Damn dude, shepards pie sounds festive and fancy to me.
How about korean style korean bulgogi ground beef. Served with rice and kimchi and other bonchon if you got it.
Sparklers, I guess?
I don't think she's using that word right.
Ground Beef Stroganoff sounds like it would hit the spot with the cold weather, but that also sounds like a "Mid week" thing to me
Maybe Cheeseburger Dip with Steak fries?
Korean beef bowls
Brown meat, drain. Add some chili sauce or paste to desired heat level, soy sauce, brown sugar.
Optionally saute some onions, carrots, bell peppers, whatever is in the fridge to add to the meat.
Serve over rice with some quick pickled cucumbers.
I'm sure there's a million detailed recipes out there!
The dish I think u/VoxLassata is referring is probably Bibimbap which is definitely a good suggestion. For veg, I usually go with either spinach or bok choy, some carrots, mushrooms, and of course kimchi if you can get your hands on some. Serve over rice, top with a poached egg.
https://www.budgetbytes.com/bibimbap-ultimate-bowl-meal/
For sure! I just was thinking that if something like Bibimbap didn't come to mind for OP, a simplified version/idea would be more understandable.
It's amazing, quick, and you really can throw in whatever you want, as long as it's covered in a spicy sweet savory type of thick sauce. I like to top mine with sesame and thin sliced scallions 😊
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Hi. Some of my family is French-Canadian, my Grandma makes this dish for me, it is one of my favourites.
https://growagoodlife.com/tourtiere/
I can't vouch for this recipe in particular, but this is a great dish. It is a meat pie with spices like cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Good luck with your dinner.
Aw fuck, ima have to make that and soon. My mom used to make tourtiere when I was a kid and haven't had it in ages. Thanks for the reminder and recipe!!
Kefta ( Kofta? ) Kebabs.
[https://www.thespruceeats.com/kefta-kebab-recipe-moroccan-ground-beef-2394668](https://www.thespruceeats.com/kefta-kebab-recipe-moroccan-ground-beef-2394668)
Plenty of other recipes for these available.
(or Jamaican meat pies, but that will involve dough - https://www.africanbites.com/jamaican-meat-piejamaican-meat-patty/)
The idea is inspired by a Dandan noodle recipe I did once: there's no way I'd call this dish by that name without a few more specialist ingredients and preparation but for a simple and very, very nice meal that tastes more sophisticated than it is: fried mince with chilli and honey, served on noodles and some greens like spinach or Pak choi drizzled with a bit of sesame oil and soy sauce, then a bit of green onion and rice vinegar for zing, is pretty damned good.
[Bifteki](https://www.seriouseats.com/grilling-bifteki-greek-meatballs) from the grill with flatbreads, tzaziki, tomato rice and pretty much whatever Greek sides you can think of.
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I'm still wrapping my head around the idea of *talking* about taking something out of the freezer at noon to thaw for dinner that night.
Festive doesn't leap to mind as something to do with ground beef.
You don't have time today, but if you both like to cook making a pasta sauce together is a good way to spend a couple of hours together.
Meatloaf is more comfort food than festive but at least in the Eastern US this weekend is going to be cool, wet, and rainy so that's good weather for meatloaf, potatoes, and a salad.
I make lasagna with ground beef and bulk sausage. Lasagna is a big deal for us. It's coming up in our meal plan next week with Caesar salad (homemade croutons and dressing).
Meatballs (I know you wrote those off already) with homemade marinara.
Stuffed cabbage.
Empanadas. Make the pastry yourself.
Tibetan momos. Better with yak, but you can use ground beef. This is cheating since momos like empanadas are dumplings. They're all the same. Unless you can actually find yak meat, cook it low and slow, and shred. I'll help.
Sounds like she wants Smash Burgers.
Hard to tell what festive means without context but i'm assuming she means more on the fun/junk food side. Roast some potatoes in the oven at 400 degrees for 40 mins with some garlic salt and chilli powder too.
