8 easy ground beef recipes

Lentils are affordable, cook up fast and have a great hearty texture. Using half lentils and half ground meat for meatloaf and taco filling is a healthy choice for your budget (and for you!). Get the recipe: Lentil and Beef Mini Meat Loaves

The bold (but not too spicy) flavours of chili merge with the classic comfort food in this oh-so-cheesy chili mac. Get the recipe: Chili Mac

Hearty bolognese lends itself to many dishes (like cottage pie and sloppy Joes. For our meaty recipe, the slow cooker does most of the work. Get the recipe: Slow-Cooked Big Batch Bolognese

A warm Thermos lunch is as comforting as it gets—especially when there are mini meatballs and saucy rice inside. Get the recipe: Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs on Rice

Marry two classic dinner meals by serving your family this easy recipe. Get the recipe: Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Get back to basics with a filling dose of meat and potatoes. Our Salisbury steak recipe is a cinch to whip up. Get the recipe: Salisbury Steak with Roasted-Garlic Mash

Take the classic comfort food for a new spin by swapping heavy potatoes with hearty vegetables. Get the recipe: Shepherd’s Pie with Cauliflower Mash

So hearty and satisfying, if you have a picky eater on your hands, you can mash the sweet potatoes into the curry if you’re worried about little fingers picking it out. Get the recipe: Ground Beef Curry