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This easy Ground Beef Casserole is a family favorite that's ready in 30 minutes. It's a hearty, satisfying meal-in-one with a wonderful Italian flavor that makes great leftovers.
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- Why Ground Beef Is So Versatile!
- What Kind of Ground Beef Is Best For Middle Eastern Cooking?
- What Spices Are Used For Middle Eastern Ground Beef?
- How to Defrost Ground Beef
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Ground beef is my go-to protein when it comes to feeding my family. There are so many uses for it, especially in Middle Eastern cuisine, and its generally one of the easiest meats to cook. Over the years, I've also found it to be the most kid-friendly (maybe tied with chicken). Here are some of the reasons why I love it: 1. Its quick to thaw (if fr...
For a lot of traditional recipes, regular ground beef is used because Arabic / Middle Eastern recipes tend to be on the greasier side for added flavour. Fat gives food flavour, and generally, a higher fat percentage will result in juicier meat. However, I prefer to cook Arabic food the modern way and take a much healthier approach by sticking to ex...
You will find that most Middle Eastern ground beef recipes use similar seasoning. My go-to is salt, pepper, allspice (the ground berry not a spice mix) and cinnamon. This is my favourite spice combination and in my opinion suits most applications. You can also simply season it with salt, pepper and Lebanese seven spice mix.
There are a few different ways that you can defrost ground beef, and I use all of them depending on how much time I have and whether I've planned ahead. I'll list them below in order of most preferred.
My last option is the microwave when I need to use the ground beef within a few minutes to make a quick meal. The reason I don't love it is because it results in uneven defrosting and some of the beef around the outside starts to cook while the middle is still frozen. To work around this issue, I usually defrost it 1-2 minutes at a time, remove it ...
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May 12, 2021 · These Lebanese meat pies, also called sfeehas, are a popular appetizer recipe in the Middle East. They are made with a simple dough recipe that’s stuffed with a spiced ground beef and onions mixture and baked until golden, usually in a pizza oven.
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Apr 15, 2024 · Ground Beef Casserole is the ultimate family friendly weeknight dinner recipe! Noodles, beefy tomato sauce and a medley of mouthwatering seasonings are all nestled together beneath a generous layer of gooey melted cheese.
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Aug 14, 2019 · By Dana Meredith. Taste of Home's Editorial Process. Updated: Feb. 08, 2024. No one goes hungry when you bake up our favorite hamburger casserole recipes. From stuffed shells to shepherd's pie, these dishes are supremely satisfying. 1 / 46. Potluck Taco Casserole.
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Aug 12, 2023 · Easy ground beef and biscuit casserole: a hearty, savory dish perfect for family dinners. Featuring seasoned beef and fluffy biscuits. Must-try recipe!
Jan 30, 2024 · Casseroles made with ground beef are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for weeknight dinners, game days, potlucks…pretty much anytime!
