25 Best Ground Beef Recipes
Browse through 25 best and most popular ground beef recipes for dinner including meatballs, juicy hamburgers, meaty pastas, hearty soups, and more!
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Yield: 4
Nutrition Facts: calories 300 calories
Ingredients:
- ground beef
Instruction:
- Store leftover ground beef from any of these easy ground beef recipes in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Most of these recipes are also freezer-friendly and can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Depending on the recipe, you can reheat in the air fryer at 300F for 5-10 minutes, in the oven at 300F for 10 minutes, or on the stove over medium heat until fully warmed through. To reheat from frozen, let it thaw first overnight in the refrigerator or for a few hours at room temperature, and then reheat.
5 of the ⭐BEST⭐ Ground Beef recipes! | Easy Winner Dinners
FAQ
What makes ground beef taste better?
The answer, according to scientists, lies in meat’s unique mixture of fat and umami (more about this taste later), spiced up in a process called the Maillard reaction — the browning that happens when we cook a piece of meat.
Is it better to season ground beef before cooking?
Season the Ground Beef
Adding salt to raw ground beef pulls out moisture, drying the meat out and creating steam while it cooks, which prevents it from browning properly. The same goes for other seasonings, but for a different reason.
Is it better to cook ground beef in oil or butter?
The oil helps prevent the ground beef from sticking and scorching in the pan, especially if you are using a stainless steel skillet. Use a little extra oil if you’re cooking lean beef.
How to cook better ground beef?
Cast iron and stainless steel are the best choices for getting that beautiful, brown sear. Once the pan is hot, add the meat, and use a spatula to break it up into pieces. Let the meat brown without touching for about five minutes. This gives the meat more contact with the pan, and thus, a better sear.
