Ground Beef Mix

Submitted by: Candace Robinson 
From Newark, Ohio, Candace Robinson shares her secret to succulent suppers. She seasons a batch of ground beef, divides it into meal-size portions and keeps it in the freezer. With a few additional ingredients, she can quickly whip up the three entrees that follow. 

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Barbecue Beef Patties

Submitted by: Marlene Harguth 
Marlene Harguth of Maynard, Minnesota fixes these family-pleasing patties that taste like individual meat loaves. Barbecue sauce brushed on top gives them fast flavor. 

Beef 'N' Bean Starter

Submitted by: Nancy Ware 
Nancy Ware of Enon, Ohio uses her slow cooker to prepare this hearty beef and bean mixture, then divides it into two freezer bags. When you're racing against the clock, pull a bag of starter from the freezer to fix the savory soup or quick chili that follows. 

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Basic Beef Pizza

Submitted by: Linda Troop 
We like pizza plain and simple without the frills of many toppings. This easy-to-fix pizza is better than any frozen variety.--Linda Troop, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania 

Triple-Batch Beef

Submitted by: Heidee Manrose 
'Because I work full-time, I like to cook ahead and freeze meals so things aren't so hectic when I get home,' writes Heidee Manrose of Burns, Wyoming. 'I keep portions of this economical meat mixture in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags in the freezer. After a busy day, It's easy to fix one of the three variations I've included here.' 

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Mushroom Beef Skillet

Submitted by: Joan Baer 
This is a great way to use leftover beef roast for a quick and easy meal during a busy week. --Joan Baer Canton, Ohio 

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Red River Beef Stroganoff

Submitted by: Mary Alice Cox 
Thirty years ago I spent several weeks at a beautiful mountain lodge in Red River, New Mexico. When we arrived, the aroma of this dish greeted us. It was delicious, so I asked for the recipe and it's been a favorite ever since. Nowadays, my married daughter likes to prepare it for her family. 

Peanut Beef Stir-Fry

Submitted by: Rita Reifenstein 
Peanut butter lends a subtle flavor to this easy beef dish shared by Rita Reifenstein of Evans City, Pennsylvania. Tip: 'For a change of pace, try ground beef. It's great within served over noodles,' she says. 

Beef 'n' Cheese Macaroni

Submitted by: Jamie Brown 
'I love to make this delicious main dish for my brother and me when our parents are at work at dinnertime,' reports Jamie Brown of Witchita, Kansas. The mild-tasting combination of ground beef and noodles is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters. 

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Tropical Beef and Noodles

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Pineapple and mandarin oranges provide a marvelous flavor boost to ground beef in this skillet recipe. 
 
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