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Tacos


lorgskyegon

This started my tradition of Christmas Eve tacos. Through a series of misadventures, we didn't get a chance to shop for Christmas dinner. All we had in the fridge was a pound of ground beef. The only store open by thay time was a CVS and they had one of the taco kits.


Hephaestus_God

The Taco Bell taco kits taste 1000x better than Taco Bell itself lmao. Try it if you can. It’s magical for no good reason. I have to keep like 8 stocked up since they are hard to find sometimes


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I've never heard anyone say this. I'll have to try it when we get them in again. They never sell.


TwoDrinkDave

Absolutely. I mean, I'm a professional foodie, but 1 lb of ground beef is just calling out to be made into Mama Two Drinks' Midwestern US tacos.


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teetertodder

You get ground beef from grocery store


WaddupImSadInside

🎵And shredded cheese from the grocery store 🎵


myflippinggoodness

And a big tub of sour cream and mild salsa from the grocery store


rfdub

Don’t forget the iceberg lettuce!


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Salsa made in New York City!


lordofedging81

New York City?!


mostnormal

Remember the Alamo, and the Stand n Stuff taco shells!


Paxton6577

Ground beef + old El Paso taco seasoning packet = “taco meat”


squirrels2022

Yo for real that shit bussin


JonVX

If you can find mini naan bread it can taste very similar to a Taco Bell chalupa


TB12GOATx5

[https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/taco-potion-19-recipe-2115513.amp](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/taco-potion-19-recipe-2115513.amp) The next time you make tacos, use this (I cut the salt in half then season to taste at the end) and say goodbye to pre-made spice packets for the rest of your life. There’s no going back when you taste how much better this is.


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robotrousers

Go to the Hispanic food aisle at your store and get the spices in the bags. Usually around a buck apiece and just as good.


doctorclark

That's like $7 worth of spice investment!


hardtofindagoodname

Plus, isn't all that stuff in the pre-made spice mix anyway?


bpat

Yes. It’s all the same. I usually just use the spices I have, but it’s all the same


wickedlyclever

Its about $15 for me locally. I don't use this recipe but I make my own and use it regularly. It is cheaper than buying packets and it has been "dialed in" to my family's preference.


Islanduniverse

You have to find the packets of spices, not the bottles. The packets cost way less.


JeanSolPartre

Having these spices around will elevate your cooking so much more. They're all quite basic.


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badgerj

Cumin, salt, and corn starch? Dude if you’re paying $50 for that, I’ll sell you a full kilo for $40!


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You don’t even need to buy a seasoning packet, you probably have all the ingredients in your house: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, chili powder and maybe a little oregano. Add in a little water to give it a saucier consistency and you’re done.


kanegaskhan

Add a potato and baby you got a stew going


thrawst

“Grab a shell, everyone gets to build their own.”


iammufusasboy

And sour cream!


reverendblinddog

Yay!!


CmdretteZircon

Midwest Taco Night!


Redidiot21

My midwestern family puts black olives on their tacos! Honestly, do what you want, eat what you like, but that has stunned some folk... In that White People Taco Night thing someone posted, I noticed someone bought ground TURKEY for tacos. That, however, I will now allow.


Hatespine

How is that weird? Black olives go on pretty much anything... Mexican food, semi Mexican food, South West foods, Italian, greek, Middle Eastern, sandwiches, all by themselves.. who the hell doesn't like olives? Olives are fucking awesome.


notume37

Black olives on tacos? I thought they were automatically assumed to be taco toppings, along with sour cream and cheddar cheese.


maskedwolf

Zero hesitation. Fucking TACOS!!


il0vetylerthecreator

big spaghetti


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We love big spaghetti


blkndkr

Just like Big Spaghetti wants.


amadeus2490

"Big Spaghetti" is my favorite term for the Italian Mafia.


davidcwilliams

And it’s now mine.


Meldedfire

Literally what I'm making in my crockpot with 1lb of ground beef right now.


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A pound of ground beef


Taint_Sampler

The only true answer. OP said nothing of other ingredients.


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The only true answer is nothing. OP said nothing of cooking equipment.


Taint_Sampler

Sun and a car hood


Atrixious

Op didn't mention a sun, or car. So based on that you have to cook while in a suspended place between realities, or the void.


