18 Ground Beef Recipes That Are Anything But Ordinary

Even as a culinary professional, I get stumped sometimes staring at the ground beef in the butcher’s case. Sure, it’s on special, but what the heck do I want to do with it? Do I go with the tried and true burger or meatloaf? Maybe something I’ve never tried making at home before, like Jamaican beef patties? I know I’m not alone in my quandary.

We’ve delved into our vast Serious Eats library to come up with a collection of recipes to inspire you to rethink how to cook your favorites or try cooking something new—such as Cincinnati chili, grilled Korean-style bulgogi burgers, skillet tamale pie, seekh kebabs, and Cuban picadillo. Whatever the mood or occasion, there is a perfect ground beef recipe for you.