Kansas Beef Council - 23 Back to School Dinner Recipes (2024)

• Time: 30 minutes
• Serves 12

1. roast beef sliders

• 1 pound thinly sliced reduced-sodium deli roast beef
• 1 package Hawaiian rolls (12 count)
• 1/4 cup cream-style prepared horseradish
• 6 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley leaves
• 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

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• Time: 30 min
• Serves 4

2. Tortilla stackers

• 1 pound Ground Beef (95% lean)
• 1 jar (16 ounces) thick-and-chunky salsa
• 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed, drained
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 7 small whole wheat tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter)
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

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• Time: 30 min
• Serves 4

3. Cheeseburger Mac

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1-3/4 cups water
• 1 cup dry elbow macaroni
• 6 ounces processed cheese spread, cut into cubes8 to 10
• dill pickle slices (optional)

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• Time: 30 min
• Serves 4

4. Aloha Sliders

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
• 12 sweet Hawaiian honey wheat dinner rolls, split, warmed

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• Time: 70 min
• Serves 6

5. Sloppy Joe Bake

• 1-1/2 pounds Ground Beef (80% to 85% lean)
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (1-1/2 to 2 cups)
• 2 cans (14-1/2 to 16 ounces each) sloppy Joe sauce
• 3 cups uncooked rotini
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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• Time: 45 minutes
• Serves 4

6. Popcorn Steak Bites

• 1 pound beef Cubed Steaks, cut 1/2 inch thick
• 6 cups ridged potato chips (any flavor)
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten

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• Time: 1 hour
• Serves 6

7. Lazy Lasagna

• 1-1/2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 jar (26 ounces) prepared pasta or marinara sauce
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 package (20 to 25 ounces) refrigerated or frozen cheese ravioli
• 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

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• Time: 90 minutes
• Serves 68. Easy Sheet Pan Meatloaf

8. sheet pan meatloaf

• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2 pounds red potatoes, cubed (3/4 inch)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

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• Time: 30 min
• Serves 4

9. Beef pasta primavera

• 1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
• 1 (14-1/2 ounces) can reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup uncooked whole wheat pasta
• 2 zucchini or yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt added diced tomatoes
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

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• Time: 35 minutes
• Serves 4

10. meatball sliders

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 12 dinner rolls
• 1/4 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbs minced garlic
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 tbs milk
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 2 cups grated fontina or low-moisture mozzarella cheese
• Chopped parsley and basilGarlic spread

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• Time: 1 hour for potatoes
• Serves 4-8

11. brisket baked potato bar

• 1 pound brisket from local BBQ shop
• 4-8 potatoes
• Cheese
  
• BBQ sauce
• Sour Cream
• Chives
• Jalapenos
• Chips

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• Time: 30 min
• Serves 4

12. Air Fryer cheese steak taquitos

• 1 package of shaved beef steak
• 1 package of corn tortillas - 12
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 yellow pepper, cut into strips
• 1 small yellow onion, cut into strips
• Steak seasoning to taste
• Pepper jack cheese

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• Time: 30 minutes
• Serves 4

13. nacho meatballs

• 1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped mild green chilies, drained
• 16 cubes pepper jack or Colby jack cheese (1/2 inch squares)
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 cups crushed nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips

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• Time: 20 minutes
• Serves 4

14. confetti beef tacos

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 2 teaspoons chile powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (11 ounces) corn, drained
• 1 cup prepared chunky salsa
• 8 taco shells

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• Time: 30 minutes
• Serves 4

15. south of the border beef hash

• 1 pound Ground Beef (75% to 80% lean)
• 3 cups frozen potatoes O'Brien
• 1-1/2 cups prepared thick-and-chunky salsa
• 1 can (4 to 4-1/2 ounces) chopped green chilies
• 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

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• Time: 30 minutes
• Serves 4

16. Beef confetti taco salad

• 1 pound Ground Beef (96% lean)
• 2/3 cup salsa
• 1/2 cup low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 medium tomato, chopped (about one cup)
• 8 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

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• Time: 10 hours
• Serves 8

17. southwest beef wraps

• 1 beef Shoulder Roast Boneless or Bottom Round Rump Roast (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 jars (16 ounces) chunky salsa, divided
• 8 flour tortillas (10-inch diameter), warmed
• Fresh cilantro (optional)

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18. beef and asparagus pasta

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 3 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced shallots (about 2 large)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper

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• Time: 75 minutes
• Serves 6

19. Classic meatloaf

• 1-1/2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard

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• Time: 50 minutes
• Serves 4

20. wrangler's beef chili

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cans (8 ounces) no-salt added tomato sauce
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons chile powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Hot cooked whole wheat macaroni (optional)

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• Time: 50 minutes
• Serves 4

21. one dish stroganoff

• 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1/2 pound sliced button or cremini mushrooms
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 cups uncooked whole grain wide noodle-style pasta
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup regular dairy sour cream plus additional for topping
• 1 tablespoon regular or coarse-grain Dijon-style mustard

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• Time: 35 minutes
• Serves 6

22. mini meatloaves

• 1-1/2 pounds Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
• 1/3 cup saltine, butter cracker crumbs or Panko bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat 2% milk
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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• Time: 4 hours in the slow cooker
• Serves 10

23. beef french dip with au jus

• 3 pounds beef Brisket Flat Half
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large sweet onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 package (1-1/4 ounces) dry onion soup mix
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 8 to 10 French rolls, split, toasted
• Sliced provolone or Swiss cheese (optional)

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