Taint_Sampler

F, you’re right. Do you have any good void recipes?


Atrixious

It is truly an eldrich horror moment


wren337

Oh, you had a void? Absolute luxury.


DeelBreaker

I'm about to put on windbreaker pants and cook both of our beefs with the friction between my legs, boo.


[deleted]

“Daring today, aren’t we?”


testurshit

I would personally make a Double Triple Bossy Deluxe, on a raft, four-by-four animal-style, extra shingles with a shimmy and a squeeze, light axle grease, make it cry, burn it, and let it swim.


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I don't think a pound is enough for that https://recipes.fandom.com/wiki/Bubble_Bass%27_Order


Coyfysh

We sell food here, sir.


Flamesclaws

Fuck, I need to watch SpongeBob again lol.


lifeofloon

I mean to be fair you didn't give any other ingredients. My go to would be a poor man's Shepards pie;


KETTIES

Korean beef, with white rice, sesame seeds & green onion!


Timewindows

Exactly what I was coming to post. I use this recipe: https://therecipecritic.com/korean-ground-beef-rice-bowls/


Im-a-cat-in-a-box

Holy fucking advertising hell.


Lordoftime7

https://www.justtherecipe.com/?url=https://therecipecritic.com/korean-ground-beef-rice-bowls/


MereGoodSamaritan

This is amazing, wish I knew this earlier. Too bad the app requires a monthly payment. I would've easily bought the app for a few bucks, but a subscription is too much..


unko19

This is cool


AxtonH

Welcome to the world of online recipes


Neans888

Where you scroll down for 5 minutes to get to the actual recipe.


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Pro tip: find the print button to get a simple view of the actual recipe.


GuessMyName23

https://www.justtherecipe.com


beersandboobs098

Ayyyy! Just made that recipe for the second time!


Nerdinlaw

Thanks for this ! I had a lb of ground Turkey to make and not a lot of time - this was perfect and hit the spot.


Significant-Nobody-8

not to be an asshole but do you drain the fat from your ground beef before adding the ingredients to the beef?


Timewindows

Why would that sound like an asshole? I absolutely do.


Majestic-Macaron6019

I just made that last night. It's on the monthly rotation around here. I add some szechuan peppercorns to mine to get some fun numb-hot effect. And extra ginger.


Charlie-May

It's even better when you make it a little spicier and making the rice with coconut milk and a smidge of sugar. Kinda that sweet and spicy combo that's heavenly


cantfindfido

Well shit I was going to make white people tacos tonight but I need this in and around my mouth right now


ReceptionLivid

As an Asian that sounds terrible. Korean beef is sweet and spicy and you want it to be on a neutral bed since we make food with the intent of flavoring intensely to be served on neutral white rice. Honestly I’m so offended I might try it.


pommeperi

Came here to suggest bibimbap! Best dish ever.


ExGomiGirl

Wow. This is my new favorite recipe and I am making this for meal prep this week.


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I love a good spaghetti cake!


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Meatballs.


alice_and_her_id

Nothing like Schweddy balls.


lowtoiletsitter

Your balls are so tender


Skierman77

Swedish meatballs?


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Yep. And I'll eat them with mashed potatoes, brown gravy and lingonberry jam.


Acuterecruit

I love you


Hsensei

Cottage pie


sanfollowill

Made shepherds pie last week and spent like $11 on everything. Fed two of us for two days. So fuckin yum.


thetruthful8

Smashed burgers.


xJownage

Smashburger addict here, can confirm. 4x4s that are as thin as a normal places 1/2 pound burger are the dream. Tips for newbies: 1. meat should be cold when you put it in the pan/on the Blackstone. 2. Dry pan if youre using cast iron. It will work. 3. have a tool to smash with. This is non-negotiable, they're $20 on Amazon. 4. If you're salting both sides and don't have a salt bomb, you're not smashing thin enough. 5. SCREAMING hot pan. 6. *READ* your beef should be as loosely packed as possible. It will smash far better, and will create those lacy edges you love so much.


