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8 Things to Do with Ground Beef

By Caroline Chambers on August 07, 2018

Ground beef is a freezer staple at my house - after just a few minutes of de-thawing, there are so many dinner options at your fingertips! Here are a few of my favorite ground beef recipes.

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From Italian to Korean, there are so many things you can do with ground beef to quickly pull together a beautiful dinner.

Pressure Cooker Ragù Bolognese

<p>Ragù Bolognese is a meat sauce originating from Bologna, Italy. Traditionally, it is cooked slowly to produce a thick and flavorful sauce for broad, flat pasta noodles such as tagliatelle, pappardelle, or fettuccine. Classic Ragù Bolognese incorporates ground beef, pork and veal as well as pancetta into rich, tomato-based sauce. A splash of Italian red wine deepens the flavors as it simmers. This pressure cooker version is ready to enjoy in just under an hour! This MultiPot pressure cooker version of Ragù Bolognese achieves the same mouth-watering results in a fraction of the time. In less than an hour, you will have an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will enjoy!</p>
Kobe Beef Burger with Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese

Now this is a burger recipe for truly passionate burger lovers! Quality Kobe beef combines gorgeously with the goat cheese and caramelized onions. Then you can really take things to the next level by serving it all up on a warm, toasted pretzel bun. The hearty chew of a pretzel bun is the perfect pairing with the rich flavors of the Kobe beef and goat cheese. You'll never look at your grill--or take out--the same again.
Mini Meatloaves

<p>These easy and delicious miniature meatloaves are a family favorite at the dinner table. Made with a combination of both turkey and beef, they are seasoned with cheese, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, chili powder, salt and pepper. Each one is topped with additional ketchup for the traditional meatloaf look. They are baked in a mini muffin pan for bite-sized portions. Anything this cute is always a hit with kids! This can be a fun appetizer or have a few and make it a meal - perfect for busy weeknights!</p>
Meal Prep: Korean Beef Bowls

<p>Use this recipe to make four portions of sweet and spicy beef and you’ll find you have a terrific lunch option that will keep you coming back for more. The great mix of protein, grain, and leafy green spinach all in one bowl makes this an ideal to-go lunch idea. The key to this recipe is in the special sauce. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, and canola oil. It is sweet and spicy perfection! Garnish each bowl with sesame seeds for presentation pizzaz!</p>
Pressure Cooker Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes

<p>This pressure cooker recipe gets you a full meal of meatloaf and mashed potatoes all cooked at the same time in the same pot, leaving you with little cleaning to do afterwards.</p>
Pressure Cooker Sloppy Joe

Oatmeal is the secret ingredient in this sloppy joe recipe! It adds bulk and thickens the sauce, giving a great texture to this twist on the comfort food classic. This recipe also incorporates additional vegetables into the mixture adding to the flavor and texture of the Sloppy Joe. Everything is prepared in the MultiPot pressure cooker so it is ready to serve on warm, toasted hamburger buns in just 20 minutes. Add a pickle spear and a handful of potato chips to the plate for the full American diner experience!
Pressure Cooker Meatballs

<p>You can get classic Italian-style meatballs from your pressure cooker using this recipe. You will love how the pressure cooker helps the meatballs retain a moist texture, as well as the easy cleanup after dinner. The combination of grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs adds incredible flavor and texture to the meatballs. Serve them over zoodles or spaghetti squash for a delicious weeknight dinner, or make them for weekday meatball lunch sandwiches.</p>
Skillet Lasagna

Making lasagna in a cast-iron skillet is a great way to put a new spin on everyone favorite Italian baked-pasta dish. This recipe features a quick, homemade beefy tomato sauce to go with no-boil noodles and a tasty spinach-and-cheese mixture.
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