Ground beef is the most affordable way to put beef on the table, and it goes everywhere: burgers, meat loaf and meatballs, chili, lasagna and enchiladas, plus favorites from Sweden, Korea and Greece.
Ground beef should always be cooked to 160 F. For burgers, 80 percent lean ground chuck gives the juiciest results.
Smash Burgers25 min total | 4 double burgersDouble smash burgers with thin, crispy-edged patties pressed onto a hot griddle, melted American cheese, pickles and a tangy burger sauce on soft buns. Makes 4.
Classic Grilled Cheeseburger27 min total | 4 burgersThick, juicy grilled beef patties with melted American cheese on toasted sesame buns with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. Makes 4.
Steakhouse Burger with Bacon and Mushrooms55 min total | 4 burgersA thick burger seared in cast iron and topped with aged Cheddar, crisp bacon, caramelized onions and sauteed mushrooms on a toasted brioche bun. Makes 4.
Cheeseburger Sliders45 min total | 12 slidersA whole pan of mini cheeseburgers baked on Hawaiian-style rolls with seasoned beef, onion and melted Cheddar, brushed with garlic butter and sesame seeds. Makes 12.
Sloppy Joes50 min totalClassic barbecued hamburger: browned ground beef simmered with sauteed onions, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, sugar and Worcestershire for half an hour. Serve on buns.
Barbecued Beefies (Baked Barbecue Beef Patties)1 hr 25 min total | 16 patties, about 8 servingsGround beef and oat patties baked in a homemade barbecue sauce of onion, ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, chili powder and paprika. Makes 16 patties.
Barbecue Meat Loaf1 hr 10 min totalA simple meat loaf of ground beef, onion, bread crumbs and egg, topped and basted with Open Pit barbecue sauce and baked at 350°F for 1 hour.
Lipton Onion-Mushroom Meat Loaf55 min total | Serves 6A juicy meat loaf of ground beef with Lipton onion-mushroom soup mix, soft bread crumbs, egg, catsup and water, baked at 350°F for 45 minutes. Serves 6.
Meat Loaf with Cheese1 hr 15 min totalA cheesy meat loaf of ground beef with cubes of cheese, bread crumbs, beaten eggs, tomato sauce and garlic, baked at 350°F for 1 hour.
Italian Meat Loaf1 hr 25 min totalAn Italian-style meat loaf of ground beef with soaked bread, onion, parsley and Parmesan, baked, then finished with tomato sauce and oregano. Freezes well before the sauce goes on.
Italian Meat Balls1 hr 50 min total | About 18 meatballsTender Italian meatballs of ground beef with grated raw potato, egg, Parmesan and oregano, oven-baked on racks and then simmered in sauce for an hour.
Swedish Meatballs (Köttbullar) with Cream Gravy55 min total | 4 servings (about 30 meatballs)Small, tender beef and pork meatballs seasoned with allspice and white pepper, browned in butter and simmered in a silky cream gravy. Served with mashed potatoes and lingonberries. Serves 4.
Sweet and Sour Meatballs2 hr 25 min totalBeef meatballs simmered in a sweet and sour sauce of onions, ketchup and brown sugar. Make them cocktail size or dinner size; they are even better the second day.
Waikiki Meatballs (Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs)45 min total | 6 servingsGround beef meatballs browned in a skillet and simmered in a sweet and sour pineapple sauce with soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar and green pepper. Serves 6.
Teriyaki Meatballs1 hr 20 min total | 10 servingsA big batch of ground beef meatballs with water chestnuts and ginger, simmered in white wine and broth and finished in a sweet teriyaki-style sauce. Serves 10.
Biff à la Lindström (Beef Patties with Beets and Capers)35 min total | 4 servings (8 patties)Juicy Swedish beef patties mixed with chopped pickled beets, capers and onion, fried in butter and served with a quick cream pan sauce and potatoes. Serves 4.
Slow Cooker Beef and Bean Chili6 hr 20 min total | 8 servingsA thick, hearty chili of browned ground beef, kidney and pinto beans, tomatoes, onion and peppers, slow-cooked with chili powder and cumin. Serves 8.
Texas Hash1 hr 30 min total | 4 to 6 servingsGround beef, onions, green pepper, tomatoes, rice and chili powder baked together in one casserole dish. A hearty one-dish dinner that serves 4 to 6.
Zippy Beef and Macaroni Casserole1 hr 5 min total | 4 to 6 servingsA family-style casserole of ground beef, elbow macaroni, cream of mushroom soup, ketchup, cheddar and green pepper, topped with crushed potato chips. Serves 4 to 6.
Lasagna55 min total | 1 (13 x 9-inch) panAn easy lasagna layered with spaghetti sauce, lasagna noodles and dabs of ricotta or cottage cheese and mozzarella, topped with Parmesan. Add browned hamburg for meat lasagna.
Beef Enchiladas with Chili Gravy1 hr 10 min total | 6 servings (12 enchiladas)Classic Tex-Mex enchiladas: corn tortillas rolled around seasoned ground beef and Cheddar, smothered in a cumin-spiced chili gravy and baked until bubbling. Serves 6.
Loaded Beef Nachos35 min total | 6 servingsSheet-pan nachos layered with tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, black beans and two cheeses, baked bubbly and loaded with pico de gallo, jalapeños, guacamole and sour cream. Serves 6.
Korean Ground Beef Bowls25 min total | 4 servingsLean ground beef browned with garlic and green onion and simmered in a sweet soy, sesame and ginger sauce with a little heat, spooned over hot rice. Dinner in 25 minutes; serves 4.
Steamed Mandu (Korean Pork and Beef Dumplings)1 hr 25 min total | About 30 dumplings, 6 servingsHomemade Korean dumplings filled with ground pork and beef, tofu, napa cabbage, green onion, garlic and ginger, folded into rounds and steamed until tender. Makes about 30.
Kåldolmar (Swedish Cabbage Rolls)1 hr 45 min total | 6 servings (about 14 rolls)Tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a beef, pork and rice filling, glazed with golden syrup and butter, baked until caramelized and served with cream sauce and lingonberries. Serves 6.
Dolmades with Egg and Lemon Sauce1 hr 35 min total | About 50 rollsGrape leaves rolled around seasoned chopped meat, rice, parsley and onion, simmered 40 to 50 minutes, and served under a silky Greek egg and lemon sauce.
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