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 […]
Spiced Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet Bowl
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef (85–90% lean) 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb / 680 g), peeled and 1/2-inch diced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced […]
Mexican Beef Tortilla Soup With Crispy Strips
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 small corn tortillas, cut into strips 3 tbsp vegetable or canola oil, divided 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, seeded and […]
Spicy Ground Beef Jambalaya With Creole Vegetables
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef (80–90% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 3 ribs celery, diced 4 cloves […]
Cheesy Birria-Style Beef Skillet With Tortillas for Dipping
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 tbsp neutral oil 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp chili […]
Ground Beef and Cabbage Skillet with Caramelized Onions
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85–90% lean) 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 small green cabbage (about 2 lb / 900 g), cored and thinly sliced 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 3 […]
Baked Beef and Spinach Stuffed Shells
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings (about 24 stuffed shells) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 24 jumbo pasta shells (plus a few extra in case some break) 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced […]
Lebanese Beef and Rice Hashweh with Pine Nuts
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (main) or 6 servings (side) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (such as basmati), rinsed 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or water) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee, divided 1 tablespoon olive oil […]
Sweet and Spicy Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (10–12 lettuce wraps) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85–90% lean 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola, avocado, or vegetable) 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely […]
Creamy Skillet Beef Taco Pasta
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz medium pasta shells 1 lb ground beef (80–90% lean) 1 tbsp olive oil (if beef is very lean) 1 small yellow onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp taco seasoning […]









