22 Deliciously Different Things to Do with 1 Pound of Ground Beef

When I am home with the kids during summer break, I have a really bad habit of waiting until the last minute to decide what to cook for dinner. I can’t help it. My schedule is packed all summer long and I’m spending as much time as possible with the kids. Please tell me I am not alone here!

On nights that I totally lose track of time, I turn to ground beef to save the day. It defrosts quickly and is so versatile. Below you will find 20 Quick and Easy Ground Beef Recipes that take no time at all!

25 Great Ground Beef Recipes
  1. Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Beef.
  2. Beef and Quinoa Enchilada Skillet.
  3. Taco Soup.
  4. Paleo Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash.
  5. Cottage Cheese Lasagna.
  6. Korean Beef Bowls.
  7. Homemade Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper.
  8. Cornbread Topped Skillet Chili.

10 of the BEST Ground Beef Recipes! | Tasty, Quick & Cheap Dinners Made EASY! | Julia Pacheco

Quick and Easy Ground Beef Recipes

Do you love Family Fresh Meals? Never miss out on FUN new meals or Easy Lunchbox Ideas for the Family and SIGN UP to have my posts sent right to your inbox! It’s EASY PEASY! Just CLICK HERE and enter your email!

XO Corey, Darryl, Big D & Little D

Looking for more free recipes? Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates.

What To Make With 2 Pounds Of Ground Beef?

Crockpot Stuffed Pepper Soup

  • – 2 lbs ground beef
  • – 2 green bell peppers diced ( about 1 cup)
  • – 2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes, undrained
  • – 1 15 oz can of tomato sauce
  • – 32 oz of beef broth
  • – 1 cup of water
  • – 1 small onion diced
  • – 2 TBSP brown sugar
  • – 3-4 cloves of garlic minced
  • – 2 tsp salt
  • – 1 tsp pepper
  • – 4 cups of cooked rice I love Seed of Change Quinoa & Brown Rice mix
  • Brown and drain grease from the ground beef and place in slow cooker.
  • Add in tomato sauce, tomatoes, broth, peppers, onions, garlic, brown sugar, water, salt and pepper to slow cooker. (basically everything but your cooked rice) Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
  • When about 30 minutes are left , add in your cooked rice, recover and continue cooking until time is up
  • Save this recipe for later! Click the heart in the bottom right corner to save to your recipe box!

    Family Fresh Meals is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

    Ready for some more easy recipes?

    What To Make With 2 Pounds Of Ground Beef?

    I’m Corey, and I’m so happy you’re here! This blog is full of my love of food, photography, family & friends. Have fun looking around! I hope you find a couple yummy recipes to try.

    Subscribe to get the latest recipes delivered straight to your inbox!

    Family Fresh Meals is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Read full disclosure.

    FAQ

    What can be made from ground beef?

    67 Easy Ground Beef Recipes That Make Dinner a Snap
    1. 01 of 67. Sheet Pan Meatloaf. …
    2. 02 of 67. Instant Pot Baked Ziti. …
    3. 03 of 67. Classic Beef Chili. …
    4. 04 of 67. Easy Taco Casserole. …
    5. 05 of 67. Fire-Roasted Tomato-and-Beef Ragù …
    6. 06 of 67. Beef Sliders with Bacon Jam. …
    7. 07 of 67. Sloppy Joe Casserole. …
    8. 08 of 67.

    Is 2 pounds of ground beef enough for 5 people?

    When Meat Is the Main. When cooking something like steak, chicken, or pork, where meat is the main feature of the meal and paired with a few side dishes, we recommend about 1/2 pound (eight ounces) per person, or up to 3/4 (12 ounces) pound for bigger appetites and those who love leftovers.

    How long does it take to cook 2 lbs of ground beef?

    Set pressure to high, and cook for about 6 minutes for one pound and about 10 minutes for two pounds. (To cook one pound of ground beef from frozen, set the timer to 30-40 minutes instead.)

    What are 5 sandwiches that can be made from beef?

    Beef Sandwiches

    Sloppy Joes, Reuben sandwiches, Philly cheesesteaks, gyros, and meatball sandwiches are just a few of our top-rated beef sandwich recipes.

    Related Posts