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22 Recipes to Make with Ground Beef

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These 22 Recipes to Make with Ground Beef are easy, protein packed and make nice weekday meals. You will find everything from ground beef casserole recipes to Mexican ground beef recipes to ground beef and rice recipes!

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22 RECIPES TO MAKE WITH GROUND BEEF

Ground beef can be a very economical way to prepare your meals for the week. You could buy 3 pounds of ground beef and get three or four meals out of that. For example you could make these Grilled Beef Kafta Kebabs, a big pot of Easy Instant Pot Beef Chili, Three Cheese Beef Enchiladas and these Greek Beef Pita Pizzas.

A lot of the meals I make that use ground beef can also be frozen for later which makes them even better for meal-preparation. Chilis and soups are great for the freezer! If you are looking for dinner recipes with ground beef you have come to the right place! 

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower on white plate

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower

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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a healthy twist on your favorite wings recipe. The air fryer helps to create crispy, slightly spicy cauliflower wings that are perfect for game day, an appetizer or snack!  AIR FRYER BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER I recently bought an air fryer {affiliate link} and I can not stop using it. There is…

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Three Bean Salad with spoon

Three Bean Salad

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This Three Bean Salad is protein packed and full of healthy vegetables. Kidney beans, white beans and chickpeas are combined with fresh vegetables, artichokes, fresh herbs and topped with a light dressing. This salad is a great for meal-preparation for your weekly meals or a potluck in the summer.  THREE BEAN SALAD  Bean salads are a great salad…

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19 Must Make Mediterranean Fish Recipes

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These 19 Must Make Mediterranean Fish Recipes are not only healthy but packed with delicious Mediterranean ingredients. There is a little something for everyone from cod, to sea bass, to tuna, to salmon. You can eat the Mediterranean diet way with these easy recipes!    19 MUST MAKE MEDITERRANEAN FISH RECIPES Did you guys know…

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Greek Quinoa Salad in a white bowl

Greek Quinoa Salad

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This Greek Quinoa Salad is a gluten-free, vegetarian salad that is simple to make. Quinoa is mixed with fresh vegetables, roasted red pepper, kalamata olives, feta cheese, peperoncinis and tossed in a light Greek dressing. It is perfect meal-preparation for lunches and side dishes throughout the week.      GREEK QUINOA SALAD  A few weeks ago…

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Italian Sausage Pasta in pot

Italian Sausage Pasta

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You will love this comforting Italian Sausage Pasta recipe! It combines crumbled sausage, pasta, a flavorful tomato sauce, cream, Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. This is an easy recipe and makes great leftovers. ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA  It is January which often means everyone is trying to eat low-carb, healthy meals but in Ohio it also…

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad on white plate

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is packed with your favorite Mediterranean ingredients and gluten-free quinoa. Fresh vegetables, roasted red peppers, arugula, feta cheese, chickpeas and quinoa are tossed in a light lemony dressing. This salad is healthy, easy to make and perfect for weekday lunches or meal prep.  MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD  I am back with another Mediterranean…

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Mediterranean Chicken on a white plate

Mediterranean Chicken

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Mediterranean Chicken is not your typical chicken dinner. Chicken thighs are marinated in a yogurt based marinade with rich, warm spices, lemon juice and fresh herbs. The chicken is baked until tender and juicy and finished off with fresh parsley, feta cheese and paired with lemon parsley orzo. Your family will love this healthy meal! …

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Lebanese Lentil Soup in white mug

Lebanese Lentil Soup

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Lebanese Lentil Soup is rich, warming soup that combines red lentils, vegetables, curry powder, cumin and lemon juice. This soup naturally gluten-free and vegan, is easy to make and freezes well for later!  LEBANESE LENTIL SOUP The farmers market where I live has a vendor that sells Mediterranean food. Of course every trip I make to…

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Pineapple Smoothie with straw

Pineapple Smoothie

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This is my favorite healthy Pineapple Smoothie to make year round! You can use fresh or frozen pineapple, bananas, coconut milk and Greek yogurt. Top the smoothie with shredded coconut for an extra special treat!  PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE Mike and I are headed to Aruba in a couple of weeks for a quick adult only, warm…

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Instant Pot Chili Mac in white bowl

Instant Pot Chili Mac

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 Instant Pot Chili Mac is a hearty meal that mixes your favorite ground beef chili with pasta and warm, rich spices. Load on your favorite chili toppings and enjoy this for tailgating, dinner or even lunch!  INSTANT POT CHILI MAC  There is nothing like a hearty bowl of chili mac this time of year. If…

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14 Mediterranean Ground Beef Recipes

14 Must Make Mediterranean Ground Beef Recipes

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These 14 Must Make Mediterranean Ground Beef Recipes are packed with warm, rich flavors and protein. Some of your favorite Mediterranean ingredients are used from hummus, to yogurt, to tahini, to fresh vegetables and paired with ground beef.  Mediterranean inspired recipes are my favorite and I love sharing the ones that I like the most…

