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Ground Beef Ramen Bowls

Ground beef ramen bowls with mushrooms and broth finished with green onions.

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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 sliced mushrooms and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are softened. 4. Stir in 4 cups beef broth, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp sugar. Bring to a simmer. 5. Add 4 packages ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets). Cook 3-4 minutes until noodles are tender. 6. Remove from heat and finish with 2 tbsp sliced green onions.

Classic, Gluten-Free

Budget Friendly, Comfort Food, Freezer Friendly, Kid Friendly, Leftover Friendly, One Pot, Quick and Easy

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Classic, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

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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.

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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.

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Steak Noodle Stir Fry

Sliced steak tossed with noodles, vegetables, garlic, and soy sauce in a quick stir fry dinner.

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1. Cook 8 oz egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 2. Preheat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil until shimmering. 3. Pat 1 lb steak thinly sliced dry. Season with salt and pepper. Add steak in a single layer to wok. Sear 2-3 minutes per side until browned and internal temperature reaches 135°F for medium-rare. Remove steak and rest 5 minutes. 4. Add 1 cup sliced bell pepper and 1 cup shredded carrot to wok. Stir fry over medium-high heat until vegetables soften but retain crunch, about 3-4 minutes. 5. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Stir fry 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats vegetables. 6. Return steak and cooked noodles to wok. Toss to combine and heat through. 7. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro sprinkled on top after turning off heat.

Anti-Inflammatory, High Protein, Low Carb

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Skillet Steak Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers

Tender steak stir-fried with bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce in a quick skillet meal.

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1. Pat 1 lb steak dry. Thinly slice against the grain. 2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 3. Add steak in single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes without stirring until bottom is browned. 4. Stir and cook additional 1-2 minutes until steak pieces are browned but still tender, internal temperature 130-135°F. 5. Remove steak from skillet and set aside. 6. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to skillet. Add 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced green bell pepper. 7. Cook over medium heat 5-6 minutes until peppers are softened but still slightly crisp. 8. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger. Cook 1 minute until fragrant. 9. Return steak to skillet. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce. Stir to combine. 10. Simmer 2 minutes until sauce coats steak and peppers. 11. Finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro sprinkled on top after heat is off.

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Pork Loin Rice Casserole

Tender pork loin and rice baked with creamy mushroom sauce and melted cheddar for a warm, comforting casserole dinner.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Cook 1 cup white rice according to package instructions. 3. Cut 1 lb pork loin into 1-inch cubes, pat dry, season with salt and pepper. 4. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. 5. Add pork cubes in a single layer, cook 5-6 minutes turning occasionally until browned and internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove and set aside. 6. In the same skillet, add 1/2 cup diced onion and 2 cloves minced garlic, cook 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent. 7. Add 1 cup cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup chicken broth, stir and simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats onion mixture. 8. Return pork and cooked rice to skillet, stir to combine and warm through 2 minutes. 9. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish. 10. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top. 11. Bake uncovered 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. 12. Remove from oven and finish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.