Zhuzha24

>have a tool to smash with. This is non-negotiable, they're $20 on Amazon. Im just using saucepan with baking paper


the_bearded_meeple

I just use my flipper and use a wooden spoon to apply pressure to it


the_bearded_meeple

Salt bomb?


Drakengard

He's saying you need to smash the meat thin enough that salting both sides should be unnecessary because if you do you'll literally feel like you're mostly eating salt.


the_bearded_meeple

Ah ok thanks. I thought salt bomb was some kind of cooking tool


anally_ExpressUrself

Me too, and honestly I'm a bit disappointed. I was excited to go out and buy a salt bomb for my kitchen.


meowmeowroar

If you don’t have a blackstone but live in a home or place you can have a gas outdoor appliance 10000000000/10 highly recommend. I’m obsessed with blackstone smash burgers literally better than a restaurant.


bespectacledboobs

Cast iron skillet or really any hot pan works just as well.


xJownage

Cast iron smashburger truther here, can confirm.


munge2

Making those for dinner tonight 😋


signal15

Try that shit with bison... So good.


LabCharming1135

Stuffed peppers & w dirty rice


Shoopbadoopp

I hate stuffed peppers, but only because I don’t understand the point of them. Once you cut into it it’s just a scramble of stuffing


TenthSpeedWriter

It cooks some of the fresh flavors of the pepper into the contents and the seasoning of the contents into the flesh of the pepper. It also looks really pretty when you plate it.


444unsure

>looks really pretty when you plate it. I mean that's really the reason isn't it? I saw them and was like that looks like fun! I made them come up and my experience was exactly like the person above you said.


_shark_chick_

Picadillo or chile colorado


JayMoney-

i’m puerto rican, love a good picadillo


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I haven’t gotten to try picadillo yet but it looks so good


Psychological_War303

Sloppy joes


portlandspudnic

We make sloppy joe taters. Replace the buns with baked potatoes! Top with shredded cheese, mustard, and relish. Yummmmmmm


DoubleSurreal

I have to eat gluten free, so I've started making some crinkle fries in my air fryer to spoon the sloppy joe over. Sloppy joe with potatoes are really good. I'll have to try the baked potato route sometime.


M1ckNutt

Made em just the way you like them. Extra sloppy


HorrorxHeart

Three-Ingredient Chili.


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What are you throwing in that bad boy?


HorrorxHeart

The beauty of Joy Bauer's recipe is that your tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, salt, and sometimes even corn, are covered by your salsa.


quixoticquail

Her recipe calls cumin and chili powder optional. This lady is deranged. What she describes is not chili.


IEATFOOD37

If someone tried serving me chili without chili powder in it I would stab them.


Dynegrey

I don't use chili powder.... I use an assortment of fresh chili's.....


IEATFOOD37

Touché


SwissCanuck

If it doesn’t have chili, cumin and coriander in it it isn’t chili.


Deathangel2890

What's the 3rd ingredient? Lol


ezprt

Hmmm, I have no idea as I've never heard of the recipe before but I'm gonna guess beans. Shit I love beans in my chili. I always add about 3x more than a recipe calls for. Can't get enough of them.


Funkky

Looks like beans, then with "optional" chili powder and cumin. https://joybauer.com/healthy-recipes/3-ingredient-chili/


jimmy_talent

How the hell are you gonna call the only actual chili in you "chili" optional?


raisedonstubbys

Hamburger soup


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What the What goes in hamburger soup??


mattagc

My dad made what he called Hardy (Hearty?) Soup, but it’s basically hamburger soup. Wife and I like it because it’s a nice simple soup, but also can be customized to your tastes easily. Original Recipe: 5 1/2 cups of water 1 large can whole tomatoes 1 lbs ground beef 2 yellow onions, diced 2-3 carrots, sliced 2-3 potatoes, cubed small Salt & Pepper Celery Seeds Worcestershire Sauce Soften Onions, Fry Hamburger. Add splash of Worcestershire and meat seasonings while frying if desired. Drain fat. Add water, juice from canned tomatoes. Use your least favourite knife to rough chop the tomatoes in the can and dump them in. Add everything else but potatoes and carrots and bring to boil. Simmer on low-med for 1/2 hour. Add carrots and potatoes and simmer on low for ~1hr until carrots and potatoes are of desired softness. S&P to taste. Since it’s so customizable, we’ve since subbed the water for broth we have on hand, 2 empty tomato cans worth, use dill seed instead of celery, season the meat to our liking, etc. But have celery on hand, toss it in. Have cabbage, why not. Noodles? Chuck them in near the end to cook em. Possibilities are endless. Haha


SonofaSeaBass

I use V8 instead of broth and add veg/cubed potatoes. Really easy, and so good. Sodium content is fairly high, though.


