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What to cook with ground beef

Quick answer: With ground beef you can make Beef and rice bowls (20 min), Weeknight pasta bolognese (30 min), Beef tacos (20 min).

Ground beef browns fast and carries strong flavors well. One pound feeds three to four people in any of these.

Updated 2026-10-07

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Beef and rice bowls: with ground beef in ~20 minutes

~20 min

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You'll also need: soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice, scallions

  1. Brown the beef and drain excess fat.
  2. Add garlic, ginger and 3 tbsp soy sauce with a teaspoon of sugar.
  3. Simmer 2 minutes and spoon over rice with scallions.
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Weeknight pasta bolognese: with ground beef in ~30 minutes

~30 min

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You'll also need: pasta, 1 can crushed tomatoes, 1 onion, garlic, parmesan

  1. Brown the beef with chopped onion and garlic.
  2. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes while the pasta cooks.
  3. Toss with the pasta and a splash of pasta water; top with parmesan.
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Beef tacos: with ground beef in ~20 minutes

~20 min

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You'll also need: tortillas, chili powder, cumin, lettuce, cheese, salsa

  1. Brown the beef with chili powder, cumin and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add a splash of water and simmer until saucy.
  3. Fill warm tortillas and top with lettuce, cheese and salsa.
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Goes well with: onion, tomatoes, pasta, rice, tortillas, potatoes

Tip: Let the beef sit undisturbed in a hot pan for a couple of minutes before breaking it up; you get real browning instead of gray crumbles.

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Cooking ideas, not nutrition or medical advice. Check allergens and cook meat and eggs to safe temperatures.