Instant Pot Quick and Easy Ground Beef Burrito Bowls

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Instant Pot Quick and Easy Ground Beef Burrito Bowls

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This Instant Pot Ground Beef Burrito Bowl is the ultimate weeknight dinner—quick, flavorful, and packed with protein! Tender ground beef is seasoned with bold spices, then cooked to perfection with rice and black beans all in just 10 minutes!

Top it off with fresh toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado for a meal that’s satisfying, customizable, and ready in no time. It’s a regular on our dinner menu for busy nights when you want a delicious, one-pot dinner!

Family dinner ideas that are quick and easy are something that I am always on the hunt for! The flavor of this is fantastic but my very favorite part, aside from the fact that you can add in or substitute anything you want, it’s done in 10 minutes! Do you hear that?! DINNER IN TEN MINUTES!

Quick and Easy Dinners

Life is so busy especially with three kids who are all in completely different stages of life. We are constantly on the go. We need meals that are healthy, quick, and kid friendly. Some of our favorites are 20 Minute Cheesy Pesto Pasta, 20 Minute Cherry Tomato Basil Angel Hair Pasta, 15 Minute Chicken Stir Fry, 15 Minute Pesto Pasta, and 15 Minute Beef Stir Fry.

These Instant Pot Quick and Easy Ground Beef Burrito Bowls are being added to that list. They are so flavorful and my kids love them! They can put whatever toppings they want on their own bowl. It not only allows them to be creative in the kitchen, but they are also more likely to eat something they have helped cook.

Ingredients for Ground Beef Burrito Bowls

I always like to include a quick list of ingredients so our readers can get a glimpse of everything they will need ahead of time. For all the details and measurements needed, keep scrolling down to the recipe card at the end of the post.

  • Ground Beef: We almost always use 85/15 ground beef when it comes to cooking. It has just enough fat to maintain the flavor without being too greasy.
  • Olive Oil: used to sauté the onions
  • Onion: adds flavor
  • Seasonings: Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoked Paprika, Chili Powder, Cumin, Coriander, Oregano and Salt
    • NOTE: For an even bigger shortcut, swap these with 2 Tablespoons of taco seasoning.
  • Rice: just regular long grain white rice works great

Taco Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

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Taco Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

a photo of a cast iron skillet full of taco ground beef and diced sweet potatoes topped with a dollop of sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges

This delicious and nutritious ground beef and sweet potato skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights. With only one pan to clean up, it’s a quick and easy dinner option the whole family will love!

Ingredients for Taco Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

I am always looking for quick dinner recipes that have lean protein and complex carbohydrates so that everyone is fully satisfied and energized. It has quickly become a regular on our dinner rotation. Here is everything you’ll need:

  • Olive Oil
  • Lean Ground Beef
  • Yellow Onion
  • Taco Seasoning
  • Cornstarch
  • Garlic
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Kosher Salt
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • Diced Green Chiles
  • Water
  • Lime
  • Mexican Cheese Shreds
  • Cilantro

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Taco Ground Beef and Sweet Potato Skillet

This ground beef recipe is made all in one pan, and it’s so easy! Here are the steps:

  1. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and then add the ground beef and onion. Cook until the meat is mostly browned and the onion is tender.
  2. Season the Meat: Add half of the taco seasoning and cornstarch. Use a meat chopper to break up the beef and use a wooden spoon to stir. When the beef is almost completely cooked, add the garlic and cook for another minute. Then remove the beef and onions to a plate.
  3. Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Add a little more oil to the skillet and add the diced sweet potatoes. Season with the remaining taco seasoning and some salt and pepper. Cook until they start to brown, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
  4. Combine: Add the ground beef and onions to the skillet, then add the fire roasted tomatoes, green chiles, water and lime juice and stir everything together. Cover the pan with a lid and let everything simmer for 10 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are fork tender.
  5. Add the Toppings: Top with the shredded cheese. Add the lid back for a minute so the cheese melts. Then add the cilantro.

The recipe card below contains all the instructions in full detail so keep scrolling to see everything in one place.

What to Serve with Taco Sweet Potato Skillet

This sweet potato hash is really an all-in-one type of dish if you want to keep dinner simple. If you want to add a side dish

Italian Style Beef Chili

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Italian Style Beef Chili

a photo of a large bowl of hearty italian style beef chili topped with melted cheese, sour cream and chopped fresh herbs.

Italian style beef chili is hearty, satisfying and perfect for feeding a crowd! It has all the familiar and comforting flavors of lasagna, but it’s a chili!

A few weeks ago, I was working on our lasagna soup recipe and totally messed it up. So I improvised, like I often do when recipes don’t turn out the way I hope, and turned that recipe into a chili. It ended up being so fabulous that I had to photograph it and post it here.

Let this be a lesson that sometimes mistakes just end up being happy accidents…thanks Bob Ross!

What is Chili?

Chili is a thick stew that is usually a little spicy and made with peppers, chili powder, meat, tomatoes and often beans.

