26 Easy and Simple Ground Beef Recipes with 5-Ingredients or Less

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26 Easy and Simple Ground Beef Recipes with 5-Ingredients or Less2/26 Black Bean and Beef Tostadas 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Bean and Beef Tostadas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You only need a handful of ingredients to make one of our family’s favorites. It’s also easy to double for company! —Susan Brown, Kansas City, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 2 tostadas: 392 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 1011mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 10g fiber), 23g protein. 3/26 Hamburger Soup 85 Reviews

4/26 Stuffed Bell Peppers

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Hearty Hamburger Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At family get-togethers, our children always request this spirit-warming soup along with a fresh loaf of homemade bread and tall glasses of milk. It has robust flavor and plenty of fresh-tasting vegetables, and it’s so easy to make. —Barbara Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 167 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 972mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 4/26 Stuffed Bell Peppers

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Old-Fashioned Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband, Steve, loves this stuffed pepper recipe. They’re so filling and easy to prepare. I serve them with mashed potatoes and coleslaw for a no-fuss supper. —Karen Gentry, Somerset, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 430 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1182mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein. 5/26 Burger Americana 5 Reviews Burger Americana Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25

Grill the patties and load them sky-high with your favorite toppings

min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Go on a burger road trip in your own backyard. Grill the patties and load them sky-high with your favorite toppings. For instance, peanut butter and bacon make them southern style; coleslaw and tomatoes, a northern version. —Susan Mahaney, New Hartford, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 burger (calculated without toppings): 429 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 796mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein. 6/26 Pizza Roll-Ups 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since getting this recipe from our 4-H club, it’s been a regular after-school snack. We like to dunk these bite-sized pizza treats, made with refrigerated crescent rolls, in spaghetti sauce. —Donna Klettke, Wheatland, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 roll-up: 94 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 206mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 7/26 Asian Beef Noodles 63 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Asian Beef and Noodles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This yummy, economical dish takes

only five ingredients—all of which you’re likely to have on hand

only five ingredients—all of which you’re likely to have on hand. Serve with a dash of soy sauce and a side of pineapple slices. —Laura Stenberg, Wyoming, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 383 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 8/26 Beef Tortellini 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef Tortellini Skillet Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tortellini dish is a one-skillet-wonder the family craves. From browning beef to cooking the

pasta and melting the cheese, everything happens in one pan

pasta and melting the cheese, everything happens in one pan. You can add basil or chives for a touch of freshness. —Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 566 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 899mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 39g protein. 9/26 Smothered Burrito 37 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Smothered Burritos Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My brother-in-law teased that I only knew five ground beef recipes. I proved him wrong with my inventive spicy

One day I prepared it using potatoes O’Brien instead

burritos. —Kim Kenyon, Greenwood, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 burrito: 624 calories, 33g fat (15g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1470mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. 10/26 Creamy Beef & Potatoes 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Beef & Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my husband’s favorite childhood memories was eating his Grandma Barney’s Tater Tot Casserole. One day I prepared it using potatoes O’Brien instead. Now I always make it this way. — Heather Matthews, Keller, Texas Nutrition Facts:

Smoked kielbasa gives it depth, and salsa adds the kick

1-3/4 cups: 664 calories, 38g fat (19g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 1851mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 37g protein. 11/26 Super Spaghetti Sauce 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Super Spaghetti Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At my house, we never know how many we’ll have for dinner. That’s why this spaghetti sauce is one of my favorites – flavorful, filling and fast. Smoked kielbasa gives it depth, and salsa adds the kick. —Bella Anderson, Chester, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1

Kids love this casserole because it combines two of their favorite fast foods

cup: 325 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1378mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. 12/26 French Fry Casserole 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Kids love this casserole because it combines two of their favorite fast foods. And I like the fact that I can whip it up with just a few ingredients and little prep time. It’s a win-win for all! —Karen Owen, Rising Sun, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 352 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat),

62mg cholesterol, 668mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. 13/26 Beefy Biscuit Cups 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On-the-go families will love these pizza-flavored goodies. They’re made in a wink with convenient refrigerated biscuits and a jar of prepared spaghetti sauce. —Kimberly Ledon, St. Marys, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 291 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 641mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. 14/26 Cheeseburger Pockets 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cheeseburger Pockets Recipe photo by Taste

Refrigerated biscuits save you the trouble of making dough from scratch

of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ground beef is my favorite meat to cook with because it’s so versatile, flavorful and economical. Refrigerated biscuits save you the trouble of making dough from scratch. —Pat Chambless, Crowder, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 299 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 1101mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein. 15/26 Tasty Tacos 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tasty Tacos Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From

Add your favorite toppings, and dinner is served!

the Recipe Creator: A taco seasoning made from scratch with pantry staples deliciously jazzes up ground beef, turning Tuesday night into an all-out fiesta. Add your favorite toppings, and dinner is served! —Rebecca Levesque, St. George, New Brunswick Nutrition Facts: 2 tacos (calculated without optional toppings): 306 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 16/26 French Bread Pizza 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slices of this

hearty french bread pizza are guaranteed to please

hearty french bread pizza are guaranteed to please. I sometimes substitute spaghetti sauce for the pizza sauce, or add our favorite veggies to the toppings. —Sue McLaughlin, Onawa, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 296 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 764mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 17/26 Beefy French Onion Potpie 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beefy French Onion Potpie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this dish knowing that my husband loves French onion soup—which

I turned into a perfect base for the hearty, beefy potpie

I turned into a perfect base for the hearty, beefy potpie. —Sara Hutchens, Du Quoin, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 553 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1550mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein. 18/26 Mexican Bubble Pizza 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tasty pizza offers a new way to experience Mexican cuisine. Serve it at your next party and watch it disappear before your eyes. —Jackie Hannahs, Cedar Springs, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (calculated without toppings):

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