Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Spicy Beef Samosas

Indian samosas may look hard to make, with so many spices and are deep-fried to finish them off. This recipe has simplified the samosa recipe by using phyllo pastry, and baking them in the oven. They are perfect for dipping in a chutney or yogurt-based sauce as finger food or an appetizer to set off your take of an Indian dinner.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Ingredients

Makes 12 servings

• 1 cup Lean Ground Beef
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Curry Powder
• ½ tsp ground Cumin
• 198g can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Frozen Peas, thawed
• 20g fresh Coriander, coarsely chopped
• 6 sheets Phyllo Pastry
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Mustard Seeds

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
2. In a large frying pan over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until evenly browned. Add the onion, curry powder and cumin, stirring and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions are softened. Stir in the chickpeas, peas and coriander; heat through and season to taste.
3. Cut the phyllo pastry lengthways into 12 strips, each measuring about 12 x 36cm. Make a neat pile of the strips, and loosely cover with plastic wrap so that they don’t dry out.
4. Taking one strip of pastry at a time, lay it out lengthways and brush it lightly with oil. Place about 1 heaping tbsp of the beef at the end closest to you. Lift up the bottom left-hand corner of the strip and fold it diagonally over the filling. Continue folding diagonally to the end of the strip, ending with a triangular shape.
5. Place the samosa on a baking sheet, brush lightly with a little oil and sprinkle with a few mustard seeds. Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling to make 12 samosas.
6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp on top. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on a wire rack.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Tips

For a vegetarian option, use 1 ¾ cups of drained and rinsed can of chickpeas with 1 cup of mixed peas or diced vegetables.

If the phyllo pastry sheets are very thin, double them up with a light layer of oil between, so that the pastry is strong enough to hold the filling.

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Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are a delicious meal, especially for an eat-in date night with your partner. They are also perfect for dinner parties, and you can use all of the different colored bell peppers for a multicolored dish. The peppers are stuffed with a ground beef mixture and are then topped with breadcrumbs and cheese.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

• 4 tbsp fresh Whole Wheat Breadcrumbs
• 4 large Yellow Peppers
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
• 1 Garlic Clove, crushed
• 200g can chopped Tomatoes
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh Sage, or 1 tsp dried
• 1 tsp chopped fresh Rosemary, or ½ tsp dried
• 1 1/3 cup Vegetable Stock, hot
• 3 tbsp mature Cheddar Cheese, grated
• 2 Fennel Bulbs, cut into 5mm slices lengthways

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Pour the breadcrumbs on a plate and leave them to dry while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
2. Cut the tops off the peppers and scoop out the seeds and membranes. Blanch the peppers and their tops in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and take the peppers out of the water, and let them drain, cut-side down, on paper towel.
3. In a large frying pan over a medium heat, heat the oil and add the onion and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. Turn up the heat then add the beef and garlic and fry, stirring and breaking up the meat, until browned and crumbly. Add the tomatoes, herbs and 3 tbsp of the stock. Cook for 1 minute, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the breadcrumbs. Season to taste with the sage and rosemary.
4. Stand the peppers upright in a lightly oiled, large oven dish or roasting pan, spoon in the beef mixture and press it down gently. Sprinkle with the grated cheese and top the peppers with the cut pepper tops. Scatter the sliced fennel in a single layer around the peppers and pour the rest of the stock into the roasting pan around the peppers.
5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 40 minutes or until the peppers and fennel are tender, basting halfway through cooking with the stock in the dish. Serve hot or warm.

