Burt Reynolds' red wine beef stew from a 1984 celebrity Christmas book, with round steak browned in bacon fat, simmered in wine and tomato sauce, then finished with potatoes, carrots, celery, and mushrooms.
Slow cooker Texas-style chili with ground beef, kidney and pinto beans, plum tomatoes, and a touch of warming whole allspice. A 4-hour low-and-slow chili built from pantry staples.
Serve with sour cream, chopped green onions, grated sharp Cheddar and crushed red pepper flakes alongside.
Homemade chili dogs topped with beefy chili made from ground beef, kidney beans, tomato sauce, and chili powder. A diner-style classic for game day or weeknight dinner.
Sausage and lentil soup that's even better the next day. Browned sausage, vegetables, and herbs simmered into a hearty broth, with lentils added near the end so they stay tender, not mushy.
Glazed turkey meatloaf bound with cooked rice and bread crumbs, finished with a sweet ketchup-honey glaze that lacquers the top in the last five minutes. A leaner, lighter take on the diner classic.
Butterfield Stageline chili: hand-chopped brisket and ground pork simmered slow with green chiles, tequila, beer, and toasted spices. Texas-style crowd feeder.
Easy spaghetti and meatballs in a from-scratch herb tomato sauce: crushed tomatoes simmered with oregano, basil, and marjoram, then the meatballs simmer right in the sauce. Classic comfort food over spaghetti.
An easy slow-cooker beef chili loaded with pinto beans, tomatoes, and chili powder. Quick-saute the aromatics, then let the crockpot do the rest for a hearty, crowd-sized pot, finished with shredded cheddar.
A very hearty version of my favorite soup. Add crushed red pepper to turn up the heat. It's delicious!! Perfect comfort food for a cold winter's day!
Easy taco casserole with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, and tortilla chips baked under melted cheese. Six ingredients and 30 minutes start to finish.
Italian meatballs and spaghetti features oven-baked beef meatballs simmered in a quick basil-oregano tomato sauce with Parmesan stirred in at the end. Classic family weeknight dinner over a bed of pasta.
Whole wheat spaghetti is tossed with tomato sauce, fresh basil, feta cheese and olives. A quick, tasty yet healthy one-pot meal, perfect for busy week days.
Grilled pizza is absolutely flavorful, grilling develops the smokey flavor, and crispy texture on both toppings and crust. This simply delicious pizza is made with freshly sliced sweet vine-ripe tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil. Cheesy, juicy and refreshing! Delicious pizza is made within no time and it's quite simple!
Sweet-sour chicken wings pressure cooked for tenderness, then glazed with a tomato, orange marmalade, ginger, and garlic sauce and broiled until sticky and caramelized. A hot sauce finish adds adjustable heat.
A Calzone is a turnover that originates from Italy. It is made of ingredients similar to pizza folded over and shaped like a crescent. The typical Calzone is stuffed with tomato and mozzarella, and may include other ingredients usually associated with pizza toppings.