Holiday beef recipes that make the season simple

The holiday season often means a full calendar and even fuller grocery lists, making meal planning more important than ever. Whether you’re planning a full menu for the celebration of the season or repurposing leftovers, the “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” brand, funded by beef farmers, has the recipes you need to beef up any plans you have in mind for the holidays.

If you have family and friends coming over for breakfast, a Beef & Veggie Quiche is both an easy and tasty way to start the day. The combination of seasoned ground beef, vegetables and cheese inside a flaky pie crust creates a comforting dish that feels special for the holiday – but is simple and can also be made ahead of time.

Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s just as simple for later in the day? Mini Lasagna Bites offer the same classic comfort of traditional lasagna but are perfect for party guests wanting to mingle. Just line a mini muffin pan with cooked pieces of lasagna noodles before adding your ground beef mixture and cheese’s – and that’s it!

For those planning a traditional rib roast as your holiday dinner centerpiece, make sure you have enough for leftovers so you can enjoy this Prime Rib Pasta with Broccoli and Cheese. After cutting your prime rib into bite-sized pieces, cook up some pasta then toss everything together with sun-dried tomatoes and truffle oil. A speedy weeknight dinner with all the glam and flavor of the holidays.

For more recipes to try this holiday season, visit our Holiday Entertaining recipes page at pabeef.org.