7,477 brown recipes

Classic Swiss steak scaled for two: tender round steak browned, then braised low with stewed tomatoes, sweet onion, and green pepper. A midweek dinner that turns budget beef into fork-tender supper.

A creamy chicken and wild rice casserole made with dry sherry, sour cream, mushrooms, and water chestnuts, topped with melted cheddar. A smart use for leftover chicken.

Nevada Annie's cowboy chili browns 8 pounds of ground chuck with onions, peppers, jalapeños, beer, and 12 tablespoons of ground chile. A no-beans, three-hour Western chili built for a crowd.

Old-fashioned Southern caramel nut frosting cooked to soft-ball stage with browned sugar for deep caramel flavor. Pecan-studded, glossy, and made for layer cakes.

Chicken and chili stew with browned drumsticks, white beans, cherry tomatoes, and chili powder, finished with fresh cilantro. A make-ahead one-pot stew loaded with garnish options.

Foolproof meringue that never weeps or shrinks, stabilized with a cornstarch paste mixed into the egg whites. Golden brown in 30 minutes on any cream pie.

Lubecker Schwalbenester, a classic German dish of veal cutlets wrapped around ham and hard-boiled eggs, browned in butter and braised in a white pepper pan sauce. Swallow nests from Lubeck.

Authentic Cincinnati chili with finely textured ground beef simmered in water (not browned), seasoned with chocolate, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and chili powder. Served over spaghetti, Skyline-style.

Classic southern Italian marinara sauce with fresh Roma tomatoes, garlic browned in extra-virgin olive oil, and basil stirred in at the end. Just 6 ingredients, freezer-friendly.

Browned turkey sausage and sautéed onion baked in a silky egg custard with Swiss cheese and a dusting of paprika. This hearty quiche feeds a crowd and works for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.

Vegetarian mushroom stroganoff with paprika, lemon zest, and strained yogurt in a reduced vegetable stock sauce. Low-fat, creamy, and packed with earthy mushroom flavor.

Browned chicken breasts baked in a sherry-mushroom consomme sauce with olives and sour cream. A make-ahead casserole built for entertaining that serves 8 from a chafing dish.

Swedish meatballs spiced with warm nutmeg and ginger, broiled until browned, then simmered in a silky beef gravy made from the drippings. Tender, old-fashioned meatballs for noodles or mashed potatoes.

Greek-style lamb with peas braised in tomatoes with dill, parsley, and brown butter. Simmered until the liquid absorbs and only the rich butter sauce remains.

German meatballs made with ground beef and pork, browned and simmered on a bed of sauerkraut. Worcestershire sauce and Italian breadcrumbs give these a savory kick. One skillet, one hour.

Fennel bulbs blanched and browned in butter, simmered with caramelized pearl onions and carrots in stock. A light, elegant vegetable stew that's ready in an hour.