beef

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 6 minutes Serves 4 Just about any large-leaf lettuce can be used to create cups or folded packets for this spicy Sichuan-style dish of ground beef. Recipe adapted by the Associated Press from Nancie McDe...

In this Feb. 6, 2012 image taken in Concord, N.H., a sandwich made of flank steak with slices of red onion marinated in Guinness lager and Boursin cheese, is shown. (AP Photo/Matthew Mead)As much as I love the dark, velvety richness of Guinness ...

Corn- and red P pepper-stuffed flank steak pinwheels Start to finish: 45 minutes Serves 4 Flank steak is a wonderfully flavorful cut with little waste on it. INGREDIENTS For the marinade: 2 tablespoons lime juice ...

Meat loaf Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Serves 4 to 6 Difficulty: easy Recipe from "Eat Like a Man: The Only Cookbook a Man Will Ever Need." From Michael Symon of Lola in Cleveland: "Nobody rolls out a...

There are times when a three to five course meal is not going to get on the dinner table. I'm tired. We're all tired. Just too busy. Thinking about protein, starch, vegetable, dessert...it's too much some days. So could I serve a little plate of empana...

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Photography by Matthew Mead Associated PressCranberry chipotle meatballs Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Makes 50 meatballs Meatballs are a great holiday entertaining food. They are homey, well-loved and easy to do ah...

In a medium saucepan over medium, heat 1/2 inch of water. Add the corned beef or pastrami, then cover the pan and heat until just warmed.

This recipe is from chef Elizabeth Karmel, who says the key to a perfect beef tenderloin is to season it simply and not overcook it. This Nov. 8, 2011 photo shows Elizabeth Karmel's holiday beef tenderloin with horseradish cream in Concord, N.H. T...

Beef tenderloin with roasted shallots: Debbie Schoeneshoefer of Elk Grove, who found this Bon Appétit recipe at Epicurious.com, says it is perfect every time.