A quick way to turn a box of macaroni and cheese into dinner
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Ground Beef
Ground beef can be purchased with different fat contents. The more fat the more moist the beef will be (but it will also be fattier!). It's best to use the type of grind called for in the recipe (if it is specified). Cook's tip: buy ground beef in bulk and brown one-pound portions of it. The browned beef will freeze wonderfully and is a time saver on busy dinner nights. Just use wherever browned ground beef is called for!
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Easy Cheesy Beef Mac
Ground Beef And Rice Casserole
An easy family favorite. Ground beef is mixed with onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, onion, and rice and baked in a casserole dish until done.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Cabbage Rolls
No fuss cabbage rolls made with ground beef, instant rice, and tomato soup rolled up inside cabbage leaves.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Quick Skillet Dinner
Make a quick and easy skillet meal starting with a package of beef flavored pasta mix. Simply add ground beef and simmer.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Upside Down Pizza
Think of this as pizza without all the work. The meat, cheese, and sauce are topped with a mock pizza crust giving you pizza flavor in casserole form.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Beef Macaroni Casserole
Macaroni is baked in a seasoned ground beef tomato sauce and topped with Cheddar cheese. A great weeknight casserole recipe.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Quick and Easy Johnny Marzetti
A can of tomato soup brings deep tomato flavor to this comfort food pasta, and it's perfect with a little hot sauce for an extra kick.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Classic cabbage rolls made in the slow cooker. Leaves stuffed with ground beef and rice and slow-cooked in seasoned tomato sauce. Soon to become one of your go-to...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Microwave Stuffed Bell Peppers
A microwave version of stuffed bell peppers made with ground beef, rice, egg, and tomato sauce.
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Macaroni, Hamburger, And Tomato Casserole
Got a picky eater? Challenge accepted. Just mix some hamburger meat and tomatoes and you have a meal that your kids will devour.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Beef And Rice Casserole
Browned hamburger is mixed with onion, celery, soy sauce, cream of chicken soup, and rice and cooked in a crock pot.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef And Rice Skillet
A simple skillet dinner made with ground beef, onion, rice, beef bouillon granules, green bell pepper, tomato, and Monterey jack cheese.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Rice Caliente
This hot rice is tasty and versatile. Scoop up the beefy, cheesy rice mixture with tortilla chips, eat it with a fork, or load it up into crunchy taco shells.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Pigs In The Blanket
A slow cooker version of cabbage rolls (also called pigs in the blanket). Beef and rice are nestled in a cabbage blanket and slow cooked until tender.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cowboy Dinner
With a savory mix of ground beef, sausage, beans, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, this meal is a filling, tasty tribute to the Wild West, perfect for any hearty dinner at home.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Casserole
A simple "unstuffed" cabbage roll recipe made with ground beef, rice, a hearty tomato sauce, and shredded cabbage
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
BBQ Beef And Rice
A one-dish skillet meal made with ground beef, onion, rice and barbecue sauce.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Armenian Stuffed Peppers
A combination of ground beef and lamb is used in the stuffing for this recipe. Mixed with rice, tomato, onions, and seasonings it makes a delicious filling.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Skillet Fiesta
A simple, hearty dish featuring ground beef, instant rice, and a vibrant mix of veggies. It's a one-pan wonder, perfect for easy midweek dinners and packed with comforting homestyle...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stuffed Green Peppers With Cheese
A traditional oven-baked version of stuffed bell peppers made with ground beef, green bell peppers, onion, canned tomatoes, rice, and Cheddar cheese.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
4 Ingredient Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers are a classic dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. This recipe uses ground beef and frozen Spanish rice for a simple and delicious...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers With Beef And Rice
Bell peppers are stuffed with ground beef, onion, and rice and topped with spaghetti sauce in a crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Cheesy Rice And Beef Casserole
Ready in under an hour, this hearty casserole works just as well for weekday meals or weekends. Made with ground beef, a wild rice blend, cheese, veggies, and sour cream.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole
Love cabbage rolls? Try this unstuffed version made by combining the ingredients in the crock pot. Same flavors, less work!
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Hamburger Casserole with Wild Rice
Wild rice adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture to this creamy ground beef casserole. The wild rice can be made ahead of time for an easier weeknight dinner.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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