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by Melissa Girimonte and Lydia Hrycko
updated March 1, 2022
Whether you’re in the mood for the best beef burger, French Canadian tourtiere or simple spaghetti and meatballs, these protein-packed recipes — that can be made in under an hour! — will have you covered come dinnertime.
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1/20
Mexican-Inspired Taco Burgers
All your favourite flavours of a taco dinner meet the satisfying bite of a burger in this mashup recipe that’s sure to satisfy big appetites. Form your own ground beef patties, layer on all the toppings and get ready to dig in!
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2/20
Instant Pot Taco Night
Even if you come home to discover that you forgot to defrost your ground beef, you can still have tacos on the table in under an hour. While the meat is cooking in the Instant Pot, heat up your taco shells and arrange your toppings so you can dig right in once it’s ready.
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3/20
The Best Beef Burger
The best burgers are juicy, flavourful and super-satisfying. This recipe checks all those boxes! Dijon, onion and Worcestershire sauce make the perfect seasoning for these delectable burgers.
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4/20
Eat-Your-Veggies Italian Meatballs
Kids love meatballs, and they’re the perfect way to sneak in some vegetables for those picky eaters. Black beans and collard greens are added to ground beef for a nutritious and delicious option.
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5/20
Jordan Andino's Perfect Burger
The Junior Chef Showdown host knows a good burger — and this one is his favourite of all. Ground beef smash patties are smothered in a secret sauce and topped with all the fixings.
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6/20
Air Fryer Mini Swedish Meatballs
You don’t need to head to your favourite furniture store to enjoy the taste of these Swedish meatballs. These mini air fryer appetizers are made with the perfect mix of ground beef and ground pork for a tender, juicy bite that’s oh-so-poppable.
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7/20
Taco Hot Dish
Molly Yeh is queen of a hot dish, and this taco-inspired one-pot wonder is no exception.
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8/20
French Canadian Tourtiere
Another gift from Quebec to the rest of the country in the form of a savoury meat pie, this tourtiere is a seasonal treat that just begs for colder weather. Here are more classic Canadian foods you may not have tried before.
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9/20
Banh Mi Cheeseburgers
Another twist on a classic burger night are these easy, cheesy Angus beef burgers. Inspired by the flavours of a Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, you’ll be just 30 minutes away from a restaurant-quality meal at home.
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Food Network Kitchens Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki.
10/20
Kofta Kebabs With Tzatziki
Ground chuck is used for these delicious Middle Eastern meat skewers that are served with a cooling garlic and Greek yogurt dip.
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11/20
Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls
Put your slow cooker to work by making a batch of these delicious, comforting cabbage rolls. Fill the leaves with a blend of lean ground beef and brown rice, and simmer them in a homemade tomato sauce.
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12/20
Taco Salad Bites
Spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests by making a batch of these tasty bite-sized appetizers. Taco-seasoned ground beef is formed into balls, and a scoop-style tortilla chip filled with cheese is pressed into the middle before baking. Add lettuce, tomato, and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
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Food Network Kitchens Stuffed Cabbage Cups, as seen on Food Network.
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Stuffed Cabbage Cups
These are the quick and easy version of traditional cabbage rolls that will save you time and effort. Enjoy all the flavours of ground beef and a traditional tomato sauce without the fuss!
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14/20
Argentine Beef Empanadas
Empanadas are a very popular street food in many parts of Latin America, with each country putting its unique spin on the savoury turnovers. The Argentine version of these pastries is made with a wheat flour dough and filled with seasoned ground beef, green olives, and hard-boiled eggs before baking until golden.
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15/20
Tamale Pie
In this hearty dish, spiced lean ground beef is combined with poblano pepper, tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapeno and kidney beans, and then topped with a corn flour dough crust. It’s a satisfying pie that will warm you up on those chilly days.
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16/20
Quick Chili
Rich, hearty and spicy chili has long been a staple of the Stampede, a Texas invention that has found a new home in Alberta. And the best thing to serve up at your Stampede party? Texas homestyle chili, of course.
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17/20
Southwest Beef Lettuce Wraps
For a flavour-packed light meal ready in minutes, try Ree Drummond‘s Southwest wraps. Large leaves of Romaine are filled with a spicy ground beef mixture and topped with cheese, avocado, tomato and corn.
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18/20
Cheeseburger Sliders
Ree Drummond makes these juicy beef sliders on portobello mushroom buns and garnishes them with melted Swiss cheese, butter lettuce, tomato and crispy jalapeno peppers. Serve them as an appetizer at your next party, or make them a main dish along with fries or a salad.
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Grilled Polpette Kababs
Skewers of seasoned ground beef and cheese are a great alternative to meatballs the next time you’re entertaining. The finishing touch is warm marinara sauce served on the side for dipping.
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20/20
Mom’s Spaghetti and Meatballs
From Valerie Bertinelli’s kitchen to yours, turn this hearty homemade spaghetti recipe into your family recipe. You’ll love the mouthwatering combination of ground pork and beef, mixed with fresh grated garlic, oregano and Pecorino Romano.
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- beef
- dinner
- healthy eating
- high-protein
- lunch