Mains

Tender, Smokehouse-rubbed ribs cooked low and slow in the oven or on the smoker, then glazed.

A big batch of tender oven-baked meatballs to freeze and drop into anything.

Fork-tender chuck roast in a tangy-sweet balsamic gravy — a bright twist on Sunday pot roast.

Smokehouse-rubbed pork shoulder slow-cooked until it shreds, then tossed in BBQ sauce.

A deep, slow-simmered meat ragù of beef and pork for piling over pasta.

Smoky chipotle-and-lime shredded beef, slow-cooked until it falls apart — taco and bowl gold.

Chile-braised shredded beef with a rich consommé — for tacos, quesabirria, or a dipping bowl.

Beef braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions — deep and elegant.

Layered enchilada casserole with spiced beef, beans, corn, and plenty of melted cheese.

Layers of beef-and-pork ragù, ricotta, and melted mozzarella — a freezer-friendly classic.

Creamy beef and mushroom stroganoff baked with egg noodles into a comforting casserole.

Tender beef in a savory mushroom-onion gravy, made for mashed potatoes or egg noodles.

Fall-off-the-bone short ribs in a rich red-wine gravy — the ultimate reheat dish.

Creamy, cheesy potatoes loaded with smoked sausage and a crunchy buttered topping.

Leftover chili topped with cheese and a cornbread crust, baked into a full meal.

Chunks of beef, potatoes, and carrots slow-cooked in a thyme-scented gravy.

Beef and vegetables in gravy under a fluffy mashed potato crust, browned on top.

Savory beef in rich gravy under a golden cornbread lid — a Southern spin on cottage pie.

Meaty, boneless country-style ribs slow-cooked in BBQ sauce until pull-apart tender.

Garlicky citrus-marinated pork shoulder slow-cooked until tender and shreddable.

A lean, budget-friendly beef roast cooked low for tender, thin-sliceable slices.

Deeply caramelized onions and beef in a savory broth, baked with noodles under melted gruyère.

Quick-roasting pork tenderloin with a garlic-herb crust, sliced into tender medallions.

Beef braised in stout with root vegetables for a dark, deep, malty stew.

Raw dump-bag chipotle-lime beef, pressure-cooked from frozen and shredded for tacos and bowls.

Raw dump-bag beef in a savory sauce, pressure-cooked from frozen with broccoli added fresh.

A raw dump-bag beef stew with potatoes and carrots, pressure-cooked from frozen.

Raw dump-bag beef tips with mushrooms and onion, pressure-cooked from frozen and thickened into gravy.

Raw dump-bag citrus-spiced pork, pressure-cooked from frozen, then crisped under the broiler.

A raw dump-bag pot roast with potatoes and carrots, pressure-cooked straight from frozen.

Raw dump-bag pork shoulder, pressure-cooked from frozen and shredded for sandwiches or bowls.

Raw dump-bag pork in tangy green chile salsa, pressure-cooked from frozen.

Slow-cooked shredded beef in a seasoned pepperoncini jus, piled on hoagies with provolone.

Three-ingredient Hawaiian-style smoky, salty shredded pork — impossibly simple, deeply good.

Chuck roast slow-cooked with ranch, au jus, pepperoncini, and butter until fork-tender.

A one-pan roasted pork loin with tender potatoes and carrots, sliced into complete portions.

Shaved beef, peppers, and onions in a creamy provolone sauce over a hash-brown base.

Herb-and-garlic pork roast rolled and roasted with crackling skin — a showpiece for a crowd.

Citrus-and-spice braised pork shoulder, shredded and crisped for tacos, bowls, and burritos.

Pork shoulder braised in a roasted tomatillo-and-green-chile salsa until tender.

Corned beef, sauerkraut, and swiss under a crunchy buttered rye topping — the deli sandwich, baked.

Slab pork belly roasted to crispy crackling over meltingly tender meat.

A hands-off sheet-pan roast of sausage, sweet peppers, onions, and crispy potatoes.

Shredded beef braised with peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a savory Cuban sauce.

Seasoned beef patties simmered in a rich onion-and-mushroom gravy, made for mashed potatoes.

Saucy, tangy-sweet ground beef simmered low and slow, piled onto toasted buns.

Thick, hearty split pea soup slow-cooked with a smoky ham hock and root vegetables.

Spiced beef and beans under a tender cornbread top — weeknight comfort with a Tex-Mex lean.

Seasoned beef in a creamy sauce under a crown of crispy tater tots and melted cheddar.