34 Beefy Dinners, Ready in 20 Minutes or Less

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34 Beefy Dinners, Ready in 20 Minutes or Less1/34 Tomato Steak Sandwiches 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tomato Steak Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I came up with these open-faced sandwiches when we didn’t have much in the refrigerator. They’ve been a favorite ever since, particularly when we need a quick dinner. You can easily double the recipe when company drops by. —Tessa Edwards, Provo, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 381 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 544mg

sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein

sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein. 2/34 Creamy Beef & Potatoes 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Beef & Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my husband’s favorite childhood memories was eating his Grandma Barney’s Tater Tot Casserole. One day I prepared it using potatoes O’Brien instead. Now I always make it this way. — Heather Matthews, Keller, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups: 664 calories, 38g fat (19g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1851mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber),

37g protein

37g protein. 3/34 Korean Beef and Rice 108 Reviews Korean Beef and Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend raved about Korean bulgogi, which is beef cooked in soy sauce and ginger, so I tried it. It’s delicious! You’ll dazzle the table with this tasty version of Korean beef and rice. —Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup beef mixture with 2/3 cup rice: 413 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 647mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 4/34 Easy Chili Mac 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Chili Mac Recipe photo by Isabella Cassini Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This combines chili with one of my favorite pasta dishes. I often serve it for company or potlucks and occasionally add taco seasoning or use beanless chili and add black beans. —Lee Steinmetz, Lansing, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 422 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 898mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein. 5/34 Grilled

This steak marinated in beer and lime juice honors their passion for cooking

Onion & Skirt Steak Tacos 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Onion & Skirt Steak Tacos Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandparents came from Mexico, and I grew up watching my grandmother and mother in the kitchen. This steak marinated in beer and lime juice honors their passion for cooking. —Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 288 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein. 6/34 Cheddar Chili Burgers

The patties are easy to assemble, making this a great weeknight sandwich

4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheddar Chili Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Big, bold chili and french-fried onions are a fun alternative to the classic burger fixings of ketchup and mustard. The patties are easy to assemble, making this a great weeknight sandwich. —Sue Ross, Casa Grande, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 584 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 1081mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 34g protein. 7/34 Spiedis 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min

This recipe originated here in my hometown in the 1930s

Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is our favorite cookout dish, and it’s very good served with a salad. This recipe originated here in my hometown in the 1930s. Our meat preference for speidis is venison, but we use chicken and beef when it’s not available. —Gertrude Skinner, Binghamton, New York Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked meat: 205 calories, 12g fat (0 saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 8/34 Chinese Pepper Steak 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chinese Pepper Steak

Hot rice makes it even better

Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bell peppers, mushrooms and ginger provide the bulk of the flavor in this stir-fry that’s not too saucy. Hot rice makes it even better. —Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups beef mixture: 241 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat. 9/34 15-Minute Meat Loaf 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved 15-Minute Microwave Meat Loaf Recipe

And because it’s made in the microwave, the entree is ideal for busy nights

photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I combined a few awesome-tasting meat loaf recipes to create this flavorful version, which my husband loves. And because it’s made in the microwave, the entree is ideal for busy nights. —Deb Thompson, Lincoln, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 386 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 10/34 Wagon Train Pasta 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Our three kids just love the fun wagon wheel shapes in this easy recipe

Our three kids just love the fun wagon wheel shapes in this easy recipe. The mildly seasoned sauce is something that even the pickiest eaters enjoy. For variety, try it with Italian sausage instead of ground beef. —Janine Freeman, Blaine, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 363 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 777mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 11/34 Italian Steak Sandwiches 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Italian Steak Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister

Add some carrot sticks or a tomato salad for a fantastic lunch in no time

came up with these quick sandwiches that use minced garlic and other seasonings to bring pizzazz to deli roast beef. Add some carrot sticks or a tomato salad for a fantastic lunch in no time. —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 440 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 1261mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 12/34 Steak Diane 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tenderloin Steak Diane Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sometimes, I add more

mushrooms to this recipe when my son’s eating dinner—he loves them, and they are just fantastic with the steak. — Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada Nutrition Facts: 1 steak with 2 tablespoons sauce: 358 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 37g protein. 13/34 Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe photo by Lauren Habermehl for Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a meal on busy days, I pop

Nothing is more convenient than walking in the door to dinner

ready-made meatballs in the slow cooker to make this tantalizing Asian-style specialty. Nothing is more convenient than walking in the door to dinner. —Lisa Stepanski, Munnsville, New York Nutrition Facts: 8 meatballs: 794 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 582mg sodium, 94g carbohydrate (63g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein. 14/34 Grilled Steak 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Take steak to new flavor heights by basting your choice of cuts with an amazing garlicky blend that requires only

a few minutes to fix

a few minutes to fix. It will be a mouthwatering change of taste at your next outdoor gathering. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 steak: 373 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 1013mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 48g protein. 15/34 Ranchero Supper 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hearty dish is fast and easy to fix after a busy workday. We like to use hickory and bacon baked beans and serve it with fruit or a

green salad for a complete meal

green salad for a complete meal. —Karen Roberts, Lawrence, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 511 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 947mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 30g protein. 16/34 Steak and Portobello Mushrooms 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tasty steaks seem special, but they are fast enough for an everyday dinner. We enjoy the mushroom-topped filets with crusty French bread, a mixed salad and a light lemon dessert. —Christel Stein, Tampa,

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