Ingredient: ground beef

Taco Soup

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 Taco Soup
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  1. Add the ground beef to a large pot, cook the meat over medium heat until mostly browned, add the diced onion and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until the meat is browned. Add in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Drain the grease and return the pot to the stovetop. Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and olives. Stir to combine. Add in the chili powder, pepper, salt, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder. Stir until mixed. Pour in the beef stock.
  2. Allow the soup to come to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe adapted from House of Yumm

Crispy Orange Ground Beef & Veggies

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 Crispy Orange Ground Beef & Veggies
Easy weeknight dish you can make in place of take-out.
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  1. Remove the beef from the fridge and set out at room temp while you make the sauce. Place the orange juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  2. Heat 1/2 Tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over high heat until shimmering. Add the beef and season with the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and pepper. Press the meat into an even layer and cook undisturbed until the bottom is brown and crisped, about 4 minutes. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon, then press it into the pan to help it brown. Cook until well-browned and crisp all around, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a large paper towel lined plate.
  3. Drizzle the remaining olive oil around the pan. Add the orange zest, onion, and red pepper, and cook, stirring until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Rewhisk the sauce, pour into the pan, and stir to coat the vegetables. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Return the beef to the pan and stir to combine. Serve over rice and top with scallions. Enjoy!
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Recipe adapted from The Kitchn

Skillet Cornbread Pie

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 Skillet Cornbread Pie
One pan dish that combines chili and cornbread, yumm!
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  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high and saute onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute. Add beef and cook until browned, 8-10 minutes, then season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper, stir to combine. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and all beans, stir until mixed.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. While chili simmers, in a bowl whisk together cornbread mix, eggs, and milk. Once combined fold in corn and cheese. Pour cornbread mix on top of chili, spread into an even layer.
  5. Place skillet in oven and bake until cornbread is cooked through and chili mixture is bubbling, about 20-25 minutes. Serve hot. Enjoy!
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Recipe adapted from 12 Tomatoes

Empanadas

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A flaky crust with a meat filling.
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  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until browned crumbling the beef as you go. Add the garlic, onion, jalapeno, and green pepper. Drain off any excess oil, then season the beef with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the tomato sauce, oregano, paprika, and chili powder and cook until mixture is slightly thickened and heated through2-3 minutes. Add additional salt if necessary, then remove from heat.
  3. Roll the crusts out on a lightly floured surface so that they are slightly larger and thinner than the original crusts. Use a bowl that is about 4 inches in diameter to cut circles out of the crusts, making 10 total, gathering up any scraps and re-rolling to make the 10. Put about 2 heaping Tbsp of the beef mixture on one half of each circle. Fold the other half over the beef then use a fork or crimp to seal the edges. If you're having trouble getting them to stick, put a little water along the edge with your finger.
  4. Place all the empanadas on the sheet pan. Whisk together the egg with a tablespoon of water and brush the tops of the empanadas. Place in the oven for 18-22 minutes or until golden and crisp on the edges. Enjoy!
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Recipe adapted from Neighborfood

Lasagna

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Meat and cheese packed lasagna that is absolutely delicious.
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  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add in the sausage and ground beef. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat into small pieces. Add in onion and garlic and cook until meat is browned. Stir in sugar, basil, fennel, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste, and 1/4 cup parsley. Pour in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and chicken broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour stirring occasionally.
  2. Meanwhile place lasagna noodles into the bottom of a pan. Pour hot water over the noodles, making sure the pasta is completely immersed in water. Let them soak for 30 minutes, then drain and discard water.
  3. In a mixing bowl combine ricotta with egg, 2 Tbsp parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and nutmeg. Refrigerate until ready to assemble lasagna.
  4. Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly grease a deep 9x13 pan.
  5. To assemble spread about 1 cup meat sauce in the bottom of the pan. Place 3 noodles on top. Spread with 1/3 of the ricotta mixture. Top with 1/4 of the mozzarella slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups meat sauce over the mozzarella, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan. Repeat layering 2 more times to create 3 complete layers. To finish, place a final layer of pasta, topped with another 1 cup meat sauce to cover the pasta. Top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan. Cover loosely with foil.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 25 minutes. Enjoy!
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This recipe was adapted from The Stay at Home Chef