This second page gathers five ground beef dishes that range from skillet meals to casseroles and a slow cooker dinner.
Each recipe uses familiar pantry ingredients and a straightforward method to build a hearty, savory main dish.
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- Easy Mexican Pasta Shells with Ground Beef
- Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
- Ground Beef And Peppers Skillet
- Mexican Ground Beef Casserole
- Slow Cooker Ground Beef Casserole
Easy Mexican Pasta Shells with Ground Beef
Easy Mexican Pasta Shells with Ground Beef starts by browning the beef with garlic, black pepper, and Sazon Perfecta, then draining the excess grease. The pasta shells are toasted in oil in a deep skillet before the beef is returned to the pan, which adds flavor and helps the finished dish feel more layered.
Water, chicken bouillon, tomato bouillon, serrano chiles, onion, Rotel, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, red Sazon, and a bay leaf are stirred in, then the skillet is covered and cooked until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed. The bay leaf is removed before serving, and extra cilantro or toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or lime can be added.
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Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes
Ground Beef and Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes pairs a simple beef gravy with mashed potatoes made from peeled, quartered potatoes, milk, and butter. The potatoes are boiled until tender, drained, and mashed, then seasoned with salt and pepper and kept warm while the gravy comes together.
For the gravy, ground beef is browned and drained, then cooked with onion and garlic until softened. Flour is stirred in before beef broth is added gradually to avoid lumps, followed by Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and optional thyme. After simmering until thickened, optional peas and carrots can be added, and the gravy is spooned over the potatoes.
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Ground Beef And Peppers Skillet
Ground Beef And Peppers Skillet combines browned beef with chopped onion and red, green, and yellow bell peppers for a colorful one-pan meal. After the vegetables soften, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper are added briefly to build flavor before the liquid ingredients go in.
Diced tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, and uncooked rice are stirred into the skillet so the rice can cook directly in the pan. The mixture is brought to a light boil, then simmered covered for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender. Cheddar cheese is sprinkled over the top and covered again until melted.
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Mexican Ground Beef Casserole
Mexican Ground Beef Casserole layers tortillas, seasoned beef, chiles, salsa, corn, enchilada sauce, and cheese into a baking dish. The beef is cooked and mixed with taco seasoning, water, and green onions, then combined with salsa and corn before the layering begins.
The casserole is built in repeated layers of tortillas, hatch chiles, the beef mixture, Mexican cheese blend, and enchilada sauce, with remaining cheese on top. It is baked covered at 350°F, then finished uncovered so the top can brown slightly. After baking, it rests loosely covered before being garnished with green onions and diced tomatoes.
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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Casserole
Slow Cooker Ground Beef Casserole begins with browned ground beef, onion, and garlic cooked in a skillet before everything is transferred to the slow cooker. Carrots, potatoes, corn, and green beans are stirred in, along with cream of mushroom soup and seasonings, to form a hearty vegetable-and-beef base.
The casserole cooks on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, which gives the vegetables time to become tender and the flavors to meld. About 30 minutes before serving, shredded cheddar cheese is sprinkled over the top and allowed to melt under the lid. Fresh parsley can be added as a simple garnish before serving hot.
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