5 Ground Beef Recipes That Go Beyond Burgers, Tacos & Meatballs
About this recipe
If you're looking to shake up your weeknight dinners, these five ground beef recipes are just the ticket. They go beyond the usual burgers, tacos, and meatballs, offering fresh and exciting flavors that are easy to prepare.
From Korean Beef Bowls to Baked Kibbeh, each dish brings something unique to the table, making them perfect for family meals or meal prep. Plus, they’re all designed to be simple and satisfying.
Ingredient notes
- You can use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the sodium levels in check.
- For the Korean Beef Bowls, you can substitute the basmati rice with any rice of your choice.
Tips from Allrecipes’s video
- When browning ground beef, make sure to drain any excess fat before adding other ingredients to keep the dish from becoming greasy.
- For the Beef and Bean Chimichangas, ensure the tortillas are rolled tightly to prevent them from opening during air frying.
Good to know
- What can I substitute for basmati rice in the Korean Beef Bowls?
- You can use any rice of your choice as a base for the Korean Beef Bowls.
- How long do I air fry the chimichangas?
- Air fry the chimichangas at 400°F for about 6 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Allrecipes: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Brown the ground beef in a skillet.
- 2
Add ginger and garlic to the browned beef, along with sesame oil, and cook until fragrant.
- 3
Mix brown sugar, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper into the beef and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 4
Stir in chopped green onions and serve over basmati rice, garnished with sesame seeds and marinated cucumbers or kimchi.
- 5
Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then drain and return to the skillet.
- 6
Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and frozen corn to the beef and cook until the veggies are softened.
- 7
Season the mixture with salt, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin, then stir in taco sauce and cook for a few minutes.
- 8
Spread refried beans on tortillas, add the beef mixture, and top with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
- 9
Roll the tortillas tightly and place seam side down in an air fryer, brushing with melted butter.
- 10
Air fry at 400°F for about 6 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- 11
Brown ground beef and Italian sausage in a pot, then add chopped onion and garlic when the meat is nearly done.
- 12
Deglaze the pot with chicken stock and add marinara sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 13
Break lasagna noodles into the soup and pressure cook for 3 minutes in the Instant Pot.
- 14
Serve topped with fresh parsley and grated cheese.
- 15
Soak bulgur in boiling water for a few minutes, then drain and let cool.
- 16
Combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, allspice, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and bulgur in a bowl and mix well.
- 17
Spread half the mixture in a baking dish, sprinkle with pine nuts, then top with the remaining mixture.
- 18
Score the top in a diamond pattern, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with pine nuts before baking.
- 19
Bake at 350°F until golden brown and cooked through.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Estimated the quantity of water for soaking bulgur based on common practices.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Allrecipes’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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