Description
- Quick, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights these ground beef recipes are built for speed, flavor, and minimal cleanup. From skillet taco bowls to cheesy beef pasta, these meals are stress-free and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp taco seasoning or Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 cups cooked pasta or rice
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or salsa
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in seasoning and tomato sauce.
- Mix in cooked pasta or rice.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Cover and cook 2-3 more minutes to melt cheese.
- Serve hot with optional toppings.
Notes
- Use frozen chopped onion or pre-minced garlic to save time.
- Substitute cheese or starch based on preference (quinoa, tortilla chips, etc.).
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 3 days or can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg