4 easy beef dinner recipes you should not miss
Weeknights can get pretty busy between work and taking kids to extra-curricular activities. Deciding the menu for dinner amidst all the rush can add extra stress to an already hectic evening. However, with a simple meal planning, weekend dinners can be made easy and quick. Beef recipes are perfect for a hearty weekend meal. Not only are beef meals cheap but they are quick, convenient, and flavorful.

So, fire up your cooktop and get ready to cook some of the easiest and quickest beef recipes mentioned below.

Cheesy beef casserole
There have been multiple versions of casseroles. The one mentioned here is combined with beef to make it one relishing meal. The recipe can be prepared and cooked in under half an hour.

Cook a pound of ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat for five to seven minutes or until beef turns brown. Break and crumble the beef. Add chili powder, picante sauce, and beans. Stir the mixture. Mix chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and reduced-fat-reduced-cream of chicken soup in a bowl. Grease a baking dish and layer it with tortilla chips, beef, the soup mixture, and shredded cheddar cheese. Microwave the casserole uncovered for around 10 to 12 minutes or until the beef melts and turns light brown. Top with sour cream and avocado sauce.

Beef burger
This is one of the simplest beef recipes requiring minimum cooking and can be prepared under half an hour.

Mix together half a pound of ground beef, chopped onion, pieces of whole wheat bread, a tablespoon of red wine vinegar, liquid smoke, Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, a teaspoon of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Shape the mixture into ¾ inch thick patties. Press the patties into all-purpose flour, coating them on both sides. Cook the patties in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat for at least four to five minutes per side. Layer the burger bun with lettuce, beef patty, tomato slices, salad dressing, and onions, and top off with the second slice of the bun.

Shepherd’s pie
A classic, quick, and easy recipe requiring ingredients that are easily available in any kitchen, shepherd’s pie is a must-try recipe for any day.

Cook at least a pound of beef and chopped onion over medium heat until it turns light brown. Stir a cup of thawed corns, peas, ketchup, half tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and a tablespoon of minced garlic. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover and cook it for five minutes. Combine a tablespoon of cornstarch, a teaspoon of beef bouillon granules, and a half cup of water. Add beef into the mixture. Boil it over medium heat and stir it until it thickens. Then, add half a cup of sour cream and heat it further. Spread at least three cups of mashed potatoes over the top and sprinkle half a cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Cover and cook it until the cheese melts.

Mini barbecue meat loaves
Kids love meatloaves. They are quick, smoky flavored and can be prepared in no time. It is one of those beef recipes that require no more than six ingredients and can be prepared in a jiffy.

Mix 5 ounces of stuffing mix and 2 and a half tablespoon of barbecue sauce in a large bowl. Add a pound of ground beef, mixing it lightly. Press the mixture into 12 ungreased muffin cups. Bake them uncovered in a 375℉ preheated oven for 18-22 minutes. Sprinkle the top with a tablespoon of cheese and bake them for 4 more minutes or until the cheese melts. Serve with additional barbecue sauce if desired.