40 One-Dish Beef Recipes

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40 One-Dish Beef Recipes1/39 Hamburger Casserole 57 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hamburger Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This hamburger casserole recipe is such a hit it’s traveled all over the country! My mother invented the recipe in Pennsylvania, I brought it to Texas when I married, I’m still making it in California, and my daughter treats her friends to this oldie in Colorado. It’s hearty, yet simple to prepare. —Helen Carmichall, Santee, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 270 calories, 8g fat (3g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch

saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch. 2/39 Wasabi Beef Fajitas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Beef fajitas get an eastern spin with gingerroot, sesame oil and wasabi, a type of Japanese horseradish. You can find it in the Asian section at your supermarket. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 fajita: 287 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 507mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.

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

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 3/39 Stovetop Root Vegetable Beef Stew Test Kitchen Approved Stovetop Root Vegetable Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To me, the definition of “cozy” is a pot of tender beef simmering with sweet potatoes and parsnips. It doesn’t get better than that. —Beth Rossos, Estacada, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 344 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 696mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein. 4/39 Stuffed

Pepper Skillet 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Stuffed Pepper Skillet Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Mexican-inspired food. I also enjoy experimenting with recipes like this one and making them healthier—and downright good! —Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 340 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein. 5/39 Pot Roast 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ultimate Pot Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2

The answer?

hours 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dutch oven pot roast recipes are the ultimate comfort food. When juicy pot roast simmers in garlic, onions and veggies, everyone comes running to ask “When can we eat?” The answer? Just wait—it will be worth it. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked beef with 1 cup vegetables and 3 tablespoons sauce: 459 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 824mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein. 6/39 Spicy Beef Stir Fry 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Beef

I balance the savory beef with coconut milk and a spritz of lime

Stir Fry Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Think of this stir-fry as your chance to play with heat and spice. I balance the savory beef with coconut milk and a spritz of lime. —Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 312 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 7/39 Dirty Rice with Ground Beef 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dirty Rice with

This fast recipe is a hearty, healthy way to trim it down

Ground Beef Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Dirty rice from a restaurant or box can end up having a surprisingly high amount of sodium and fat. This fast recipe is a hearty, healthy way to trim it down. —Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 291 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 422mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 8/39 Skillet BBQ Beef Potpie 5 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved Skillet BBQ Beef Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Beef potpie is a classic comfort food, but who’s got time to see it through? My crowd-pleaser is not only speedy but an excellent way to use leftover stuffing. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 634 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 1372mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 9g fiber), 33g protein. 9/39 Southwestern Casserole 76 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

It tastes wonderful and fits nicely into our budget

1 hour 5 min Servings 2 casseroles (6 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making this mild family-pleasing southwest casserole for years. It tastes wonderful and fits nicely into our budget. Best of all, the recipe makes a second casserole to freeze and enjoy later. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 321 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 673mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. 10/39 Taco Chili 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Taco Chili Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total

Folks will come back for seconds

Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds. —Julie Neuhalfen, Glenwood, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 342 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1368mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 25g protein. 11/39 Reuben Bread Pudding 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Reuben Bread Pudding Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our Aunt

Renee always brought this casserole to family picnics in Chicago

Renee always brought this casserole to family picnics in Chicago. It became so popular that she started bringing two or three. I have also made it using dark rye bread or marbled rye, and ham instead of corned beef—all the variations are delicious! —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 390 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 1295mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 12/39 Burrito Bake 86 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Burrito Bake Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From

It’s so easy to put together, and one serving goes a long way

the Recipe Creator: Back when I was in college, my roommate would frequently make this economical baked burrito casserole. It’s so easy to put together, and one serving goes a long way. —Cindee Ness, Horace, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 509 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 1403mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 13/39 Nikki’s Perfect Pastitsio 34 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Greek Pastitsio Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother used to work so hard

in the kitchen to make this classic Greek dish, and the results were always well worth her effort. My recipe for pastitsio is easier, a bit lighter and every bit as great as Mom’s.—Nikki Tsangaris, Westfield, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 332 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. 14/39 Beef Stew with Dumplings 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Stew with Herb Dumplings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 45 min Servings 10-12 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 312 calories, 11g

fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 663mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein. 15/39 Taco Salad Casserole 88 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taco Salad Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This taco casserole recipe tastes like a taco salad and is a breeze to assemble. I crush tortilla chips to form a bottom layer, then spread on refried beans, a spicy meat mixture and cheese. —Rhonda McKee, Greensburg, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 527 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol,

1529mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g protein

1529mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g protein. 16/39 Slow-Simmered Burgundy Beef Stew 14 Reviews Contest Winner Beef Bourguignon (Boeuf Bourguignon) Recipe photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother-in-law shared this recipe with me about 25 years ago. Ever since then, it’s been a go-to whenever I need good food without a lot of fussing. —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 419 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 949mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (5g

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