Every item pioneer woman broccoli cheese soup this page was chosen by The Pioneer Woman team. The site may earn a commission on some products. Filling and flavorful, but still light. I don’t want to eat a burger if it’s not going to be a good burger,” Ree Drummond has been known to say.
And truthfully, we feel the same. Unless we’ve already got the ingredients for the most delicious, over-the-top meal, or it’s a special occasion, or we’re celebrating something wonderful we’d prefer to keep it lean and somewhat light. Ahead, we’ve rounded up our all-time favorite healthy ground beef recipes that strike the perfect balance between “satisfying” and “healthful. Line a casserole pan with these cabbage rolls, top with a sweet-and-sour tomato sauce, then bake and enjoy. If you’d rather not keep things too light, you can always serve them with a side of mashed potatoes. Get the Stuffed Cabbage Casserole recipe. Think Hamburger Helper can’t be beat?
This nostalgia-inducing alternative is just as delicious—and it’s a one-pot dish, too. Get the Homemade Hamburger Helper recipe. This dreamy casserole is comforting, loaded with protein, and quick to make—the ideal last-minute dinner. Get Ree’s Beef Enchilada Casserole recipe. Taco night, but make it autumnal.
Get the Cheesy Beef and Sweet Potato Taco Casserole recipe. Deconstruct the classic stuffed peppers to recreate this indulgent-but-healthy dish right at home. It’s a one-pot meal that’ll yield plenty of leftovers for the rest of the week. Get the Stuffed Pepper Casserole recipe at Well Plated by Erin. Eggplant parm is about to become your family’s new favorite weeknight meal.