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Ground Beef Recipes
Ground beef is the busy cook's best friend. These recipes turn one pound into tasty dinners the whole family will eat.
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About Ground Beef
Ground beef cooks fast and takes on flavor easily. Brown it with onion and garlic, then add pasta, beans, tomatoes, or rice. It also shapes well into burgers, meatballs, and meatloaf.
Unlike steak or roast, you do not need long cooking or fancy skills. Unlike stew beef, it does not need hours to soften. It is the quickest and most budget-friendly choice in the beef section.
Questions folks ask
What can I make with ground beef?
Tacos, spaghetti sauce, chili, burgers, meatballs, meatloaf, stuffed peppers, and skillet casseroles are all easy choices.
Can I cook ground beef from frozen?
It is best to thaw it first in the fridge. Thawed meat browns better and cooks more evenly.
How do I get ground beef to brown well?
Use a hot pan, do not overcrowd it, and leave the meat alone for a minute before stirring.
Kitchen tips
- Do not crowd the pan. Brown in batches for better flavor.
- Break the meat up gently and let it sit a minute to get a good crust.
- Handle burger and meatball mixture lightly so they stay tender.
- Cook ground beef until no pink remains and it is cooked through.
- Drain extra fat if the dish will be saucy.