Ingredients in Italian Style Beef Chili

The ingredients list might seem a little lengthy, but all the components are crucial the developing the full flavor of the chili. Here is what you will need:

  • Vegetables: Olive Oil, Red Onion, Garlic, Red Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper, Jalapeno
  • Fresh Herbs: Oregano, Parsley, Basil
  • Seasonings and Spices: Salt, Pepper, Chili Powder, Smoked Paprika
  • Cheese: Ricotta and Mozzarella Cheese
  • Ground Beef: we use 85/15
  • Beef Broth: low sodium
  • Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • Marinara Sauce: Rao’s is our favorite brand
  • Pinto Beans

This is just an overview of the ingredients needed for this recipe. The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

How to Make Chili

One of my favorite things about making chili is developing all the layers of flavor that make it so rich and delicious. It takes time but it is really easy. Here are the basic steps:

  1. Sauté the vegetables and herbs.
  2. Brown the beef and drain the grease.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients (except the cheese) and let it simmer for at least a half hour up to all day for maximum flavor.
  4. Just before serving, top each bowl of soup with mozzarella and melt in the broiler. Make sure the bowl is oven safe!

The recipe card at the end of the post contains all the instructions in full detail. You can also print or save the recipe there.

What Toppings Go On Chili?

Everyone in my family likes to top their chili with different things so I like to put all sorts of options out and let everyone do their own thing. Some of our favorite toppings are sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), diced onions, green onions, tortilla chips or corn chips, and more cheese or more fresh herbs.

What Goes Well with Italian Chili?

This chili recipe is hearty enough to stand on it’s own as a meal, but it is my personal opinion that chili should always be eaten with a side of bread for dipping! Here are a few ideas:

Easy Irish Ground Beef and Cabbage [+Video]

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Easy Irish Ground Beef and Cabbage [+Video]

a photo of a plate full of juicy ground beef and cabbage

This hearty and flavorful Irish-inspired dish combines ground beef, cabbage, tomatoes, and seasonings to create a simple and delicious meal. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any night of the week!

Our Easy Korean Ground Beef is quickly becoming one of our absolute most popular recipes on our site. I love that everyone loves it, but I couldn’t stop thinking that if anyone else is like me, they’d probably appreciate a few different versions and with St. Patrick’s Day coming up, I wanted to start there.

It’s really hard at our house to think up a few fun dishes for the kids, though our corned beef and cabbage recipe, St. Patty’s Day snack mix and Irish soda bread are all winners. So here’s to a random, quick and easy ground beef dinner recipe and all the joys of less dishes!

Ingredients for Ground Beef and Cabbage

This ground beef recipe uses simple, inexpensive ingredients making it both budget-friendly and perfect for a busy family. Here is everything you need:

  • Ground Beef:
  • Yellow Onion:
  • Garlic: adds flavor
  • Salt: adds flavor
  • Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes: adds a little heat
  • Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base: adds bold beefy flavor to the sauce.
  • Tomato Paste: This is an optional ingredient but makes the sauce more thick and creamy.
  • Cumin: adds flavor
  • Smoked Paprika:
  • Green Cabbage: See section below for how to chop cabbage.

The measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Ground Beef and Cabbage

This entire recipe from start to finish is made in one pan! It doesn’t get much better or easier than that! Dinner will be on the table in 30 minutes…

  1. Cook the Meat: Place the ground beef in a large skillet (or shallow dutch oven) over medium heat and cook the meat until browned. Push the beef to one side and drain any grease or liquid.
  2. Sauté: Add a little oil to the pan and sauté the onions and garlic with a little salt until tender and fragrant.
  3. Stir: Add in the undrained tomatoes and stir to combine. Then add the bouillon, tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to the beef mixture and mix everything together.
  4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and li

Our Favorite Classic Meatloaf Recipe [+Video]

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Our Favorite Classic Meatloaf Recipe [+Video]

a photo of a plate full of two slices of meatloaf, some mashed potatoes and a serving of peas

A good classic meatloaf recipe should never be over-mixed, should always include a glaze, and the secret? Well, that’s in a combination of ground meat you don’t want to miss!

It seems like meatloaf is a divisive dish. You either love it or you hate it. I think it all depends on if you’ve had an amazingly awesome meatloaf like this one, or if you’ve only had mediocre meatloaf. We are making everyone into meatloaf lovers with this recipe!

Does it even matter who is coming to dinner if Mom’s meatloaf is on the menu? The flavor reminds me of home and it tastes just like mom made it! This is our favorite homemade meatloaf recipe plus every frequently asked question to help it turn out perfect every single time!

What Ingredients Do You Need for Classic Meatloaf?

Let’s start by talking about the ingredients you will need. I mentioned the combination of meat that makes the most outrageously delicious meatloaf, so here it is:

  • Meat combination:
    • Beef Chuck (ground)
    • Pork (ground)
    • Veal (ground)

It is seriously the best! But if you want to keep it simple, you can use all lean ground beef chuck and it will be still be delicious.

These are the other ingredients you will need:

  • Vegetable Oil
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Carrot
  • Thyme
  • Eggs
  • Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Ketchup
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Milk
  • Ritz Crackers (or breadcrumbs)
  • Fresh Parsley

Then we absolutely cannot forget about the glaze! It is my favorite part!! It is the perfect way to top this meatloaf:

  • Ketchup
  • Chili Sauce
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Brown Sugar
  • Garlic
  • Salt

The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make the Best Meatloaf:

Now that we know all the ingredients, let’s walk through each step of how to make this traditional meatloaf recipe. We are going to include a photo of each step as well. Here we go!

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place a skillet on your stove top and heat the oil over medium high heat.
  2. Sauté: Add the onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet and cook until it soft. It should take about 5 minutes then set them aside to cool.
  3. Glaze: While the veggies are cooking, I like to whisk together all the ingredients for the glaze so that it’s ready when I need it.
  4. Whisk: Add the eggs, thyme, salt, pepper, and milk to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  5. Add: Then add in the mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce and whisk everything together.
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