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Here are our best ground beef recipes for you to try! From kabobs to stew and Meatball, we’ve got many recipes with ground beef that would be perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
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Best Ground Beef Recipes
Ground Beef Stew, Turkish Style
Ground Beef Stew, Turkish Style
This Turkish style ground beef stew is hearty and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Packed with vegetables and spices, this stew can be served on its own or with some rice.
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Quick Korean Beef
Korean beef and rice is a family favorite that comes together in less than 20 minutes and tastes better than take out. Enjoy ground beef browned to perfection with a delicious homemade sauce!
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Easy Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
Easy Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
Ground beef lettuce wraps are great for weeknights because they're simple, easy and can be made in less than twenty minutes.
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Persian Meat Patties- Kotlet
Persian meat patties aka Kotlet are tasty patties that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They are easy to make and so delicious to eat!
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Kabob Koobideh Recipe
Kabob Koobideh is a popular Persian kabob recipe that's so juicy and delicious. Made with minced meat and onion, this kabob recipe is famous for good reason. If you follow my detailed tutorial, you'll learn how to make the perfect koobideh every time.
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Easy Greek Pastitsio Recipe
Pastitsio is a Greek pasta bake that's bursting with flavor. Layers of pasta, meat sauce and bechamel sauce makes this dish so unique and delicious.
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Easy Italian Meatball Recipe
This easy Italian meatball recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The juicy beef meatballs are cooked in a delicious sauce for a satisfying meal.
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Soutzoukakia Greek Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Soutzoukakia Greek Baked Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Soutzoukakia also known as Greek baked meatballs in tomato sauce is a classic recipe that's full of flavor. Juicy meatballs cooked in a flavorful rich tomato sauce makes the perfect recipe. Follow along for all my tips and tricks to make the juiciest meatballs!
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Best Doner Kebab Recipe (Beef or Lamb)
Best Doner Kebab Recipe (Beef or Lamb)
Ready to try the best doner kebab recipe? This homemade Turkish döner kebab is juicy and packed with so much flavor. With one simple technique, you can make this classic Turkish street food at home with just a few ingredients!
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Arayes Recipe
Arayes are Lebanese meat stuffed pitas that are so easy to make. This classic Middle Eastern street food is ready in 20 minutes, ideal for a weeknight dinner. Follow along to learn how to make delicious beef arayes at home with just a few ingredients!
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Grilled Kofta Kebab Recipe
This kofta kebab recipe is a cornerstone of Middle Eastern cuisine. Learn how to make juicy kofta kebab on the grill and serve with pita, veggies and tahini sauce.
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Classic Eggplant Lasagna Recipe
Classic Eggplant Lasagna Recipe
This easy eggplant lasagna recipe is cheesy, delicious and perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made without the noodles so it's gluten free and low carb.
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Classic Kibbeh Recipe (Baked Or Fried)
Kibbeh (Baked and Fried)
Kibbeh is a Middle Eastern meatball dish containing bulgur, ground beef and warm spices. A great kibbeh is characterized by a tender shell stuffed with delicious spiced filling. Learn how to perfect this classic of Middle Eastern cuisine with our step-by-step tutorial and video.
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Kofta Kebab Recipe (Video Tutorial)
Kofta Kebab Recipe (Video Tutorial)
Kofta kebab is a classic Middle Eastern ground beef recipe that's packed with flavor. Learn how to make kofta kebab with my step by step tutorial and video.
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Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers
Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this tasty stuffed peppers recipe. Mediterranean stuffed peppers are filled with delicious spices and are perfect for a family weeknight dinner.
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Karniyarik Turkish Stuffed Eggplant
Karniyarik Turkish Stuffed Eggplant
Karniyarik is a classic Turkish stuffed eggplant recipe. Delicious eggplants are stuffed with a tasty ground beef, pepper and tomatoes filling and are baked to perfection.
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Mexican stuffed peppers are the perfect dinner. Colorful bell peppers are stuffed with delicious ground beef and rice filling that’s bursting with flavor.
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Kabab Tabei – Persian Pan Kebab
Kabab Tabei – Persian Pan Kebab
Kabab Tabei is a delicious dish that you can make if you like to have kebabs but you don’t want to use a grill or you don’t have one. It’s simple and can be ready in an hour with a handful of ingredients!
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Adas Polo – Persian Lentil Rice
Adas Polo – Persian Lentil Rice
Adas Polo – Persian Lentil Rice is perfect for a weeknight meal. Rice and lentils served with delicious beef and raisins make the perfect healthy meal!
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Persian Stuffed Potato Patties
Persian Stuffed Potato Patties
These stuffed potato patties are the perfect weeknight dinner. Creamy mashed potatoes are stuffed with a tasty beef filling and seared to perfection.
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Greek Eggplant Moussaka Recipe
Greek Eggplant Moussaka Recipe
Moussaka is a classic Greek comfort food. Follow our step-by-step recipe to make this easy and comforting eggplant casserole.
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Korean Beef Bowl Recipe
This Korean beef bowl is a great choice for a weeknight dinner. Flavorful ground beef and rice cooked in an appetizing sauce give you an outstanding meal in only twenty minutes!
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Pomegranate Pistachio Meatballs
Pomegranate Pistachio Meatballs
Spice up your usual meals with this Pomegranate Pistachio Koftas with Bulgur. Grilled koftas served with a delicious bulgur make the perfect meal!
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Eggplant Sumac Meatballs with Saffron Rice
Eggplant Sumac Meatballs with Saffron Rice
Comfort food, Persian style. Eggplant Sumac Meatballs with Saffron Rice is perfect for a simple dinner that doesn’t require a lot of effort yet is full of flavor. The tanginess of sumac and the aroma of saffron make this dish very special.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage fat should the ground beef contain?
If you live in the U.S, you can usually find ground beef with different fat percentages from 3% to 25%. Depending on your preference and recipe, you can choose different ones. I usually get lean ground beef unless I’m making kabobs or burgers.
How to store ground beef?
If using within one or two days, you can store it in its original packaging in the refrigerator. You can also portion out the ground beef, transfer into freezer safe bags and freeze for up to 4 months.
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Best Ground Beef Recipes
Here are our best ground beef recipes for you to try! From kabobs to stew and Meatball, we've got many recipes with ground beef that that would be perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
- Check out each recipe for complete list of ingredients
Instructions
- Check out each recipe for step-by-step instructions.
- You can make many of these recipes ahead of time, each recipe has specific make ahead and storage instructions.
- The fat content of the ground beef varies depending on the recipe and your preference. I use very lean ground beef unless I'm making kabobs or burgers.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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