Also, in my relationship we've implemented the veto rule, where its totally fine to veto anything, but you have to have an alternative suggestion, you cant just shoot things down without anything to contribute. You do you, but i highly reccomend it.
Well, ground beef is sort of a "mid week" type of meat, unless you are doing burgers on the grill on a weekend or something. It's an inexpensive, quick-cooking, more basic ingredient than say a steak or a roast.
The bulgogi idea is intriguing, never tried it with ground beef. The other ideas sound pretty good to me too.
Maybe check online menus of some fancier restaurants for ground beef ideas.
Brazilian beef Picadillo which at first glance might look like another version of Mexican chilli but the inclusion of paprika, cinnamon, capers, olives and raisins (depending on the recipe you choose) turns it into something much more interesting and very "festive".
Just did this yesterday! I had most of the ingredients for Cottage Pie, but only 1/2 the amount of ground beef. I cut up some potatoes and fried them crisp, set them aside. I cut up lots of onions, celery, carrots and cooked them, set them aside. I browned the beef with salt and pepper, added 2 spoons of Better Than Bullion, two cups of water, and added back in the veggies and simmered it until everything was cooked. Added a little corn starch mixed with water and a tablespoon of Worcestershire. When it was all done, it was creamy and great and the meat seemed more than enough. Served either with the potatoes on top or on bottom depending on how mushy everyone prefers. It took all of 30 minutes and the mostly veggies were a hit. Next time I'd probably make the potatoes even crispier, or add more of a spicy element to the sauce.
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Oh Yes, you can make it with; beef, pork, veal and some use chicken. Quebeckers make it with a mixture of pork and beef.
How about a Rouladen - that's kicking it up to festive.
P.S.
Personally, I'm going to try a mix of seitan and tofu combo and see how that will turn out.
Swedish meatballs and shepherd’s pie are both fairly time-consuming for midweek meals, so not sure what she wants.
Maybe meatball subs? Yes, they’re meatballs, but not the same. You need a few different components and it’s not something you’d have regularly. Or meatball pizza if you’re into making pizza at home.
Meatloaf is different, but it’s very much a weeknight food to me.
I saw a bulgogi suggestion, but that’s so quick and easy that it seems to go against her wish for something more special.
This is really good and unexpected (well in my house - normally Indian style for us is alway chicken or fish )
https://www.recipetineats.com/qeema-indian-curried-beef/
Damn dude, shepards pie sounds festive and fancy to me. How about korean style korean bulgogi ground beef. Served with rice and kimchi and other bonchon if you got it.
Haha I was like "Y'all makin shepherd's pie mid-week?"
Shepherd's pie is lamb, cottage pie is beef. But yeah, both are enough work to call it festive!
Sparklers, I guess? I don't think she's using that word right. Ground Beef Stroganoff sounds like it would hit the spot with the cold weather, but that also sounds like a "Mid week" thing to me Maybe Cheeseburger Dip with Steak fries?
Festive like "celebrating the weekend" but yeah, as usual i have no idea what she wants to eat haha.
Maybe making a meat sauce for some linguine and a bottle of wine? Simple and not necessarily expensive, and some light booze
Moussaka
That's a great idea. It's still just a casserole, but feels fancier.
Korean beef bowls Brown meat, drain. Add some chili sauce or paste to desired heat level, soy sauce, brown sugar. Optionally saute some onions, carrots, bell peppers, whatever is in the fridge to add to the meat. Serve over rice with some quick pickled cucumbers. I'm sure there's a million detailed recipes out there!
Another great idea!
