Cuisine: Beef

Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage

Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage is the ultimate nostalgic comfort food. Comfort food can be enjoyed year-round, but it’s generally synonymous with cold weather. It's made with ground beef, and rice, wrapped in cabbage and topped with crushed tomatoes. The whole dish can be made ahead and finished off in the oven when ready to serve.

By Leslie Blythe

Beef Ramen Bowls

Beef Ramen Bowls make a great weeknight meal. Ground beef gets sautéed with green onions and mixed with a sweet and spicy sauce. It's full of vibrant flavors, quick and inexpensive.

By Leslie Blythe

Sweet Miso Steak with Ramen

This Sweet Miso Steak with Ramen is broth-less. It's a simple stir-fry recipe that is easy to make and satisfying. I have modified it and I think it needs a touch of chili to add a bit of spiciness.

By Leslie Blythe

Swiss Steak

I made this Swiss Steak in an Instant Pot, but I have also included the stovetop/oven method. Swissing is a British expression used to describe how fabric is stretched between rollers or flattened. The meat in Swiss steak, typically round steak, is pounded flat for tenderizing before being browned and braised. It turns out incredibly tender and delicious. I served it over a bed of mashed potatoes.

By Leslie Blythe

Sicilian Meat Roll

My mother gave me a handwritten recipe book in 1981 with family favorites. I opened it the other day and saw this recipe for Sicilian Meat Roll. It's basically Italian meatloaf. Personally, I am not a fan of meatloaf, but I made it for my father. It turned out really delicious. It definitely needs to be served with some marinara sauce. It's ground beef rolled up with ham, though I used prosciutto, and mozzarella.

By Leslie Blythe

Instant Pot Pioneer Woman Pot Roast

By Leslie Blythe

Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowls

I had some ground beef I needed to use and made these Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowls. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it, but it was seriously good. I happened to have all the ingredients and also made Bibimbap Sauce to drizzle over the top. You could add some cooked broccoli, snap peas, carrots, etc. It's quick to make. This recipe is the cheater version because it uses ground beef, unlike the more traditional Bulgogi.

By Leslie Blythe

Ravioli Casserole

This Ravioli Casserole is my "lazy" lasagna. It's a combination of ground beef, cheese, pasta sauce and cheese ravioli. I have also made Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Casserole, which is also quick and easy to make. This is perfect for a family weeknight meal.

By Leslie Blythe

Beef-A-Roni

This is my brother David's Beef-A-Roni. It's family-friendly, budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing, (trying to think of more hyphenated descriptions!) and easy to make on a stovetop. I wish I could have been there to eat it with my brother and his family and my mom. I am desperate to get into his kitchen on the east coast and cook together. 

By Leslie Blythe

Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms and Madeira

I made this Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms and Madeira for a client. The term "Salisbury steak" has been in use in the United States since 1897. The dish is named after an American physician, James H. Salisbury (1823–1905). The dish is typically served with gravy and mashed potatoes or pasta. Salisbury believed that diet was the main factor governing your health, so he created a special diet for his patients suffering from anemia, colitis, gout, rheumatism, arteriosclerosis, tuberculosis, and asthma. It was one of the earliest American "fad" diets. Who knew?!

By Leslie Blythe