25 Recipes Featuring Everybody's Favorite Protein: Ground Beef
Sometimes traditional beef is exactly what you need for your hearty dinner to truly hit the spot. The meat doesn't always deserve the bad rep it gets; in fact, it's loaded with protein and available in lean versions. Embrace the amounts of meat you can usually find in Latin recipes by whipping up classics like tacos and burgers and more unique recipes sure to please every carnivore, including soups and casseroles.
Mexican Beef and Zucchini Skillet
This skillet is a high-protein option that packs in the veggies without skimping on flavor.
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Fajita "Nachos" With Avocado Crema
Don't let the quotes fool you. These nachos are packed with real beef, but sub mini bell peppers for the chips.
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Foil Packet Nachos
Sometimes you're just craving the real thing when it comes to cheesy, beefy nachos. This recipe won't disappoint.
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Fajita Burgers
What can be better than beef fajitas? Transforming them into a juicy burger, obviously.
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Mexican Juicy Lucys
You won't be able to decide what your favorite part of this burger is. Will it be the cheese-stuffed patty or the fire-roasted corn slaw?
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Meatball Chimichurri Sandwiches
Did someone say chimichurri? It's definitely the perfect addition to a meatball sandwich.
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Smashburgers With Charred Serrano-Blue Cheese Butter
If a fiery kick is your thing, you'll go crazy for these burgers with serrano pepper and blue cheese "butter."
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Beef Burritos
Sometimes you just need a good classic beef burrito.
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Taco Skillet Dinner
You know you'd never turn down a taco but could easily do without the countless dishes and bowls that come along with the prep. This skillet recipe will save you from all that.
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One-Pot Nacho Beef Skillet
A comforting option for nachos, this recipe actually encourages you to skip a plate and enjoy straight from the skillet.
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Deep-Dish Taco Squares
At first glance, this dish resembles a Mexican lasagna, but trust us, you won't feel like you're missing any noodles with all this beef taco goodness.
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Cheesy Enchilada Stuffed Peppers
This dish is a great way to make a comforting classic while ensuring you also get a decent serving of veggies.
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Crock-Pot Mexican Casserole
A Crock-Pot can be a lifesaver when it comes to reducing prep time and dirty dishes. You'll be eager to dig into to this ready-to-plate casserole as soon as you get home.
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Crock-Pot Stuffed Peppers
The slow-cooker comes to the rescue with these delicious and healthy peppers stuffed with beef and black beans.
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Frito Pie Casserole
Just the thought of crunchy, salty Fritos in a homemade casserole is enough to get us to come running with our forks.
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Taco Pizza Pie
No need to thank us for introducing you to this hybrid that makes choosing between tacos and pizza for dinner an inner struggle you can stop having.
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Slow-Cooker Taco Soup
When the cold weather hits, you'll definitely want to bust out the slow cooker and whip up this soup for a different take on "Taco Tuesday."
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Beef Tortilla Soup
For a heartier and more filling take on tortilla soup, opt for this version with a ground-beef base.
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One-Pot Cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice
This recipe, which packs in all your favorite taco ingredients along with plenty of cheese, is comfort food at its finest.
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Sheet Pan Green Chile Beef Nachos
This beef nacho skillet will come out looking so pretty that you almost won't want to dig into it — almost.
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Slow-Cooker Beef Chili
When you're craving a bowl of classic beef chili, this slow-cooker version is just the ticket.
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Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a nutrient-packed powerhouse, and you'll feel good about subbing them for your usual taco shells in this recipe.
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One-Skillet Totchilada
Tater tots? In enchiladas? You read that right.
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One-Pot Stuffed Pepper Casserole
If you're normally a fan of stuffed peppers, you'll be all over these casserole ones.
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Beef Chilaquiles With Pumpkin Jalapeño Salsa
Chilaquiles are a classic Mexican breakfast dish, but we say this beef version is great for any time of day.
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