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Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Brazilian Beef Chili

This picadillo is rich and fragrant with so many different aromatic spices and tasty ingredients; it is a recipe that you must try. You can enjoy this Brazilian-inspired dish on its own, or served over rice, or as a filling in tortilla shells. Picadillo is a traditional and popular Latin American dish that has many varieties and methods depending on the country, but most share the use of ground beef, peppers and tomatoes.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Ingredients

Makes 12 servings

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil, divided
• 7 cloves Garlic, chopped
• 3 medium Onions, chopped
• 2 small Green Peppers, chopped
• 3 lbs Lean Ground Beef
• 2/3 cup Green Olives, pitted and halved
• 1/3 Capers, rinsed and drained
• 4 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Pepper
• 1 tsp ground Cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground Cloves
• 2 dried Bay Leaves
• 1/4 tsp Hot Pepper Sauce
• 3 (400g) cans chopped Tomatoes

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add and sauté the garlic, onions and green peppers until onions are transparent. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and set aside. In the same pot, heat the remaining olive oil and brown the ground beef.
2. In a pan over medium heat, combine the olives, capers, vinegar, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and hot sauce. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Place the olive and the onion mixture into the pot with the ground beef. Add the tomatoes and cook to reduce for 1 hour over medium heat; stirring occasionally.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Tips

You can substitute a pinch of cayenne pepper for the hot pepper sauce.

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Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Beef and Potato Pie

Baked cannelloni are a perfect way to warm up on a cold evening. They are round shells that are stuffed with seasoned ground beef and are covered in cheese and tomato sauce. This recipe use fresh pasta sheets, but you can use cannelloni shells instead.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 1/4 lbs Ground Beef
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
• 2 sprigs Thyme, chopped
• 2 tbsp Tomato Purée
• 1 tbsp Flour
• 1 cup Red Wine
• 5 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1L Chicken Stock
• 2 1/4 lbs Red Skin Potatoes, peeled and halved
• 2 Egg Yolks

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC.
2. In a large frying pan, heat the oil and add the ground beef, salt and pepper and cook completely. Drain excess fat.
3. In an additional large frying pan, cook the onions, garlic and thyme until soft and golden. Add the ground beef and tomato purée, and sprinkle in the flour. Constantly stir to cook the flour, then add the red wine and Worcestershire sauce and continue to cook until the liquid has reduced by half. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. By this time the mixture should be thick and glossy.
4. While the mixture is simmering, cook the potatoes in salted boiling water until soft and tender. Mash them, then beat in the yolks.
5. Remove the ground beef from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
6. Place the beef mixture into a large baking dish and put the mashed potatoes over the top. Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Tips

This is an easy make-ahead pie. Just make the beef and potatoes and press into the baking dish and freeze before baking. Remove the pie from the freezer and straight into the oven to bake.

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Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Cannelloni

Baked cannelloni are a perfect way to warm up on a cold evening. They are round shells that are stuffed with seasoned ground beef and are covered in cheese and tomato sauce. This recipe use fresh pasta sheets, but you can use cannelloni shells instead.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Onion, minced
• 1 stalk Celery, minced
• 1 Carrot, minced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 lbs Ground Beef
• ½ cup White Wine
• 1 cup Beef Stock
• 1 tsp chopped Fresh Rosemary
• 1 tsp dried Italian Herbs
• 1 Bay Leaf
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 tbsp White Flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 tsp freshly grated Nutmeg
• Chopped fresh Parsley
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Egg Yolks
• 1L Tomato Puree
• ½ cup Double Cream
• 500g fresh Pasta Sheets

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Directions

1. In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and add the onion, celery and carrot and cook over moderate heat until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally until the meat is fully cooked. Add the wine and reduce for 1 minute. Stir in the beef stock. Add herbs, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pan and let simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover and reduce liquid until almost dry. Discard bay leaf. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
2. While the meat is simmering, melt the butter in a separate saucepot over low heat. Whisk in the flour for approximately 2 minutes. Whisk in milk, grated nutmeg and salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley and 50g of the Parmesan cheese.
3. Pour the cooled meat to a large bowl. Mix in egg yolks and the above sauce. Set aside.
4. Combine together in a bowl, the tomato puree and double cream, set aside.
5. Preheat the oven to 200ºC and make sure to set up the top rack. Grease a baking dish.
6. Cut the pasta sheets into 13cm lengths. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta sheets a few at a time until al dente. Transfer the sheets to a bowl of cold water. Spread the sheets in one layer to drain.
7. Spoon 4 tablespoons of the filling down the centre of one sheet, and roll the sheet to enclose the filling. Transfer the cannelloni, seam side down, the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining pasta sheets and filling, arranging in single layer. Pour the tomato and cream mixture over the cannelloni and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
8. Bake for 6 to 10 minutes, or until bubbling and the cheese is golden brown.

