Meat is a staple in many Southern Living recipes, and understanding its versatility means considering all the wonderful ways to use it. Whether you prefer using ground beef as the basis for quick-fix suppers, or prefer to make your own dry rub to slow-cook ribs, meat can be an incredible addition to a meal when cooked properly.

Southern Living Bacon Lover’s Cacio e Pepe
Bacon Lover's Cacio e Pepe
Southern Living Busy Day Sausage and Beans in a bowl ready to serve
30-Minute Busy Day Sausage And Beans Tastes Like It Cooked All Day
Southern Living Cornbread Cowboy Casserole in the skillet with a serving scooped out
Cornbread Cowboy Casserole