Great ground-beef recipes

Ground beef is economical, tasty and most of all, incredibly versatile. Our quick and easy recipes include chili, pasta, meat sauce and meatballs, burgers and Sloppy Joes, Mexican beef dishes and beef favorites. But before you fire up the grill or the skillet, be sure to read our beef tips on how to buy, store and cook ground beef.

• Baked Spaghetti and Ground Beef
  This beefy oven-baked pasta is a delicious twist on mac and cheese and a satisfying comfort food on cold days. Experiment with different cheeses for an entirely different experience.
• Beef and Bean Chili
  A hearty stew made with all your favorite fixings, this spicy chili is stocked with seasoned beef, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, garlic and onion and sweetened with brown sugar for a satisfying, made-from-scratch supper.
• Beef Shepherd's Pie
  This savory shepherd's pie, layered with seasoned beef, carrots, potatoes and onion and sprinkled with creamy Cheddar cheese, is a wonderful way to chase away the winter chills.
• Best Ever Barbecue Burgers
  These grilled burgers taste like gourmet, infused with a saucy blend of sweet onion, garlic, pepper, tomato, steak sauce and crispy bread crumbs, and are sure to turn your next cookout into one to remember.
• Chili Casserole
  Our taste buds head south for the bold flavors of beef, chili and salsa in this spicy casserole. Dish it up with small bowls of shredded cheese, salsa or your favorite toppings on the side.
• Homemade Meat Loaf
  This savory, satisfying meat loaf blends layers of seasoned ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, ketchup and dry onion soup mix with smoky bacon and zesty tomato sauce for hearty homemade taste.
• Kids' Favorite Meatballs
  These delightful meatballs are simmered in a savory tomato broth and chicken and rice soup to make them deliciously moist and mouth-watering morsels for taste buds everywhere.
• Sloppy Joes
  This savory sloppy Joe, made with seasoned ground beef, onion and bell pepper and sweetened with ketchup and brown sugar, is the favorite filling of crusty kaisers and onion buns everywhere.

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