33 Contest-Winning Beef Recipes

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33 Contest-Winning Beef Recipes2/32 Onion Beef au Jus 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Onion Beef au Jus Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Garlic, onions, soy sauce and onion soup mix flavor the tender beef in savory hot sandwiches that are served with a tasty rich broth for dipping. The seasoned beef makes delicious cold sandwiches too. —Marilyn Brown, West Union, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 422 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1179mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g

fiber), 38g protein

fiber), 38g protein. 3/32 Ole Polenta Casserole 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 345 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 874mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. 4/32 Asian Noodle & Beef Salad 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Asian Noodle & Beef Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Asian-inspired pasta salad is crunchy, tangy and light. If

you have fresh herbs, like basil or cilantro, on hand, add them to the mix

you have fresh herbs, like basil or cilantro, on hand, add them to the mix. —Kelsey Casselbury, Odenton, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 399 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 855mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein. 5/32 Moroccan Pot Roast 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 7 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband loves meat and I love veggies, so we’re both happy with this spicy twist on beefy pot roast. With garbanzo beans, eggplant, honey and mint, it’s like something you’d

eat at a Marrakesh bazaar

eat at a Marrakesh bazaar. —Catherine Dempsey, Clifton Park, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 435 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 38g protein. 6/32 Sloppy Joe Under a Bun 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joe Under a Bun Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I usually keep a can of sloppy joe sauce in the pantry, because our kids love sloppy joes. But sometimes I don’t have buns on hand. With this

fun casserole, we can still enjoy the flavors that they love in a flash

fun casserole, we can still enjoy the flavors that they love in a flash. The bun-like top crust is made with biscuit mix, sprinkled with sesame seeds and baked until golden. —Trish Bloom, Ray, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 423 calories, 23g fat (12g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 961mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 7/32 Mini Mediterranean Pizza 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 19 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was on a mini pizza kick and had already served up Mexican and

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat

Italian variations, so I opted for a Mediterranean version and came up with these. —Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 pizza: 287 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 783mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 8/32 Fiesta Beef & Cheese Skillet Cobbler 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fiesta Beef & Cheese Skillet Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I tweaked my beefy skillet cobbler until it achieved

the wow factor

the wow factor. It’s now a family tradition. Top it off with lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes and a dollop of sour cream. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 373 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 949mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 9/32 Pasties 63 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Upper Peninsula Pasties Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where pasties—traditional meat pies often eaten by hand—are extremely popular.

With all the

There’s a debate on whether they should be served with gravy or ketchup, but no matter what you dunk them in, they’re super comforting. —Carole Lynn Derifield, Valdez, Alaska Nutrition Facts: 1 pasty: 757 calories, 44g fat (13g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 1060mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein. 10/32 Stovetop Chili 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chili Skillet Recipe photo by Melissa Patterson for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Like most farmers, my husband loves a good hearty chili. With all the

I serve it frequently in fall and winter

vegetables, cheese and meat in it, this dish makes a super supper—and it comes together in one skillet on top of the stove. I serve it frequently in fall and winter. —Katherine Brown, Fredericktown, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 599 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1557mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 10g fiber), 38g protein. 11/32 Short Rib Poutine 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Short Rib Poutine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish combines the hearty, spicy

If you are sensitive to spice, reduce the amount of Sriracha chili sauce

flavors of my beloved slow-cooker short ribs with my all-time favorite comfort food: fries and gravy. With a little prep in the morning, it’s just about ready when I come home from work (plus, the kitchen smells amazing!). If you are sensitive to spice, reduce the amount of Sriracha chili sauce. —Erin DeWitt, Long Beach, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 560 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 1453mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. 12/32 Spicy Bean and Beef Pie 33 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Bean and Beef Pie Recipe photo by

This pie slices nicely and is a fun and filling dish

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter helped me come up with this recipe when we wanted a one-dish meal that was different than a casserole. This pie slices nicely and is a fun and filling dish. —Debra Dohy, Massillon, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 931 calories, 56g fat (32g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1876mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 32g protein. 13/32 Best Spaghetti and Meatballs 42 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 16 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One evening we had unexpected company. Since I had some of these meatballs left over in the freezer, I warmed them up as appetizers. Everyone raved! This classic recipe makes a big batch and is perfect for entertaining. —Mary Lou Koskella, Prescott, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup sauce with 4 meatballs and 1-1/4 cups spaghetti: 519 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 1043mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. 14/32 Chimichurri Steak 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Steak gets a flavor kick from chimichurri. This piquant, all-purpose herb sauce is so versatile, it complements most any grilled meat, poultry or fish. —Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked steak with 3 tablespoons sauce: 336 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 462mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. 15/32 Nacho Casserole 24 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Nacho Casserole Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos if you prefer a little heat

Over the years I’ve tweaked this recipe to end up with a delicious, quick weeknight meal. Feel free to spice it up with jalapenos if you prefer a little heat. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 477 calories, 26g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 1119mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. 16/32 Butternut Squash Chili 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Butternut Squash Chili Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Add butternut squash to chili

for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love

for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love. Mine does! —Jeanne Larson, Mission Viejo, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 261 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 17/32 Terrific Teriyaki Burgers 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Terrific Teriyaki Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Golden flecks of pineapple give these burgers a touch of sweetness, while the ginger root adds some spice.

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