Tag: ground beef

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Crock-Pot Spaghetti 9

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEATBALLS 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 c. bread crumbs 1/4 c. freshly grated parmesan 1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley 1 large egg, beaten 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes FOR THE SAUCE 2 (28-oz.) cans crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp. tomato paste 1/2 yellow onion, […]

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Taco Soup 18

INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 lb. ground beef 1 15-oz. can pinto beans 1 15-oz. can corn 1 15-oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes 1 tbsp. Taco Seasoning 1 1/2 c. water sour cream, for garnish Sliced green onions, for garnish DIRECTIONS In a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat, […]

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Air Fryer Italian-Style Meatballs

Moist and tender, these air fryer meatballs are absolutely jam-packed with flavor. In fact, cooking them in the air fryer might be one of the best recipe applications for this device. The meatballs are great on their own; they would also be totally delicious over pasta, rice, or spiralized zoodles. To prevent the meatballs from […]

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Greek Beef Meatballs 4

Ingredients 1 pound 93 percent lean ground beef 3 teaspoons minced garlic 4 tablespoons finely ground old fashioned oats see note 1 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh baby dill 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste 1/2 medium red onion, grated 1/4 cup […]

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Picadillo-Stuffed Mashed Potato Balls 14

Papas rellenas (stuffed potato balls) are a traditional Spanish dish. Baked instead of fried, they’re a healthy and delicious way to make a meal out of leftover mashed potatoes. Ingredients 1 cup whole-wheat panko 2 cups leftover Mom’s Smashed Mashed Potatoes 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 2 teaspoons canola oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 […]

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Burger Patty Salad

We love the richness that a little ground lamb offers, but you can use all beef or even ground turkey instead. Ingredients 1/2 medium red onion 1/4 cup chopped parsley, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 2 garlic cloves 6 ounces […]

Upside-Down Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 10 ounce 90% lean ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped turnip (about 3 oz.) 1/2 cup chopped carrot (about 1 medium carrot) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups unsalted beef stock 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup frozen green peas 1/2 teaspoon […]

Lean Green Lettuce Tacos

Ingredients 1 small zucchini, diced 1 small yellow squash, diced 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (1.25-oz.) taco fresco seasoning 1 (8-oz.) can no-salt-added tomato sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 8 romaine lettuce leaves Toppings: diced tomato, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped red onion, crumbled queso fresco* […]

All-In-One Spaghetti

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 3 cups tomato juice 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano Dash of pepper 1 (7-ounce) package spaghetti, uncooked Grated […]

Healthy Picadillo

Ingredients 2 pounds ground round 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices yellow bell pepper, each slice cut in half 1 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices red bell pepper, each slice cut in half 1 cup finely chopped carrot 3/4 cup golden raisins 1/2 […]