Carrots and ground beef, a classic combination that brings together earthy sweetness and savory richness, offer a delightful culinary experience. Whether you seek a quick and hearty weeknight meal or an elegant dish to impress your guests, this versatile duo shines in countless recipes. From traditional favorites like shepherd's pie and beef stew to innovative stir-fries and flavorful tacos, the possibilities are endless. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the best recipes that showcase the harmonious union of carrots and ground beef, providing you with a diverse collection of dishes to satisfy every palate and occasion.
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GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE
Classic comfort food that I have been making for years but can't remember where the recipe originally came from. Wanted to post it so I wouldn't lose it!
Provided by Christine Foley Wanner
Categories Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes Noodles
Time 2h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion, green bell pepper, carrot, and garlic to ground beef; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- Mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce into ground beef-vegetable mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Cook on low until liquid is reduced and flavors have blended, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Spoon cream of mushroom soup over bow-tie pasta; top with ground beef-tomato mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and Cheddar cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 89.4 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1028.1 mg, Sugar 9.7 g
BEEF, RICE, PEAS AND CARROTS ONE DISH MEAL
Quick, simple supper. My 3 year old ate 6 servings, so I guess its kid friendly too. :) I used a very lean beef that didn't require draining, if you use a fatty meat you may want to drain it before step 3. If you don't want to use minute rice, you can double the water, use regular rice, and let it simmer about 7 minutes longer.
Provided by Random Rachel
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Dice onion (I like large chunks, you may prefer it smaller.)
- In a medium sized pot, brown ground beef, with onion. (Add a clove or two of garlic if desired.).
- When the beef is done, add the peas and carrots, and 2 1/2 cups of water. Let it reach a boil, and turn heat to medium.
- After about 5 minutes, add the minute rice, and an additional 1/2 cup of water if needed. Simmer for 5 minutes or so, until the rice and vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 53.7, Sodium 116.1, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 18.2
HEARTY SKILLET SUPPER
When the weather starts turning cooler, I start to hear requests for this dish. The light soy, onion and garlic flavors blend nicely with fresh carrots and potatoes in this budget-minded recipe. -Pat Jensen, Cottonwood, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, water and rice. , Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice and vegetables are tender. Just before serving, stir in the soy sauce, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
COUNTRY CARROT SOUP
Ground beef adds some spark to traditional carrot soup. This easy creation always disappears quickly.-Marlane Jones, Allentown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, brown beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Remove bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
GROUND BEEF WITH CABBAGE
This dish is easy to prepare, even kids like it. It's a family favourite since a long time.My aunt in Germany created it a long time ago.
Provided by Bea9822
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash cabbage, core and cut in fine stripes.
- Dice onions and fry in hot oil until see through.
- Add ground beef and fry until cooked through.
- Season to taste.
- Add cabbage, bay leaf, carrots and some more seasoning.
- Let simmer until cabbage is cooked, remove bay leaf.
- Season again if necessary.
- Serve with crusty rolls, rye bread, rice or potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 51, Sodium 93.6, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 6, Protein 16
GROUND BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW
This is a stew made with ground beef. My family loves this rich and hearty stew. Good on a cold night.
Provided by armom
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add 4 cups water and beef base; stir to combine. Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, celery salt, and marjoram; bring to a simmer.
- Add carrots and simmer for 35 minutes. Add potatoes and green beans; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix flour and 2 tablespoons water together in a small bowl until no longer lumpy, adding more water if necessary. Stir into stew and simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1095.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
BEEF WITH CARROTS CASSEROLE
I found this in with a box of old hand written recipe cards & magazine clippings I purchased at a thrift shop in Kansas. Everyone grabbbed for seconds after we first tried this. You may use reduced fat ingredients if you must, but the fat free versions will not provide enough flavor. I usually use lower fat sour cream & cottage cheese, but full fat NY Cheddar for the topping. If you like, you may freeze the casserole before baking, then cook it at 400 F for 1 hour instead.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- (If you haven't already done so,steam your carrots and cook your egg noodles according to package directions, timing it so that they are drained ready to go by the time the sour cream mixture is ready).
- Saute onions, garlic, and beef in a large skillet until fully cooked.
- Drain fat.
- Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture and simmer on medium-low about 5 minutes, lid ajar.
- Mix together sour cream, cottage cheese, parsley, and carrots in a bowl.
- Add creamy mixture to the cooked egg noodles along with the mushrooms and stir gently to combine.
- In a 3 quart casserole (sprayed with nonstick spray), layer the meat and the noodles alternately, beginning and ending with the noodle mixture.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350 F oven for 30 minutes, do not overcook or it will dry out.
SHEET PAN GROUND BEEF, POTATO, AND CARROT DINNER
Ground beef patties, carrots, potatoes and onions baked all together for an easy dinner.
Provided by Debbie
Categories Sheet Pan Dinners
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Shape the ground beef into patties and place in pan. Layer the vegetables on top of the beef patties, starting with the potatoes, then carrots and finally onions. Season with salt, pepper and garlic salt to taste.
- Cover with aluminum foil and seal edges. Bake in the preheated oven until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 71.1 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 25.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 132.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
IRISH BEEF 'N' CARROT STEW
My husband was born on St. Patrick's Day, and this is the special meal I make to celebrate that occasion. My family looks forward to it all year.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place carrots in a greased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. In a skillet, saute onions in oil for 5 minutes or until tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer onions to dish., In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat; reserve flour mixture. In the same skillet, brown meat in oil on all sides. Transfer to baking dish., Stir reserved flour mixture into oil; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Add basil and beer or broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in honey and additional broth; return to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over beef. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Serve with potatoes.
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CARROT MEAT LOAF
We love to take slices of this tasty loaf to the field during harvest season---I either bake it or cook it up quickly in the microwave---it's a real blessing during our busiest time of year.-Irene Knodel, Golden Prairie, Saskatchewan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine eggs, milk, soup mix, bread crumbs and carrots. Add beef and pork; mix well. Shape mixture into a circle with a 9-in. diameter; form a 3-in. hole in the center of the circle. Place in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour. Drain. , Combine glaze ingredients; spread over meat. Bake 10 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. , MICROWAVE METHOD: Prepare and shape loaf as above. Place on a microwave-proof platter. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high for 16-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, giving the dish a quarter turn every 3 minutes. Drain. Let stand 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a custard cup, combine glaze ingredients. Spread half the glaze over meat loaf. Return to microwave on medium for 1 minute; remove. Cover remaining glaze with waxed paper and heat in microwave on medium for 1 minute. Serve glaze in center of meat loaf.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef: For the best flavor and texture, use a ground beef blend that is at least 80% lean.
- Brown the ground beef properly: Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it is browned all the way through. This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the ground beef from becoming dry.
- Use fresh carrots: Fresh carrots will give your dish the best flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh carrots, you can use frozen or canned carrots, but the flavor and texture will not be as good.
- Season the carrots and ground beef well: Use a variety of spices and herbs to season the carrots and ground beef. This will help to create a flavorful and delicious dish.
- Don't overcook the carrots: Carrots should be cooked until they are tender but still slightly firm. Overcooked carrots will be mushy and bland.
Conclusion:
Carrots and ground beef is a classic combination that can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty and satisfying casserole, there's a recipe in this article that's perfect for you. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook carrots and ground beef, be sure to give one of these recipes a try.
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