Before the grandkids race out the door in search of king-size candy bars, fill them up with a Halloween dinner that is festive, filling and easy to prepare. Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner., a brand funded by the Beef Checkoff, is sharing three frightfully fun recipes for grandparents hosting their favorite little trick-or-treaters.

Say “bone appétit” with Beefy Baked Ziti. MacKenzie Smith of Grilled Cheese Social gives this family favorite a Halloween makeover with her Eye-conic Four Cheese Beefy Baked Ziti. Ground beef and four cheeses make it hearty enough to fuel a full evening of doorbell ringing—and the spooky eyeball decorations may earn you extra grandparent points.

Let the slow cooker handle dinner. Mississippi Pot Roast is a smart choice when costumes need adjusting and excitement levels are rising. Place a chuck arm roast—or another preferred cut—in the slow cooker with ranch seasoning, dry onion soup mix and pepperoncini. Serve it over mashed potatoes, noodles or couscous for a comforting meal that practically cooks itself.

Serve some frightfully good finger food. Air Fryer Meatball Taquitos combine Italian and Mexican flavors in a crispy, kid-friendly package. Serve them as a quick snack before trick-or-treating or add a few simple side dishes to turn them into dinner. They are also easy for costumed grandkids to eat—provided nobody is wearing monster claws.

Find more Halloween meal ideas at BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com.