Ground Beef Three Ways
Seasoned browned ground beef served as stuffed peppers, tacos, or beef and broccoli sandwiches.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking dish
- Foil
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 tbsp dried minced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup instant rice cooked
- 1 cup frozen broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 bell peppers halved and seeded
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 8 taco shells
- 4 sandwich buns
Instructions
- Brown. Cook 1 diced onion in 1 tablespoon oil, then brown 1 pound beef with 1 tablespoon dried onion, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper until it reaches 160 degrees F.
- Peppers. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F, fill 2 halved peppers with beef, 1 cup rice, and cheese, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Tacos. Spoon the beef into 8 taco shells and top with cheese.
- Sandwiches. Toss 1 cup broccoli with beef and 1 tablespoon soy sauce and serve on 4 toasted buns.
- Serve. Serve hot with a simple side.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey and cauliflower rice.
Tips: Brown the beef in batches so it does not steam.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to four days or freeze the plain beef for three months.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.