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27 Sunday Dinners with Ground Beef

Alex Loh
Alex Loh Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD August 30, 2020
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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Make a hearty and filling dinner this Sunday with one of these ground beef recipes. Not only is ground beef a budget-friendly ingredient, but it pairs well with a wide range of vegetables and grains to make a balanced dinner. Feel free to swap in ground turkey or chicken if you prefer. Recipes like Skillet Chili Mac and Taco-Stuffed Zucchini are healthy, delicious and a perfect way to end your weekend.

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Taco-Stuffed Zucchini

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These stuffed zucchini boats are filled with all your favorite taco ingredients like seasoned meat, cheese and avocado. They're perfect for a a low-carb alternative on taco night or a great kid-friendly way to sneak in more vegetables. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018

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American Goulash

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American goulash, also known as old-fashioned goulash, is the perfect economical family meal. The pasta cooks right in the sauce, so this satisfying dish can cook in just one pot. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2018

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Pressure-Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes

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Meatloaf and potatoes cook together in your multicooker, such as the Instant Pot, in this weeknight-ready recipe. Cooking meatloaf in your pressure cooker keeps it nice and moist and, once assembled, the whole meal is cooked in just 20 minutes! Source: EatingWell.com, August 2018

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Cauliflower Rice-Stuffed Peppers

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Slash the calories and carbs of traditional stuffed peppers by swapping white rice for cauliflower "rice." The riced cauliflower is hearty and won't turn to mush during baking. Use an assortment of red, yellow, orange and green peppers to make an appealing presentation. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018

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Skillet Chili Mac

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Poblanos add a kick of heat to this chili mac recipe. If that's not your thing, swap in green bell peppers to tone down the heat in this easy pasta dish, which mashes up mac and cheese and chili into a seriously satisfying skillet dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

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Baked Beans with Ground Beef

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Upgrade baked beans from classic side dish to a meaty main meal by adding lean ground beef. The final result, a superfast hearty casserole, is an easy and fast dinner option. Ground turkey or even sausage would work nicely in this dish. Just watch the sodium. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2018

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Enchilada Tostadas

<p>It's easy to make your own lower-sodium enchilada sauce to add rich flavor to these fresh and light tostadas. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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It's easy to make your own lower-sodium enchilada sauce to add rich flavor to these fresh and light tostadas. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Sloppy Joe-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Take sloppy Joes to a new level with tender sweet potatoes standing in for the bun. Sweet potatoes pair perfectly with the tangy, flavorful filling of ground beef, black beans and spices. Chopped dill pickle sprinkled on top adds crunch to this quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love. Source: EatingWell.com, July 2020

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Easy Lasagna

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This classic beef lasagna recipe is easy to make and will be ready to eat in just over an hour. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

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Mushrooms, garlic and oats sneak some extra nutrients into this hearty and easy meatloaf. Serve with sweet potatoes and your favorite green vegetables for a super-satisfying comfort food dinner. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019

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Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs

<p>Looking for a pasta that's lower in carbohydrates? Look no further than spaghetti squash. Mix it with homemade meatballs and lower-sodium pasta sauce, and you will quickly love this healthy swap. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine</p>
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Looking for a pasta that's lower in carbohydrates? Look no further than spaghetti squash. Mix it with homemade meatballs and lower-sodium pasta sauce, and you will quickly love this healthy swap. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Beef Kofta with Bulgur & Kale Salad

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Whole grains take too long to cook, you say? Well, say hello to bulgur, which can be ready in less than 15 minutes. Try this Middle Eastern-inspired healthy dinner recipe topped with plain yogurt or store-bought tzatziki for an extra hit of creamy flavor. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2017

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One-Pot Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta

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This comforting one-pot pasta dish has a Southwestern kick. Chili powder and pico de gallo flavor the dish, while melted Mexican cheese adds a creamy finish. Top it with your favorite fixings like scallions, cilantro and sour cream, and serve it alongside a crisp green salad for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020

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Farmers' Market Sliders

<p>Grill up your veggie haul from the farmers' market and pile them on as toppings in this healthy burger recipe. Bell peppers work well too. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016</p>
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Grill up your veggie haul from the farmers' market and pile them on as toppings in this healthy burger recipe. Bell peppers work well too. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2016

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Cuban Beef Picadillo over Plantain Mash

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Ground beef cooked with tomatoes and briny olives can be found all over Latin America. This is a favorite Cuban variation served over plantains, starchy vegetables that look like giant bananas. You can also serve the picadillo over rice or potatoes, so this easy dinner recipe is versatile too. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2019

