Ep 182: Why I’m Obsessed With Ground Beef Right Now: Fast, Filling & Fat-Loss Friendly

Join Fit Chef Christine on Lean and Clean as she humorously shares her latest adventure in the kitchen. In this episode, Christine discusses the versatility and benefits of ground beef, from cost-effectiveness to nutritional value. She offers various meal ideas including burger bowls, seasoned burger patties, lazy girl chili, and buttery ground beef with cream cheese. Christine also shares tips for making perfect bacon and using broth to enrich flavors. Perfect for busy weeks, these quick and easy recipes will become your go-to solutions for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitch

00:19 Embracing the Goofball in You

00:26 The Magic of Ground Beef

01:33 Creative Burger Ideas

02:31 Bacon and Air Fryer Tips

03:08 Lazy Girl Chili Recipe

04:10 Final Tips and Recipes

I want to share why I'm obsessed with ground beef! Also I want to invite you to my We Don't Care Club. 

🔥 1. 5-Minute Burger Bowl

Brown 1 lb of 85/15 ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic

Serve over chopped romaine or steamed cauliflower rice

Top with: avocado, mustard, pickles, optional shredded cheese or egg

Carnivore version: just beef, cheese, egg, and beef tallow drizzle

🍳 2. Carnivore Scramble

Brown ground beef with butter or tallow

Add in whisked eggs and scramble

Optional: crumble pork rinds for crunch, or stir in shredded cheddar

🥩 3. Ground Beef Patties

Mix 1 lb beef with salt, garlic powder, and a pinch of smoked paprika

Form into 2–3 patties

Sear in cast iron or air fry

Serve with a swipe of mayo or egg yolk on top

🍲 4. Lazy Chili (No Beans)

Brown beef with onions and garlic (optional)

Add: tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, salt

Simmer with bone broth until thick

Spoon into a mug and enjoy by the fire (or post-lift!)

🧈 5. Beef Butter Bowl

1 lb beef cooked and drained

Add 1–2 tbsp grass-fed butter

Stir until glossy and eat straight-up

Perfect for post-workout refuel or a "don’t feel like cooking" night

Next time you’re staring into the fridge wondering what to make, remember: ground beef might just be the simple, satisfying solution you need. If you want me to do a weeklong ‘Ground Beef Only’ meal plan—DM me or leave a comment. I’ve got ideas for days

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