15 Easy Ground Beef Recipes Using Minimal Ingredients

Quick Beef and Chickpea Skillet

“To simplify this dish to just 5 ingredients, omit the ground cumin and onion powder. Instead, use a bit more garam masala for a quick, flavorful meal in just 20 minutes!” —Devan Grimsrud, Simply Recipes Contributor

Zesty Ginger Garlic Ground Beef

“Start cooking the rice first. Make sure all ingredients are ready before you turn on the stove, as the cooking process takes less than 5 minutes.” —Myo Quinn, Simply Recipes Associate Editorial Director

Simple 5-Ingredient Pasta Bake

“Since this pasta will cook twice, boil it just a bit less than usual. Check it two minutes early; it should still be a bit firm.” —Sara Haas, Simply Recipes Contributor

Beef Hummus Bowls

“Simplify the seasoning of the beef by using your favorite spice blend, skipping the three spices listed. Serve with what you have on hand for a straightforward meal.” —Stephanie A. Ganz, Simply Recipes Contributor

Air Fryer Burgers

“I believe that fat adds flavor, so I opt for ground beef with at least 15% fat for burgers. An 80-20 blend also works well.” —Nick Evans, Simply Recipes Contributor

Crispy Beef Tacos

“Replace the individual spices (chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne, and salt) with 1 1/2 tablespoons of taco seasoning. Adjust the salt to your taste.” —Laurel Randolph, Simply Recipes Senior Editor

Traditional Patty Melt

“I prefer using simple sandwich bread for my patty melts. Nothing fancy is needed—just plain white or wheat bread yields fantastic results.” —Nick

Rich Creamed Tacos

“We like our creamed tacos very thick, so they’re hearty. If it’s too thick for your liking, thin it out with a bit of water or milk to achieve a creamier texture.” —Sara Bir, Simply Recipes Senior Editor

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