What Is Ground chuck (ground beef) and How Can I Use It?
Ground chuck (ground beef) rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 39 recipes to cook with it.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 lb (453g)Where found
Ground chuck (ground beef) is usually found in the meats section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Ground chuck (ground beef) is a member of the Beef Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much does ground chuck (ground beef) weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | 453 grams |
| 1 ounce | 28 grams |
Related
Beef Products
| In Chinese: | 地面夹头（碎牛肉） | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | rez-de-mandrin (boeuf haché) | |
| en español: | carne molida (carne molida) |
Recipes using ground chuck (ground beef)
There are 39 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Franks' Chili Beans
Old-fashioned chili beans from scratch with dried pinto beans, ground beef, red chili sauce, and a splash of vinegar. A six-hour slow simmer for deep, rich, no-shortcuts flavor.
Yummy Pasta with Meatballs
Pasta with meatballs in a tomato sauce deepened with bacon and Marsala, the tender bread-bound meatballs simmered right in. The pasta is tossed in butter and sauce, then showered with parmesan.
Bandera Chili
Texas Bandera chili with ground chuck, tomato sauce, lite beer, and jalapeño pinto beans. Bold chili powder and a long simmer build the kind of deep, beefy stew that gets better the next day.
Batter-Dipped Fondue Meatballs
Batter-dipped fondue meatballs flash-fried tableside in a fondue pot, served with mustard and horseradish dipping sauces. A retro fondue party throwback that still earns its keep.
$25,000 Chili
Award-winning chili with ground chuck, three kinds of tomato, pure chili powder, and a splash of beer simmered low for hours. The kind of contest-grade beef chili that tastes even better on day two.
All-In-One Sausage & Zucchini Casserole
A delicious casserole made with italian sausage, zucchini, rice and parmigiano-reggiano cheese.
Poor Man's Lasagne
Poor man's lasagne, a one-pot ground beef and macaroni casserole with tomato sauce, mushrooms, and a cheesy topping. A budget-friendly skillet-to-oven alternative to layered lasagna in under an hour.
Sos in White Sauce
Classic SOS (chipped beef on a shingle): ground chuck in a thick, peppery white milk gravy ladled over toast, waffles, or muffins. Five ingredients and 25 minutes.
Beefy Bbq Beans
Hearty baked beans loaded with ground chuck, bell peppers, onions, hickory BBQ sauce, and freshly ground whole spices, finished in the oven until thick and bubbly. The ultimate cookout side dish.
Jalapeno Chili
Italian-style jalapeño chili with hot Italian sausage, ground chuck, fennel, red wine, and three kinds of peppers. A sturdy bowl for game day or cold-weather feeding.
Teriburgers
Juicy ground chuck burgers mixed with teriyaki sauce and mustard for a sweet-savory twist on the classic cookout. Grilled or broiled and ready in 20 minutes flat.
Mexican Style Chili
Mexican-style chili with ground chuck, kidney beans, three cans of tomatoes, and green chili salsa simmered low for three hours. A big-batch chili built to feed a crowd, freeze well, and taste better on day two.
Delicious Cincinnati Chili
Cincinnati chili: thin, spiced ground beef sauce with cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and a touch of molasses, simmered low and slow. Serve over spaghetti with cheddar, onions, and beans.
Fried Pork Pies
Cajun-style fried hand pies stuffed with ground pork and beef, onions, green onions, parsley, and a kick of red pepper. Crimped pastry pockets fried golden and crisp.
Bean Soup (Emily's)
Five-ingredient Texas-style bean soup with ground chuck, canned minestrone, Rotel tomatoes, and ranch-style beans. Ten minutes of prep, one hour of simmering, zero fuss.
4-K Chili
No-bean Texas-style chili with five pounds of ground chuck simmered in beer with garlic, jalapeño, cumin, and red chilies: pure meat chili that marinates for depth and feeds a crowd.
Pizza Topped Meatloaf
This pizza topped meatloaf combines seasoned ground chuck with gooey mozzarella and tangy pizza sauce. Baked golden in just 40 minutes, it brings together two family favorites in one crowd-pleasing dish.
Chicken & Beef Brunswick Stew
Brunswick Stew with Chicken and Beef: a tangy Southern stew with shredded chicken, ground beef, tomato juice, onion, and a vinegar kick. Slow-simmered until thick and rich.
Homestyle Meat Loaf
Two-meat meat loaf made with ground chuck and ground pork, bound with oatmeal and seasoned with allspice and thyme. Served with a whiskey-tomato pan sauce.
Super Yummy Green Chili
Green chili with three meats, roasted poblano peppers, fresh cilantro, and beer. Slow-simmered for two hours and finished with beurre manie for serious richness and body.
Ground Chuck Picadillo
Cuban-style ground beef picadillo simmered with green olives, raisins, lime, cumin, and cinnamon. Sweet-and-savory weeknight skillet meal that piles onto rice or stuffs into tacos.
Sos in Red Sauce
A tomato-based twist on classic SOS: ground chuck with onions, green pepper, and garlic simmered in tomato sauce and served over toast, rolls, or muffins. Fast, no-fuss comfort food.
Chili Bowls
Homemade cayenne-spiked biscuit bowls cradling hearty ground beef chili loaded with kidney beans and stewed tomatoes. Pile on sharp cheddar, sour cream, and scallions for the ultimate cozy one-bowl dinner.
Baeckaoffa (Alsatian Pork, Lamb & Beef)
Baeckaoffa is an Alsatian casserole of pork, lamb, and beef marinated overnight in Riesling wine, then slow-braised with layered potatoes and onions in a flour-sealed earthenware pot.
