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leftover ground beef taco salad with lettuce tomatoes cheese and olives
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Leftover Ground Beef Taco Salad

Ground beef taco salad with fresh toppings and warm seasoned beef for a quick dinner.

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1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and dry. 2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl until shimmering. 3. Add 2 cups shredded leftover ground beef in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 2 minutes until edges brown, then stir and cook 1 more minute to heat through. 4. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent. 5. Stir in 1 tbsp taco seasoning and 0.25 cup water. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef. 6. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup diced tomato, 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and 0.25 cup sliced black olives. 7. Top salad with warm beef mixture. 8. Finish with fresh chopped cilantro sprinkled over salad.

  • leftover ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • taco seasoning

  • water

  • romaine lettuce

  • tomato

  • cheddar cheese

  • black olives

  • cilantro

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leftover ground beef rice bowls with vegetables and green onions
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Leftover Ground Beef Rice Bowls

Leftover ground beef cooked with vegetables and sauce served over rice for an easy dinner.

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1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and dry. 2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl until shimmering. 3. Add 2 cups shredded leftover ground beef in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 2 minutes until edges brown, then stir and cook 1 more minute to heat through. 4. Add 1 cup diced bell pepper and 1 cup diced onion. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and onion is translucent. 5. Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger. Cook 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef and vegetables. 6. Serve beef mixture over 3 cups cooked white rice. 7. Finish with chopped green onions sprinkled on top.

  • leftover ground beef

  • olive oil

  • bell pepper

  • onion

  • soy sauce

  • fresh ginger

  • cooked white rice

  • green onions

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leftover ground beef nacho bake with tortilla chips cheddar and green onions
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Leftover Ground Beef Nacho Bake

Tortilla chips topped with leftover ground beef, salsa, and melted cheddar baked until bubbly.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and dry. 3. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl until shimmering. 4. Add 2 cups shredded leftover ground beef in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 2 minutes until edges brown, then stir and cook 1 more minute to heat through. 5. Add 1 cup diced onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and onion is translucent. 6. Stir in 1 cup salsa and 1 tsp chili powder. Simmer 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef mixture. 7. In a 9x9 inch baking dish, spread 4 cups tortilla chips evenly. 8. Spoon beef mixture over chips and sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. 9. Bake 10 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. 10. Remove from oven and finish with fresh chopped green onions sprinkled over the top.

  • leftover ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • bell pepper

  • salsa

  • chili powder

  • tortilla chips

  • cheddar cheese

  • green onions

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leftover ground beef flatbread pizzas with cheese olives and peppers
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Leftover Ground Beef Flatbread Pizzas

Leftover ground beef baked on flatbread with cheese, sauce, and vegetables for an easy dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Place 2 flatbreads on a baking sheet. 3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot and dry. 4. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and swirl until shimmering. 5. Add 2 cups shredded leftover ground beef in a single layer. Cook undisturbed 2 minutes until edges brown, then stir and cook 1 more minute to heat through. 6. Spread 0.5 cup pizza sauce evenly over each flatbread. 7. Distribute beef evenly over flatbreads. 8. Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. 9. Add 0.5 cup sliced black olives and 0.5 cup sliced bell pepper evenly over each pizza. 10. Bake 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and crust is crispy. 11. Remove from oven and finish with fresh chopped basil sprinkled over pizzas.

  • flatbreads

  • olive oil

  • leftover ground beef

  • pizza sauce

  • mozzarella cheese

  • black olives

  • bell pepper

  • basil

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italian pasta with ground beef tomato sauce and basil
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Italian Pasta with Seasoned Ground Beef

Ground beef simmered with tomatoes and herbs, tossed with pasta for an easy dinner.