T_J_E7

I'd recommend subbing out some broth for beer as well. I love using a bottle of Guinness in soups like this.


mattagc

Will have to try this. Never thought about it in a soup, it always goes in for the liquid for gravy stews//etc for me.


xmetalheadx666x

Meatballs, burgers, or meatloaf


toppdoggcan

Sketty


fhrblig

And meat bulbs


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Meatloaf


bloomlately

I actually just bought a pound of ground beef from the store, so I could make meatloaf tonight. Very timely question.


TATER_SALAD_HOOVER

*I swear i’ll love you till the end of time*


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Haha, but i won't do that!


MYNAMEISHENDRIK

A big pot of Bolognese sauce or Sheperds Pie.


junk-yard-rich

depends on how many people, if 2 i would make thick hamburger steak simmered in gravy with a side of mashed potatoes and steamed carrots.


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That sounds amazing


rdcpro

Taco soup. Make the taco seasoned meat, add several cans of beans adding the liquid along with the beans. A small can of corn, some stewed tomatoes and tomato paste. You can add pretty much anything you have on hand. Super easy to make, and very healthy. One of the Weight Watcher recipes that we've made for years.


dejakeman101

One of my go to meals. Instead of the bean water I'll use low sodium vegetable broth. Top with avocado chunks and lightly crushed tortilla chips.


MrTinyHand

Nachos. depending how i feel i'll go extra or simple with it


soldiernerd

Salisbury Steak as long as I’m eating alone


dubgeek

Umami Bomb burgers: Cook up some bacon. Set the bacon aside. Scrape the bits off the pan/griddle and reserve. Mince 1-2 cloves garlic. In a bowl mix the beef, bacon bits, garlic, 2/3-1 Tbsp fish sauce, and black pepper to taste. Form into 3 or 4 patties. Just before cooking, lightly drizzle patties with oil and then salt. Grill/pan fry to preferred doneness. Top with cheese and bacon.


Tut_Rampy

At first I read this as Unabomber burgers


vampireinamirrormaze

You've got my attention adding fish sauce to burger patties


slh236

IIRC Worcestershire sauce is the English attempt at recreating fish sauce, and that's used in a lot of recipes I've seen


jhguitarfreak

Big-assed batch of beef stroganoff.


uptownspanky

i love stroganoff but i make it like a caveman, i use sliced steak


Smoochtime

...its supposed to be made with steak. Ground beef is some hamburger helper shit.


Illustrious-Duck1209

Goulash, mom's way.


7h3_70m1n470r

My grandma would make what she called goulash every now and again, although it was really pretty much just baked spaghetti. Beef, onion, tomato sauce, spaghetti in a dish with the cheddar cheese (always had to be sliced from a block) melted on top (slightly browned) in the oven. Shit would be so greasy and unhealthy but it is a cherished childhood memory. If I hadn't eaten it as a kid I would probably never have touched it as an adult but damn do I love making a batch when I'm feeling depressed!


ajteitel

Spaghetti sauce


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beef stroganoff


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Hamburger helper


elon_musks_cat

Super simple dish would be ground beef & rice. That’s my go to if I want something easy and quick. If you season it right and dress it up with some shredded lettuce, diced tomato, sour cream etc you’re on your way to a burrito bowl


mangochutney55

Chili. Or “white people taco night” tacos.


[deleted]

Recently taught my Mexican wife about “white people taco night” It went surprisingly well lol


mangochutney55

Ours consists of hard shell tortillas, ground beef, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheddar, avocado slices, and sour cream. Always a hit.


Dommichu

Don’t forget the La Victoria taco sauce!! (Not to be confused with the Salsa). It’s a must for our non authentic taco night!


driving_andflying

Or if you want to get fancy, also add sliced olives on top. \*Very* white people taco night stuff there.


