If you want an easy to cook recipe that allows you to give your family a bit from all the food groups, this is it. It is the perfect bite size for little toddlers too!

1 lb ground beef
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy
1/2 tsp salt
1 bag frozen potatoes O’Brien with peppers and onions, thawed
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12×8 inch (2 qt) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Brown ground beef and drain. Stir in mixed vegetables, gravy, and salt. Cook until vegetables are thawed and mixture is thoroughly heated.

In the baking dish, layer 3 cups of the potatoes and 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon the ground beef mixture over the cheese. Top with the remaining potatoes.

Cover with foil and bake 55 - 60 minutes or until bubbly. Remove foil and sprinkle remaining cheese. Bake uncovered 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
5 tbsps of diced onions (I personally use less since I am not a huge onion fan)
1 jar chunky tomato pasta sauce
1 box (10.6 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated Parmesan breadsticks with garlic
2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 12×8 (2 qt) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Brown ground beef and drain. Stir in pepperoni, onions, and pasta sauce. Cook until boiling.

Unroll dough into 1 large rectangle. Spread garlic mixture from the box evenly over the dough. Separate dough into 10 breadsticks. Cut each breadstick into 3 crosswise pieces.

Pour ground beef mixture into baking dish. Spread dough pieces evenly over hot ground beef mixture.

Bake 15 - 18 minutes or until topping is golden brown and no longer doughy. Sprinkle with cheese and bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

I’ve had two sick kids this week, and this easy to make recipe is a life saver for times like these.

1 bag (25 oz) frozen Italian style sausage filled ravioli, thawed
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
1 jar roasted tomato and garlic pasta sauce
1 1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

Heat over to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients except cheese and Italian seasoning. Put into a 8 inch square (2qt) glass baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and Italian seasoning. Bake 40 - 50 minutes until heated and bubbly.

That really isn’t the name of this recipe. However, when I told Madison I was making Goulash she told me that The Beast from Maggie and Ferocious Beast (it’s a show on Noggin for those of you who don’t have kids) LOVES goulash. Hence, we came up with this name, and I don’t remember what its really called anymore. As you can hopefully see from the picture on the left (if not, Will has it all over his face and hair), this easy to make recipe is a huge hit with everyone here!

2 2/3 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cups chopped celery (about 3 stalks)
1 cup chopped onion (about 2 medium onions)
2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Cook pasta as directed on the package and drain.

Cook ground beef, celery, and onions until beef is thoroughly cooked and drain.

Stir in cooked pasta and the remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.

This easy to make recipe is a big hit in my house!

1 lb Italian sausage
1/2 cup pepperoni
1 jar (14 oz) pizza sauce
1/2 cup water
1 bag frozen potatoes O’Brien with onions and peppers
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Cook sausage until no longer pink. Stir in pepperoni and cook for 2 minutes. Drain.

Stir in pizza sauce, water, and potatoes. Cover and cook 10 - 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Sprinkle cheese over the top. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

This easy to make recipe is one that my mom came up with.

1 can cream of celery
1 can cream of mushroom
1 can cream of chicken
1 lb ground beef
medium onion chopped up
5 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 cup rice
1 1/2 cup water
Chow mein noodles

Brown hamburger and onion. Add in a dash of salt and pepper. Drain grease.

In a roaster, pour the ground beef. Add in rice, soy sauce, and all the soups. Take 2 handfuls of the chow mein noodles into roaster. Add water.

Bake at 375 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. When serving, top with more chow mein noodles.

This easy to make recipe is a huge hit in my house!

3 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 bag Green Giant frozen broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, & cheese flavored sauce
18 frozen cooked meatballs thawed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Heat water till boiling. Add macaroni and return to a boil. Cook 5 minutes over medium-high heat stirring occasionally. Do not drain.

Stir in frozen vegetables and meatballs. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 11 - 13 minutes stirring frequently to prevent sticking until sauce chips are melted. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.

1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp dried basil leaves
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp salt
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 can (12 oz) tomato paste
1 pkg spaghetti

Brown ground beef and onions and drain.

In slow cooker, mix ground beef and the remaining ingredients except the spaghetti.

Cover and cook at the low setting for 6-8 hours.

About 30 minutes before serving, cook spaghetti as directed on package. Serve over spaghetti.

Now, this should make about 6 servings. This is a somewhat bland sauce (I have two little ones whose food can’t be too spicy), so you can adjust this easy to make recipe accordingly.

1 lb. lean ground turkey
1/2 tsp pepper
3 1/2 cup water
1 pkg of beef stroganoff sauce mix
3 cups uncooked medium egg noodles
1/2 cup sour cream

Crumble ground turkey and sprinkle with pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink. Stir in water, sauce mix, and noodles and heat until boiling. Stir and reduce heat. Cover and cook 6-8 minutes until noodles are tender.

Stir in the sour cream. Cook and stir until thoroughly heated (don’t let the mixture boil or the sauce will have a curdled appearance).

3 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 can diced tomatoes undrained
1 can tomato sauce
1 cup shredded american-cheddar cheese blend

Preheat over to 350 degrees. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

Brown beef, onion, garlic powder, and salt and drain.

Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, and pasta. Pour into an ungreased 8 inch square glass baking dish.

Cover with foil. Bake 30-40 minutes or until its bubbly around the edges. Sprinkle with cheese and bake uncovered 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.