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Mushroom Beef Patties

Submitted by: Janice Miller 
'My husband and I work full-time off the farm, so I'm always looking for quick recipes that don't need much attention,' says Janice Miller of Creston, Iowa. 'Our three girls really like this beef and gravy combination.' You'll like the cost - only 70 cents per patty. 

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Mandarin Beef Skillet

Submitted by: Elaine Healy 
I've served this recipe with great success at many community gatherings. It's also a favorite of the family. Everyone likes its savory sweet flavor.--Elaine Healy, Gobles, Michigan 

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Salsa Beef Skillet

Submitted by: Jeanne Bennett 
Here's a main dish that's delicious, attractive and economical. It's great with a guacamole salad. 

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. 

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Cantonese Beef

Submitted by: Michelle Harvey 
'This dish is always a big hit,' notes Michelle Harvey from her home in Noblesville, Indiana. 'I often cook it in the oven instead of on the stovetop,' she explains, 'so it's easy to walk away and get other things done while it's cooking. 

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Ground Beef Zucchini Skillet

Submitted by: Carol Kurpjuweit 
My mom gave me this recipe when I was searching for other entrees with ground beef and veggies that my kids would eat, writes Carol Kurpjuweit of Humansville, Missouri. Its great with garlic bread. 

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Skillet Beef and Macaroni

Submitted by: Maxine Neuhauser 
I found this recipe 30 years ago on a can label. My family loved it, and I later found I always received compliments when I took the dish to potluck suppers. Since it's so easy to put together, it makes a real time-saver for a busy housewife or working mother. 

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Skillet Beef and Potatoes

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Unpeeled potato slices, which are precooked in the microwave, speed up the cooking time for this meal. Fresh rosemary adds a nice flavor to this skillet dish. 

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.' 

Basic Beef Starter

Submitted by: Amie Wollgast 
Amie Wollgast prepares a savory combination of ground beef, onions and garlic, then stores it in her freezer. 'This mixture has saved me many hours in the kitchen,' says the Florissant, Missouri cook. It gives a head start on the two easy entrees that follow. 
 
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