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Ground Beef Dinner Ideas

Transform your weekly meals with these delicious and versatile ground beef recipes, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 315
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1-2 pounds lean ground beef (80/20 or 85/15) Choose your preferred fat content.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil or cooking spray For cooking the beef.
  • Herbs and spices depending on the recipe

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients and tools. Dice your vegetables, measure out spices, and thaw your ground beef in advance if frozen.
Cooking
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and no pink remains (about 7–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Stir in diced onion and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add your recipe’s specific seasonings, sauces, or vegetables. Simmer 10–15 minutes.

Notes

Serve with fresh garden salad, steamed vegetables, quinoa, or garlic toast. Refrigerate leftovers up to 3–4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.