4 simple
ground beef meal ideas

Looking for ways to prepare the ground beef you've just purchased? Move over spaghetti sauce and shepherd's pie, here are 4 delicious, simple meal ideas! Bon appétit.

Quick Sloppy Joes

In a pan over medium heat, brown some lean ground beef with onions. Once the onions and beef have browned, drain the mixture. Add tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Heat the mixture in a pan and make sure it doesn't become too liquid. Toast some ciabatta bread and spread the mixture between two slices. Your Sloppy Joe is ready!

Friendly tip: don't wear a fancy white shirt when you eat this!

Easy Asian meatballs

In a bowl, combine extra lean ground beef, an egg, cornstarch, finely chopped onions, and vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper. Use your hands to shape the mixture into balls then cook them in a pan on medium until they turn golden brown. Once cooked, bring the heat down to low and add the Asian sauce of your choice. We usually go with sweet and sour or teriyaki!

Delicious Mexican bowl

Cook some Mexican rice in a pot and some extra lean ground beef in a pan. Drain the beef once cooked and add to a pot over low heat. Add Tex-Mex seasoning, scallions, black beans, and chili powder. Add the rice once cooked. Add some cheese and stir well, then remove from the heat. In a large bowl, mix everything together with salsa, avocado cubes, corn, cilantro, and jalapeno peppers. Serve in bowls and add a sprinkling of cheese and a bit of lime juice on top.

Quick Philly cheesesteaks

Brown some lean ground beef in a pan. Make sure to drain the meat once cooked then put it back in the pan. Add some mushrooms and sliced green bell peppers. Season with salt and pepper. Spread this meat mixture onto a hoagie roll and add shredded mozzarella cheese. Broil in the oven until the cheese melts and turns golden brown. Add some hot sauce for even more kick.

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