May 23, 2024, Updated Aug 25, 2024 Ground beef is just SUCH a versatile and cost-effective protein. I love coming up with creative ways to use simple, humble ingredients like ground beef. Go beyond burgers, lasagna, chili con carne, and spaghetti meat sauce with this roundup of more unusual ground beef recipes. Breathe life into your dinner repertoire with tasty, unique ground beef recipes:
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Don’t miss my collection of Ground Beef Casserole Recipes that’ll satisfy all your cozy cravings. Then, check out: This is one of those go-to recipes when you have a pack of ground beef in the freezer and lonely vegetables in the fridge that need to be moved on—you know, that one bell pepper. This quick, easy bake is perfect for busy families. It features tender macaroni and savory ground beef. The rich sauce, made with tomato paste, beef broth, and cream cheese, is topped with melted cheddar. Baked until bubbly and golden, this casserole is a comforting, freezer-friendly meal everyone will love. Throw your powered store-bought Mexican taco seasoning mix – I’ve got a secret trick to season your taco meat. The perfect taco toppings? Taco Salsa, lime crema, authentic guacamole, lettuce and cheddar cheese, of course.
Lipton Soup Meatloaf
Once you’ve been converted by The Meatloaf Recipe That’ll Turn You Into a Meatloaf Lover, add this Lipton meatloaf recipe to your repertoire for easy weeknight dinners. Lipton onion soup mix flavors and deepens the savory ground meat mix to turn one of your favorite classics into a super tasty meatloaf. This is another budget-friendly favorite that honestly hits the mark on being the ultimate comfort food. Kids and adults will coo over the taste of this cozy dinner or lunch. In 30 minutes, they’ll be ready to go! I love to pile it up with seasoned ground beef, pepperoni and mozzarella. It is so hearty and satisfying. The little meatballs or mini patties are cooked in a rich onion gravy that is truly yummy. Put this budget-friendly dinner on your list ASAP. It’s delicious with creamy mashed potato. The layers in this ground beef casserole consist of spicy seasoned ground beef, Doritos or corn chips, sour cream, cheese, and refried beans. Everything gets baked together and turns out creamy and cheesy. Packed with seasoned ground beef and melty cheese, they’re fried until crisp and golden brown. Serve with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, jalapeño slices, and a bit of fresh cilantro for a tasty and satisfying dinner. The naan is perfectly fluffy, while the filling is rich and flavorful, making it a truly irresistible dish. I love the elements of a taco dish – cheddar cheese, beans, tortilla chips. And the taco seasoning, ah! It’s a great option if you’ve got a pound of ground beef in the freezer and little inspiration. You could also make a ground turkey version of this, too! Serve it with a bowl of bright salad or a side of garlic bread to bulk it up this easy weeknight dinner. Make them with lean ground beef as one of your next healthy and utterly delicious weeknight meals. Rice and ground beef get bundled up into boiled cabbage leaves and baked in the oven in a flavor-loaded tomato sauce. This recipe has Polish roots but is loved worldwide. Give it a try, and you’ll find it’s your family’s next favorite comfort dish.
Picadillo
Try this recipe for a Cuban style stew from House of Yumm. Picadillo is a stew that is loaded with ground beef, tomatoes and cozy seasonings. It also features olives (added for briney saltiness) and plump raisins which balance the dish out with a little sweetness. I also love how colorful and loaded with veggies it is – corn, carrots, ginger, peas, onion, garlic, wow! Plus it has added protein from the extra eggs!
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