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The Best Ground Beef Recipes
Need to get a healthy dinner on the table quickly? We’ve done all of the work for you with this round up of healthy ground beef recipes. Pick the one that catches your eye, get to cooking, and have dinner for the family ready in no time!
Ground beef is one of the most common proteins used to create quick, easy dinners. It browns in a matter of minutes, is batch cook friendly, and takes on the flavor profile of whatever recipe you’re using it in.
What is the healthiest ground beef?
Oftentimes, ground beef gets a bad rap in the health department when in reality, it is chock full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, not to mention protein and some good healthy fat. When we think about whether or not ground beef is actually healthy, we have to consider the quality of the beef itself. When you’re choosing to eat grass-fed beef, you’re avoiding trace hormones, antibiotics, and pesticides, and you’re gaining a ton of nutrients: a good profile of saturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids, and a much higher amount of vitamins and minerals than available in conventional meat. So, what’s the healthiest beef? We say looking for grass-fed beef makes a bigger impact on health than focusing on the fat content. Pick the fat content that works best for your taste preference, and buy grass-fed as often as you can!
Want to learn more? Check out our article on why we prefer grass-fed ground beef to conventional.
Where to Find Grass-fed Beef
You’ve got options!
- The grocery store – super convenient and accessible, but will cost you the most if you’re truly purchasing grass-fed. Ask the butcher lots of questions so you aren’t tricked into buying meat that isn’t actually grass-fed.
- Your local rancher – such a great option that can save you dollars in the long run, but often isn’t a practical solution if you aren’t buying in bulk, or if you’re living in the middle of a metropolis.
- ButcherBox – consistent delivery of grass-fed, pastured, humanely-raised meat that ensures you’re getting the highest quality for a great price (less than $6 per meal).
How to Get Free Grass-Fed Ground Beef Every Month
For a limited time, ButcherBox, is offering 2 pounds of FREE grass-fed ground beef to all new customers in each of their monthly boxes for life! ButcherBox is our favorite way to get high-quality proteins because it is convenient, cost-effective, and we know we can trust their sourcing. We’ve used them for the majority of our monthly proteins for nearly 4 years here, and remain huge fans.
Get your free grass-fed ground beef HERE.
Cooking with Ground Beef
How to Cook Ground Beef
It’s so simple! All you need is a stovetop, pan, and a spatula! Put the ground beef in a pan over medium heat, and use a spatula to break the meat apart as it browns. Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes or until no pink remains.
Ground Beef Frequently Asked Questions
While we think meat thermometers are GREAT for a lot of things, ground beef just isn’t one of them. You’ll want to cook your ground beef until no pink remains, and if you do this, no meat thermometer is necessary!
Generally, raw ground beef is bright red on the outside and may have some brown on the inside. If the outside of your ground beef is totally brown (or even grey), or if your ground beef has a funky smell (trust me, you’ll know it when you smell it!), it’s probably best to toss it.
Absolutely! This is a fantastic idea that makes getting a healthy meal on the table in record time. Brown the meat, drain any excess fat, wait for it to cool completely, and then portion it into Ziplock bags to stack in the freezer. We recommend a pound per bag, so that you can pull out exactly what you need when you need it! Your ground beef will keep for 4 months in the freezer.
Healthy Ground Beef Recipes
Now let’s get to the good stuff: our FAVORITE ground beef recipes! From casseroles to burgers, and flavors from around the globe, we’ve got your dinner covered!
Ground Beef Recipes From Around the Web
Need even more inspiration? Below are a few of our favorite easy ground beef dinner recipes from other bloggers:
- Ground Beef & Broccoli from Five Heart Home
- Un-Stuffed Pepper Skillet from Two Healthy Kitchens
- Thai Basil Beef and Lemongrass Rice Bowls from Half Baked Harvest
- Fajita “Nachos” with Avocado Crema from Fit Foodie Finds
- Paleo Sloppy Joes from Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
Burger, Meatball, and Meatloaf Recipes
More Recipes from Around the Web:
- Smoked Gouda Smash Burgers from How Sweet Eats
- Wild Rice Meatloaf from Fit Foodie Finds
- Asian Meatballs from Nom Nom Paleo
- Beef Kefta from Feel Good Foodie
- Sweet and Spicy Instant Pot Meatloaf from PaleOMG
Ground Beef Casserole Recipes
More Recipes From Around the Web
- Taco Lasagna Casserole from PaleOMG
- Baked Ziti from Two Peas and Their Pod
- Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice Casserole from Oh Sweet Basil
- Cheesy Spinach & Beef Casserole from The Dinner Bell
- Bolognese Gnocchi Bake from Half Baked Harvest
We hope these recipes help inspire you with new ways to use ground beef in your everyday cooking!
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