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19 Delicious Ways To Use A Package Of Ground Beef

Have a package tucked away in the freezer? From Nordic meatballs to a classic bolognese—there are plenty of ways to dress up ground beef for dinner.
Saucy beef tacos

Photo, Erik Putz.

With rising food prices prompting us to buy and freeze more food when it's on sale (while also keeping an extra-close eye on food waste), we try to rely on freezer and pantry staples that always deliver. Here are a bunch of delicious reminders of how many ways there are to use a simple base ingredient like ground beef.

These ground beef recipes help you use the average 500g container—as well as the family-sized behemoth you grabbed on sale.

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Classic spaghetti and meatballs (1/2 package)

A pasta-night classic you can master on the first try. From the homemade sauce to tasty beef and pork meatballs, it’s a cozy meal you can enjoy any night of the week. Get the recipe for spaghetti and meatballs.

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spaghetti and meatballs in serving bowl(Photo: Erik Putz)

Slow Cooker Hamburger Soup (1.5 packages)

This hearty hamburger soup recipe eats like a meal. Get this slow cooker hamburger soup recipe.

A bowl of slow cooker hamburger soup, made with lean ground beef; onion; carrots; celery; pearl barley; canned tomatoes; beef stock; and soy sauce for a post on an easy slow cooker hamburger soup recipe from Best of Bridge(Photo: Erik Putz)

Beef Burrito Bowl (1 package)

This rich beef burrito bowl is packed with veggies and is ready in less than 30 minutes. Get our beef burrito bowl recipe.

Beef burrito bowl on basmati rice, made with ground beef cooked with onion and garlic and spices and tomato paste and topped with sriracha sour cream, chopped tomatoes, lettuce and avocado for a post on an easy Beef burrito bowl recipe(Photo: Sian Richards)

Super-fast chili (1/2 package)

Speed is the name of the game come dinner tonight. Get this hearty chili on the table in under half an hour. Get our super-fast chili recipe.

Pink plate topped with tortilla chips and bowl of chili.(Photo: Erik Putz)

Saucy Swedish Meatballs (1 package)

You could swing over to a certain big box retailer for these...or you could just whip up our version at home! Get our saucy Swedish meatballs recipe

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easy dinner recipes-saucy swedish meatballs and egg noddles with sauce in a bowl(Photo: Erik Putz)

One-Pan Pizza Pasta (1/2 package)

Pepperoni and a generous pinch of Italian seasoning are the keys to this pasta’s delicious flavour. Get the recipe for one-pan pizza pasta.

One-pan pizza pasta(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Turkish Pides (1 package)

In Turkey, breakfast isn’t just a meal—it’s an event, filled with savoury spreads, cheese-studded salads and stuffed flatbreads known as pide. Ground beef and lamb are both traditional choices, but you can swap in spinach and feta for a vegetarian take. Get the recipe for Turkish pides.

Turkish pide recipe(Photo: Sian Richards)

Nordic Meatballs With Beet And Kale Salad(1 package)

A dark, healthy salad is matched with Nordic-style meatballs and homemade rye croutons for a simple twist on dinner. Get the recipe for Nordic meatballs.

Nordic Meatballs With Beet And Kale Salad on a white plate next to parsley fronds and a slice of lemon; the meatballs are made with ground beef; rye bread; parsley; egg; and the salad is made with kale; beets; rye croutons; and a dijon vinaigrette for a post on an easy nordic meatballs with kale and beet salad recipe(Photo: Sian Richards)

Sloppy joes (1 package)

A messy, delicious family favourite! We added pickles to give these dinner sandwiches a little extra zip (you’ll like it—we promise). Get the recipe for sloppy joes.

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Sloppy Joes recipe

Pomegranate And Spice Beef Wraps (1 1/2 packages)

Simple lettuce wraps that add an extra dose of crisp veggies to your plate, and great Mediterranean flavours. Get the recipe for pomegranate beef wraps.

Pomegranate and spice beef wraps(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Upside-Down Shepherd's Pie (1 package)

This pie is hearty and with the delicious filling on the outside, you won't have to wait to get to the good part. Get our upside-down shepherd's pie recipe.

Upside-down shepherd's pie: mashed potatoes topped with cooked ground beef, onions, tomato paste and cheddar for a post on an easy Upside-down shepherd's pie recipe for a weeknight(Photo: Ryan Szulc)

Turkish Pizza

Yesterday you made the pomegranate wraps, today it’s all about turning the leftovers into something amazing—like this Turkish pizza. Get the recipe for Turkish pizza.

Turkish pizza(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

French Onion Burger (1 package)

This decadent, incredibly juicy burger recipe can be easily whipped up on a weeknight, but is impressive enough for company. Get our French onion burger recipe

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A burger topped with gruyere cheese and slow-cooked onions(Photo: Erik Putz)

Classic Lasagna (1 package)

Four and a half cups of meaty bolognese sauce goes into our classic lasagna—a comfort food that stays on our menu year-round. Get the classic lasagna recipe.

Classic lasagna in a white pan with a serving tong resting next to it; the lasagna is topped with shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan and contains Bolognese meat sauce; ricotta; and Béchamel sauce for a post on the best simple classic lasagna recipe(Photo: Erik Putz)

Beef kebabs with herb salad (1 package)

Parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, lemon juice and olive oil make the salad, and spiced kebabs with a yogurt drizzle make this the main event. Get the recipe for beef kebabs.

Beef kebabs with herb salad(Photo: Sian Richards)

Saucy Beef Tacos (1 package)

Add another taco Tuesday recipe to the books! Serve with pico de gallo salsa, tomatillo salsa, a sprinkle of grated mozzarella and a squeeze of lime. Get the recipe for saucy beef tacos.

Saucy beef tacos(Photo: Sian Richards)

Cottage Pie With Celery Root Mash (1 package)

Make this saucy pie tonight, and save the leftover mash for tomorrow’s dinner (bacon colcannon with apple salad). Get the recipe for cottage pie.

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Cottage Pie with Celery Root Mash(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Big Batch Moroccan Chili (1 1/2 packages)

Feeding a crowd? Make it a hearty spread tonight with a big batch of spiced chili, cheddar, sour cream, and chives to garnish. Get the recipe for Moroccan chili.

Big batch Moroccan chili recipe(Photo: Sian Richards)

Beef Burrito Bowls (1 package)

No need to wrap your burritos all the time—instead try layering the ingredients in bowls for a fancier finish. Get the recipe for beef burrito bowls.

Beef Burrito Bowl(Photo: Sian Richards)

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Meatloaf (2 packages)

Two classic dinners come together in this easy slow cooker recipe. Get our slow cooker cheeseburger meatloaf recipe.

Meatloaf and broccoli salad on black plate.(Photo: Maya Visnyei)

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