16 ground beef extra lean recipes

A tex-mex style beefy chili chock-full of beef, beans and mushrooms.

Somewhat similar to chili mac and American goulash found in other areas of the country, this American dish is most prevalent in New England.

Mexican chicken chili blends home-ground chicken breast with a little lean beef, simmered low and slow with warm spices and tomatoes. Topped with avocado, a dollop of yogurt, and fresh cilantro for a lighter bowl.

Pepper-crusted lean beef burgers topped with baked beans on kaiser rolls. Seared in a skillet with crushed peppercorns and red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.

Momos, Tibetan steamed dumplings with spiced ground beef, ginger, daikon, and cilantro wrapped in homemade flour dough. Served with fresh tomato tsal salsa and hot sriracha dip.

Hearty steak soup with ground beef, carrots, celery, onion, and mixed vegetables in a roux-thickened broth with diced tomatoes. A big-batch crowd-pleaser that freezes well.

Hearty beef and vegetable soup with alphabet pasta, loaded with frozen veggies and simmered in a savory tomato-beef broth. Kid-approved comfort in a bowl.

15-minute one-skillet beef and noodle dinner where egg noodles cook right in a saucy mix of ground beef, salsa, tomato sauce, and sweet corn. One pan, no draining, no fuss.

Robust beans and rice casserole with lean ground beef, pinto beans, green chilies, and Southwestern spices baked together until the rice is tender. A hearty one-dish dinner.

Italian meatball sandwich: pork-and-beef meatballs simmered for an hour in a long-cooked red wine tomato sauce built on salt pork, garlic, basil, and marjoram. Piled in a crusty roll with Parmesan and roasted peppers for a proper Sunday sub.

Rio Grande chili is a no-bean Texas-style chili with ground beef, cumin seeds, green chiles, beer, and masa flour for body. Simmered low for two hours. Bold and authentic.

Saucy beef taco pizza with a crescent roll crust, seasoned ground beef, corn chips, and melted Monterey Jack and cheddar. A retro family dinner loaded with all the taco fixings.

Gringo chili: retro American chili built on canned tomato soup, French onion soup, kidney beans, and ground beef. Loaded with ground chile, cumin, and oregano. Weeknight chili with zero apologies.

Layered beef enchilada pie with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, pinto beans, green chiles, and sharp cheddar stacked between corn tortillas and baked until bubbly.

Hearty lasagna packed with lean ground beef, mushrooms, and melted mozzarella at just 8 grams of fat per serving. Shredded carrots add natural sweetness and sneak in extra veggies.

From McCall's Great American recipe card collection. A reduced fat and calorie Italian American lasagna.