Looking for easy ground beef recipes

Ginaaaaaa · 10-03-2012, 02:56 PM

I'm hoping I can get some quick and easy recipes that use ground beef and very few ingredients and preferably can use any side dish. So I don't have to use cauliflower or zucchini to make the recipe but rather just make something with the ground beef and add my own sides

Hope this makes sense. Maybe some yummy burger or meatloaf recipes or something that you just fry up the burger and add some spices or a sauce that's yummy. Something that's easy but tasty. Any ideas would be appreciated otherwise I'm just going to go through whatever in a pan and hope for the best!! lol Thanks!!

pocahontas · 10-03-2012, 03:36 PM

Add taco seasonings and serve over a salad.........taco salad!

Add marinara and serve over spaghetti squash or zoodles.

Im brain dead right now, thats all Ive got!

Macc0021 · 10-03-2012, 03:44 PM

I've done sort of a cheeseburger skillet.... add chopped up pickles, cheese, mustard, and ketchup... voila! It's super easy and yummy too! I think it was on Linda Sue's website.

You could add bacon, cabbage or lettuce, avocado, mayo, onion, etc.... whatever else you would put on a burger!

Ginaaaaaa · 10-03-2012, 04:15 PM

Thanks guy's!! That's all I'm looking for simple but yummy!! The cheesburger skillet is a great idea, so is the taco seasonings!!

EyeDoc · 10-03-2012, 05:33 PM

So funny...I've got 4 pounds of ground beef and have no clue what to do with it! Pantry is limited since I did not have time to get to the grocery store today!

CarolynF · 10-03-2012, 05:39 PM

Ginaa...Just a gentle reminder that Linda Sue has so many amazing recipes with ground beef..

TBipp · 10-03-2012, 06:13 PM

This is not exactly easy, but DH loved it when I fixed this the first time two days ago. It is based upon a dish I enjoyed at a diner in Reno two weeks ago while traveling for work. This dish was their specialty!

Basically, it is two thin hamburger patties sandwiched with a mixture of blue cheese, cream cheese and grated Monterrey Jack cheese with a brown gravy (kind of a fancy Salsbury steak). The restaurant was out of its "onion" burgers and said they could not make it. I asked them to use plain burgers and they did. When I prepared at home, I sprinkled my patties with onion powder on both sides before sandwiching with the cheese.

So, first I browned some sliced onions and deglazed the skillet with red wine, reduced and poured into a bowl. I then browned sliced, fresh mushrooms, deglazed with red wine, reduced and poured into bowl with onions.

I browned the burger, and turned it over and browned a bit more. Added onions and mushrooms and 1 cup beef broth mixed with 1/4 tsp. gluc to the skillet. Reduced somewhat. The best, beefiest, heartiest gravy in the world! I served with fresh, steamed green beans. I did not eat any burger myself--beautiful evening was calling so I rode my horse instead of having dinner! TMI, I know.

shelby'snana · 10-03-2012, 06:37 PM

Jennyl · 10-04-2012, 02:39 AM

I like meatloaf muffins. I put in the beef and some seasoning, eggs, onion, garlic, some cheese...bake in muffins tins

LindaSue · 10-04-2012, 05:49 AM

These are pretty simple to make:

ITALIAN MEATBALL BURGERS
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 teaspoons dry minced onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 batch Amy's Marinara Sauce, heated (or use 1 cup of your favorite sauce)
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces)

Mix the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl using your fingers. Mix until the meat no long feels slimy from the eggs. Shape in 6 patties and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil about 5-6 minutes per side or until done to your liking. Serve topped with the marinara sauce and a tablespoon of parmesan cheese per burger.

VARIATION: Add sautéed mushrooms and/or bell peppers to the sauce (not included in the counts).

Makes 6 servings

Per Serving: 506 Calories; 39g Fat; 33g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; .5g Dietary Fiber; 4.5g Net Carbs

Macc0021 · 10-04-2012, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Ginaa...Just a gentle reminder that Linda Sue has so many amazing recipes with ground beef..

Yes!!

buttoni · 10-04-2012, 06:43 AM

For me it's always this one because I always have the ingredients in the house. Post #2 this thread: Help...freezer friendly meals for DH while I travel.

10-03-2012, 02:56 PM	#1
Ginaaaaaa Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 2,225 Gallery: Ginaaaaaa Stats: 184/177/163/158 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: April 2009	Looking for easy ground beef recipes I'm hoping I can get some quick and easy recipes that use ground beef and very few ingredients and preferably can use any side dish. So I don't have to use cauliflower or zucchini to make the recipe but rather just make something with the ground beef and add my own sides Hope this makes sense. Maybe some yummy burger or meatloaf recipes or something that you just fry up the burger and add some spices or a sauce that's yummy. Something that's easy but tasty. Any ideas would be appreciated otherwise I'm just going to go through whatever in a pan and hope for the best!! lol Thanks!!

