Ground beef—absolute weeknight MVP 🍔
Here are some easy ways to turn it into something great, depending on mood and effort:
Fast & cozy
- Smash burgers (salt, pepper, hot pan, done)
- Beef tacos or burrito bowls
- Korean-style beef (soy sauce, garlic, sugar, sesame) over rice
- Sloppy joes
Comfort classics
- Spaghetti Bolognese
- Chili (beans or no beans—no judgment)
- Meatloaf
- Shepherd’s pie (technically cottage pie, but we won’t fight about it)
A little fun
- Stuffed bell peppers
- Meatballs (Italian, Swedish, or spicy)
- Beef kofta or kebabs
- Empanada or samosa filling
Pro tips
- Don’t overwork it unless you want dense meat
- Salt right before cooking burgers
- Let it brown—color = flavor
What are you working with?
- Just ground beef or a stocked fridge?
- 20 minutes or a chill cooking session?
- Stove, oven, or air fryer?