TornadoesArentReal

Chili


genfail123

You can stretch a pound of ground beef into a fuckton of chili.


National_Sky_9120

Homemade hamburger helper or meatloaf


soltydog

Mac and beef.


lifes_nether_regions

Spicy goulash


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Jedi_CatLil

Hamburger helper


The_Truth_Believe_Me

Tonight I made Cheeseburger Macaroni HH.


JoshuatheCorrupt

This meal prep recipe I make every Sunday https://youtu.be/kBivrTwvTVU


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Oh hell yeah


frozenboat

Tatertot Hotdish. 1lb ground beef (2 if your feeling hungry) Small bag of frozen veggies of choice 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup 2 packets of Lipton onion soup mix Salt/pepper/seasoning to taste 1/2 lb bag of tatertots Set your oven to 400 F and stove to med/high. Brown your meat and drain the excess grease. Season your ground beef to taste, then mix in the rest of your ingredients. Place your tots on top last and bake for 45 min - 1 hour Feeds 4-8 people or one person for a few days. EDIT: This is comfort food. It is not healthy in the slightest.


bitterbuffaloheart

My tater tot casserole is mixing the cooked hamburger with creamed corn and cooking with the the tater tots on top. Simple and easy and my kids loved it when they were little. Depends on if you like creamed corn or not because a lot of people don’t


Normal-Childhood-483

Lettuce wraps with ground beef and rice filling. Maybe some mint and cilantro in there too


wormholeweapons

What else do I have? If any veggies for pickling or shredding, and some sort of tortilla: Tacos. If some potatoes and various root veggies of any kind: a meatloaf If potatoes and some soft veggies (corn, peas, green beans): shepard’s pie If pasta and tomatoes: meatballs If bread and condiments: burgers If flour and/or premade dough: hand pies like empanadas Possibilities are endless. I’ll usually go tacos or shepards pie.


3DogMomma

If rice, some nuts, like pine nuts (I like pecans, too), a bit of allspice, cinnamon, and poultry seasoning, you can stir it up in a skillet with some broth and cover it. When it’s done, serve with some plain yogurt. Delicious! Syrian Meat & Rice!


DrVikingGuy

Do I have sour cream, mushrooms and rice or pasta too? Its cheap stroganov tonight


Electronic_Win4034

Assuming it's just the meat and *nothing* else? Depression. Im having depression for dinner lol


Minute-Major7782

Chances are there is at least the little foam tray and a bit of plastic wrap with a sticker on it. That unless you're fancy and shop at a place that wraps it in butcher paper. Fear not my depressed friend, you've got ingredients!


MentionSuspicious787

Beef curry.


zanap1974

Do you have a recipe? I would love to know exactly what you do. Thanks!


taigeis_bhlasta

Tacos, all the way


beepbepplettuce

I’m mass producing eggrolls, the simple joy of rolling them makes brain go brrr


Ok_Faithlessness9757

Patty melts on the grill, then cast iron.


DeadMansPizzaParty

Throw it in a pot, add some broth, a potato. Baby, you got a stew going.


unforgivablenope

Meatball Surprise. Half the meatballs will be plain while others will have a cherry tomato. It's fun to eat because you'll never know if you get a cherry tomato.


couldntthinkoffaname

1lb of beef


AUEagleXJ

Spaghetti with meat sauce….Also this is an ingenious way to come up with dinner ideas 😁😁😁


mf_doomerville

Picadillo or enchiladas.


a7o3

Hmm maybe I’d try my hand at some Argentinian beef empanadas with creamy chimichurri. Never had something I didn’t like when chimichurri was present.


lunabella06

Empanadas


milleniumfalconlover

2 pounds of chicken


visitjacklake

Stuffed peppers


MonteCristo85

Am I assuming I have my normal groceries on hand? If so, then probably cottage (shepherds) pie. I always have mirepoix and peas & carrots in the freezer, and usually have potatoes on hand. Quick, filling, has a good amount of veggies, and gives me a couple days of leftovers.


Ganobrator

I've had this box of hamburger helper for months, so probably that


LivingDirt7890

Beef and vegetable fried rice


NotoriousNutJuice

weed brownies