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17 Budget Friendly & Easy Ground Beef Recipes To Try This Week

 

Here are 17 budget-friendly and easy ground beef recipes you can try this week:

  1. Spaghetti Bolognese - classic and always a hit, this pasta dish is made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
  2. Taco Salad - a quick and easy salad made with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and tortilla chips.
  3. Meatballs - ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasoning, formed into balls and baked or fried. Serve with pasta or as an appetizer.
  4. Sloppy Joes - a classic sandwich made with ground beef and a sweet and tangy sauce.
  5. Stuffed Peppers - bell peppers filled with ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce and baked in the oven.
  6. Shepherd's Pie - ground beef cooked with vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes, and baked in the oven.
  7. Meatloaf - ground beef mixed with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasoning, formed into a loaf and baked. Serve with mashed potatoes and vegetables.
  8. Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry - ground beef cooked with broccoli and a flavorful sauce, served over rice or noodles.
  9. Chili - ground beef cooked with beans, tomatoes, and spices for a hearty and warming meal.
  10. Hamburger Casserole - ground beef cooked with pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese, baked in the oven.
  11. Korean Beef Bowls - ground beef cooked with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, served over rice and topped with green onions.
  12. Greek Meatballs - ground beef mixed with feta cheese and Greek seasoning, formed into balls and baked. Serve with tzatziki sauce and pita bread.
  13. Beef Quesadillas - ground beef mixed with cheese, peppers, and onions, sandwiched between two tortillas and grilled.
  14. Beef and Cabbage Skillet - ground beef cooked with cabbage and onions for a healthy and low-carb meal.
  15. Picadillo - a Latin American dish made with ground beef, tomatoes, olives, and raisins, served over rice.
  16. Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff - ground beef cooked with mushrooms and a creamy sauce, served over egg noodles.
  17. Beef and Rice Casserole - ground beef mixed with rice, vegetables, and cheese, baked in the oven for an easy and comforting meal.

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