Cheesy Mexican Skillet

This Cheesy Mexican Skillet is done in 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight meal. Packed full of Mexican flavor from enchilada sauce, cumin, chili powder and more.

This Cheesy Mexican Skillet is done in 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight meal. Packed full of Mexican flavors, rice, ground beef, corn and black beans. I am always looking for new, simple weeknight meals to add to the rotation. It’s even better when they only take one skillet and 30 minutes. That’s exactly what

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Slow Cooker Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps

Slow Cooker Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps is the easiest kind of recipe. Everything in the slow cooker then serve in lettuce wraps with crunchy toppings.

If you’re looking for a simple, healthy weeknight dinner look no further than these Slow Cooker Asian Beef Lettuce Wraps. Chuck roast and a few simple Asian ingredients transform into tender, saucy shredded beef perfect for piling in lettuce wraps. *This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please read my full disclosure policy here. 

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Black and Blue Quesadillas

Black and Blue Quesadillas are packed with steak sauce drenched ground beef, blue cheese crumbles and stringy mozzarella. The perfect 30 minute meal for busy weeknights.

Black and Blue Quesadillas are packed with saucy ground beef, stringy mozzarella and blue cheese. Super easy to make and packed full of flavor. As much fun as treat week was last week, it’s time for a little break from all the sugar. I did some Instagram polls last month to try and gauge what

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Sesame Beef and Broccoli

Sesame Beef and Broccoli is super simple and packed full of flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners since it's done in less than 30 minutes.

Skip the takeout and make your own Sesame Beef and Broccoli at home in less time than it takes for delivery. Super simple and packed full of flavor. **Update: the recipe, photos and text have been updated since the original posting date in 2012. Chinese food is always my go-to when we’ve had a long,

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Lasagna Roll Ups

Lasagna Roll Ups are the perfect way to get all that classic lasagna flavor in less than half the time. Perfect for weeknights and freezer friendly.

When you’re craving that homemade classic but don’t quite have the time, whip up these Lasagna Roll Ups. All the flavors of traditional lasagna with a lot more whimsy. **Update: The photos and recipe have been updated since the original posting date in 2011. The photos were hard to look at, the text has been

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Sweet Heat Beef Jerky

Sweet Heat Beef Jerky

Homemade beef jerky is easier than you might think. Follow this step by step recipe for Sweet Heat Beef Jerky and you’ll never buy the store-bought stuff again. Getting back to real life after vacation is so dang hard. Am I right?! Restocking the fridge, getting back into a routine, keeping the kids alive. It’s

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Beer Marinated Steak Tacos

Beer Marinated Steak Tacos

If you’re in the Taco Tuesday everyday camp, you don’t want to miss these Beer Marinated Steak Tacos. Slightly citrusy, char grilled and topped with a deliciously creamy avocado sauce these will be the star of your next gathering.  We eat a lot of tacos. I love the versatility and often simplicity of them. I

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Bourbon Bacon Meatballs

Bourbon Bacon Meatballs

Bourbon Bacon Meatballs are the perfect appetizer or main dish to devour while watching the Kentucky Derby this weekend. These meatballs are part ground beef, part ground bacon and tossed in a delicious homemade bourbon barbecue sauce. I’m teaming up with a huge, lovely group of fellow food bloggers and food photographers on Instagram today

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Cheeseburger Tostadas

Cheeseburger Tostadas

I’m combining an American favorite and Mexican classic to create these delicious Cheeseburger Tostadas. Crispy corn tortillas topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, pickles, lettuce and tomatoes.  It’s finally, officially feeling like spring and that makes me all kinds of happy. We spent a gloriously beautiful weekend outside enjoying this newfound warm weather

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