These healthy ground beef recipes require only 40 minutes or less of prep time and are destined—from the first bite—to become family favorites. The versatile, affordable meat is so easy to cook with, and if you use these recipes, it'll be good for you, too.
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Eggplant-Beef Pasta Bake
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For pasta night, done right—and pumped up with 19 grams of protein and plenty of vegetables—this make-ahead, healthy ground beef casserole recipe is full of tomatoes and eggplant, and topped with lots of gooey cheese. Best of all, you can freeze this dish up to 4 months for a last-minute dinner.
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Beef Taco Pie
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This easy Mexican casserole is just like eating a taco, only you don't have to worry about the filling falling out. It's made almost entirely with freezer and pantry staples. Inspired by healthy tacos with ground beef, this nine-ingredient dinner is spiced up with an intriguing combination of chili powder and cinnamon. Trust us … that duo works surprisingly well to accentuate the savory beef.
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Beef and Biscuit Vegetable Bake
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Think of this healthy ground beef recipe as a twist on chicken pot pie. Packed with Brussels sprouts, carrots, and extra-lean ground beef, and topped with warm biscuits, this casserole will make your taste buds happy. We call for refrigerated biscuits as a shortcut, but feel free to top with DIY biscuits if you're feeling ambitious and have the time.
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Chili Pasta Skillet
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Grab your skillet—this uber easy, healthy dinner idea is going to be requested often. Ground beef, macaroni, tomato sauce, and red kidney beans are the perfect combination, especially when topped with a bit of bubbly cheese.
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Best Meat Loaf
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A cozy meat loaf is comfort food at its finest. For a healthy meal, incorporate fresh vegetables, a blend of sweet and savory sauces, and high quality, lean beef. (We opted for a mixture of ground chuck and sirloin to make this high-protein meal.)
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Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
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These lettuce wraps are (pleasantly) hot and quite easy to make. Ground beef is seasoned with soy sauce, sriracha, and sesame oil for a spicy filling to tuck inside butter lettuce cups. If that's not enough spice for you, drizzle in more sriracha along with red bell peppers and peanuts.
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Easy Cheeseburger Soup
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Say hello to this deconstructedmelty cheeseburgerwhich perfectly transforms into a warming soup. Extra-lean ground beef keeps this creamy soup lower in fat, and a few big handfuls of spinach boost the vitamin A content. Top the soup with whole grain croutons for a nod to the hamburger bun.
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Gnocchi and Meatball Bake
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Forget spaghetti and meatballs—dig into gnocchi and meatballs instead. Potato gnocchi provides a hearty base, while homemade meatballs add protein to this healthy casserole.
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Beef and Black Bean Chili
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This all-star chili contains a smoky secret: Cocoa powder adds richness and complements spicier flavors like cumin and paprika. A wholesome base of black beans and lean ground beef makes this chili recipe a guaranteed win at the dinner table. Instead of corn bread, consider pairing this healthy meal with a side of tortilla chips for dunking and scooping.
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Greek Feta Burgers
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Lean ground beef and fresh vegetables add the perfect balance of flavor to this juicy burger. Filled with feta cheese and smeared with a fresh cucumber sauce, this healthy recipe will be the star of your next cookout.
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Spicy Buffalo Tacos
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Look no further, we've found your new go-to taco recipe. Ground beef, kidney beans, and black beans ensure this entrée is full of protein, while fresh poblano chile peppers add heat. These healthy tacos are a cinch to make on a weeknight, too, since they practically prep themselves in your slow cooker.
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Taco-Stuffed Peppers
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Ground beef, beans, corn, and more team up for a flavor fiesta. These healthystuffed bell peppersare a great appetizer for game night. Top them with tomato, avocado, and sour cream.
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Beef and Cabbage Wraps
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Longing for the smoky flavors of a summer barbecue, but you don't have time, or the warm weather, tofire up your grill? Try this easy, healthy recipe instead. Sweet corn, tangy ground beef, and crunchy coleslaw combine for afreshtake on cookout cuisine.
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Kansas City Steak Soup
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Devour asteak dinnerfor a fraction of the price with this healthy recipe. We used ground sirloin, then blended Worcestershire and steak sauces into the broth to give this soup the essence of a steakhouse entrée. Frozen vegetables add lots of nutrients and make it a snap to prepare.
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Zucchini Noodle Lasagna
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Layers of cheese and zucchini make this your new favorite casserole. Our vegetable-packed version of zucchini layers, ground beef, melted mozzarella, portobellos and fennel unite in amouthwateringentrée. Pair this healthy recipe with your favoritehomemade bread.
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Middle Eastern-Style Stuffed Peppers
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A protein-packed mix of ground been and quinoa is the start of this easy stuffed pepper recipe. Round out the filling with flavorful additions like toasted walnuts, feta cheese, dried cranberries, and fresh mint. Spice up the mix with cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and black pepper.
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Southwestern Meatball Soup
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Stash a batch of our make-ahead meatballs in the freezer and you'll have a head start on this healthy ground beef recipe. Make the soup with low-sodium beef broth, green chiles, carrots, whole grain brown rice, and corn. Top off each bowl with fresh cilantro, red onion, and sour cream.
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One-Pot Bibimbap Rice
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This one-pot ground beef recipe is a weeknight dream. With just 20 minutes of prep, you can whip up a comforting Korean-inspired meal that's filled with ground beef, rice, spinach, mushrooms, and eggs.
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Cuban-Style Stuffed Poblanos
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This healthy ground beef dinner idea relies on just a few pantry ingredients to bring the flavor. Fire-roasted canned diced tomatoes impart a subtle smokiness while pitted green olives add salty, briny notes to the filling. Top each pepper with coarsely chopped toasted almonds for crunch.
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Bibimbap Bake-Up
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Bake up a healthy ground beef casserole that's filled with broccoli, tofu, soft eggs, and rice. It's also easy to customize. As one BHG home cook shared, "Great recipe for our hardworking farmers during harvest! Left out tofu and eggs because we froze the casserole and reheated. Added more broccoli to fully cover the top. Spices were great."
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Salsa Verde Beef Taco Salad
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This healthy slow cooker ground beef recipe is one of our meal prep must-haves. Simply toss in lean ground beef, pinto beans, salsa verde, and corn. Once the meat mixture has slow cooked, use it throughout the week to assemble build-your-own taco salads.
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Korean Beef Cabbage Wraps
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If you're looking for a heartier version of Korean beef lettuce wraps, try this healthy ground beef recipe made with napa cabbage. The firm leaves help scoop up every last bit of the saucy garlic-soy filling.
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Beef and Bean Chili
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A big bowl of this beef and bean chili is hearty, comforting, and surprisingly easy to make. Start with lean ground beef and spice it up with chili powder, cumin, cilantro, and bittersweet chocolate. Add heat with fresh garlic and jalapenos.
