Lean ground beef is the star of these healthy recipes for casseroles, salads, soups, and more.

It’s made almost entirely with freezer andpantry staples.

Trust us… that duo works surprisingly well to accentuate the savory beef.

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It will surely satisfy you when you want a big bowl of more nutritious, hearty comfort food.

Chili Pasta Skillet

Grab your skilletthis uber-easy, healthy dinner idea is going to be requested often.

And kitchen clean-up will be a breeze.

Eggplant-Beef Pasta Bake

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Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce wrapsare quite easy to make and perfect for busy lifestyles.

Using low-sodium broth, lean ground beef, and brown rice ups the nutritional ante.

Porcupine Meatballs

Rachel Marek

Porcupinemeatballsmight take you back to your childhood.

Beef Taco Pie

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These hearty, rice-studded meatballs are cooked in a sweet tomato sauce until tender.

Using 85% lean ground beef makes this recipe healthier.

Johnny Marzetti Casserole

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Beefy No-Bean Chili

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Kansas City Steak Soup

Devour asteak dinnerfor a fraction of the price with this healthy recipe.

Frozen vegetables add lots of nutrients and make it a snap to prepare.

Caribbean Chili with Black Beans

This chili combines ground beef and pork for extra flavor.

Chili Pasta Skillet

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Make the soup with low-sodium beef broth, green chiles, carrots, whole-grain brown rice, and corn.

Top off each bowl with fresh cilantro, red onion, and sour cream.

One-Pot Bibimbap Rice

Brie Passano

This one-pot ground beef recipe is a weeknight dream.

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The firm leaves help scoop up every last bit of the saucy garlic-soy filling.

Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps

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Cabbage Roll Soup

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Porcupine Meatballs

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Cheeseburger Shepherd’s Pie*

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jonny marzetti casserole

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Kansas City Steak Soup

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Caribbean Chili with Black Beans

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two bowls of soup with bread on the side

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a tray with rice and beef topped with sunny-side-up eggs

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Mexican-Inspired Chili in bowls

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Korean Beef Cabbage Wraps

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Italian-Style Slow-Cooker Meat Loaf

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