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Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Fries Supreme

If you love nachos, then you will absolutely enjoy this nacho fries recipe. It is very easy to make and is a delicious snack that’s great for sharing. Flavors are at an all-time high in this recipe with marinated fries, ground beef and an endless possibility of toppings.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Ingredients 

Makes 2 servings

Fries:

• 4 medium Potatoes or 2 large, peeled and cut into fries
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning

Ground Beef:

• 1 lb Ground Beef
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• ¼ tsp Garlic powder
• ½ tsp Chili powder
• ¼ tsp Paprika
• ¼ tsp Cumin
• 3 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Lime juice

Toppings:

• 1 1/2 cups Grated Cheese
• Lettuce
• Fresh jalapeno
• Tomatoes
• Sour cream
• Salsa

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Peel the potatoes and cut into ¼ inch fries. Place on baking sheet and toss with olive oil and taco seasoning. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until fries are to your desired crispness, flipping them every 10-15 minutes.
3. Add a tablespoon of oil to a large frying pan and brown the ground beef, adding all the spices and soy and lime juice.
4. Remove the fries from the oven and sprinkle the ground beef and cheese over top. Place back into hot oven for 30 seconds, or until cheese has melted completely. Remove fries carefully from baking sheet onto serving platter and top with desired toppings. Serve warm.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Tips

The time it takes for the fries to cook depends on the thickness of your fries, so adjust accordingly.

Some other toppings you may like to add to you dish could be: onions, cilantro, avocado, corn, beans, lime wedges, etc.

You can choose to use frozen fries to save time.

Use sweet potato fries for an extra flavor to your dish.

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Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Nachos

Nachos are a classic dish and this recipe kicks it up a notch by adding taco seasoning, chilies and hot sauce. The avocado, amongst the tomatoes, lettuce and sour cream add a refreshing touch to these otherwise spicy nachos.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Ingredients 

Makes 4 servings

• 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
• 2 Onions chopped
• 1 clove Garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 1 tsp Cumin
• A few dropsTabasco
• 1 packet Taco Seasoning
• 1 Avocado peeled, stone removed and chopped
• 4 Tomatoes, chopped
• grated cheese
• 2 Chilies, de-seeded and chopped finely
• Sour Cream for serving
• Iceberg Lettuce, finely shredded
• 2 bags Plain Tortilla Chips
• 1 jar Salsa

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 190ºC.
2. In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and add the onions; cook until transparent. Add the ground beef and mix until brown. Add the garlic, chili powder, coriander, cumin,Tabascoand prepare the taco seasoning according to the instructions on the packet. Cook for 10 minutes.
3. In an oven-safe dish, add the tortilla chips. Add the ground beef mixture on top. Top with cheese and place in the oven to cook for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the chips have browned slightly.
4. Remove the nachos from the oven and add the avocado, tomatoes and lettuce. Serve the sour cream and salsa on the side.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Tips

Make this a healthier snack by using extra lean ground beef (or turkey), low-fat cheese, low-fat sour cream and choose a less salted/baked tortilla chip.

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Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Shepherd’s Pie

This is not a traditional Shepherd’s Pie recipe, as it uses ground beef instead of lamb. It is easy to make, although it takes about an hour to complete. It is worth it, though if you’re looking for a tasty, hearty dish.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

• 1 large Onion, diced
• 2 lbs Ground Beef
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder or 1 Clove, chopped finely
• ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper
• ½ tsp Sea Salt
• 2 tsp Herbs (Mint and Thyme)
• 1 Tin Chopped Tomatoes
• 1 tsp Tomato Puree
• 1 cup Gravy (Beef Broth and Flour)
• ½ cup Carrots, sliced
• ½ cup Mushrooms, sliced
• ½ cup Grated Cheese
• 4 lbs Potatoes

