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Taco Casserole

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.

Author: Martha Stewart

Crispy Tacos Picadillo

Picadillo is a dish consisting of ground beef, onions, garlic, and tomatoes.

Author: Martha Stewart

Easy Meatball Hero Sandwich

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...

Author: Martha Stewart

Ricotta Filled Meatballs

Basic meatballs become dinner party fare when stuffed with rich, creamy ricotta cheese in this recipe from Apizz chef John LaFemina.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cornbread and Chili Pie

Author: Martha Stewart

Beef Stroganoff Meatballs

The oven makes quick work of browning these beef meatballs.

Author: Martha Stewart

Stuffed Beef Burgers

When the familiar hamburger of ground chuck holds a surprise inside, it's much more fun, and takes on a remarkably different personality.

Author: Martha Stewart

Frankie's Meatballs

This recipe for Frankie's Meatballs comes from "Rao's Cookbook," by Frank Pellegrino. Rao's is one of Michael Kors' favorite restaurants in Manhattan.

Author: Martha Stewart

Polenta Lasagna

These individual lasagnas make a special meal for two. They take some time to prepare but can be completely assembled in advance.

Author: Martha Stewart

Grandma's Bolognese

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...

Author: Martha Stewart

Healthier Meat Lasagna

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...

Author: Martha Stewart

Tex Mex Beef Enchiladas

This recipe is easily doubled; you can bake one batch tonight and freeze another for a no-fuss weeknight meal.

Author: Martha Stewart

Bacon Cheeseburgers

This perfect recipe for bacon cheeseburgers is courtesy of Joey Campanaro.

Author: Martha Stewart

Gnocchi with Quick Meat Sauce

This hearty meal is ready in just 30 minutes. Store-bought gnocchi (Italian for "dumplings") cook in just a few minutes, so they're faster than pasta. You'll have extra meat sauce left over to make Summer...

Author: Martha Stewart

Moroccan Style Stuffed Acorn Squashes

Halved acorn squashes become built-in dishes for a Moroccan-inspired blend of extra-lean ground beef, bulgur, pine nuts, golden raisins, and cinnamon.

Author: Martha Stewart

Pappardelle with Quick Fennel Ragu

Poaching the meat is the secret behind this tender Papparadelle with Quick Fennel Ragu. Grated Parmesan and red-pepper flakes add lively flavor-and color.

Author: Martha Stewart

Spaghetti Bolognese

Lucinda's version of bolognese sauce takes just a third of the time of the original to prepare. Serve it over spaghetti or any pasta you may have in the pantry.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala...

Author: Martha Stewart

Pimiento Cheese Burgers

The classic Southern mix of cheese, mayo, and pimientos brightens a basic burger.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cornbread and Beef Skillet Pie

Leave the baking sheet in the cabinet, and bake a batch of golden brown cornbread biscuits atop a tasty mix of beef and bell peppers, on the table in 45 minutes. This dinner-in-a-skillet packs generous...

Author: Martha Stewart

Down Home Chili Cheeseburger

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, adapted from Essential Emeril: Favorite Recipes and Hard-Won Wisdom From My Life in the Kitchen, Oxmoor House, 2015, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Author: Martha Stewart

Deep Dish Meatball Pizza

Every meatball-lover will adore this deep dish pizza. A pie plate and store-bought dough are all the keys you need to have a great pizza night at home.

Author: Martha Stewart

Grilled Hamburgers with Goat Cheese

If your grill is large enough, you can cook everything at once. Give the hamburgers about a two-minute head start so that everything is ready to come off the grill at the same time.

Author: Martha Stewart

Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers

Chickpeas and bulgur add a nutty flavor and extra protein to ground beef (and makes the meal more cost-effective) in these Mediterranean-inspired burgers.

Author: Martha Stewart

Bistro Burgers

A few simple moves can elevate a backyard hamburger to steak-house status. Grilled onions, a swipe of Dijon over the patties before grilling, and toasted brioche buns are just a sampling of some of the...

Author: Lauryn Tyrell

Stovetop Chili Mac

This one-pot wonder features hearty fall flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cottage Pie with Vegetable Mash

Put a twist on your meat and potatoes dinner with this traditional English dish, a savory ground beef mixture topped with mashed potatoes and carrots.

Author: Martha Stewart

Rosemary Meatballs

We did side-by-side tastings with meatballs: one included panko and the other, regular breadcrumbs. The ones with panko were much lighter -- and tastier!

Author: Martha Stewart

Rich Beef and Eggplant Lasagna

Forgo the Basic Bechamel Sauce for a lighter version of this recipe.

