{"id":246135,"date":"2026-01-12T03:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T03:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=246135"},"modified":"2025-12-18T22:25:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T22:25:43","slug":"family-favorite-ground-beef-dinners","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/246135\/family-favorite-ground-beef-dinners\/","title":{"rendered":"Family-Favorite Ground Beef Dinners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you need a dependable, hearty dinner guaranteed to make your entire family happy, pick up ground beef. We&#8217;re sharing an assortment of family-favorite ground beef dinners that turn the simple ingredient into a satisfying meal. Cheesy taco pie, bacon cheeseburger skillet, variations on meatloaf, baked pasta, these recipes show how versatile ground beef can be. These family-approved dinners are easy to make and will have everyone asking for seconds.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6259453850550272 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/baked-pasta-bolognese-with-bechamel-sauce.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Ruc179RtvZIWZ32uduggXKF7JIA_3R3upG4L3i5U6P3xVjDEuH58Cmz1Z8dtQ0-nchFUi3x__YRCHC4pMY6uUMLJjoY9Zuq7LxSoTJpnNdRPyK00d76Lvw=w500\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">WENDY DOSCH<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">EVANSVILLE, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/r3qnNyuOb4Ea1XKv6-m1-m6lWkWIBqCDx8Ny2AGqOAjDErCs4kj0MO2zWLDSGBC7cqCGwk0wed-Q6CN3d1bpJfmEgyBoclOAq7uijrwd=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/baked-pasta-bolognese-with-bechamel-sauce.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baked  Pasta Bolognese With Bechamel Sauce<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Baked Bolognese is something I remember having at my grandmother&#8217;s house. I added a Bechamel sauce and used the sauce to layer the recipe. This is so full of flavor and very hearty; the leftovers don&#8217;t last long!&#8221; &#8211; Wendy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/hobo-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/J6JZWbnIuJuVUO9-LNelwuCE1RnEixYPo0NQTcJwMAavposO9vvALTiljVh-qsl7Kk57z0g6AFlHWeKoyHgqbc0ReQgKfKO0iW-Mk-w6zHZrvDgUmJMW=w500\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">HOLLIE CAMERON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SPARKS, NV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/U4vRGOeyCa2qvbPTrmQmPSXi4wlqnqKrqp45b0TvQvuSUI4Cz7YBkcJpgVoSLF52Latorg87bmXHwK-R0I8VmzltK0dapFKx9R-VcQc=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/hobo-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hobo Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;An easy and delicious casserole.&#8221; &#8211; Hollie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/taco-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BTKv7RxsxJUnTX5j5vh61f5w6VwVM3jBs1JGQ-HA15oKdUYqnAwrUYJS-YQmgYU9tmjetcyYTScTN_SyNOcVztzgBpCuj51wpTQPRTmAeklzgo9ezNg=w500\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CINDY COOKE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ANAHEIM, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oAQ3IfP9h8L4HPouQP0HuTW5rRnW1EEwDMJi2maqlPBFneIw2ecEiGDJIOYS3SnSn1P2Wrm6TMmUNYGjx-hx3wsjMLhl7_fvjfjgryoq=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/taco-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Taco Pie<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is one of my all-time favorite go-to dinner recipes. The combination of the Grands biscuits, taco seasoned meat, and sour cream is delicious and one your family will want again and again!&#8221; &#8211; Cindy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/bacon-cheesburger-skillet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/sQVSw4_cUwa_GN_0PeFn0G-6LnaVBrCRjiJRbQkhKq7p2oVpnVmNP0Utm6mAoh7jN445PsyLJHxL5kMOpi9TMGntbDTTqVxlo2nvzctERPRdjUbN2tQI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JANET CROW<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">QUINWOOD, WV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/epgmWIzlmFnGk9p9Rp5Rf6tksvF55HowEiXWVjQ-_nVOZR6hLVAXwbrRmkbN5Dt9A_4ZouqWlH2Z5irddIUb_g9DI9rrhoRl6ZynIkM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/bacon-cheesburger-skillet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bacon Cheesburger Skillet<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;In trying to teach my daughter that you can make your own Hamburger Helper without the box, I came up with this dish. It is now a regular on our menu and we love it.