Fast Dinner Ideas With Ground Beef
Ground beef is one of the fastest proteins to cook. It browns in minutes and works in dozens of different meal formats.
Why ground beef wins on weeknights
Ground beef doesn't need long cooking times. A pound of ground beef is browned in 8 minutes and ready to use in tacos, rice bowls, pasta, or skillet meals with no additional cooking time.
- Browns in 8 minutes
- Takes on any seasoning
- Works in any cuisine
- Cheap per serving
Suggested meals
- Ground Beef Tacos — 20 minutes, always a crowd-pleaser.
- Ground Beef Rice Bowl — Korean-style, 15 minutes.
- Ground Beef Stir Fry — Fast, works over rice or noodles.
- Beef and Potato Skillet — One-pan comfort food.