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Ground Beef

Protein

Minced beef for burgers, meatballs, tacos, chili, bolognese, and more.

4 substitutes

Substitutes

1:1

Leaner, milder. Dark meat turkey has more flavor. Add oil for burgers.

✅Best for: tacos, meatballs, chili, bolognese

⚠️Not for: burgers needing beefy flavor

1:1

Richer, fattier. Great mixed 50/50 with beef.

✅Best for: meatballs, dumplings, bolognese

⚠️Not for: lean recipes

1 cup per 1/2 lb beef

Brown or green lentils for best meaty texture. Season well.

✅Best for: bolognese, tacos, chili, shepherd's pie

⚠️Not for: burgers, meatballs

1 lb per 1 lb beef

Finely dice, sauté until deeply browned. Incredible umami. Mix 50/50.

✅Best for: burgers, bolognese, tacos, meatloaf

⚠️Not for: meatballs needing firm texture