Make restaurant-style smash burgers at home quickly, easily, and inexpensively. This recipe creates thin juicy beef patties seared to perfection and topped with melted cheese. The patties are served with toppings and a special sauce on toasted buns. This post may contain affiliate links. I make a small commision on qualifying purchases at no added cost to you. What are smash burgers? They are griddle …
Mongolian Beef Meatballs with Pineapple
Mongolian Beef Meatballs with Pineapple have the flavor of a takeout favorite but in meatball form. Added pineapple provides a sweet freshness that contrasts nicely with the sweet and savory sauce. These meatballs are fantastic as an appetizer or as a rice bowl. Mongolian beef is a fixture in Chinese restaurants. It consists of thinly sliced and tenderized beef (usually flank) seared until crispy then …
Slow Cooker Pot Roast
This Slow Cooker Pot Roast transforms tough but economical chuck roast into a fork-tender and juicy meal. It’s slow-cooked with carrots, onions, and potatoes. Seasoning packets are used to create an easy, most flavorful brown gravy. Pot roast is a homey and welcoming meal anyone can make. All you need to do is stick to a few basic rules to have a delicious mouthwatering pot …
Simple Corned Beef Hash
Frozen hash browns and leftover corned beef from the deli are sautéed with onion, garlic, and spices in this Simple Corned Beef Hash. For a heartier breakfast, top it with an optional egg. St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to enjoy corned beef hash, but it’s a dish that can be made year-round. While leftover corned beef is the ideal choice for this recipe, …
Corned Beef Palmiers
Corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese are rolled up in puff pastry to create delicious Corned Beef Palmiers. These tasty treats are not only ideal for St. Patrick’s Day, but they also make excellent appetizers and party snacks throughout the year. Plus, they pair wonderfully with a nice cold beer! With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, these savory palmiers are the perfect addition to …
Chuck Steak Roast
Chuck Steak Roast is an easy, budget-friendly meal the entire family will love. The chuck steak is slow-roasted with vegetables until fall-off-the-bone tender. Can we talk about the crazy weather over the past weekend? It’s the second week of January in New England, and the temp soared to 68°F. How crazy was that!? A welcome kind of crazy, however. It definitely put everyone in a …
5-Ingredient Beef Pie
This hearty and super easy 5-ingredient Beef Pie takes one hour to make from start to finish. It’s a picky eater’s and meat-eater’s delight. Serve alone or with a side of salad or greens for a fantastic weeknight family meal. If you have a picky, protein-driven eater in your household as I do, this pie is worth its weight in gold. In my family, the distinction …
One-Pot Campanelle American Chop Suey
One-Pot Campanelle American Chop Suey (with or without cheese) is a hearty, comforting family meal. This pasta in a beefy tomato sauce is a budget-friendly dish that is satisfying and light on your wallet. Every time I have American Chop Suey, it brings me back to my elementary school cafeteria. It was there that I had my first taste of the classic New England pasta dish, …
Peppercorn Beef and Snow Peas
If a deliciously quick and easy meal is what you’re looking for, make this Peppercorn Beef and Snow Peas. It cooks in less than 15 minutes! Serve on a bed of rice for an ideal weeknight dinner. If you visit this little blog regularly, thank you so much!! I truly appreciate your support! You might know a little about me. But to know me is to also know that …