Witch's Brew

Call it what you want, but this one-pot skillet of ground beef, beans, and mushrooms in a ketchup-laced sauce is the kind of no-fuss dinner that feeds the whole crew without a single complaint.

Brown the beef with onions, dump in the beans, mushrooms, and ketchup, then let it all simmer while you handle the rest of the evening. The longer it sits, the better the flavors meld.

It’s a natural for Halloween dinners (the name practically sells itself to kids), but honestly this is a weeknight workhorse you’ll make year-round.

Kitchen Tips

• Break the ground beef into small crumbles while browning for even texture throughout
• Drain excess fat after browning if your beef is higher than 85% lean
• Serve over rice, with cornbread, or scooped up with tortilla chips for a casual vibe
• Leftovers reheat well the next day and make a solid filling for stuffed peppers