104 no ground beef recipes

Five-ingredient crockpot chili with ground beef, kidney beans, tomato soup, chili powder, and ketchup. A dump-and-go slow cooker recipe that simmers 8 to 10 hours on low for a thick, no-fuss weekday dinner.

Grilled meatloaf cooks a seasoned ground beef loaf in foil right on the coals, no oven required. Poke the foil to drain the grease, then top with canned tomatoes and bell peppers for a smoky backyard twist.

Simple chili is a no-bean Texas-style ground beef chili built on chili powder, cumin and a hit of hot sauce. Browned, drained and simmered until thick. The kind that feeds a crowd and tastes better the next day.

Lean ground beef simmered in a spiced no-salt tomato sauce, served in crispy baked tortilla bowls on a bed of shredded lettuce with cherry tomatoes, carrots, and Parmesan. A lighter taco salad that doesn't skimp on flavor.

About half of the beans I used were chili beans. And I used a Guinness beer. I (roughly) seeded the jalapenos and this was surprisingly still spicy. A cheap cut of beef works quite well; the beef chunks get so tender and this is an overall delicious dish. I froze half of it.

Classic Italian meatballs made with a beef and pork blend, parmesan, fresh basil, and parsley. Browned in olive oil, then simmered in tomato sauce until tender and juicy. The kind that turns spaghetti night special.

New Mexico red bean chili with ground beef, three cans of kidney beans, and pureed pimentos. Built on ground New Mexico chile with allspice, cumin, and coriander.

Crisp Belgian endive leaves loaded two ways: smoked salmon with creamy Taleggio and fennel, or bresaola with roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes. No-cook Italian appetizers in 20 minutes.