Name of Cut: Ground Beef
Cut Details: 85% lean ground beef, about 500 grams per package. Made from a mix of well-balanced trim — flavourful but not greasy.
Best For: Everyday meals — browns beautifully and works in everything from tacos to pasta sauces to burgers.
🍳 Quick & Easy — 20-Minute Grass-Fed Taco Beef
Serves: 3–4
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients:
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500g (1 package) ground beef
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1 tbsp olive oil (optional, depending on pan)
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp chili powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: 2 tbsp tomato paste + splash of water for saucier texture
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For serving: tortillas, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, cheese, sour cream
Instructions:
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Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add oil if needed, then ground beef.
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Cook 5–7 min, breaking up as it browns.
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Add garlic and spices. Cook 2–3 min more.
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(Optional) Stir in tomato paste and splash of water. Simmer briefly.
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Serve in warm tortillas with toppings of your choice.
🍷 Slow & Savoury — Grass-Fed Bolognese with Hidden Veggies
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 1 hr
Ingredients:
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500g ground beef
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 carrot, grated
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1 celery stalk, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 can (796 ml) crushed tomatoes
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½ cup milk (helps tenderize lean beef)
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1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: splash of red wine
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Pasta and Parmesan to serve
Instructions:
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Heat oil in a pot. Sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic for 5–7 min.
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Add beef. Cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 min more.
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Add tomatoes, milk, herbs, and wine if using. Simmer uncovered for 45–60 min, stirring occasionally.
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Season to taste. Serve over pasta with grated cheese.
🐄 Grass-fed Tip: Grass-fed ground beef is very flavourful, leaner and more nutrient-dense. Don’t overcook it — medium heat is best. Adding moisture (milk, tomato, broth) helps retain tenderness.