This week we’re bringing you some Texas-friendly dinner ideas that can be cooked with ingredients you’re likely to have at home.

Most of the recipes use just a few items from the pantry and ground beef, which can be stored in the freezer for three to four months without losing flavor or nutrition. (It’s also great for budget-friendly meals.) First up, four ground beef-inspired recipes, followed by three family favorite make-ahead meals. 

Tip: Click the photos below for full recipes

Beef & Vegetable Fried Rice

(9 ingredients, 4 servings, 25 minutes)

Classic Beef Sloppy Joes

(11 ingredients, 4 servings, 35 minutes)

Spaghetti & Meatballs

(20 ingredients, 4 servings, 45 minutes to 1 hour)

Beef Enchilada Soup

(11 ingredients, 8 servings, 4 hours 20 minutes)

Lean Mean Cheeseburger 

(6 ingredients, 4 servings, 20 minutes)

Texas Beef King Ranch Casserole

(15 ingredients, 8 servings, 1 hour)

Meatloaf

(11 ingredients, 6 servings, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes)

Cover photo Jason Briscoe on Unsplash