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What to Do with a Pound of Ground Beef: 40+ Simple Ground Beef Meal Ideas

Discover versatile and delicious ways to use ground beef in your meals with these simple recipes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Various
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 can beans
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 can canned red beans
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup olives
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup carrots
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 4 slices bread
  • 2 cups potato wedges
  • 1 can cream of potato soup
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1 package empanada dough
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 2 cups vegetables
  • 2 cups pasta

Instructions
 

  • Saute beef, onion, and garlic; add beans, seasoning, enchilada sauce, water, and salt. Simmer until thick.
  • Cook beef with garlic and onion; drain fat. Add chili powder, tomato sauce, and red beans. Simmer and serve!
  • Cook beef with garlic and onion; add tomato sauce, rice, and seasoning. Scoop into peppers and bake.
  • Cook beef in olive oil; add water, corn starch, hoisin sauce, and sugar. Serve in lettuce cups with toppings.
  • Mix beef, onion powder, salt, and pepper; form patties and grill. Serve on bread with optional toppings.
  • Cook beef and onion; add tomato sauce and herbs. Layer with noodles and cheese, then bake.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables and spices!
Keyword ground beef