These Quick and Easy Ground Beef Recipes Are Packed With Protein

These viral smash burger tacos will take your dinner to a whole new level and it’s so simple to make you can cook them every time you’re craving them. Use lean ground beef so the tortilla can crisp up, resulting in a crunchy shell. You’ll surely be reaching for more than one!

Even if you come home to discover that you forgot to defrost your ground beef, you can still have tacos on the table in under an hour. While the meat is cooking in the Instant Pot, heat your taco shells and arrange your toppings so you can dig right in once it’s ready.

The best burgers are juicy, flavourful and super-satisfying. This recipe checks all those boxes! Dijon, onion and Worcestershire sauce make the perfect seasoning for these delectable burgers.

Kids love meatballs, and they’re the perfect way to sneak in some vegetables for those picky eaters. Black beans and collard greens are added to ground beef for a nutritious and delicious option.

Speaking of meatballs, you don’t need to head to your favourite furniture store to enjoy the taste of these Swedish meatballs. These mini air fryer appetizers are made with the perfect mix of ground beef and ground pork for a tender, juicy bite that’s oh-so-poppable.

Molly Yeh is the queen of a hot dish, and this taco-inspired one-pot wonder is no exception. Enjoy all the classic flavours of tacos in one flavourful dish you can enjoy every day.

Another burger? No problem! A different twist on a classic burger night is these easy, cheesy Angus beef burgers. Inspired by the flavours of a Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, you’ll be just 30 minutes away from a restaurant-quality meal at home. Yum!

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If you’re really busy on a weeknight, this ground beef curry is just what you need to make. It comes together so quickly in 10 minutes to prep and 35 minutes to cook you’ll be eating this yummy meal in no time. Pair this curry with flakey, buttery paratha, rice or tangy yogurt. 

A classic beef cheeseburger but in quesadilla form? Sign us up! Crumbled ground beef, cheese and your favourite fixings are added to a tortilla and pan-fried to crispy, gooey, golden perfection. Not only will friends like it but kids will get a kick out of it too.

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Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests by making a batch of these tasty bite-sized appetizers. Taco-seasoned ground beef is formed into balls, and a scoop-style tortilla chip filled with cheese is pressed into the middle before baking. Add lettuce, tomato and a dollop of sour cream before serving.

Empanadas are a very popular street food in many parts of Latin America, with each country putting its unique spin on the savoury turnovers. The Argentine version of these pastries is made with wheat flour dough and filled with seasoned ground beef, green olives and hard-boiled eggs before baking until golden.

This popular Lebanese street food will surely be your new favourite. It starts by stuffing a pita with spiced ground beef and then it’s grilled until crispy as the meat tenderly cooks inside. Serve arayes alongside a simple tahini drizzle and enjoy. 

Rich, hearty and spicy chili has long been a staple of the Stampede, a Texas invention that has found a new home in Alberta. And the best thing to serve up at your Stampede party? Texas homestyle chili, of course.

These meatloaves are weeknight-friendly for a reason. They’re perfectly cooked in the air fryer, which makes it browned and caramelized while being juicy and flavourful. With this recipe, 10 personal sized meatloaves can be made with this recipe or a large meatloaf so there is plenty to go around. 

Add a flavourful twist to a childhood favourite! Gochujang Sloppy Joes elevates the dish by mixing in Korean red chili paste which is made with fermented soybeans and gives the tomato-based sauce a hint of saltiness, sweetness and a kick of spice. 

A must-make appetizer for any holiday — or anytime during the year, these meatballs are cooked in the air fryer and glazed in a sweet and tangy sauce. They’re so addictive they’ll be gone in less than a minute. 

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This is the best homemade hummus you can get your hands on. The beef is sauteed and smothered in a medley of Middle Eastern spices then topped on top of the creamy hummus. Be sure to soak the chickpeas overnight.