{"id":242533,"date":"2025-05-14T03:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T03:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=242533"},"modified":"2025-05-14T03:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T03:10:02","slug":"delicious-dinner-ideas-that-stretch-ground-beef","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/242533\/delicious-dinner-ideas-that-stretch-ground-beef\/","title":{"rendered":"Delicious Dinner Ideas That Stretch Ground Beef"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What can you make with a pound (or two) of ground beef or ground chuck? These delicious dinner recipes, that\u2019s what! We love dinner ideas that stretch ground beef and save money. From burgers to casseroles to burritos, ground beef is versatile and can be used in so many ways. Not only are these dinner recipes easy, but they are also sure to please the whole family. While meat prices aren\u2019t what they once were, these dinner recipes will help stretch that ground beef you picked up from the store.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6298281596420096 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/baked-cream-cheese-spaghetti-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NWYfldrhzWL3GRmYoFU9kDdrUMDGvs28hxW8Y5HZjzXFcF0HjCZOQymAVkp5sr8DaEh8Gpt8gpAE51TFxx8mv3lS-06IyldS3zqjhw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BETTY GRAVES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">GERMANTOWN, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Z_QRq0i4FvejoPhV_AsKtw7dm7Z2S-7r7FxqHr_PoJP3rRuk5l6WQj_tIH8hnFv3k31O-cRlctQ0RpoeMYKjmnbljW2PiDi6ny4avZiX=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/baked-cream-cheese-spaghetti-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe is so easy to make, and adding the green peppers, carrots, onions, and spices gives it that extra boost.&#8221; &#8211; Betty<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/southern-goulash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HxosCxS2QM5kANQFPE2wywP3luUop4wPSaA17GBfBfDZ0LimToL7danwFo7eK5S_OeOEkZC-uFU3TXSRLYoo3ZY11t3Qrp6CyJ2UsSQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JEANETTE WROBEL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HENDERSONVILLE, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/GoE81BMYZDYgXRFP-IMVXgg3aLKxhgamaj-pZrgvBnxiy7F_bqY05XCsQ_b4Rc1_w8IB5j_oldY-JpIV8N0iA3pbU9dIrsASfCoYeqY=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/southern-goulash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern Goulash<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;It&#8217;s a quick, economic meal that really stretches a pound of ground beef.&#8221; &#8211; Jeanette<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/seas-salisbury-steak-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/E42d2BWKo5Lp315FQ22KRYqtbQZZt4fPjnYRhyWORjzYxTZx50t9BOM3PMOmoJVRXc925H7XoRbV78uDAc_E6HgGlbJM2NrQzkp-eg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SEA SUN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WEST DES MOINES, IA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Pax6q4xEkvzsznROKzVhwpN4NrGTn_zWM56SyoP4oChyHhkDS13h9Ljg481lFRHIaNLraP4QQ6v8zvNovgdtsUqGEMUEoM6KiW6oQw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/seas-salisbury-steak-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sea&#8217;s Salisbury Steak<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is my favorite recipe for Salisbury steak. It&#8217;s very easy and gets rave reviews! You can simmer this for awhile. The longer you do, the thicker, darker and more flavorful the gravy becomes. This recipe makes extra gravy for mashed potatoes.&#8221; &#8211; Sea<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/robins-enchilada-pie-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/T5gXHOiE1xTE5LlXcxAH3j1OZqfT7I9D4Q1XfIfLi1hwBG0aOu9U58x_SX5I5TpSBDFazvWU7A6P-rdeYqFkJSmuknBdW-CKSt5QPHmP7LqWGI6ff0DxWA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ROBIN HEARON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LAS VEGAS, NV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/nXOJSlxhHJmeyUwwAjGzyll_EpY-dNoTwBkKOZ3B3YgvTpiAovtdx54yFXtw1kG73ebXLVRrfbO6QSI5JQYgM1ka-kZU0OXW5HpAWw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/robins-enchilada-pie-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robin&#8217;s Enchilada Pie<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This enchilada pie is a family favorite that was modified from a recipe given to my mother by a coworker over forty years ago. It is actually laid out much like lasagna, so it&#8217;s a lot less work than traditional enchiladas.&#8221; &#8211; Robin<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/hamburger-vegetable-soup\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/K0HJmxsQEO0FGLlvQfsRr-_X75rUhw936irr9COO6O24BnEP76Q3_81by-Rf5C0QVGxxpstWHCuBIFJw0GHFQLMBYGcjqJAmRqUDKM0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/hamburger-vegetable-soup\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hamburger Vegetable Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This Hamburger Vegetable Soup is hearty and an easy meal full of flavor. It is loaded with meat, vegetables, and pasta.