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Grilled Taco Pizza

<p>Grilling pizza mimics the rustic flavor of a wood-fired oven. It cooks fast, though, so make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go for speedy flipping and topping. For this grilled pizza recipe we've topped the pie with classic taco toppings, including beans and salsa. Once you've mastered the method, you can use it as a template for how to grill pizza--just swap out the taco ingredients for your favorite toppings. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019</p>
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Grilling pizza mimics the rustic flavor of a wood-fired oven. It cooks fast, though, so make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and ready to go for speedy flipping and topping. For this grilled pizza recipe we've topped the pie with classic taco toppings, including beans and salsa. Once you've mastered the method, you can use it as a template for how to grill pizza--just swap out the taco ingredients for your favorite toppings. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019

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Meatballs with Roasted Green Beans & Potatoes

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Meatballs, green beans and potatoes happily coexist while roasting together on a large sheet pan. Seasoned with fresh rosemary and Italian seasoning and served with pasta sauce and Parmesan, this one-dish meal is one you'll want to make again and again. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Quesadillas al Greco

<p>Surprise your taste buds with this Greek twist on the Mexican staple. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 1996</p>
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Surprise your taste buds with this Greek twist on the Mexican staple. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 1996

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Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes

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This healthy copycat recipe of the comfort food classic trades beans for some of the meat to bump up fiber by 7 grams. We also cut back on the sugar and ketchup in this Sloppy Joe recipe makeover to save you 12 grams of added sugar. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

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Sweet & Sour Beef-Cabbage Soup

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This wholesome sweet-and-sour soup combines beef, caraway seeds, sweet paprika and cabbage--ingredients that star in a number of German dishes. It is particularly nice served with crusty rye bread. For an even heartier soup, add diced cooked potatoes along with the cabbage. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell. Source: EatingWell Soups Special Issue April 2016

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Taco Lettuce Wraps

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Don't limit yourself to lettuce for this low-carb, gluten-free taco lettuce wrap recipe--any fresh green sturdy enough to wrap around 1/2 cup of filling works. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2016

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Mom's Chili

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This healthy basic beef chili recipe is well worth doubling so you can throw a batch in the freezer. Serve topped with diced red onion, sliced scallions, shredded cheese and your favorite hot sauce. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2016

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Grilled Beef-Mushroom Burgers with Quick Pickles

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The secret to this super-juicy, tasty grilled burger? Sautéed mushrooms cooked with a little smoked paprika, garlic powder and sherry vinegar are mixed in with the beef. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce

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Instead of opening a jar of sauce, try this easy spaghetti with meat sauce on a weeknight. Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread. The recipe makes enough for 8 servings. If you're serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2010

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Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Topping

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In this easy shepherd's pie recipe, we keep the carbs in check by using creamy mashed cauliflower in place of mashed potatoes. The ground beef filling is cooked in the same skillet used for baking the pie, making assembly (and cleanup) a breeze. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020

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Chipotle Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Pico de Gallo

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These spicy chipotle tacos are the perfect choice for your next taco night. You can substitute ground turkey for the beef if you'd like, but either way, you'll want to make sure each bite includes a bit of the homemade pico de gallo. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Ground Beef Stroganoff

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How do you get classic beef stroganoff on the dinner table in under an hour? Use ground beef instead of cubed steak. Ground beef cooks in a fraction of the time but is just as delicious in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and served over whole-wheat noodles. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018

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    1 of 27 Taco-Stuffed Zucchini
    2 of 27 American Goulash
    3 of 27 Pressure-Cooker Meatloaf & Potatoes
    4 of 27 Cauliflower Rice-Stuffed Peppers
    5 of 27 Skillet Chili Mac
    6 of 27 Baked Beans with Ground Beef
    7 of 27 Enchilada Tostadas
    8 of 27 Sloppy Joe-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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    10 of 27 Old-Fashioned Meatloaf
    11 of 27 Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs
    12 of 27 Beef Kofta with Bulgur & Kale Salad
    13 of 27 One-Pot Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta
    14 of 27 Farmers' Market Sliders
    15 of 27 Cuban Beef Picadillo over Plantain Mash
    16 of 27 Grilled Taco Pizza
    17 of 27 Meatballs with Roasted Green Beans & Potatoes
    18 of 27 Quesadillas al Greco
    19 of 27 Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes
    20 of 27 Sweet & Sour Beef-Cabbage Soup
    21 of 27 Taco Lettuce Wraps
    22 of 27 Mom's Chili
    23 of 27 Grilled Beef-Mushroom Burgers with Quick Pickles
    24 of 27 Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce
    25 of 27 Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Topping
    26 of 27 Chipotle Beef Tacos with Tomato-Avocado Pico de Gallo
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