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Beef Dinners
Beef dinners that come together without a fuss. You will find ground beef classics like tacos and sloppy joes, plus stir fries and rice skillets that stretch a pound of beef into a full meal.
Every recipe states the total time honestly, tells you exactly how browned the beef should look, and includes swaps so you can cook with what is in the fridge.
This collection is just starting out. Every recipe below is complete and checked, and more land here every week.
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Who it is for
Beef eaters on a weeknight budget. Ground beef cooks fast and freezes well, so these dinners also work for meal prep and leftovers.
How to choose
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, 20 minutes total, serves 4.
Skillet Beef Tacos, 20 minutes total, serves 4.
Beef Taco Rice Skillet, 25 minutes total, serves 4.
Easy Sloppy Joes, 25 minutes total, serves 4.
The recipes
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Questions cooks actually ask
Can I swap ground beef for ground turkey?
In most of these recipes, yes, and each recipe page says what changes. Turkey is leaner, so it usually needs a little extra oil or sauce.
How do I store leftover beef dinners?
Cool them, box them, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Each recipe page has exact reheating steps so the beef stays tender.
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