ground beef Archives | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/tag/ground-beef/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Fri, 31 May 2024 15:21:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png ground beef Archives | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/tag/ground-beef/ 32 32 Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy https://wholefully.com/swedish-meatballs/ https://wholefully.com/swedish-meatballs/#comments Fri, 31 May 2024 15:21:28 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=32364 When I first made these meatballs back in 2018, these Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs were an immediate hit. My husband requested them weekly. My daughter happily ate her mini meatballs. They feel like good stick-to-your-ribs comfort food. This dish is packed with so much flavor, and the Instant Pot makes it so fast and easy to make—it’s just an all-around winner-winner-meatball-dinner.Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/swedish-meatballs/feed/ 15 Loaded Burger Bowl Salads with “Special Sauce” https://wholefully.com/burger-bowl-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/burger-bowl-recipe/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 06:59:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=49707 One of my husband’s favorite foods on the planet is a really good greasy cheeseburger. Unfortunately, he has some health issues that make him feel terrible whenever he eats one. We realized a few years back that it was the combination of the meat with the grain-filled bun that caused the issues—so we moved to bunless burgers, using sweet potato planks or lettuce leaves instead of buns. That worked, but it was messy and hard to control all the glorious burger toppings. A fork holds a bite of salad over a large bowl of a loaded burger bowl salad. Then, a few months back, I decided to put all the burger fixin’s into a big bowl salad instead. My burger-loving husband took one bite and then looked at me and said, “Can we please have these every week?” And since that day, we have! My husband gets to eat his “burger” and still feel great—the best of both worlds. So if your body feels better with a gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, or even Whole30 diet but you’re still missing your burgers—this is the recipe for you! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/burger-bowl-recipe/feed/ 2 Easy Vegetable Beef Soup https://wholefully.com/easy-vegetable-beef-soup-jar/ https://wholefully.com/easy-vegetable-beef-soup-jar/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:34 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=41440 I always make sure I have the ingredients on hand to make a pot of this nourishing, comforting Vegetable Beef Soup! This soup is packed full of flavor, and thanks to a few shortcuts (hello, frozen veggies), it comes together in just a few minutes. Combine this soup with some crusty bread and a wedge salad for a perfect nourishing meal. For me, there is something about this combo that makes me all kinds of nostalgic—it just feels cozy. Neither of these recipes are particularly fancy, and you probably wouldn’t serve them to guests. But they are warm, comforting, and über-tasty (like the best comfort food always is). A ladle holds a scoop of soup over a Dutch oven.

What kind of beef is in this soup?

To make things easy, we’re using ground beef here—it’s easy to source, affordable, and it helps you get nice beef flavor in each bite. If you prefer, you can use beef stew meat for meatier chunks.

What kind of vegetables will I need?

