With these simple and fast ground beef recipes, you can still create a wonderful meal (and avoid making a trip to the grocery!) even if your pantry is a little empty.

1. Supreme Nachos

Buffalo chicken wings, chili, sliders, and spinach artichoke dip are just a few of the famous and adored game day meals, but nachos top them all. Since the initial nachos were simply topped with cheese and pickled jalapenos, there are now a countless number of varieties available, both in terms of the base and the toppings. One of our favorites is this dish because it’s so simple and delicious! It will elevate your game-day munching thanks to its abundance of fresh toppings, two types of cheese, and meat.

YIELDS: 6 to 8

TIME SPENT ON PREP: 0 HOURS 15 MIN

TIME TOTAL: 0 HOURS 50 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

THE NACHOS:

Extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon
1 big, chopped onion
1 pound of ground beef
2 minced garlic cloves
Taco seasoning, 1 tbsp.
Halal salt
1 can of refried beans (15 oz.)
1/4 cup of water
1 substantial bag of tortilla chips
2 cups of grated cheddar
Monterey jack that has been shredded
1 (15-oz.) can of drained black beans
Pickled jalapenos, half a cup

ABOUT TOPPING:

chopped one large tomato
1 diced avocado
1/4 cup of green onions, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup (optional)
Use sour cream to drizzle
Use hot sauce sparingly.

DIRECTIONS:

Foil-line a sizable baking sheet and preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in a big skillet over medium heat. Once the onion is tender, add the ground beef and simmer for an additional 6 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink. Remove fat. Season with salt and then add the garlic and taco spice. Cook for a further 5 minutes, or until the meat is nicely browned and somewhat crispy. Stir together the refried beans and water in the skillet. Add half of the tortilla chips, followed by half of the beef-bean mixture, cheese, black beans, and pickled jalapenos. Recur one more time. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Add tomato, avocado, green onions, and cilantro as a garnish. Serve right away after adding sour cream and spicy sauce.

2. Homemade Supreme Crunchwrap

Delish has not one, but TWO recipes that are exact replicas of Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme due to our obsession with it. Even though we adore the meatless version of the original crunchwrap, we still have a particular place in our hearts for it. All the essential ingredients of the famous Taco Bell dish are included in this authentic imitation crunchwrap, including seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and—most importantly—a crispy tostada shell.

What can I use this for?

Numerous napkins Just kidding, sort of. Although we believe that this crunchwrap is a fantastic meal in and of itself if you’re looking for a side dish, why not fry up some handmade tortilla chips? Any sour cream or leftover nacho cheese sauce will taste fantastic with them.

CAL/SERV: 942

YIELDS: 4

TIME SPENT ON PREP: 0 HOURS 20 MIN

TIME TO COOK: 0 HOURS 25 MINUTES

TIME TOTAL: 0 HOURS 45 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound of ground beef
Chili powder, 1 teaspoon
Ground paprika, half a teaspoon
1/8 teaspoon cumin powder
Halal salt
black pepper freshly ground
8 substantial flour tortillas
Nacho cheese sauce, half a cup
Four taco shells
Sour cream, 1 cup
2 cups of chopped lettuce
1 cup of tomatoes, chopped
1 cup of grated cheddar
One cup of chopped Monterey Jack
Vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon

DIRECTIONS:

Combine the spices, ground beef, and salt and pepper in a sizable nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until it is no longer pink. Put the meat in a basin and reserve it. Remove fat from the skillet and clean it. Place a tostada shell in the middle of a stack of four big flour tortillas. Trace the shell’s edges with a paring knife to create four smaller flour tortilla rounds. Create Crunchwraps by placing a substantial border around the middle of the remaining 4 large flour tortillas before adding a scoop of ground meat. Place a tostada shell on top of each, then drizzle cheese sauce over them all. Each shell should have sour cream on it before being topped with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. Fold the edges of the giant flour tortilla closely toward the center to form pleats, then top with smaller flour tortilla cuts. Crunchwraps should be quickly inverted so the pleats are on the bottom and they stay together. Heat oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Seam-side down, add Crunchwrap, and heat for 3 minutes on each side, or until tortilla is golden. the remaining Crunchwraps, then repeat.

3. Spaghetti & Meatballs

You’ve come to the right place if you’re searching for an extremely straightforward, cozy, no-frills bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Additionally, if you’re feeling creative, it makes a terrific starting point for your own take on this traditional dish!

There are several sauce selections available. You can certainly use marinara sauce from a jar for an even faster meal. Or, if you have some free time, try this straightforward spaghetti sauce that was inspired by Marcella Hazan. Try your personal favorite herbs and spices at will, tasting as you go.

