From Chili to Stroganoff, it takes just an hour — or less — to prepare these hearty meals made with ground beef.

Simple Cincinnati Chili

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This is a simple recipe without a long list of ingredients, but it produces a rich, satisfying chili. I love this chili better than regular chili!!!

Ingredients

Servings 4-6

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package mild chili seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 8 ounces about 4 cups cooked spaghetti, cooked

• GARNISH

• shredded cheddar cheese
• chopped onion

Directions

1. Cook ground beef in large saucepan until no longer pink; drain.
2. Add chili seasoning, cinnamon, beans and tomato sauce.
3. Add water to bring to correct consistency.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
6. Serve over spaghetti, topped with cheddar and onions.

Hamburger Stroganoff

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Ingredients

Servings 4-6

• 1 lb ground beef
• ¹⁄₂ cup onion
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ¹⁄₈ teaspoon salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• egg noodles (cooked)

Directions

1. Brown beef in large skillet.
2. Add onions and cook until onions are translucent.
3. Drain grease.
4. Stir in condensed soup, then garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Allow to simmer until all other parts of meal are prepared.
6. Minutes before it's time to serve, stir in the sour cream completely and heat through.
7. Serve over egg noodles.

Salisbury Steak

This is the perfect dinner for 2.  Double the recipe if you choose to feed 4.

Ingredients

Servings 2

• 1 egg
• ¹⁄₄ cup milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope brown gravy mix, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• ¹⁄₂ lb lean ground beef
• ¹⁄₂ cup water
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk the egg and milk.
2. Add bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon gravy mix and onion.
3. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
4. Shape into two patties, about 3/4 inches thick.
5. Broil 3-4 inches from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°.
6. Place the remaining gravy mix in a small saucepan; stir in the water and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Serve over patties.

Enjoy.
The Old Guy