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
2. Fill a large pot with water and let it come to a boil. Peel and cut the potatoes and put them into the boiling water, reducing the heat to medium. Let cook until a fork can easily be inserted into the potatoes.
3. In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil, and add the onion and cook until the onion turns transparent. Add the ground beef and break it up using a spatula and cover the pan to allow the meat to sweat for 2 minutes. Uncover, stir and replace the lid on the pan to repeat the process.
4. Make the gravy in a small pan by adding a tablespoon (or more, if needed) to the beef broth until thickened like gravy.
5. Once the ground beef has cooked, remove the pan from the heat and pour the fat out. Add to the meat the herbs, salt and pepper and mix together. Return the pan to the stove on low heat and add the tomatoes, the puree and mix well. Next, mix in the carrots, mushrooms and gravy. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Drain the potatoes and mash them, adding butter and milk. Add ¼ cup of cheese to the potatoes and mix; set aside for 5 minutes.
7. Into a glass baking dish, spread the meat onto the dish. Add the potatoes on top and use a fork to make even lines in the potatoes. Add the remaining ¼ cup of cheese to the top of the meal.
8. Place the shepherd’s pie on a middle rack in the oven to bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese turns golden.

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Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Japanese-Style Ground Beef

If you find yourself becoming uninspired and bored with ground beef, try this Japanese infused ground beef recipe. Although this recipe is labeled as “Japanese”, it is not found inJapanat all – hence it is “inspired” by common Japanese ingredients. The beef comes out juicy and tender, with the added sweet, tanginess from the ginger and the bitterness from the rice wine ingredients which add a new flavour profile that will surprise your family. If you’re not skilled with chop sticks, then this meal should be eaten with a fork.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 300g Ground Beef
• 2 tbsp fresh Ginger, grated
• 1 or 2 tbsp Sugar
• 3 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 3 tbsp Sake (Rice Wine available in a liquor store)
• 2 tablespoons Mirin (Sweet Cooking Rice Wine found in the International Section at your grocery store)

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Directions

1. Heat a nonstick frying pan and cook the ground beef on medium-high without the addition of oil.
2. Add the grated ginger and mix well. Stir in the sugar, soy sauce, Sake and Mirin. Turn up the heat to high and let the liquids boil to a minute to remove the alcohol.
3. Serve the ground beef mix over cooked rice.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Tips

Try this Asian-inspired ground beef mixture in tortillas, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce and tomatoes for an Asian-inspired taco meal.

Add the ground beef to a tomato sauce to make Asian Bolognese sauce and serve over Asian or Italian pasta noodles.

Add some chili for an extra kick to the meat.

The ground beef can be substituted by any other meat product for different pairings and flavours.

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Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Japanese Curry & Meatballs

A tasty combination of marinated meatballs and Japanese-style curry sauce with the added flavours of onions, carrots and potatoes. This is a great rice dish.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

Marinade:

• 2 tbsp Japanese Soy Sauce (Tamari)
• 1 tsp Icing Sugar
• 2 tsp Corn Flour
• 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
• 1 Egg, beaten
• 1-2 tbsp Water, or as needed
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 Onion, diced
• 2 Carrots, diced
• 4 Potatoes, diced
• Hot Water, as needed

Sauce:

• 4 blocks Japanese Curry Concentrate

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Directions

1. Combine in a medium bowl the soy sauce, icing sugar, corn flour and ground beef. Let marinate for 5 minutes.
2. Add the egg and stir in the same direction until the mixture becomes sticky. While stirring, add enough water to make the beef mixture smooth. Form the meat into balls.
3. Over medium heat, heat a large frying pan and cook the meatballs until they are cooked completely, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.
4. Add the butter to the same pan, still over medium heat. Sautee the onion, carrots and potatoes for 3 to 4 minutes, then add them to a large pot.
5. Add enough water to cover the vegetables and bring it to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium, cover and cook until the potatoes become soft, about 15 minutes.
6. Remove the pot from the heat and add the curry and meatballs. Stir the sauce until it thickens. Cover the pot and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve over rice.

Easy Recipes with Ground Beef – Tips

The Japanese soy sauce and curry concentrate can be found in the Oriental/International section of your grocery store. You can also opt for curry sauce or a preferred soy sauce instead.

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