Description
This versatile ground beef recipe collection provides 15 easy dinner ideas perfect for busy families, from quick tacos to hearty casseroles that everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Your choice of vegetables and seasonings for specific recipes
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
2. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes
3. Add minced garlic and bell pepper, cook for 2 minutes more
4. Add ground beef, breaking it up with spatula as it cooks
5. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin while cooking
6. Cook until beef is browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes
7. Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving about 1 tablespoon
8. Add additional vegetables or seasonings based on chosen recipe
9. Simmer according to specific recipe requirements
10. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed
11. Serve hot with appropriate sides or toppings
12. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days
Notes
80/20 ground beef provides best flavor and moisture balance
Don’t press down on meat while cooking to retain juices
Brown meat properly for best flavor development
Drain excess fat but leave some for flavor
Can be prepared ahead and frozen for up to 3 months
Reheat gently to prevent overcooking
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg