
cook time
53 min
Kofta ShakshukaMade with lean ground beef koftas, this kofta shakshuka will step up your brunch game in the most delicious way. This delicious addition to your recipe repertoire was created by Chef Erica Karbelnik. Chef Erica competed in Food Network Canada’s Top Chef Canada, where she took home the title and grand prize.
prep time
10 min
cook time
20 min
Speedy Gyro Beef SaladIf you love a classic Greek gyro, you’re going to love this speedy weeknight dinner for two! The star of the show is the delicious ground beef that is combined with gyro must-haves: feta cheese, tomato, Greek olives and cucumber dressing. The same great restaurant flavours, fast and easy at home!
prep time
5 min
cook time
15 min
Skillet Beef GnocchiIt’s easy to turn store-bought potato gnocchi into pillows of goodness with this simple and speedy dish. And the bonus… this makes 4 portions and the welcome leftovers are delicious reheated for lunch another day!
prep time
15 min
cook time
20 min
Personal Taco PizzasThese personal-sized taco pizzas are easy, crispy and delicious! Another bonus is that each person can choose their own toppings!
prep time
10 min
cook time
40 min
Patty MeltsPatty melts are hearty sandwiches that are pure comfort food. The juicy ground beef patty is tasty on its own and the slow-cooked caramelized onions give it even more crave-worthy flavour. Serve with a crispy side salad and your favourite grilled cheese accompaniments.
prep time
10 min
cook time
22 min
Doubled-Up Simple Beef and Spinach SoupWhat the heck is stoup? Well, it’s somewhere between soup and stew with extra-thick broth and chunky veggies. Everyone loves one-pot meals and nothing makes a person happier than a warm bowl of nourishing beefy goodness! NOTE: this recipe makes a big batch for just two, so there will be extras for another meal (see Tip).
prep time
10 min
cook time
15 min
Beef Stroganoff Open-Faced SandwichesWho doesn’t love beef stroganoff? How about a simple weeknight dinner for two that packs all the flavour, but is on the table in a lot less time? Delicious ground beef smothered in a sour cream mushroom gravy is the perfect solution!
prep time
10 min
cook time
25 min
Baked Scotch EggsThese are big, meaty and delicious. Enjoy them as a meal with steamed veggies or a side salad. Don’t forget to serve with some pickles and dipping sauce.
Heart-Shape Mini MeatloavesEmily has been making these meatloaves since her kids were little. The kids would recognize Valentine’s Day as Love Day, and this was the perfect way to shape one of their favorite dishes into hearts. If you have a heart-shaped cookie cutter, be sure to cut out hearts from potatoes and roast them to serve alongside.
Beef and Cabbage Skillet NoodlesOne-skillet meals are always a great way to celebrate a great day in school or at the office. This version comes together easily and the kids will be happy to get cooking so they can add those crunchy noodles at the end!
prep time
1:30
cook time
11 hr
Beef KreplachThis kreplach recipe by Chef Phillip Walters is a uniquely-presented version of these Jewish traditional dumplings in broth. The dumplings, filled with beef seasoned with fresh herbs, in an aromatic, richly-flavoured chicken broth are elevated even further with crispy carrot chips and a fresh dill oil for garnish.
prep time
40 min
cook time
20 min
Beef Bulgogi Dumplings (3 ways)An easy and delicious beef bulgogi dumpling recipe that allows you to say “no” to frozen store-bought dumplings forever! Dumplings are filled with seasoned cooked ground beef, green onions (scallions), fresh napa cabbage, sweet carrots, ginger, onions and garlic. Recipe developed by Christina Chow
prep time
30 min
cook time
60 min
Beef SamosasSpiced ground beef enveloped in pastry and fried to perfection, these beef samosas make the best kind of appetizer. I prefer using lean ground beef for this recipe. Traditionally samosas are deep-fried though sometimes when we get uncooked samosas from our families we use the air fryer. The samosa wrappers can be found in the freezer section in well-stocked supermarkets and at Southeast Asian grocery stores.
