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Easy Ground Beef Tacos – Quick Family Meal

A collection of quick and easy ground beef recipes perfect for busy weeknights, featuring flavorful options like cheesy pasta, savory tacos, and comforting soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Easy Ground Beef Tacos

  • 1 lb ground beef Preferred ground beef
  • 1 cup cheese Cheddar, or cheese of choice
  • 1 cup salsa Optional toppings
  • 1 cup sour cream Optional toppings
  • 1 cup lettuce Optional toppings
  • 1 each jalapeño Optional, adjust to taste

For Cheesy Hamburger Pasta Skillet

  • 1 lb ground beef Use any ground beef
  • 1 cup onion Chopped, optional
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced, optional
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups short pasta Eyeball amount
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar For a gooey texture
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning Optional

For Beef Krapow

  • 1 lb ground beef Crispy texture preferred
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce Essential for flavor
  • 1 tbsp sugar Don't skip this!
  • 1 cup basil Fresh, to taste
  • 1 each jalapeño Optional, adjust to taste

For Easy Hamburger Soup

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup onion Chopped
  • 1 cup carrots Chopped
  • 1 cup potatoes Chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn Optional
  • 1 cup green beans Optional
  • 2 tbsp parsley For garnish

For Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Can use frozen
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 cups rice To serve

Instructions
 

Easy Ground Beef Tacos

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet until cooked through.
  • Prepare toppings: cheese, salsa, sour cream, lettuce, and jalapeños.
  • Assemble tacos by filling shells with meat and preferred toppings.

Cheesy Hamburger Pasta Skillet

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet.
  • Add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomato sauce and water; bring to a simmer.
  • Add short pasta, cooking until pasta is soft.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cheddar and Italian seasoning until melted.

Beef Krapow

  • Fry ground beef in a skillet until crispy.
  • Stir in garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar.
  • Add fresh basil and jalapeño, cooking for a minute.
  • Serve over rice and top with a fried egg, if desired.

Easy Hamburger Soup

  • Brown ground beef with onion in a pot.
  • Add carrots, potatoes, and broth, bringing to a boil.
  • Include diced tomatoes and any optional vegetables.
  • Simmer until vegetables are tender, serve hot.

Ground Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet, draining excess grease.
  • Add broccoli florets and cook until tender.
  • Stir in soy sauce, garlic powder, honey, and vinegar.
  • Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

These recipes are quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. Consider sneaking in vegetables for added nutrition.
Keyword easy recipes, Family-Friendly, Ground Beef, One Pot, Quick Dinner