The biggest shortcut here? Frozen mixed veggies! They save you tons of chopping and cooking time on the soup—and bonus, they are mega-affordable. You can grab a bag of organic frozen mixed veggies for less than $2. Steal. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/easy-vegetable-beef-soup-jar/feed/ 1 Mini Meatloaf Recipe (With Mashed Potatoes!) https://wholefully.com/mamas-meatloaf/ https://wholefully.com/mamas-meatloaf/#comments Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:24:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=10002 Don't let these little guys fool you—they may be baked in a muffin tin, but they are full of savory flavor. Try this mini meatloaf recipe, complete with mashed potato topping.
A glazed mini meatloaf is served on a white plate with a side of mashed potatoes and a second meatloaf.
Looking for a dinner that's big on flavor but mini in size? Look no further than this mini meatloaf recipe! These cute and delicious portions are a perfect way to enjoy all the comforting goodness of classic meatloaf in a convenient, single-serving form. Let's get cooking! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/mamas-meatloaf/feed/ 33 Beef-Stuffed Zucchini Boats https://wholefully.com/stuffed-zucchini-boats/ https://wholefully.com/stuffed-zucchini-boats/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=74831 Beef-stuffed zucchini boats make for a quick, healthy, and delicious weeknight meal.
Close view of stuffed zucchini on a long white serving platter garnished with chopped fresh basil.
Looking for a meal that is yummy, delicious, warm, and filling? These stuffed zucchini boats are perfect as a main dish served with any variety of sides, or they could stand alone as a perfect family lunch or dinner! Load your fresh zucchini up with ground beef, veggies, and marinara, and watch your friends and family devour them. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/stuffed-zucchini-boats/feed/ 0 Walking Tacos Recipe https://wholefully.com/walking-tacos-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/walking-tacos-recipe/#respond Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=74008 Walking tacos are fun to eat and great for both packed lunches and campouts. These walking tacos are easy to make, affordable, and down-right delicious.
An assembled walking taco rests in a stainless steel lunch box.
You could say that the taco needs no improvement, but somehow they got even better with the invention of the Walking Taco. A bag of corn chips and your favorite taco ingredients are perfect for a busy weeknight, school lunches, campfire dinners, birthday parties, and more! This great idea has been around since the 1950s—and for good reason. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/walking-tacos-recipe/feed/ 0 How to Make the Best Meatloaf https://wholefully.com/how-to-make-meatloaf/ https://wholefully.com/how-to-make-meatloaf/#respond Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=73889 Meatloaf is a food that most Americans grew up with. Some say it's the ultimate comfort food. Here's how to make meatloaf!
Classic meatloaf topped with a shiny glaze on a white plate with parsley garnish.
Rich, hearty, and made in one pan—there's a reason that meatloaf has been the classic American dinner for generations. This amazing homemade meatloaf recipe brings the ultimate comfort food to your table with just ten minutes of prep time, making it an easy addition to your dinner rotation. This classic meatloaf recipe is as simple as can be but packs a powerful punch of flavor that the entire family will love. Comfort is in every bite when you pair this perfect meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted green beans. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/how-to-make-meatloaf/feed/ 0 Ground Beef Sheet Pan Quesadillas https://wholefully.com/ground-beef-sheet-pan-quesadillas/ https://wholefully.com/ground-beef-sheet-pan-quesadillas/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:00:30 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=70845 Ground beef sheet pan quesadillas are an easy, fun, kid-friendly weeknight meal! Healthy, simple, delicious, and 100% family approved! Ground beef sheet pan quesadillas cut into squares on a baking sheet and served with salsa, avocado, and lime. Quesadillas are a great idea for busy weeknight dinners. Most quesadilla recipes are designed to make a few quesadillas, but not this one! Sheet pan quesadillas allow you to make a whole bunch all at once, which is perfect for feeding hungry kids! Easy, fun, and family-friendly these sheet pan quesadillas are a must have in your weeknight cooking repertoire. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/ground-beef-sheet-pan-quesadillas/feed/ 0 Creamy Taco Pasta Skillet https://wholefully.com/creamy-taco-macaroni-skillet/ https://wholefully.com/creamy-taco-macaroni-skillet/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:00:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=22364 Let's talk creamy taco pasta skillet! This recipe. Y’all, this recipe is pretty much my idea of comfort food. I love mac and cheese, pizza, and ice cream as much as the next gal, but if I need comfort, a big, steaming bowl of this spicy, creamy taco macaroni is where I'll go every. single. time. We probably eat this taco pasta skillet at least once a week. Not only is it super delicious and good for you, but it also comes together in a flash. This is one of those one pot wonders that leaves your belly full and your kitchen clean. It's the perfect dish to eat on a crazy school night. Creamy Taco Macaroni Skillet

Wait, do I really need to add THAT much water?

When you go to make this, you're probably going to think I'm a little crazy, because at one point, I tell you to put three whole cups of water into the skillet. You'll stir it around, and it'll look like the pasta and other ingredients are drowning in a lake. It'll look like it will never, ever come together to be the creamy taco macaroni skillet you see in these photos. You'll get nervous. But fear not. After a few minutes of boiling, the macaroni softens and absorbs some of the liquid, and the sauce becomes super rich, velvety, and, well, dreamy. We can call it dreamy, right? Get the recipe »]]> https://wholefully.com/creamy-taco-macaroni-skillet/feed/ 16 Easy Ground Beef Nachos https://wholefully.com/beef-nachos/ https://wholefully.com/beef-nachos/#respond Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:24:36 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=64491 As a popular appetizer or main course, nachos can be prepared in many different ways. We show you how to make easy beef nachos with ground beef. Enjoy! A hand holds up a nacho chip loaded with toppings including seasoned ground beef, black beans, and avocado. No need for any plates or forks for this dinner! Just serve it on a half-sheet pan covered in parchment paper, and enjoy the easy clean-up. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/beef-nachos/feed/ 0