&#8221; &#8211; Janet<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/meatloaf-and-mashed-potato-cupcakes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/BzbmWCr1ZZ2dRfM8TGSWphjZQk6xUDAJI-nHyfBD56vgpxRTn9csDwlIo8xBf4IsREKV-d64fQcRpUgbi0rJD-9xHgLqBZMylqDeyj13pH2VYq69K-RA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CARA METZGER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WARSAW, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ZCxd8zDaeXocoT-gi74wl47tnL6YWPWvdkpJcDoSTOVIfpq_TvFHm0lG_7Fdneb3Rzs230oJ8UszmwiDE4xoBfsm0TnTZIjPEqrIWiW6Br_TWGiRjcYBlw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/meatloaf-and-mashed-potato-cupcakes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meatloaf and Mashed Potato Cupcakes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My sons love to eat these cupcakes for dinner. They are fun for the whole family and can be adapted by making them with ground turkey or chicken and adding other veggies to the mixture.&#8221; &#8211; Cara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/cabbage-and-beef-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/R5oUwcy_rTRJyq87b4CR294SLwnVHxlT94FNrHI-tLPCdhEbavj4wMyrC97SsgYrQ3fVTZb9X1oDbMAUxzX6iaZuZhNyQBKr5tZ4xCPl7f8i37L1L-Vn\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARY LEE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">N\/W, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/kMgtIhozNhJk4wy8Tf_DE3YYav6YznexRoMusfWKGGkf-aaavn6cVPANAw0YWM4PGHzvNJQJ_3y5r_cdXkeg6gQRil6HMpyrkOibt1A=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/cabbage-and-beef-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cabbage and Beef Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe makes a lot. It should easily feed a family of 5-6.&#8221; &#8211; Mary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/frigadellan-german-meatballs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SD7AqM2BOhU0WiUhV_j39-2LmgTWFQKcPmeSaMS8rLXWGnJP3_3bKRjvOj9Xqvs3sLZxuAsyXEs2SQ6AE8ZxWemvpSlif0VesZfjR57ifBGWzxqixVwK\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LAURA SHINN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NORTH PORT, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2czuGyQpZjBshtif1riSJ0vkCSV1IkqPuNEtumzDaa7ladvP7vE7Vvw15--7KsiVFohUsJl7x45YIeU9jVtfmEz2LcTxDCArDwSe5w=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-beef\/frigadellan-german-meatballs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frikadellen (German Meatballs)<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This was my mother&#8217;s recipe. So very good. The gravy is perfect with mashed potatoes or wide egg noodles.&#8221; &#8211; Laura<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/seven-layer-casserole-with-ground-beef.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wyfKIC0fq5iBLPZ89fG4CkofV6yB1nRtvCrUs1CQUAZQRcxRR1DDBX1fW6nMCX-rlQW_9H43FXWnECDt9tBmNfr7jWpRNlyZh0SHslJN4UYXKdDrUPKT\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JUDY KAYE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HAZELWOOD, MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TJfC8BWtt40K1YYRp2mfFkWyMijhukJcOSmc4RruwGMxcAQVVA6aZzlFoVuu9Qe9tanzi-_oTQRgKJBV_5g57RhiLdVn4tPa1cN4CNk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/seven-layer-casserole-with-ground-beef.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seven Layer Casserole With Ground Beef<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe was a staple in my house as a child and as a wife. It is a great comfort food.&#8221; &#8211; Judy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/salisbury-steak-with-mushroom-gravy-and-horseradish.