Ground meat is the workhorse of the kitchen. It’s affordable and endlessly versatile. These recipes are great for cold-weather cooking, from hearty casseroles to skillet suppers that taste like they took all day.
American Goulash (Hamburger Goulash)
Your family will love my quick and easy American Goulash recipe with its ground beef, elbow macaroni, and rich tomato sauce. It’s a really great solution for getting a homemade dinner on the table at the end of a busy day!
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White Bean Turkey Chili
When the leaves start to fall and you crave something hearty but not heavy, this White Bean Turkey Chili hits all the right buttons. It’s full of flavor, cooks in one pot, and is ready to serve in about half an hour. No need to simmer for hours to get a deep, comforting taste.
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Easy Cheeseburger Pie (with Bisquick)
This Easy Cheeseburger Pie recipe is the answer to getting a quick, delicious family friendly weeknight dinner on the table in under an hour. It serves up all the cheesy, beefy flavors you love in a burger in an easy, one dish recipe.
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Egg Noodle Lasagna
My Egg Noodle Lasagna recipe is a real family pleaser with layers and layers of meat sauce, cheesy filling, and egg noodles.
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Sweet and Sour Meatballs
These easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs will be a great addition to your next tailgate party! These tender meatballs simmered in a homemade sweet and sour sauce even do double duty as a casual dinner entree.
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Juicy Grilled Turkey Burgers
These juicy, delicious, lightly seasoned Grilled Turkey Burgers feature an indulgent ground turkey patty, Gruyere cheese, tangy Dijon mustard, and breadcrumbs to bind it all together.
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Homemade Sloppy Joes
My Homemade Sloppy Joes is a classic recipe that you’ll just never get tired of. It’s hearty, full of flavor, and easy enough to make at the end of a long day. You can even make it ahead, stash it in the freezer, and have supper on the table in just a few minutes.
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Homemade Jumbo Meatballs and Spaghetti
Treat your family and friends to a delicious and fun dinner with my recipe for Jumbo Meatballs and Spaghetti! Kids love a plate of spaghetti and tomato sauce with one giant meatball perched on top. Grate over some Parmesan cheese and let the feast begin.
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Homestyle Burgers
Homestyle Burgers are simple, juicy, and delicious. Start with high quality ground beef, add the seasonings, and cook until done to perfection.
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Southern Meatloaf
One of the most iconic of all American dinners is the meatloaf. It’s easy to mix up and happily bakes in the oven while you take care of other things. My Southern Meatloaf recipe, topped with a tangy brown sugar and ketchup topping, is a true family-pleasing dish that’s ready for the oven in just 20 minutes!
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My Southern Table Cookbook
If you like these recipes, you’ll love my cookbook! It’s 348 pages filled with 246 recipes, each with a full-color photo. Visit Lana’s Cooking for more information.
I’m Lana Stuart, an award-winning cookbook author, food blogger, and lifelong cook raised deep in Southwest Georgia. I started Lana’s Cooking in 2009 to share the tried-and-true recipes I grew up with. Around here, the food is full of flavor, the traditions run deep, and there’s always room at the table.