5 Easy and Delicious Ground Beef Recipes to Try This Summer

What to make with all that ground beef?

Burgers, tacos, spaghetti, stirfrys, meatballs, meatloaf, shepherds pie, lasagna, enchiladas… the list of popular, often time comfort food dishes, featuring ground beef is long. At Little Creek, we certainly understand why and completely agree that ground beef is a mainstay in many kitchens around the world.

That is why Little Creek offers a 10lb box of premium dry-aged ground beef(free shipping!), making stocking up easy! Ground beef is also included in each variety box offered by Little Creek. We know just how flexible and dependable good ol’ ground beef is.

Here are 5 easy and delicious ground beef recipes to try this summer in your kitchen!

Healthy 20-Minute Korean Beef Bowl

Here is a quick, easy, minimal ingredient yet full of flavor and nutrient-dense lunch or dinner! The recipe is soy, gluten, and dairy-free and has the option to be grain-free if served with riced cauliflower rather than rice. This recipe is a complete meal, filling, but still light and allows for some creativity as each family member fills their bowl and puts the toppings on how they like!

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Uh oh, no burger dethawed! Don’t sweat it. Just add a bit of water to cover the bottom of a pan with a lid, cover, and cook the burger from frozen at about medium heat. Tada, cooked ground meat ready to be used in recipes.

Sheet Pan Ground Beef Quesadillas

Taco Tuesday is so last… Tuesday. Let’s switch it up with this simple, brilliant idea of putting those cookie/sheet pans to use with the ultimate quesadilla. This recipe serves 8 people and has links to salsa and guacamole recipes for extra topping inspiration. Want to take it one step further? The author links to a recipe for making your own homemade tortillas from The Cafe Sucrefarine!

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Classic Beef Sloppy Joes

Let’s not forget about this American classic: Sloppy Joes and coleslaw! This recipe pulls condiment staples together to make a quick family favorite in about half an hour. Pair these with coleslaw or potato salad and you are on your way to a feast fit for a picnic or an evening spent around a patio campfire!

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Got a busy week? Cook a pound of ground beef, storing it in the fridge in an airtight container. Sprinkle cooked ground beef onto eggs or avocado toast for a quick breakfast. Use it on salads or with cooked vegetable leftovers for a source of nutrient-dense energy in whipped-together lunches!

Ground Beef Kebabs

Ground meat, an egg, herbs, and grill OR bake to enjoy these kebabs from Delicious on a Dime. Serve with a cold lentil or pasta salad and maybe a wedge of sweet watermelon. YUM! What a fun way to switch up not only ground beef but also kebabs! There are links to some fun sauce recipes for dipping.

Image from Myra at Delicious on a Dime

Picadillo

The merriment of beef, tomatoes, olives, and the slight sweetness of raisins make this one-pot dish known for being comfort food. Enjoy this South American stew or hash over a bed of white rice or cilantro lime cauliflower rice with fresh greens, garden tomatoes, and avocado toppings.

Turn leftovers into a hearty breakfast by serving with eggs!

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We hope your taste buds get excited about these recipes and inspire you to use your Little Creek Beef Burger in a new way!

Happy Cooking,

Little Creek Montana