46 Quick and Easy Beef Recipes for Dinner

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46 Quick and Easy Beef Recipes for Dinner2/46 Greek Tortellini Skillet 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking to please picky little palates? One tester loved this simple skillet entree so much, she made it at home for her 2-year-old daughter, who said “Mmm!” after every single bite. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 543 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 917mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 32g protein. 3/46 Beef Tenderloin and Mushroom Sauce 22 Reviews

It’s a recipe my mother-in-law has been using for more than 30 years

Test Kitchen Approved Beef Tenderloin and Mushroom Sauce Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When our kids are visiting Grandma, I make this recipe for just my husband and myself. It’s a recipe my mother-in-law has been using for more than 30 years. I especially look forward to preparing it as part of a special Valentine’s Day menu. —Denise McNab, Warminster, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 417 calories, 32g fat (17g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 659mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber),

26g protein

26g protein. 4/46 Cheeseburger Pizza 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheeseburger Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband’s favorite foods are pizza and cheeseburgers, so I combined the two in a pie with mayo and dill pickle juice. People who try this cheeseburger pizza always laugh in surprise because it’s so good. —Angie Zimmerman, Eureka, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 508 calories, 31g fat (10g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 1132mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 5/46 One-Pot Spinach

Grate some Parmesan and pass the saltines

Beef Soup 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My idea of a winning weeknight meal is this beefy soup simmering in one big pot. Grate some Parmesan and pass the saltines. —Julie Davis, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 258 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 909mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. You’ll love this beef chili recipe, too! 6/46 Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers 2 Reviews Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers Recipe photo

My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs

by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. They’re perfect for a laid-back cookout in the backyard. —Jasey McBurnett, Rock Springs, Wyoming Nutrition Facts: 2 kabobs: 264 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 1480mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. 7/46 Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza 12 Reviews Deep-Dish Beef ‘n’ Bean Taco Pizza Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My

whole family enjoys this dish that tastes like a taco and looks like a deep-dish pizza. The thick tasty crust can handle lots of toppings, so load it up for a bright, fun meal. —Nancy Circle, Perkins, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 469 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. 8/46 Lasagna Soup 126 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Best Lasagna Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (about 2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: All the traditional flavors of

lasagna come together in this heartwarming bowl of comfort

lasagna come together in this heartwarming bowl of comfort. —Sheryl Olenick, Demarest, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 280 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 572mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch. 9/46 Weeknight Beef Skillet 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mild but hearty family fare is chock-full of veggies, Italian seasoning and nutrition. It’s a quick-and-easy meal that just might become one of your family’s favorites! —Clara Coulston, Washington Court

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable

House, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups beef mixture with 3/4 cup noodles : 400 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 11g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 10/46 One-Skillet Lasagna 66 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved One-Skillet Lasagna Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is hands-down one of the best skillet lasagna recipes our testing panel has ever tasted. And with classic flavors and cheesy layers, it’s definitely kid-friendly. —Taste of Home

Now you can put up your feet and relax!

Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 478 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 1552mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. 11/46 Chili Hash 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chili Hash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A little micro time, a dash in the pan and you’ll have a satisfying meal for those “where-did-the-time-go?” kind of nights. Now you can put up your feet and relax! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 431 calories, 14g fat

Feta is one of my favorite kinds of cheese

(5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1012mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 9g fiber), 29g protein. 12/46 Greek Sloppy Joes 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Feta is one of my favorite kinds of cheese. It’s delish in a burger, but it truly shines in this Mediterranean-style sloppy joe. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 337 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 13/46 Cajun

In 30 minutes you‘ll have a restaurant-quality steak with a bold Cajun flair

Sirloin with Mushroom Leek Sauce 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In 30 minutes you‘ll have a restaurant-quality steak with a bold Cajun flair. The best part? You can skip the drive, the wait and the bill! —Joshua Keefer, Delaware, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked beef with 1/4 cup sauce: 325 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 976mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 32g protein. 14/46 Italian Veggie Beef Soup 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR

We like it so much, we take it to our own friends who need comfort

TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sweet father-in-law, Pop Pop, would bring this chunky soup to our house when we were under the weather. We like it so much, we take it to our own friends who need comfort. It always does the trick. —Sue Webb, Reisterstown, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 159 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 15/46 Papa Burger 6 Reviews Papa

Burger Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully loaded, juicy yumburger. —Chase Bailey, Costa Mesa, California Nutrition Facts: 1 burger: 546 calories, 28g fat (10g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 976mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 16/46 Mexican Cabbage Roll Soup 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings (2 quarts) Go to

A blast of cilantro gives it a sunshiny finish

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love sharing our humble and hearty soup made with beef, cabbage and green chiles. A blast of cilantro gives it a sunshiny finish. —Michelle Beal, Powell, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 186 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 17/46 Mexican Mac and Cheese 43 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the yummiest, quickest

recipe I have

recipe I have. There’s no need to precook the macaroni. Everything comes together in one smart skillet. —Maurane Ramsey, Fort Wayne, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 318 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 755mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable. 18/46 Weekday Beef Stew 7 Reviews Weekday Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Beef stew capped with flaky puff pastry adds comfort to the weeknight menu—my family is always glad

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