Ground Chuck Recipes
Explore a variety of delicious recipes featuring ground chuck, perfect for burgers, tacos, meatballs, chili, and stroganoff.
Ingredients
Classic Beef Burgers
- 1 lb Ground chuck
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Burger buns
- Cheese (optional)
- Lettuce, tomato, pickles (optional)
Beef Tacos
- 1 lb Ground chuck
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 packet Taco seasoning (or homemade)
- Taco shells or tortillas
- Lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream (optional toppings)
Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground chuck
- ¼ cup Breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
Beef Chili
- 1 lb Ground chuck
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 Bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 can Diced tomatoes
- 1 can Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Beef Stroganoff
- 1 lb Ground chuck
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 tbsp Flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Egg noodles (for serving)
Instructions
Classic Beef Burgers
- Season ground chuck with salt and pepper, and form into patties.
- Grill or pan-fry on medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked to your preferred doneness.
- Assemble on buns with toppings of your choice.
Beef Tacos
- Cook ground chuck in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onion and garlic, and cook until soft.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve in taco shells or tortillas with your favorite toppings.
Meatballs
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix ground chuck, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat marinara sauce in a pan and add meatballs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve with pasta, over rice, or as a sub sandwich.
Beef Chili
- In a large pot, cook ground chuck over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until soft.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with cornbread, sour cream, or cheese.
Beef Stroganoff
- Cook ground chuck in a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add beef broth and bring to a simmer. Let it thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over cooked egg noodles.
Notes
These recipes highlight how versatile ground chuck can be. Perfect for meal prepping or cooking a quick weeknight dinner.
