recipe ground beef

 Here's a basic recipe for cooking ground beef:

Yields: 4 servings

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients:

 * 1 pound ground beef

 * 1 onion, chopped

 * 2 cloves garlic, minced

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil

 * Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

 * Heat the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

 * Cook the onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

 * Brown the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.

 * Drain excess fat: If desired, drain off any excess grease from the skillet.

 * Season and serve: Season the cooked ground beef with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or use it as a base for other dishes.

Tips:

 * For leaner ground beef, choose a variety that is at least 90% lean.

 * To add flavor, you can add other seasonings to the ground beef, such as chili powder, cumin, oregano, or paprika.

 * You can use cooked ground beef in a variety of dishes, such as tacos, spaghetti, chili, and stuffed peppers.

Enjoy your delicious ground beef!

Here are some additional recipe ideas using ground beef:

 * Tacos: Season the ground beef with taco seasoning and serve in soft or hard taco shells with your favorite toppings.

   

 * Spaghetti: Combine cooked ground beef with tomato sauce and serve over spaghetti.

   

 * Chili: Simmer ground beef with beans, tomatoes, and chili powder for a hearty and flavorful chili.

   

 * Meatballs: Mix ground beef with breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings to make meatballs.

   

 * Shepherd's pie: Layer mashed potatoes, ground beef, and vegetables in a baking dish and bake until bubbly.

   

 * Stuffed peppers: Fill bell peppers with a mixture of ground beef, rice, and vegetables.

   

 * Sloppy Joes: Combine ground beef with ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar for a classic sloppy joe filling.