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    Best Ground Beef Recipes

    Published: Aug 30, 2023 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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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 that would be perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.

    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.

    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.
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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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    ground beef stew Turkish style served with rice.
    ground beef stew Turkish style served with rice.

    Quick Korean Beef

    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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    Korean beef recipe.

    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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    Ground beef lettuce wraps are great for weeknights because they're simple, easy and can be made in less than twenty minutes.

    Persian Meat Patties- Kotlet

    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 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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    kabob koobideh on a plate.
    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.

    Easy Greek Pastitsio Recipe

    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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    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.

    Easy Italian Meatball Recipe

    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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    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.

    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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    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!

    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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    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!

    Arayes Lebanese Stuffed Pita

    Arayes Lebanese Stuffed Pita
    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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    Arayes Lebanese stuffed pita.
    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!

    Grilled Kofta Kebab Recipe

    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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    kofta kebeb 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.

    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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    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.

    Classic Kibbeh Recipe (Baked Or Fried)

    Classic Kibbeh Recipe (Baked Or 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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    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.

    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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    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.

    Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

    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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    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.

    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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    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.

    Mexican Stuffed Peppers

    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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    Mexican stuffed peppers are the perfect dinner. Colorful bell peppers are stuffed with delicious ground beef and rice filling that's bursting with flavor.

    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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    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!
    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!

    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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    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!

    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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    These stuffed potato patties are the perfect weeknight dinner. Creamy mashed potatoes are stuffed with a tasty beef filling and seared to perfection.

    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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    Moussaka is a classic Greek comfort food. Follow our step-by-step recipe to make this easy and comforting eggplant casserole.

    Korean Beef Bowl Recipe

    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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    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!

    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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    Spice up your usual meals with this Pomegranate Pistachio Koftas with Bulgur. Grilled koftas served with a delicious bulgur make the perfect meal!

    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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    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.

    Best Ground Beef Recipes

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    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.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean, middle eastern, Persian, turkih
    Servings 4
    Calories 400 kcal

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    • 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.

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    Calories: 400kcal
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