Including ground beef in meals is a simple and delicious way to provide the entire family with protein, iron, and B vitamins. Try one of these five ground beef recipes that are sure to satisfy the entire family.
Simple Korean Beef
1 pound lean wagyu ground beef
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 – 1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 – 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
salt and pepper
1 bunch diced green onions
Brown beef with sesame oil and garlic. Add remaining ingredients and heat to a simmer. Serve over steamed rice and garnish with the green onions. You can also serve in lettuce wraps for a unique dining experience kids will love!
Haystacks
1 pound Joyce Farms ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
3 cups steamed rice
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
Lettuce, chopped
Diced tomatoes
Olives, sliced
Crushed tortilla chips
Sour cream
Salsa
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat; once browned, stir in taco seasoning. To assemble, place one-half cup steamed rice on the plate. Top with ground beef, black beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, olives and tortilla chips. Serve with sour cream and salsa, as desired.
Shepherd’s Pie
1 1/2 to 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
8 Tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1-2 cups vegetables—diced carrots, corn, peas
1 1/2 lbs ground round beef
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes completely with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-high and simmer. While the potatoes are cooking, brown the ground beef with four tablespoon butter, onion and vegetables until the meat is no longer pink. Add the beef broth and Worcestershire and simmer for five to eight minutes. Once the potatoes can easily be pierced with a fork, mash them with the remaining butter and season with salt and pepper.
To assemble the dish, evenly spread the beef mixture in the bottom of a casserole dish. Top with the potatoes and bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees.
Simple Spaghetti
1 pound ground beef
1 jar sauce
1 box spaghetti
Parmesan cheese, grated
Bring a large pot of water to a boil on the stove and add the spaghetti. Stir until all of the pasta is in the water and cook until it is al dente. Drain pasta and set aside. In a skillet, brown the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Add the spaghetti sauce and bring to a simmer. Serve the sauce over the pasta and top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Classic Meatloaf
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
3/4 c. plain bread crumbs
3/4 c. milk
2 eggs
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 c. brown sugar
Combine the first seven ingredients in a bowl and spread evenly into a 9×5-inch casserole dish. In a separate bowl, stir the ketchup and brown sugar together. Spread evenly over the meat mixture and bake for one hour at 350 degrees.
Ground beef can be used in many meals to satisfy everyone. Try one of these recipes today and find a new family favorite to love. Which recipe is your favorite??
