Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 stuffed pitas (4 servings) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85–90% lean 1/4 cup finely grated yellow or white onion 3 cloves garlic, minced (divided) 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint […]
Sweet and Tangy Sloppy Joes With a Nostalgic Twist
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 sandwiches Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef, 80–85% lean 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup (240 […]
Tex-Mex Beef Quesadillas with Peppers and Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 large quesadillas) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef 2 tbsp oil, divided 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano 3/4 […]
Smoky Beef Enchiladas With Red Sauce and Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 12 enchiladas) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb ground beef (about 85% lean) 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tbsp neutral oil + 1 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp all-purpose flour […]
Crispy Beef and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) potatoes, diced 1/2 inch 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 red […]
Quick Beef and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Ginger and Garlic
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) ground beef (80–90% lean) 4 cups (about 10 oz / 280 g) shredded green cabbage 1 small carrot, cut into thin matchsticks 3 green onions, sliced (white and green parts […]
Classic Homemade Beef Lasagna with Ricotta and Mozzarella
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 servings (9×13 inch pan) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 dried lasagna noodles (about 12 oz), regular or no-boil 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1 medium yellow onion, finely […]
Garlicky Beef Fried Rice With Peas and Carrots
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 cups cooked day-old white rice (jasmine or long-grain) 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (about 90% lean) 4 large eggs 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or peanut), divided 4 cloves garlic, minced […]
Creamy Swedish Meatballs with Mashed Potatoes or Noodles
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 20–24 meatballs) Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 1/2 cup whole milk 1 large egg 1/4 cup finely minced onion, 1 garlic clove Salt, black pepper, […]
Jamaican Beef Patties with Flaky Turmeric Crust
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 12 patties (about 6 servings) Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling) Quick Ingredients 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour 1 tbsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp curry powder, 1½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp sugar 1 cup (226 g) cold unsalted […]









