Ground Beef Recipes
Discover how one pound of ground beef can be transformed into a variety of delicious meals for the whole family.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for healthier meals.
- 1 cup instant rice For stuffed peppers.
- 1 cup frozen broccoli For beef and broccoli sandwiches.
- 1 cup cheese For cheeseburger pizza and stuffed peppers.
- 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- 1 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon dried onion Basic seasoning for ground beef.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Basic seasoning for ground beef.
- ½ teaspoon cumin For Mexican dishes.
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika Adds a rich flavor to beef.
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by thawing the ground beef if frozen.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and sauté until soft.
- Add ground beef, breaking it into crumbles. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried onion. Cook until browned.
- If making stuffed peppers, mix ground beef with instant rice and diced vegetables.
Cooking
- For Beef Stuffed Peppers: Fill halved bell peppers with the beef mixture and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- For Tacos: Serve beef in taco shells with toppings of choice.
- For Beef and Broccoli Sandwiches: Mix cooked beef with broccoli and soy sauce. Serve on buns.
Notes
Storage Tips: Refrigerate unused cooked meat within 2 hours. Freeze in labeled portions for future meals. Cooked ground beef can be kept in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.