I love pasta Puttanesca. It has a little bit to do with the fact that supposedly, it came about from Italian “ladies of the night” who used to make the pasta between customers or, as it is also rumored, concocted this dish to lure customers in with the intoxicating scent of this garlic-based tomato sauce.…

Beefy Pasta Puttanesca Soup

This split pea soup with ground beef may seem like an odd combination, but trust me, this is one of our family’s favorite soups. The added texture and protein of the ground beef make this soup a full meal, especially when you add in some Bisquick biscuits! You can also add cooked ground beef to…

Creamy Split Pea Hamburger Soup

Are you a fan of beef stew? It’s one of my daughter’s favorite things to eat for dinner so coming up with a delicious homemade stew seasoning to use was a goal of mine. With this newly created beef stew seasoning, I no longer have to use store-bought packages, and neither do you! I recommend…

Beef Stew Seasoning

This is a classic beef stew that’s loaded with fork-tender beef and tasty vegetables in homemade gravy, made in a Dutch oven. A warm hearty meal that will satisfy your hunger for hours, the entire family will love it, and you can eat leftovers the next day for lunch as well. The perfect dinner! Dutch…

Dutch Oven Beef Stew

A classic cold weather dish, beef and barley soup is perfect for a filling family meal. Made of affordable ingredients but cooked long enough to turn them tasty, this is the kind of recipe that leaves you feeling warm and comfy on a cold evening night. Don’t forget to make your own Italian Seasoning blend…

Beef Barley Soup

This oxtail soup recipe is so comforting yet so decadent! Oxtail isn’t a commonly used cut of meat but this recipe will have you seeking it out from your local butcher! An oxtail recipe might remind you of your Grandma, but it’s become a choice cut of meat that is featured in many restaurants! For…

Oxtail Soup Recipe

Meaty, delicious, and filling, this recipe is a classic for a reason. Cowboy stew is so nourishing and packed with ingredients; it can’t help but leave you feeling full. Serve with Jiffy cornbread, cheese bread or cornbread muffins for the perfect dinner. Cowboy Stew Sometimes, when you are out somewhere far away from civilization and…

Cowboy Stew

Beef stroganoff might just be the world’s most comforting dish; warm, nourishing veggies and beef broth enriched with sour cream and egg noodles. What’s not to like? For a slightly easier stroganoff recipe using ground beef, make my One Pot Rich & Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff. Or if you are looking for another great dish,…

Perfect Beef Stroganoff

The ultimate comforting beef dish, beef stroganoff is all about warm and nourishing sour cream-covered beef. This Instant Pot version takes a lot of the challenge out, making it an easy weeknight meal. It’s especially decadent when you make your own egg noodles! Or just make this delicious Hungarian Goulash instead? Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff…

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

This pepper steak recipe is loaded with tender beef, green and yellow peppers in delicious tomato gravy that is best served over rice or egg noodles. Quick to cook, this is a great weeknight meal loaded with nutrition and great flavor. Thicken it up with a Cornstarch Slurry and serve over rice or homemade egg…

Pepper Steak