12 Ground Beef Recipes So Unique, You’ll Forget They’re Made with Beef
Ground beef is a weeknight dinner hero—but let’s be honest, the usual tacos and spaghetti can get a little tired. If you’re craving something new, you’re in for a treat. These 12 ground beef recipes are so creative, bold, and downright delicious, you might just forget they started with plain old beef. Get ready to level up your meal game with dishes that surprise in the best way possible.
Cevapi from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cevapi are flavorful kebabs from Bosnia and Herzegovina. They are made from a savory blend of ground beef and lamb meat, and are grilled over a charcoal flame. Try this easy and delicious Cevapi recipe for your next barbecue!
Surf & Turf Burger with Fried Oysters
What happens when you want to chow down on a classic Southern po’boy and have your burger at the same time? This. The perfect Surf & Turf Burger with Fried Oysters. Go big or go home.
Beef Kafta
Beef kafta is a traditional Middle Eastern (Lebanese) style dish that’s packed with flavor yet so simple to make. Typically served as kabobs, this recipe goes great with a side of rice, a tomato cucumber salad and sprinkling of feta or dollop of hummus.
Beefed-up shakshuka
This shakshuka has added ground beef, complimenting the herb and spice flavors, tomatoey sauce and eggs, to create a thoroughly satisfying, delicious dish.
Spicy Pumpkin Sweet Potato Chili
This is not your ordinary crockpot chili – this Spicy Pumpkin Sweet Potato Chili is packed with all that plus beef, pork, beans, and tons of fall flavor!
Mexican Picadillo
This super easy Mexican picadillo recipe is perfect for those nights when you want a delicious dinner with minimal ingredients. Ground beef, potatoes and veggies are simmered in a spicy tomato sauce to create a super flavorful meal.
Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Albondigas Soup is a hearty Mexican meatball soup with a simple soup base made of diced tomatoes, chipotle salsa, and broth.
Pastel de Choclo Recipe from Chile
A hearty and filling dinner, this warm casserole is the Chilean version of a shepherd’s pie. Filled with beef, chicken and eggs and topped with a delicious corn topping, Pastel de Choclo is a great introduction to Chilean comfort food.
Easy Peach Whiskey Chili
This homemade chili recipe is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day! Fresh peaches, plenty of spices, and a splash of whiskey lend a flavorful twist to this classic ground beef chili.
Easy Crescent Roll Taco Ring
Shake up Taco Tuesday and make this tasty Crescent Roll Taco Ring! It’s easy to pull together, with crescent rolls, ground, beef, refried beans, and cheese. Great for dinner, a buffet, or an appetizer.
Taco Tortilla Stack
This Taco Tortilla Stack is like a delicious cheesy Mexican Lasagna. Layers of spicy ground beef, creamy guacamole, and ooey gooey melty cheese are sandwiched between tortillas then baked in the oven. This taco lasagna is easy to put together with little clean-up and makes the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Meat Hand Pies (Crimean Tatar Cantik)
Delicious meat hand pies made with a soft bread crust and filled with ground beef. These hand pies are easy to make, taste authentic and are best served with natural yoghurt. Made from a traditional Crimean Tatar recipe from Dobrogea, Romania.
