This kid's classic and favorite leaves time for the family to enjoy summer evenings together. The recipe for the flavorful meat sauce can easily be doubled. Feel free to make a bigbatch of it over the...
Ground beef, pinto beans, and tomatoes spiced with chili powder bubble under a crunchy, gooey topping of tortilla chips and two cheeses in this quick and easy, kid-friendly casserole.
This herb-crusted standing rib roast is a welcome change from turkey over the December holidays. Don't skimp on the garlic, the heads have a milder flavor when roasted.
For a fast, low-calorie dinner, try this Tex-Mex classic. It uses top round steak, which is a very lean cut of beef, plus it packs plenty of fresh flavor. Other lean cuts of beef, like eye of round or...
This meaty sandwich should please the very hungry at lunchtime. It's an easy meal that requires just 10 minutes of prep work. Roast onion, bell pepper, and zucchini with oil, then add the meatballs until...
Mrs. Kostyra shares her special way of cooking kielbasa, which ensures a crispy skin. She notes that it is important to pierce the sausage casing so that it doesn't crack while cooking.
As luck would have it, any day can be St. Patrick's Day when you cook up this classic one-pot dish. Surprising tidbit: Corned beef and cabbage originated in New York, not Ireland!
Boneless beef short ribs are seared, and then simmered for hours until they are silky and tender. Brown sugar and apple cider, along with parsnips, carrots, and potatoes, add notes of sweetness add to...
The cast-iron skillet is essential for this recipe. Iron is heavy, and that means an iron pan holds the heat and distributes it evenly, so it browns well rather than scorching the food in some spots and...
With its crushed-peppercorn crust and buttery, shallot-specked sauce, steak au poivre is a highlight of any cook's repertoire. Our recipe captures dynamic flavor in two quick steps: searing the meat over...
Chili con carne, a Texan creation, is a traditional one-dish dinner. Toppings -- avocado, scallions, tortilla chips, and cheese -- are up to each guest.
Flat-iron steak is a relatively inexpensive cut with great flavor and lots of marbling. It usually comes in one large piece that can be grilled whole like a flank or cut into individual steaks, as it's...
This spiced-up pot roast will make you think of a ranch-house kitchen, where something fragrant and hearty is always in the oven. Long, slow, moist cooking (we use beer for the liquid) makes brisket extraordinarily...
Making an exotic, vibrant steak salad is no big deal. Just mix lime juice, rice vinegar, and seasonings into a multi-tasking marinade and dressing. This Asian Steak Salad with Cucumber and Napa Cabbage...
Two types of ground meat (beef and pork) are enriched with pancetta and cream in this old-school Italian sauce, while porcini mushrooms and Marsala add wonderful depth of flavor. Make pasta night extra...
For juicy meat and a great crust, choose a thicker cut such as rib eye. Because this type of steak takes longer to cook, it will have time to develop a nice sear.
Turning a tough cut of meat into a hearty, succulent meal involves only a couple of hours of slow simmering. Many recipes call for a simple stock or red wine, which not only braises the meat but also imparts...
Salt dough is distantly related to huff paste, a concoction of salt, flour, and water used to protect meat from the heat of an open spit; herbs and garlic infuse this wrapped tenderloin with incredible...
When you pair Asian flavors with spring vegetables and steak, you're bound to come out with a terrific dinner -- plus, the rice catches all the tasty sauce and pan juices.
This simple Asian marinade also works wonders on chicken, seafood, and pork. Versatile and almost effortless, it will become a staple in your grilling repertoire. This recipe is from"Emeril at the Grill"...
For a crowd-pleasing yet simple holiday entree, try this traditional beef tenderloin with decadent red-wine butter sauce from chef Eric Ripert's "Avec Eric" cookbook. Serve with his Sauteed Broccoli Rabe,...
This beef ragu begins with a rump roast, browned to deepen its flavor. The meat is then braised in a thick liquid of wine and crushed tomatoes, made aromatic with garlic and punched up with a little hot...
Transform lasagna with meat sauce from a guilty pleasure into a wholesome meal. Small swap-ins can make a mighty difference: Whole-wheat noodles, low-fat cottage cheese, and lean ground sirloin create...