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TlQ-UuMweKpcufdf73Pk4PPLWr_fvXXMOaMmvdyEOkheivFq_bDnLACvtQ2im-XbsfYhPuRsw8FwKz514tQvxmfuoNGWbVMZN2nYuVIubkmUdhVeUSY\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARLENE FIELDS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WALLA WALLA, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jMi1KkZukI_bzb7vaBpQUyogwINUb5jjHGsXHX4hcRZobWLIq8zRsyN-zmAWiPpdcpWjrZogYxExFFeNepVZAyRY2u7mGoROPZepQg=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/salisbury-steak-with-mushroom-gravy-and-horseradish.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy and Horseradish Potatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My sister-in-law prepared this when we were visiting in Santa Barbara, CA. Aren&#8217;t we all thankful for generous people who share recipes!? My late husband and I loved this dish. At first glance, it looks like it goes on and on, but it&#8217;s three recipes on one page.&#8221; &#8211; Marlene<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/cattle-drive-casserole\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jfrmtwaQJ9o-YnfI5Vmueyonb94WHhBA0PDRiAYGpzerEZnh0OmjP9Q-5ukmUvpXD6GKJmJvtujZHYM-5A9yHcu_BQNVwCoTEI-bItjqvlFtp83riW8J\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/cattle-drive-casserole\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cattle Drive Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This Cattle Drive Casserole is a simple, hearty meal that can be thrown together quickly. This flavorful dish will satisfy the whole family.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/savory-mushroom-meatloaf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Go6nvdgoiQ8pyabnbIX88CyWPsKM8nKVF3unsp80gGl3vUxuqCPsY1lP_7DNJ9pnnsJbSJFzgwnJnU2w3MAzIhQ2yG0uHcnrH0L7vDb8gcFvjjdmiytK\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LOLLY ST JOHN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CONCORD, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/s1ojyE3tUwSdQ6pWyLwdJEG91Zz7rR9DsxCTqT_HIM6VjQ9XsAjIQsFEImZIxU46Lw72i-kyPLpK6B-84BgPL7ICepAGYAAfJDWizw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/savory-mushroom-meatloaf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mushroom Meatloaf<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My mom was famous for her meatloaf. Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.&#8221; &#8211; Lolly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/italian\/pizza-casserole-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/P9feeWFIl468U-IMZjTOoIw5yshY6tIRMlnUa6z3jH6zWDkIiMFgLRAqQ4qOrnIJAVUf-N9g2yIhx4ibI7yrhVvymdHLOZqz-trXLJQrajJGjw3o9nc\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JAMIE BEECHAM<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NASHVILLE, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/IW0_iA6vqLFdTjq8Xqr6bFaaEjvhuf1YK36eBp6W3YVBKgYZWbpDcbjMBxOI-7fx1k8-O1mCJ1gELWnkK3XroR486okhq-hgnyDDMt0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/italian\/pizza-casserole-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peggy&#8217;s Pizza Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe was shared with me about 30 years ago by my mother-in-law. She never made it the same way because she was always adding and subtracting her ingredients. It is a very easy recipe to make and is sure to be a hit with your children.&#8221; &#8211; Jamie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/meatloaf-peasant-wellington.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/GKyl7ELsx0gH1P-ID4G1NjLe4UD3zcCX3yorUhvMDV_usgmcdZpnD-4SkB14y5VlfdMFtUPts4N073H4YMIoN7QkanHf_iETeThACjvuF19QpIkW_txw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BEA LONG<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MOCKSVILLE, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/5VQS-y9bnutfLeTiU3P0Y51dm5tjSro6rno9u73AjLd1S6J_z2YMLlD1-AjbjcpqyVs-dUj1RTt_ayCeYuh1EVXKRBMF8AwbxeVIXz09=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/meatloaf-peasant-wellington.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meatloaf Peasant Wellington<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is for everyone who loves Beef Wellington and could never get it right. I tried more than I care to count, and finally, I thought, why not just make it with meatloaf? 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