Likewise with meatballs. There are a ton of recipes available, from creamy Tex-Mex meatballs to hot Harissa meatballs. Don’t be afraid to try different taste combinations by experimenting with your mix-ins. No matter how you season them, watch out not to overcrowd the pan. If necessary, cook the meatballs in batches to give each one a chance to develop a lovely golden crust.

YIELDS: 4

TIME SPENT ON PREP: 0 HOURS 20 MIN

TIME TOTAL: 1 HOUR 0 MIN

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound spaghetti
1 pound of ground beef
1/3 cup of breadcrumbs
1/4 cup of parsley, chopped finely
freshly grated Parmesan, plus additional for serving, 1/4 cup
One big egg
Kosher salt and two chopped garlic cloves
0.5 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
Extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 can of crushed tomatoes (28 oz.)
Bay leaf, one
black pepper freshly ground

DIRECTIONS:

Cook pasta till al dente in a big pot of salted boiling water. Drain.

Beef, bread crumbs, parsley, Parmesan, egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes are combined in a big basin. 16 balls should be formed after mixing only till mixed.

Heat oil in a big pot over a medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 10 minutes, sometimes turning them over, until they are browned all over. Position the meatballs on a plate.

Cook the onion in the pot for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add a bay leaf and some smashed tomatoes. Add salt and pepper, then cook the dish. Cover the pot with the meatballs once more. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.

Serve spaghetti topped with a generous helping of sauce and meatballs.

4. Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joe

My go-to midweek dinner using ground beef is a sloppy joe. They include protein and vegetables in a sauce that kids (and adults) love, are quicker and easier than burgers, and are a great source of both. You may even say that sloppy Joes don’t need to get better. But now since I’m asking you to do that, I’m adding two essential components to the recipe: crispy bread and grilled cheese.

Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheeses: Why They Outperform Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes are implied to constantly be untidy by the word “sloppy” in their name. They’re enjoyable in part because of it! However, saucy meat on a soft bread might result in the latter. There is a difference between sloppy and overly messy. Fortunately, there is a quick cure that is grilled cheese-inspired: Make the bread thicker and crispier, and use cheese to hold the filling in place. Grilled cheese sandwiches with sloppy joe sauce are more simpler to eat and, dare I say it, even tastier than the original.

YIELDS: 4

DURATION OF PREP: 0 HOURS 10 MIN

TIME TO COOK: 0 HOURS 20 MIN

TIME TOTAL: 0 HOURS 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

Extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon
1 chopped medium onion
1 pound of ground beef
2 minced garlic cloves
12 cups of ketchup
Packet brown sugar, one-third cup
Yellow mustard, 2 tablespoons
Chili powder, 1 tablespoon
Halal salt
black pepper freshly ground
4 tablespoons of butter for bread
8 sandwiches made with bread
2 cups of grated cheddar

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oil in a big skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and stir-fry for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the ground beef and cook it for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up the meat as you stir. Remove fat.

Add the ketchup, garlic, brown sugar, mustard, and chili powder to the meat mixture in the skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes or until thick. After transferring the mixture to a platter, clean the skillet.

Put together sandwiches: Each bread slice should have butter on one side. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture over one slice of bread that has been brushed with butter. Add a cup of cheddar cheese and one additional buttered-side-up slice of bread on top.

Cook for about 3 minutes on each side of the bread over medium heat until brown and the cheese is melted. To create a total of 4 sandwiches, repeat with the remaining ingredients.

5. Baked Ravioli Lasagna

Prepare this lasagna for the family on a hectic weekday. With just five ingredients, including store-bought ravioli, it can be made in 15 minutes.

8 Servings per Yield

TIME SPENT ON PREP: 0 HOURS 15 MIN

Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound of ground beef
Kosher salt and a medium onion, diced
black pepper freshly ground
2 minced garlic cloves
32-ounce jar of marinara
Whole milk, 16 ounces ricotta
One big egg
1/4 cup of freshly chopped basil, divided into 1 cup, with additional for garnish.
Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon
Two (12-oz) containers of frozen cheese ravioli and two cups of shredded mozzarella

DIRECTIONS:

Grease a 9″ x 13″ baking dish with cooking spray and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add ground beef and onion to a sizable nonstick skillet that has been warmed over medium heat. Once the beef is browned and the onion is tender, about 10 minutes, season with salt and pepper, drain the fat, and then add the steak back to the skillet. Add the marinara and the garlic, then lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors merge.

In the meantime, combine the ricotta, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan, basil, garlic powder, and salt & pepper in a medium bowl. To blend, stir.

In the preheated pan, spread 1/3 of the meat sauce. One layer of ravioli, half the remaining meat sauce, half the ricotta mixture, half the mozzarella, and the last bit of Parmesan cheese are placed on top. Continue layering and finish with cheese.

Aluminum foil should be used loosely to cover the pan. Bake for 30 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking until bubbling and brown. Serve after scattering the leftover basil.

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