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Green Beans with Bacon in white dish

Green Beans with Bacon

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Green Beans with Bacon is a simple holiday side dish that your guests will love. Fresh green beans are sautéed in olive oil and then tossed with crispy bacon, garlic and butter. These are perfect for Thanksgiving or the Christmas season.       GREEN BEANS WITH BACON  Tis the season for side dishes. When the holidays roll around I…

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10 Must Make Instant Pot Chili Recipes

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These 10 Must Make Instant Pot Chili Recipes are perfect for tailgating, colder weather and hearty dinners. You will love the variety of options from beef, to ground turkey, to vegan. Add one of these to your meal planning!    Last year around the holidays I bought an Instant Pot and I have been making…

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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili with garnishes

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

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Instant Pot White Chicken Chili is a quick and easy chili recipe using chicken thighs, spices, vegetables and white beans. This cooks quickly in the pressure cooker and is great for game day or family meals. It also freezes nicely for later. Garnish with your favorite chili toppings!  INSTANT POT WHITE CHICKEN CHILI  In the cold months one…

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Mediterranean Lentil Salad in teal bowl

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

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This Mediterranean Lentil Salad is packed with protein rich lentils, vegetables, feta cheese, olives and fresh herbs with a light lemony dressing. This healthy salad works perfectly as a side dish to a meal or even as lunch with pita bread and hummus.  MEDITERRANEAN BEAN SALAD I am excited to share this Mediterranean Lentil Salad…

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Egg Sausage Casserole on white plate

Egg Sausage Casserole

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This easy Egg Sausage Casserole is perfect for brunch or Christmas morning. Your guests will love waking up to this hearty, and healthy casserole that mixes eggs, turkey sausage, croutons, spices and cheese. You can prepare this ahead of time and bake the next morning!  EGG SAUSAGE CASSEROLE Have you set your menu for the holidays yet?…

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Mediterranean Spices with soup

10 Mediterranean Spices to Add to Your Cooking

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The Mediterranean diet uses a variety of mediterranean spices that are unique to that region. They add warm, rich flavors to dishes and help bring simple recipes to life. These are my favorite 10 Mediterranean Spices to Add to Your Cooking. They work great with chicken, beef, protein, vegetables, to just about any dish!    10…

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Rosemary and Garlic Roast Beef with rosemary

The Best Roast Beef Recipe

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This is The Best Roast Beef Recipe that you will serve guests this holiday season. Olive oil is mixed with freshly chopped rosemary, thyme, parsley and garlic to create a flavorful crust. Pair this with a cabernet sauvignon and your favorite side dishes.  Today the Ohio Beef Council and I are talking about beef roasts. They…

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13 Must Make Moroccan Recipes

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These 13 Must Make Moroccan Recipes will transport you to Africa and excite your tastebuds. The flavors of Moroccan are both warm and rich and has something to offer everyone. You will find main dishes, tea, a bread recipe and so much more!  13 MUST MAKE MOROCCAN RECIPES I love Moroccan food and I know…

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Vegetable Soup with Cabbage in white bowl

Vegetable Soup with Cabbage

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You will love this vegetarian soup to warm you! Vegetable Soup with Cabbage is a healthy, hearty soup that is packed with vegetables, beans and tiny pasta. Vegetable Soup with Cabbage is a recipe you can make in under 30 minutes and can enjoy all year round. This soup also freezes well for later, making…

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Christmas Sangria with rosemary

Christmas Sangria

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This festive Christmas Sangria is perfect to celebrate the holidays. Warm flavors of cinnamon and rosemary pair with apple cider, cranberry juice, red wine and brandy. Your guests will love this beautiful drink!  CHRISTMAS SANGRIA  For some reason I started getting into the Christmas spirit earlier than normal this year. Right after Halloween, I was…

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Shishito Peppers on white plate

How to Cook Shishito Peppers

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If you have ever wondered How to Cook Shishito Peppers you are in the right place! They are so easy to sauté and all it takes is the peppers, olive oil, salt and pepper. Shishito peppers are vegan, gluten-free and the perfect snack or side dish!  HOW TO COOK SHISHITO PEPPERS  At the end of summer…

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Mediterranean Frittata on white plate

Mediterranean Frittata

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Start your day with this Mediterranean Frittata that is rich with flavors of Morocco. Eggs are baked with vegetables and harissa paste and topped with feta cheese, parsley and green onion. Frittatas are both easy and delicious!  MEDITERRANEAN FRITTATA A month ago I spent a few days with the Ohio Poultry Association in Columbus learning all…

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Cauliflower Gratin in white dish

Cauliflower Gratin

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This Cauliflower Gratin is rich and creamy and perfect for your next holiday get together. Roasted cauliflower is baked with a creamy cheese sauce and topped with more cheese and panko breadcrumbs. This is always a hit!      The holiday season is upon us. One of my favorite thing about holiday meals is all of the delicious…

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