5 Easy Ground Beef Recipes

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Ground beef is a delicious and popular delicacy that can be made and consumed in many different ways. Here are 5 easy ground beef recipes to cook at home. 

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Burger Patty Salad Ground Beef

Low in calories i.e 254 calories per serving, high in sodium, and a rich source of calcium, burger patty salad is a tasty, flavor-rich, and filling ground beef delicacy. Here is a quick recipe of burger patty salad that serves four.

What You Will Need

1. A food processor.
2. A jelly-roll pan.
3. A mixing bowl. 

Ingredients

• 6 ounces of lean ground beef.
• 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 wedges.
• 4 ounces lean ground lamb.
• 1/2 medium red onion.
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice.
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley, divided.
• 1/2 English cucumber
• 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt.
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided.
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided.
• 1 large egg.
• 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided.
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise.
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper.
• 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• 2 garlic cloves.
• 1 (5-oz.) pkg. baby kale leaves.
• Cooking spray.

Directions

1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. Meanwhile, cut the onion into four quarters.
3. Next, place 1 onion quarter in the food processor.
4. Then add 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons parsley, and 1/2 teaspoons of each of the following ingredients; allspice, garlic, salt, and red pepper and then pulse until ground.
5. After that, add egg, beef, and lamb and then pulse to combine.
6. Meanwhile, coat the jelly-roll pan with cooking spray.
7. Now, shape beef mixture into 8 patties before placing patties on the pan and broiling until done.
8. Next, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley in the mixing bowl.
9. Now, grate and stir half of the cucumber into the mixture containing mayonnaise and other ingredients.
10. Thereafter, toss kale into the same mixture.
11. After that, slice the remaining onion half and cucumber.
12. Then, divide kale mixture among 4 plates; top with tomato, sliced cucumber, and sliced onion.
13. Finally, arrange 2 patties on each salad and top evenly with yogurt mixture.

Korean Ground Beef and Rice

Delicious, flavorful, filling, and easy to prepare, Korean ground beef and rice is a healthy recipe that contains just the right amount of calories your body needs for the night. It’s also a good source of protein, sodium, and calcium. Here is a simple ground beef and pasta casserole recipe that serves four individuals. 

What You Will Need

• A large skillet. 
• A source of heat. 
• iii. A whisking bowl. 
• A whisk.

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef. 
• 2 cups hot cooked white or brown rice.
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce.
• 3 garlic cloves minced.
• sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish.
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar.
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil.
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.

Directions

1. Place the ground beef alongside garlic in the skillet and cook over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles until no longer pink.
2. Next, whisk sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, soy sauce, pepper, and red pepper flakes in the whisking bowl.
3. Then pour over the ground beef and let simmer for another two minutes or so.
4. Finally, serve over warm rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Spicy Ground Beef and Tortilla

Yummy, filling and light, spicy ground beef and tortilla rolls can be a perfect lunch offering. That said, here is an easy-to-make spicy ground beef and tortilla recipe that serves four:

What You Will Need

• A chopping board.
• A knife.
• A heating source.
• Two medium-sized skillets.
• Two washing bowls.

Ingredients

• 1.5 to 2 pounds of fresh, lean ground beef.
• 1.5 to 2 average-sized red tomatoes, sliced.
• A bunch of fresh cilantro.
• 1 whole cucumber.
• 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil. 
• A pinch of table salt.
• Ready-made tortillas
• 2 cups of water.
• 1 cup of beef stock. 

Directions

1. In the bowl, wash your meat thoroughly before draining water.
2. Next, transfer the washed ground beef to the skillet before adding the water.
3. Then bring the meat to a boil until tender and all the water is drained.
4. After turning off the heat, wash all your spices in the separate bowl before slicing them on the chopping board.
5. After that, put oil in the separate skillet.
6. Thereafter, turn on the cooker once more and heat the oil on medium heat until it’s just about to smoke.
7. Add your spices and fry on low heat while stirring until they are about to become brown.
8. Then star in your boiled beef followed by beef broth and boil for another 3 to five minutes.
9. Finally, let cool down for a few minutes before rolling into your tortillas and serving warm with fresh fruit juice. 

Spicy Ground Beef and Deep Fried Potatoes

Have you ever eaten spicy ground beef and deep-fried potatoes? Man, this mouthwatering delicacy will literally leave your taste buds dancing. Don’t just take my word for it, try it yourself, using this recipe. Note, the recipe will yield spicy ground beef and deep-fried potatoes meal that serves four:

Ingredients

• Four plates of deep-fried potatoes.
• 1 pound of lean ground beef.
• 2 teaspoons of dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
• 1 teaspoon of salt.

Directions

1. Follow the same procedures for making spicy ground beef. (below)
2. Next, serve your spicy ground beef on top of each plate of roasted potatoes.
3. Let cool for a few minutes and eat warm with a glass of wine!

Seasoned Ground Beef

Seasoned ground beef is a delicious, protein-rich meal that can be taken solely or with a range of side dishes including rice, pasta, and salads. This dietary-fiver-rich recipe requires only five ingredients to make. Here is a quick recipe for seasoned ground beef that yields servings enough for up to four individuals; 

What You Will Need

• A 12-inch nonstick skillet.
• A source of heat. 
• A food container. 
• A refrigerator. 

Ingredients

• 1 pound of lean ground beef.
• 2 teaspoons of dried oregano leaves
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder.
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
• 1 teaspoon of salt.

Directions

1. Put all the ingredients in the skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until beef is thoroughly cooked.
2. Let cool down and consume solely or alongside a side dish of your choosing. 

Burger patty salad, Korean ground beef and rice, spicy ground beef and tortilla, spicy ground beef and deep-fried potatoes, not to mention, seasoned ground beef are five easy ground beef recipes worth trying. Try each recipe and enjoy your ground beef in a variety of styles.

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