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Name: Easy Ground Beef Recipes

Summary: A collection of quick, family-friendly ground beef recipes that are flavorful, budget-conscious, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • Note: This is a base list – adjust per specific recipe within the category
  • 1 lb ground beef lean or extra-lean recommended
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika or taco seasoning optional
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional for topping
  • 1 can diced tomatoes or tomato sauce optional
  • 1 cup cooked rice pasta, or tortillas (optional depending on the dish)

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Optional: Oven-safe dish for casseroles

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned.
  4. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  5. Add onion and garlic; sauté for another 3–4 minutes until softened.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices (taco seasoning, Italian herbs, etc.).
  7. Stir in tomatoes, sauce, or additional ingredients based on your selected recipe (e.g., rice, beans, cheese).
  8. Cook for another 5–10 minutes on low heat until flavors blend.
  9. Serve hot with rice, pasta, tortillas, or as directed by specific recipe variation.

Notes

Notes:
Easily customizable for tacos, pasta sauces, casseroles, and rice bowls.
Double the batch and freeze portions for meal prep.
Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for variety.