Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ziti or penne pasta 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for greasing 1 medium onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/4 lb (570 g) ground beef […]
Beef Taco-Stuffed Corn Muffins with Cheddar and Jalapeño
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 muffins (about 6 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 lb (225 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 […]
Garlicky Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry with Soy Ginger
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado), divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh […]
Loaded Chili Cheese Fries With Ground Beef and Jalapeños
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 generous servings (shareable platter) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) frozen thick-cut French fries 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 […]
Hearty Beef Pesto Rigatoni With Tomatoes and Basil
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) rigatoni 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup basil pesto […]
One-Pan Beef Teriyaki Rice Skillet with Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, rinsed 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup frozen peas and carrots 3 scallions, thinly sliced […]
Creamy Cajun Beef Pasta With Peppers and Penne
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 oz (340 g) penne pasta 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 2 tbsp Cajun or blackening seasoning 2 tbsp olive oil + 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 small onion, 2 bell […]
Beef Bao Buns (Soy-Ginger Ground Beef with Pickled Veggies & Cilantro)
Beef Bao Buns (Soy-Ginger Ground Beef with Pickled Veggies & Cilantro) Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 16 bao buns (about 8 servings) Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes rising) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp sugar + 1 tbsp brown […]
Ginger Garlic Beef Potstickers With Soy Dipping Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 30 potstickers) Prep Time: 35 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85–90% lean 1 cup very finely chopped Napa cabbage (optional but recommended) 4 scallions, finely sliced (divided: some for filling, some for garnish) 2 tbsp […]
Creamy Beef Pot Pie with Flaky Pastry Crust
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb 8 oz (680 g) lean ground beef 1 tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 carrots, diced small; 2 celery stalks, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp […]









