How many times have we picked up a pack of ground beef at the grocery store with no real plans for it? And then ended up making burgers? Nothing against burgers, but we’ve got plenty of interesting ideas if you want to mix things up. And many of them are just as well-suited for an easy weeknight meal.
-
RecipeQuick Beef Enchiladas with Salsa Verde
You don't have to sacrifice authenticity for speed with these quick and flavorful enchiladas. And an easy, homemade salsa verde adds a tangy kick to this hearty dish.
-
RecipeSweet Potato Cottage Pie
A cottage pie is like a shepherd’s pie, except that it’s made with beef, not lamb. Here, a hearty filling of ground beef, salty olives, savory tomatoes, and warming spices like chile powder, cumin, and cinnamon rein in the sweetness of the creamy sweet potato topping.
-
RecipeDolmades Kasiotiki (Meat-Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Though many versions of dolmades are vegetarian, these have a heartier filling of ground beef and rice. If you have leftover filling, use it to stuff bell peppers or tomatoes. -
RecipeCast-Iron Green Chile Tamale Pie
Tamale pie owes its name to the rich layer of cornbread that sits on top of its ground beef filling, mimicking masa-wrapped, meat-filled tamales. This Southwest spin on the dish favors green chiles and tangy, tomatillo-spiked salsa verde in lieu of more traditionally used canned tomatoes. -
RecipeSweet-and-Sour Meatballs with Pine Nuts and Currants
Inspired by Sicilian food, these meatballs get vibrant flavor from a vinegar-based agrodolce sauce, currants, and pine nuts. Whole-wheat breadcrumbs added at the end lend a nice crunch. Serve them with sautéed spinach for a simple main course.
-
RecipeBeef Ragù Over Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Bread
Here, spaghetti squash is used like pasta to delicious effect, and a quick garlic bread rounds out the meal.
-
RecipeBeef Picadillo
A Latin American and Caribbean favorite, picadillo is a savory-sweet ground beef filling that’s delicious wrapped in lettuce leaves. It’s also good in tacos, quesadillas, and omelets.
-
RecipeShepherd’s Pot Pie
In this classic British staple, red wine adds a deep mellow richness to a hearty beef filling. The creamy mashed potato topping, seasoned with sour cream and Parmigiano, is brightened with peas, but they can be omitted from the topping and added to the filling. This recipe also will make four generous individual pies or five slightly smaller pies. -
RecipeLasagna Bolognese
This classic lasagna layers homemade Bolognese sauce with noodles and bechamel, rather than ricotta. -
RecipeBeef & Black Bean Chili with Chipotle & Avocado
The diced avocado topping makes a cool contrast to the thick, spicy chili. -
RecipeChiles Rellenos
Fried in a fluffy batter and served with a roasted tomato sauce, these stuffed poblano chiles are a Mexican classic. The filling is based on Cuban picadillo, a blend of ground beef, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and raisins.