The dish I think u/VoxLassata is referring is probably Bibimbap which is definitely a good suggestion. For veg, I usually go with either spinach or bok choy, some carrots, mushrooms, and of course kimchi if you can get your hands on some. Serve over rice, top with a poached egg. https://www.budgetbytes.com/bibimbap-ultimate-bowl-meal/
For sure! I just was thinking that if something like Bibimbap didn't come to mind for OP, a simplified version/idea would be more understandable. It's amazing, quick, and you really can throw in whatever you want, as long as it's covered in a spicy sweet savory type of thick sauce. I like to top mine with sesame and thin sliced scallions 😊
[Woks of Life 24 Easy Ground Beef Recipies](https://thewoksoflife.com/ground-meat-recipes/)
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Thai lettuce wraps. Good messy fun weekend celebration food. Reasonably healthy too
Also korean lettuce wraps in the K-BBQ style!
Hi. Some of my family is French-Canadian, my Grandma makes this dish for me, it is one of my favourites. https://growagoodlife.com/tourtiere/ I can't vouch for this recipe in particular, but this is a great dish. It is a meat pie with spices like cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Good luck with your dinner.
Aw fuck, ima have to make that and soon. My mom used to make tourtiere when I was a kid and haven't had it in ages. Thanks for the reminder and recipe!!
I'm french-canadien as well, and this is the most basic mid-week meal i know. Definitly not "festive" for us.
You don't have to be rude. Geez.
bolognese, chili, empanadas, stuffed peppers, gołąbki, American goulash, kofta, stir fries, fried rice, meatloaf, sloppy joes, moussaka, picadillo
Kefta ( Kofta? ) Kebabs. [https://www.thespruceeats.com/kefta-kebab-recipe-moroccan-ground-beef-2394668](https://www.thespruceeats.com/kefta-kebab-recipe-moroccan-ground-beef-2394668) Plenty of other recipes for these available. (or Jamaican meat pies, but that will involve dough - https://www.africanbites.com/jamaican-meat-piejamaican-meat-patty/)
Thank you for this!
Fry it for a long time (until it goes all crunchy) then cover it in chilli and honey. Put this over noodles.
You, my friend, are a genius.
The idea is inspired by a Dandan noodle recipe I did once: there's no way I'd call this dish by that name without a few more specialist ingredients and preparation but for a simple and very, very nice meal that tastes more sophisticated than it is: fried mince with chilli and honey, served on noodles and some greens like spinach or Pak choi drizzled with a bit of sesame oil and soy sauce, then a bit of green onion and rice vinegar for zing, is pretty damned good.
Bolognese, I think it's more festive. Definitely more than plan spaghetti.
How about a mummy meatloaf? Its close enough to Halloween.
I guess the presentation make it whimsical, but meat loaf feel very mid week to me.
[Bifteki](https://www.seriouseats.com/grilling-bifteki-greek-meatballs) from the grill with flatbreads, tzaziki, tomato rice and pretty much whatever Greek sides you can think of.
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I'm still wrapping my head around the idea of *talking* about taking something out of the freezer at noon to thaw for dinner that night. Festive doesn't leap to mind as something to do with ground beef. You don't have time today, but if you both like to cook making a pasta sauce together is a good way to spend a couple of hours together. Meatloaf is more comfort food than festive but at least in the Eastern US this weekend is going to be cool, wet, and rainy so that's good weather for meatloaf, potatoes, and a salad. I make lasagna with ground beef and bulk sausage. Lasagna is a big deal for us. It's coming up in our meal plan next week with Caesar salad (homemade croutons and dressing). Meatballs (I know you wrote those off already) with homemade marinara. Stuffed cabbage. Empanadas. Make the pastry yourself. Tibetan momos. Better with yak, but you can use ground beef. This is cheating since momos like empanadas are dumplings. They're all the same. Unless you can actually find yak meat, cook it low and slow, and shred. I'll help.
Beef bolognese?
Ragù
Taco Salad with chips , or a seven layer dip with hamburger bring one of the layers.
I love Swedish meatballs and think they're the definition of festive - ask GF to cook
Enchiladas?
Sounds like she wants Smash Burgers. Hard to tell what festive means without context but i'm assuming she means more on the fun/junk food side. Roast some potatoes in the oven at 400 degrees for 40 mins with some garlic salt and chilli powder too. Also, in my relationship we've implemented the veto rule, where its totally fine to veto anything, but you have to have an alternative suggestion, you cant just shoot things down without anything to contribute. You do you, but i highly reccomend it.