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1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil. Oil should shimmer. 2. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in single layer. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned with no pink. Internal temp 160°F, firm texture. Drain fat. 3. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and softened. 4. Stir in 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning and 0.5 tsp salt. Cook 1 minute. 5. Add 1.5 cups canned crushed tomatoes. Simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. 6. Meanwhile, cook 12 oz pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain. 7. Toss pasta with beef sauce in skillet over low heat for 1 minute to combine. 8. Finish with 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil off heat.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • dried Italian seasoning

  • salt

  • crushed tomatoes

  • pasta

  • fresh basil

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ground beef stuffed peppers with rice tomatoes and mozzarella
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Ground Beef Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers filled with ground beef, rice, and cheese baked until tender for an easy dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Cut tops off 4 large bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Set aside. 3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and let it shimmer. 4. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until browned on one side. Stir and cook until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat. 5. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent. 6. Stir in 1 cup cooked rice, 1 cup canned diced tomatoes drained, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Cook 2 minutes until mixture is heated through. 7. Stuff each bell pepper with the beef and rice mixture. Place peppers upright in a baking dish. 8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. 9. Remove foil, sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over peppers. 10. Bake uncovered 10 more minutes until cheese melts and peppers are tender. 11. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil off heat.

  • bell pepper

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • cooked rice

  • canned diced tomatoes

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • mozzarella cheese

  • basil

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ground beef spaghetti with tomato sauce and fresh basil
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Ground Beef Spaghetti

Ground beef simmered in tomato sauce and tossed with spaghetti for a simple and easy dinner.

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1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and heat until shimmering. 2. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until browned on one side. Stir and cook until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat. 3. Add 1 cup diced onion and 3 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent. 4. Stir in 24 oz canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried oregano, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer. 5. Simmer sauce for 10 minutes until slightly thickened and coats the back of a spoon. 6. Meanwhile, cook 12 oz spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain. 7. Toss cooked spaghetti with sauce in the skillet over low heat to combine. 8. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil off heat.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • canned crushed tomatoes

  • dried oregano

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • spaghetti

  • basil

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ground beef and potato skillet with diced potatoes onion and spices
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Ground Beef and Potato Skillet

Ground beef cooked with potatoes, onion, and spices in one pan for an easy dinner.

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1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and let it shimmer. 2. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until browned on one side. Stir and cook until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat. 3. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent. 4. Add 3 cups diced peeled potatoes in a single layer. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 15-18 minutes until potatoes are tender and golden brown. 5. Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Cook 2 minutes to combine and coat ingredients. 6. Remove from heat and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • potato

  • smoked paprika

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • chives

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ground beef pasta bake with marinara pasta and melted mozzarella
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Ground Beef Pasta Bake

Ground beef pasta baked with marinara and melted mozzarella for an easy oven dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and let it shimmer. 3. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 3-4 minutes until browned on one side. Stir and cook until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat. 4. Add 1 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until onions are translucent. 5. Stir in 24 oz marinara sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats beef. 6. Stir in 3 cups cooked pasta (penne or rigatoni) and 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese off heat. 7. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top. 8. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 9. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. 10. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil off heat.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • marinara sauce

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • cooked pasta

  • mozzarella cheese

  • basil

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steak tacos with sliced steak salsa cilantro and corn tortillas
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Steak Tacos

Sliced steak cooked with salsa and served in warm tortillas with fresh cilantro for an easy dinner.

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1. Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil until shimmering. 2. Pat 1 lb steak thinly sliced dry. Season with salt and pepper. Add steak in a single layer to the skillet. Sear 2-3 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare. Remove steak and rest 5 minutes. 3. In the same skillet, add 1 cup diced onion and cook over medium heat until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. 4. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp ground cumin. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant. 5. Return steak to skillet, add 1/2 cup salsa, and simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats steak. 6. Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, about 30 seconds per side. 7. Assemble tacos with steak mixture and top with 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro. 8. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice over each taco.

  • steak

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • ground cumin

  • salsa

  • corn tortillas

  • cilantro

  • lime juice

  • salt

  • black pepper

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