New Jersey Beef and Sausage Ragu Pasta Hearty New Jersey-Style Beef & Italian Sausage Ragu with Rigatoni Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce 2 tbsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried basil Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 12 oz rigatoni or ziti pasta Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Directions: In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1 minute. Add ground beef and sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 8–10 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Add sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook rigatoni according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Stir fresh parsley into the ragu. Add pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat. Use reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Serve topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 640 kcal | Servings: 4–6 servings #newjerseyragu #beefandsausagepasta #comfortfoodclassic #homemaderagu #italianamericanrecipe #rigatonirecipe #pastanight #sundaydinner #heartymeal #raguinspired #meatsauceperfection #familydinnerideas #pastaeats #italiandinner #saucygoodness #jerseykitchen #easyitalianmeals #meatloverpasta #redgravyrecipe #pastaloversdelight Nothing says cozy New Jersey dinner like this rich Beef & Sausage Ragu Pasta A meaty, bold red sauce hugging every bite of rigatoni—seriously comforting!

Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions Savory Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry with Fresh Spring Onions Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) flank steak, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry) 1 bunch spring onions (scallions), sliced into 2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Cooked steamed rice, for serving Directions: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced flank steak in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the beef and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, water, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Return the beef to the skillet, tossing to coat it evenly in the sauce. Add the spring onions and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 1-2 minutes until onions are tender but still bright. Serve immediately over steamed rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #mongolianbeef #asianstirfry #beefrecipes #quickdinner #springonions #stirfryrecipe #chinesefood #weeknightdinner #easymeals #familymeals #savorydishes #comfortfood #homemadefood #asianflavors #meatlover #beefdish #fastrecipes #mealprep #flanksteak #deliciousdinner Craving bold flavors? This Mongolian Beef and Spring Onions stir-fry delivers savory, sweet, and a hint of spice in every bite! Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.

Beef and Pineapple Curry Tropical Thai-Inspired Beef & Pineapple Curry Delight Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 2 tablespoons red curry paste 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk 1 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained) 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 tablespoon lime juice Fresh cilantro and Thai basil, for garnish Cooked jasmine rice, for serving Directions: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear until browned. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, sauté onions until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in coconut milk and beef broth, stirring to combine. Add fish sauce and brown sugar. Return beef to the pan along with pineapple chunks and bell peppers. Simmer for 10–12 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot over jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro and Thai basil. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #thaiinspired #beefcurry #pineapplecurry #spicybeef #asianflavors #beefdinner #weeknightmeals #comfortfood #homemadecurry #currylovers #tropicalflavors #sweetandspicy #pineapplelover #jasmineRice #coconutmilkrecipes #glutenfreeoption #quickmeals #currynight #thaidinner #meatlover ✨ Weeknight dinner dreams come true with this juicy Beef and Pineapple Curry – bold, sweet, spicy, and ready in under 40 minutes! 🍍🍛🥩

Beef and Guinness Stew Hearty Slow-Cooked Beef and Guinness Stout Stew Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes Salt and black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 cups Guinness stout beer 2 cups beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 bay leaves 1 cup frozen peas Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then toss in flour until coated. Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until deep golden on all sides. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking for another 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the Guinness and beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return beef to the pot, add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 to 2½ hours until beef is tender. Stir in frozen peas and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal (per serving) | Servings: 6 servings #beefstew #guinnessstew #slowcookedmeals #comfortfood #irishrecipes #heartydinners #stewseason #classicbeefstew #meatloverrecipes #slowcookermeals #weekendcooking #beefrecipes #guinnessbeer #homemadestew #dinnertimeideas #onepotmeals #comfortfoodlover #irishcuisine #richflavors #warmandcozy 🍲🍺 Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty Beef and Guinness Stew—slow-cooked to perfection with tender beef, rich stout, and savory veggies! Perfect for chilly nights. 🥕🥩

Onion Gravy Rich and Savory Caramelized Onion Gravy Ingredients: 2 large onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups beef or vegetable broth 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish) Directions: In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir continuously for 2 minutes to cook the flour and create a roux. Gradually whisk in the broth, making sure there are no lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce, then simmer the gravy, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh thyme if desired. Serve warm over mashed potatoes, roast meats, or vegetables. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes Kcal: 120 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #oniongravy #caramelizedonions #comfortfood #homemadegravy #richflavors #easyrecipes #roastdinner #savorysauce #classicgravy #soulfood #thickgravy #dinnerideas #foodlover #slowcooked #meatlover #vegetarianoption #soulfoodrecipes #flavorboost #weeknightmeals #homemadecooking 🧅🍽️ Elevate your roast dinner with this rich, homemade Onion Gravy! Caramelized onions bring deep flavor that’s perfect for cozy meals.