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Stretch 1 Pound of Ground Beef & Make This Casserole For Dinner

With ground beef prices at an all-time high, finding ways to stretch a grocery budget without sacrificing a hearty, comforting dinner is a major pain point for families right now. In this video, I’m showing you exactly how to stretch 1 pound of ground beef into a delicious, satisfying dinner to feed four people! Today, I am making two distinct, budget-friendly ground beef recipes. First up is a comforting, layered ground beef and potato casserole covered in a rich bechamel sauce and melted cheese. The second recipe is a quick, one-pot stovetop lasagna that gives you all the nostalgia of a homemade Hamburger Helper lasagna, but made with simple ingredients. Both of these easy dinner ideas are perfect for busy weeknights when you want to bulk up a single pound of meat into a filling family meal. *TIMESTAMPS* 0:00 Intro 0:13 Cook The Ground Beef 1:19 Canned Tomato Paste Hack 2:16 Thinly Slice Potatoes 2:52 Make The Bechamel Sauce 4:11 Top the Casserole And Bake 5:27 Homemade Hamburger Helper Lasagne *Ground Beef Potato Casserole* 1 pound lean ground beef 1 lb potatoes 12 oz of mixed veggies 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 5 Tbsp all-purpose flour 1 to 1 1/2 cups of whole milk pinch of freshly grated nutmeg salt to taste 6 oz cheese of choice *Stovetop Lasagna* 1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 small onion 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp Italian herb blend 1 tsp salt 1/2 cracked black pepper 3 cups low-sodium beef broth 24 oz jar of marinara sauce 12 oz mini lasagna pasta (or break sheets of lasagna pasta) 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella 1/4 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper to taste Garnish with fresh parsley If you are looking for cheap dinner ideas, frugal meal prep tips, or just want to know how to save money on groceries while beef prices are sky-high, these recipes are for you. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more easy budget recipes! Budget-Friendly Dinner Ideas If You Have Potatoes And Ground Beef...Make This!