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10-03-2012, 03:36 PM	#2
pocahontas Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 14,992 Gallery: pocahontas Stats: Pregnant!	Add taco seasonings and serve over a salad.........taco salad! Add marinara and serve over spaghetti squash or zoodles. Im brain dead right now, thats all Ive got!

10-03-2012, 03:44 PM	#3
Macc0021 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Land of 11,842 Lakes Posts: 830 Gallery: Macc0021 Stats: 146(highest)/125/120 WOE: wheat allergy + low carb Start Date: Every day!	I've done sort of a cheeseburger skillet.... add chopped up pickles, cheese, mustard, and ketchup... voila! It's super easy and yummy too! I think it was on Linda Sue's website. You could add bacon, cabbage or lettuce, avocado, mayo, onion, etc.... whatever else you would put on a burger!

10-03-2012, 04:15 PM	#4
Ginaaaaaa Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 2,225 Gallery: Ginaaaaaa Stats: 184/177/163/158 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: April 2009	Thanks guy's!! That's all I'm looking for simple but yummy!! The cheesburger skillet is a great idea, so is the taco seasonings!!

10-03-2012, 05:33 PM	#5
EyeDoc Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 813 Gallery: EyeDoc Stats: 122/107-109/108 5'1.5" WOE: Mindful eating Start Date: August 31, 2011 third time around	So funny...I've got 4 pounds of ground beef and have no clue what to do with it! Pantry is limited since I did not have time to get to the grocery store today!

10-03-2012, 05:39 PM	#6
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,945 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Ginaa...Just a gentle reminder that Linda Sue has so many amazing recipes with ground beef..

10-03-2012, 06:13 PM	#7
TBipp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 476 Gallery: TBipp Stats: 142/112/120, 5 ft 2 in WOE: Combined low carb Start Date: 05/23/2011	This is not exactly easy, but DH loved it when I fixed this the first time two days ago. It is based upon a dish I enjoyed at a diner in Reno two weeks ago while traveling for work. This dish was their specialty! Basically, it is two thin hamburger patties sandwiched with a mixture of blue cheese, cream cheese and grated Monterrey Jack cheese with a brown gravy (kind of a fancy Salsbury steak). The restaurant was out of its "onion" burgers and said they could not make it. I asked them to use plain burgers and they did. When I prepared at home, I sprinkled my patties with onion powder on both sides before sandwiching with the cheese. So, first I browned some sliced onions and deglazed the skillet with red wine, reduced and poured into a bowl. I then browned sliced, fresh mushrooms, deglazed with red wine, reduced and poured into bowl with onions. I browned the burger, and turned it over and browned a bit more. Added onions and mushrooms and 1 cup beef broth mixed with 1/4 tsp. gluc to the skillet. Reduced somewhat. The best, beefiest, heartiest gravy in the world! I served with fresh, steamed green beans. I did not eat any burger myself--beautiful evening was calling so I rode my horse instead of having dinner! TMI, I know.

10-03-2012, 06:37 PM	#8
shelby'snana Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: middle of nowhere, Tx Posts: 3,534 Gallery: shelby'snana Stats: 173.5/140.4/122-127 5'2" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 7/28/2011

10-04-2012, 02:39 AM	#9
Jennyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: GTA Posts: 45,146 Gallery: Jennyl Start Date: manana	I like meatloaf muffins. I put in the beef and some seasoning, eggs, onion, garlic, some cheese...bake in muffins tins

10-04-2012, 05:49 AM	#10
LindaSue Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 10,449 Gallery: LindaSue Stats: 167/117/120 - 5'7" WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: July 2002	These are pretty simple to make: ITALIAN MEATBALL BURGERS 1 pound ground beef 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 2 teaspoons dry minced onion 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (2 ounces) 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 batch Amy's Marinara Sauce, heated (or use 1 cup of your favorite sauce) 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese (1 1/2 ounces) Mix the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl using your fingers. Mix until the meat no long feels slimy from the eggs. Shape in 6 patties and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil about 5-6 minutes per side or until done to your liking. Serve topped with the marinara sauce and a tablespoon of parmesan cheese per burger. VARIATION: Add sautéed mushrooms and/or bell peppers to the sauce (not included in the counts). Makes 6 servings Per Serving: 506 Calories; 39g Fat; 33g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; .5g Dietary Fiber; 4.5g Net Carbs

10-04-2012, 06:43 AM	#12
buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,428 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/173/150 WOE: Atkins 4/09 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	For me it's always this one because I always have the ingredients in the house. Post #2 this thread: Help...freezer friendly meals for DH while I travel.