Easy Recipes For Ground Beef

Ground beef is one of the best ingredients for a fast tasty meal that can be prepared with no fuss at any time. It is second only to a takeaway for quickness and popularity with most people.

This recipe uses ingredients you will probably have in stock. It is great for a hungry family at the end of a busy day. Unusual enough to become a favorite.

The important thing is to find your favourite ground beef recipes and they can be ready in minutes to cook. This one is easy, tasty and great for leftovers. It can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for a quick meal at any time.

BURGER PIZZA

1/2 lb Lean Ground Beef3 Mushrooms, sliced2 1/2 Crackers, crushedPepperoni slices2 tbsp Onion, finely chopped1/2 med Tomato, sliced2 tbsp Celery, finely chopped2 tbsp Green pepper, chopped1/2 Egg (or yolk only)1/4 tsp Pepper, freshly ground1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce1/2 c Mozzarella Cheese, shredded1/2 tsp Oregano1/2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese, grated.

Mix ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, celery, egg, sauce, spice andtogether, make sure it's well mixed.Use an 8" pie plate or something similar (drain beef if needed), formBeef mixture into a patty that fills pie pan. Sprinkle mushrooms,pepperoni, tomato and green pepper over beef.

Sprinkle with pepperand top with cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 min or until meatis done.4 servings. Leftovers can be frozen and reheated.

By Karen J O'Donnell

Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff

Easy and delicious stroganoff recipe using ground beef instead of beef cubes. You can also cook this in a slow cooker. Serve over hot buttered noodles, add a loaf of bread, and you have a great meal. Wonderful on those cold, winter nights.

INGREDIENTS 

(Nutrition)2 pounds ground beef 2 onions, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms, drained 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups hot water 6 cubes beef bouillon 4 tablespoons tomato paste 1 1/2 cups water 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, add onions, garlic, and mushrooms; saute until onion is golden brown. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir 2 cups hot water, bouillon cubes, and tomato paste into meat mixture. Stir together 1 1/2 cups cold water and flour; stir into pan. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour.

BY: Luann Charity