Gourmet Food on a Budget
These are recipes and methods for dishes that are made from beef or lamb.
If you’ve ever been tempted to make French onion meatloaf with a packet of onion soup mix—stop right there! This version is all about real ingredients and big flavors, starting with homemade caramelized onions that bring deep, golden sweetness to every bite. Instead of shortcuts, this recipe leans into white wine, beef base, and fresh breadcrumbs to create a meatloaf that’s as rich and savory as a bowl of French onion soup.
Feijoada for the Instant Pot is on modern twist on the traditional Brazilian stew that keeps all the flavor but is much faster to the table.
Bring the taste of Burgundy, France, to your kitchen with Beef Burgundy Pie. This dish takes the rich flavors of beef bourguignon and transforms them into an easy, elegant pie. With a single ready-made crust, you can create a show-stopping dinner without the fuss.
French’s Fancy Cheeseburgers featuring blue cheese, butter, and the tang of French’s mustard, with perfectly shaped, evenly sized patties for an unforgettable meal.
Grave Digger Pie is really Shephard’s Pie dressed up for Halloween. It’s beginning to get colder in the Northern Hemisphere, so this is a good, easy, and thrifty dish to make to start the Holiday season.
Spicy Cheeseburger Casserole is a delicious, spicy take on the all-American favorite, cheeseburger and fries. This dish will become a household favorite, featuring tater tots instead of fries and a flavorful mix of cheeses.
Yes, you can barbecue on the stovetop, and the process is surprisingly simple, requiring no special equipment.
Tomahawk steak—whether for a special occasion or a gourmet meal at home, sous vide and perfect grilling are sure to impress.
California Slaw Burger is one of our favorites for health and taste reasons. It stands out because of the healthy, crisp coleslaw and wheat germ in the burger itself. Why can’t a burger be healthy and tasty?
Beef Ribs, cooked via sous vide for 48 hours, are tender and juicy, brimming with barbecue flavor charred on a cast iron grill.