Things to Make With Ground Beef

Ground beef, also known as minced beef or hamburger meat (popularly known in North America) is made from finely chopped beef. This minced meat is usually made from leaner and tougher beef and can be prepared for roasts, hamburgers or cottage pies. Ground beef can be easily cooked and can be turned into various tempting recipes. Things to make with ground beef are innumerable and each recipe is authentic and deliciously cooked according to the different cuisines across the world.

Tater Tot Casserole With Ground Beef
Ingredients

• 1 package Tater Tots
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 1 can cream of celery soup
• 1 can corn, drained
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions

In a skillet fry the onions and ground beef together till the beef turns brown. Transfer the contents into a casserole dish and add celery, Worcestershire sauce and corn. Now add the cream of celery and cream of mushroom soups and mix properly with a ladle. Spread the cheese and arrange the Tater Tots on top. Bake this dish in a preheated oven at 350 ºF for about one hour.

Ground Beef Meatballs
Ingredients for Meatballs

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1½ tablespoons basil
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• ½ teaspoon Italian spice mix
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 small clove of garlic, minced
• 1 cup fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• Salt to taste

Ingredients for Sauce

• 1 large jar spaghetti sauce
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ cup red wine

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with all the ingredients and combine well. Roll the beef into medium-sized meatballs and place them in a rectangular baking plate. Cover the meatballs with butter paper and bake it in a microwave on high for about 5 minutes till the meatballs turn golden brown in color. Remove the plate from the microwave and keep aside. In a medium-sized bowl, mix the homemade spaghetti sauce with cheese, red wine and the herbs and combine till the blend together properly. Transfer the meatballs into the bowl and cover the bowl with a tight lid. Cook this mixture in the microwave on high for about 5 minutes till the sauce and meatballs get heated thoroughly. Serve this meatball and sauce with cooked rice or spaghetti.

Stroganoff with Ground Beef
Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can condensed consomme
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 cup sour cream
• ¼ cup green onion, sliced
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tablespoons red wine
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 ounces medium egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt to taste

Directions

In a medium-sized skillet, melt butter and add green onion, mushrooms and garlic. Saute this mixture on a low flame till the onion becomes tender. Add the beef and cook till the meat turns light brown in color. Mix consomme, pepper, red wine, lemon juice and salt to taste and allow it to simmer on a low flame for about 15 minutes. Transfer the egg noodles into the skillet and cook it for about 10 minutes till the noodles become tender. Stir in the sour cream and mix properly. Transfer the contents into a serving dish and garnish with finely chopped parsley.

Ground Beef Hamburger
Ingredients

• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 6 split buns
• 1½ cups chopped onion
• 2 teaspoon horseradish, prepared
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons mustard, prepared
• Salt to taste

Directions

In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with pepper and salt and combine well. Form thin patties out of the minced beef and arrange them in a plate. In a skillet, melt the butter and fry onions till they turn golden brown. Stir in mustard, horseradish and salt to taste and spread this mixture on top of six patties. Press the remaining six patties on top and keep them in a refrigerator for about one hour. Now grill the patties till they turn brown on both sides and place them inside the split buns.

You don't need to be an expert or a chef to know about things to make with ground beef. Go ahead and try out these tempting recipes with ground beef and enjoy relishing them with your family and friends.