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ground beef nacho skillet with beans corn cheddar and cilantro
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Ground Beef Nacho Skillet

Ground beef cooked with beans, corn, and melted cheddar 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. Stir in 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed, 1 cup canned corn drained, 1 tsp chili powder, 0.5 tsp cumin, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper. Cook 3 minutes until heated through. 5. Sprinkle 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mixture. Cover skillet with lid and reduce heat to low. 6. Cook 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and sauce coats ingredients. 7. Remove from heat and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • canned black beans

  • canned corn

  • chili powder

  • cumin

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • cheddar cheese

  • cilantro

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loaded baked potatoes with ground beef and melted cheddar cheese
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Loaded Baked Potatoes with Ground Beef and Cheese

Baked potatoes filled with ground beef and melted cheddar for an easy and filling dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Prick 4 large potatoes with fork. Place directly on oven rack. Bake 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with fork. 3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 4. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry. Cook 6-8 minutes, breaking apart, until browned and no pink remains. Internal temp 160°F, firm texture. Drain fat. 5. Stir in 1 tsp onion powder and 0.5 tsp salt. Cook 1 minute. 6. Remove potatoes from oven. Cut each in half lengthwise. Scoop some flesh out to create a small cavity. 7. Fill potato cavities with ground beef mixture. Top each with 0.25 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 8. Return to oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. 9. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh green onion sprinkled over top.

  • potato

  • olive oil

  • ground beef

  • onion powder

  • salt

  • cheddar cheese

  • green onion

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skillet ground beef hash with potatoes onions and chives
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Skillet Ground Beef Hash with Potatoes

Ground beef hash with crispy potatoes and onions cooked in one skillet 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, breaking apart, until browned and no pink remains. Internal temp 160°F, firm texture. Drain fat. 3. Add 2 cups diced potatoes, peeled. Spread in single layer. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are golden and tender. 4. Add 1 cup diced onion. Cook 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent. 5. Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika and 0.5 tsp salt. Cook 1 minute until spices coat ingredients. 6. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives off heat.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • potato

  • onion

  • smoked paprika

  • salt

  • fresh chives

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leftover ground beef sloppy joes with sauce and vegetables on buns
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Leftover Ground Beef Sloppy Joes

Leftover ground beef simmered in sauce with vegetables and served on buns 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 onion and 1 cup diced bell pepper. Cook over medium heat 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften and onion is translucent. 5. Stir in 0.5 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 0.25 cup water. Simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the beef mixture. 6. Toast 4 sandwich buns cut side down in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 1 minute. 7. Spoon sloppy joe mixture onto buns. 8. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the filling.

  • leftover ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • bell pepper

  • ketchup

  • Worcestershire sauce

  • brown sugar

  • water

  • sandwich buns

  • lemon juice

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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 taco soup with beans corn tomatoes and broth
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Ground Beef Taco Soup

Ground beef simmered with beans, corn, and tomatoes in a flavorful broth for an easy dinner.

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1. Heat a large pot 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. Stir in 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed, 1 can (15 oz) corn drained, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice, 4 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp taco seasoning, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. 6. Remove from heat and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.

  • ground beef

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • garlic

  • canned black beans

  • canned corn

  • canned diced tomatoes

  • beef broth

  • taco seasoning

  • salt

  • black pepper

  • cilantro

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ground beef sandwich with caramelized onions on toasted buns
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Ground Beef Sandwich with Caramelized Onions

Ground beef mixed with caramelized onions served on toasted buns for an easy dinner.

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1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium heat until shimmering. 2. Add 2 large onions, thinly sliced. Cook 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep golden brown and caramelized. 3. Remove onions from skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 1 lb ground beef, patted dry, in single layer. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned and no pink remains. Internal temp 160°F, firm texture. Drain fat. 4. Stir caramelized onions back into beef. Cook 1 minute to combine. 5. Toast 4 sandwich buns in skillet or oven. 6. Assemble sandwiches with beef and onion mixture. Finish with 1 tbsp Dijon mustard spread on buns.

  • olive oil

  • onion

  • ground beef

  • sandwich bun

  • Dijon mustard

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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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