The spice mix is pantry-only, so you never need a seasoning packet.
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What to Make With Ground Beef
A pound of ground beef is the most flexible thing in the meat case. These recipes use it in five different directions, from Mexican to Italian to takeout-style.
Browning the tomato paste for a minute gives a long-simmered taste in twenty.
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Makes six portions and tastes better the next day.
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Cornstarch in the sauce is what gives the takeout-style gloss.
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Halving the peppers lengthwise cuts the bake time and makes portions easy.
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Pasta cooks right in the sauce, so the starch thickens it.
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Everyday ingredients, zero special shopping.
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The one tip
Brown it in batches in a hot pan and leave it alone for 3 minutes before stirring. Crowded, stirred beef steams grey instead of browning. USDA: cook ground beef to 160°F (71°C).
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Questions people ask
What can I make with ground beef tonight?
Quick options: Ground Beef Tacos, Weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese, Easy Chili, Beef and Broccoli. Each is on this page with a full recipe and a serving scaler.
Any tips for cooking ground beef?
Brown it in batches in a hot pan and leave it alone for 3 minutes before stirring. Crowded, stirred beef steams grey instead of browning. USDA: cook ground beef to 160°F (71°C).