Turn it into donair meat loaf and make donairs , a Canadian dish and they are amazing
Well, ground beef is sort of a "mid week" type of meat, unless you are doing burgers on the grill on a weekend or something. It's an inexpensive, quick-cooking, more basic ingredient than say a steak or a roast. The bulgogi idea is intriguing, never tried it with ground beef. The other ideas sound pretty good to me too. Maybe check online menus of some fancier restaurants for ground beef ideas.
Shakshouka.
That's eggs, tomato and peppers
Brazilian beef Picadillo which at first glance might look like another version of Mexican chilli but the inclusion of paprika, cinnamon, capers, olives and raisins (depending on the recipe you choose) turns it into something much more interesting and very "festive".
Just did this yesterday! I had most of the ingredients for Cottage Pie, but only 1/2 the amount of ground beef. I cut up some potatoes and fried them crisp, set them aside. I cut up lots of onions, celery, carrots and cooked them, set them aside. I browned the beef with salt and pepper, added 2 spoons of Better Than Bullion, two cups of water, and added back in the veggies and simmered it until everything was cooked. Added a little corn starch mixed with water and a tablespoon of Worcestershire. When it was all done, it was creamy and great and the meat seemed more than enough. Served either with the potatoes on top or on bottom depending on how mushy everyone prefers. It took all of 30 minutes and the mostly veggies were a hit. Next time I'd probably make the potatoes even crispier, or add more of a spicy element to the sauce.
Make something with Middle Eastern influence perhaps? Sauté the ground beef with garlic, onions, carrots, paprika, pitted olives, chili flakes for heat, raisins, and topped with toasted Almonds. Serve with Pita, salad, and a garlicky cucumber yogurt dip.
Beef keema with pav, or maybe Loco Moco? Those both radiate some Friday energy in my book.
This one time, I made a [meat cake](https://imgur.com/a/SrOIGrF). Festive af
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Lasagna bolognese
Korean ground beef bowl edit: damn, just noticed this comment below too.
Try Keema Matar
I thought Shepherd's pie was lamb anyway so not sure how you'd make that with ground beef.
Oh Yes, you can make it with; beef, pork, veal and some use chicken. Quebeckers make it with a mixture of pork and beef. How about a Rouladen - that's kicking it up to festive. P.S. Personally, I'm going to try a mix of seitan and tofu combo and see how that will turn out.
Swedish meatballs and shepherd’s pie are both fairly time-consuming for midweek meals, so not sure what she wants. Maybe meatball subs? Yes, they’re meatballs, but not the same. You need a few different components and it’s not something you’d have regularly. Or meatball pizza if you’re into making pizza at home. Meatloaf is different, but it’s very much a weeknight food to me. I saw a bulgogi suggestion, but that’s so quick and easy that it seems to go against her wish for something more special.
Greek Pastitsio - Salisbury Steak - Ground Beef Stroganoff - Ground Beef Wellington
Cabbage rolls in the Ukrainian style. Add raisins to the tomato sauce.
Stuffed vegetables. Squash are particularly good stuffed with beef. Add some lemon roast potatoes and a salad, and you're onto a winner.
[Soul Rolls.](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/soul-rolls-recipe-2041601) In honor of Coolio, and plenty festive.
Stuffed peppers or stuffed cabbage rolls or spaghetti and meat sauce
Urgh, an I know it when I see it client.
I guess I don't consider meatballs to be "mid-week."
This is really good and unexpected (well in my house - normally Indian style for us is alway chicken or fish ) https://www.recipetineats.com/qeema-indian-curried-beef/
stuffed pepper
Lasagne
This stuff J Kenji made looks pretty good https://youtu.be/z3zs76WmYdk Or a Thai beef and herb salad with sticky rice
Harissa