Author: Martha Stewart

Down Home Chili

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, adapted from Essential Emeril: Favorite Recipes and Hard-Won Wisdom From My Life in the Kitchen, Oxmoor House, 2015, courtesy Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Author: Martha Stewart

Sweet and Sour Korean Cocktail Meatballs

Old-school Swedish meatballs get a Korean twist, courtesy of gochujang, a spicy, subtly sweet fermented chili paste.

Author: Martha Stewart

Asian Stuffed Cabbage

This Far East take on an Eastern European specialty puts healthful ingredients front and center.

Author: Martha Stewart

Meatloaf 101

Use a combination of meat for perfect meatloaf: beef for flavor, veal for tenderness and easy slicing, pork for juiciness.

Author: Martha Stewart

Old School Meatloaf

The sweet heat of the chili sauce adds a fresh hit of flavor to this beefy classic.

Author: Martha Stewart

Meatloaf with Green Beans

Dressed up with a little cheese, this classic meatloaf is an easy everyday choice. A combination of ground meat and a different cheese would also taste great -- try pork and beef with Gruyere or Monterey...

Author: Martha Stewart

Lighter Blue Plate Special

Our comforting menu of lean sirloin meatloaf and low-fat buttermilk mashed potatoes is as hearty as the diner original - but better for you.

Author: Martha Stewart

Beef and Barley Burgers

Whole grains and veggies are the focus in this mostly-meatless patty, but not to worry-ground beef still plays a familiar and satisfying role. To ensure they had a flavor that would be as beefy as ever,...

Author: Greg Lofts

Beef Tacos with Pico de Gallo

These ground beef and cabbage tacos are simple to make and affordable.

Author: Martha Stewart

Ragu Bolognese

Use this rich meat sauce to make our Lasagna Bolognese.

Author: Martha Stewart

Meatball Casserole

The ultimate; meatballs, made with ground pork and ground beef, are simmered in a quick tomato sauce, then topped with mozzarella and broiled.

Author: Martha Stewart

Southwestern Meatloaf Burgers

Glazing the burgers with chili sauce keeps them moist and adds extra flavor. Look for chili sauce (actually a spicy ketchup) in the condiments aisle of your grocery store.

Author: Martha Stewart

Cincinnati Chili Dogs

Native Buckeyes pledge allegiance to this dog. Pile on the all-beef chili, heady with chocolate, cinnamon, and other spices, with abandon. The finishing touches are fundamental: yellow mustard, diced sweet...

Author: Martha Stewart

Charred Eggplant and Beef Burgers

Part lean beef, part eggplant, this low-calorie burger offers the best of all worlds. Shaving extra-sharp cheddar cheese on top makes a small amount go a long way. For the best texture, cook the burgers...

Author: Martha Stewart

Lighter Beef Tacos

These soft tacos use lean ground sirloin and low-fat corn tortillas as sensible substitutions. Skip the sour cream and guacamole -- opt for a fiery salsa instead.

Author: Martha Stewart

Open Faced Cheeseburgers with Mushrooms and Onions

Fontina is especially good on this burger. When heated, its texture becomes remarkably creamy and luscious.

Author: Martha Stewart

Tomato Sauce with Meat

Tomato Sauce with Meat instantly turns plain pasta into a culinary dish. Note: These recipes have been adapted from 'The Flavors of Sicily' by Anna Tasca Lanza. Text copyright 2001 by Anna Tasca Lanza....

Author: Martha Stewart

Perfect Bolognese Sauce

Fresh tagliatelle is the traditional accompaniment for this perfect Bolognese Sauce, that pairs well with any flat pasta. Homemade chicken stock is ideal, because it gives the sauce body and a velvety...

Author: Martha Stewart

Eggplant Bolognese

Mike Ugliarolo of Scarsdale, New York sends us this family-friendly dinner-pasta and bolognese-with sauteed eggplant, pepper, onion, and zucchini.

Author: Martha Stewart

Polpette

Mortadella (finely ground pork sausage with pieces of pistachio and spices) and a couple tablespoons of wine add tremendous depth of flavor to this traditional comfort food. Serve it with several vegetable...

Author: Martha Stewart

Real Deal Chili

Bacon adds smoky flavor to this authentic Southwestern beef chili. Masa harina, or fine cornmeal, helps thicken it. Serve the lime wedges on the side.

Author: Martha Stewart

Rigatoni and Meatballs

Every Italian-American grandma has a version of this sauce, served on Sunday. It's a thin, flavorful tomato puree served over rigatoni with meatballs, sausages, and any other meat that happens to be in...

Author: Martha Stewart