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/best-ever-hamburgers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7S8X-z-o_qMV6vPBSkgZORvQln_Rn5GdqnzynDOPLjGMdfSYEixbMHtE8roeLL-C7bJMG_3NOU7SPjAHdGtBCfTWeblgnoogr1ww51yalwxnoVmCkqo\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PAT BROEKER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PEKIN, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2BHoGJqYpH4EA6Y51QjxAetZH8GkVk9kCuODE6636MiDMJuaO5L_PSKqDV77n0ewh81Rjfh1JUhMEdyv9Vf9S803flDibSuSntgU8jQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/best-ever-hamburgers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Ever Hamburgers<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My husband says I make the best hamburgers he ever ate, and there is one trick to make them that good.&#8221; &#8211; Pat<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/bean-soup\/stuffed-pepper-soup-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oAaTL-1zGH0r_lISC3Qz9jfijLJFf1RFHtL_Kem94Ab90I3YuaxsB_sSqziIWQNjTTnpVpLOClWZlM_TMunQG6fDwCilBnj-9jGyPyOaHxlWmiQ0Nlfl\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">GAIL HERBEST<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BANGOR, ME<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Y6IpL2c1GwhK4CkEbHRZ6iLBDmX8Z-jo4W_6GdRAhIQO9WvylE81uJneIVacUabpcB2KVSDftynn-sqq7U82S9rEqI7NG50hGs0dRR0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/bean-soup\/stuffed-pepper-soup-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stuffed Pepper Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Yummy! Tastes like stuffed green peppers. It is easy to make, hearty, and filling.&#8221; &#8211; Gail<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/casseroles\/cabbage-roll-casserole-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/W5yK_flNuWxJ8eFCiVguxIIiBrNPeSdI28ML5_Ywln3pkor8wxyIPn8fUJXRl9yKPDkF_O7ICxrnclqzZ2F_X4MjWIxwcmyh5tRe9N2WRsRLONsj8IA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BETH PIERCE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">OFALLON, MO<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rD_nds3AT5PoTZt-B-TBSlVgooWOg_YQdcylqejWlbFImrfl9c7gAekRhm1_SZ-9d20P0iSzftl-neaJSDKzQkYRhi_3b4VS2PdKxQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/casseroles\/cabbage-roll-casserole-4.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cabbage Roll Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Cabbage Roll Casserole is an easy family favorite. It combines all the delicious flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls with a lot less time and effort. This delectable casserole makes eight healthy servings and the leftovers heat perfectly in the microwave.&#8221; &#8211; Beth<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/my-favorite-lasagna.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Lc-54JFrPQHUY_y92w_ecHEKPC5dPxs1JLSoQYm_7ovMTi6dZpZjpvSgjlfIHIoE81WKKvdjZwXxHqmOCtZxWH4FrWtWKQ4bq9ei3arODcgmSgmHMV5_\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JESS WEIBLE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">VA BEACH, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/1lDiLcpBca3tgUhbhJ1VO4MGkp2Sm34xEJodkCzPw7bbo2Wf-pwvV_4ARkU3fGbXppIUkh9c0M_V7NlF8nIKFcQIZ3M_NQb6rmpXulQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/my-favorite-lasagna.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My Favorite Lasagna<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love this lasagna. So yummy, the flavor literally explodes in your mouth!&#8221; &#8211; Jess<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/momma-lindas-enchiladas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/CT50vYoZ7QIroLPpRgyeDyOtDaM2QMg5OZMsXrwKC_MA38yrsDnFSJtbWI3IRJjTw1yIxeGsBPJSVM-Yj2dxKlwKCXQM3yltHfIwIz3Ct2lDZuz4UKHa2w\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARSHA COOLEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DALLAS, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wXE1ZMk__wneqo7YPoPxgzoPwe3BUvTeXRLcGJyOe4DXEZoF7VxGrmuw54zRFdAit_5yUYN7TkfgMgI-Tt5zWEBDh1EOsEmXzANdq_-n=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/momma-lindas-enchiladas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Momma Linda&#8217;s Enchiladas<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This was the first dish my mom-in-law shared with me. It&#8217;s popular in our family, especially for company!&#8221; &#8211; Marsha<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/italian\/moms-spaghetti-sauce-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8MuZV_GR_s0tQOvOSM-v8yxsFSSCdPHeR-5f1z-pH1XV7xp9pFP1gyjpn2jF06WmDVDG3Q789K-SSlVaF9l4npP7b3p2SZNz_8wTrvyFQ3L5A6JyHo4\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BRANDI KIRKPATRICK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BURLEY, ID<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XyCIUSMMvqjH6hkFZCPKpF5GhBF8ncnaKJ0zlnbWdpAqZq1Lu0Wgf48xbDdcVuLXjq92WHer9eOPE9tKyp4cgmqYmR3CEDFZhTovX8czYTEzmRjr6eCq=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/italian\/moms-spaghetti-sauce-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mom&#8217;s Spaghetti Sauce<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe was a staple growing up in a family of eight, six of whom were male! To this day, it is the most requested and desired meal when the family is all together. &#8211; Brandi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/world-famous-slow-cooker-meatballs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gDVI0h98bGtYdOnOGVzDoOYo4tvsYdQj1PzRx5PzIBaVAUKGZt1qEUcj2Ye9E0LmOBol8zD2WIrOzbff6O2iEj-98xm-z-M3cTmxr6i_NRtDDcxJw5ORNg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LINDSAY V<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SOUTHEASTERN, MA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zIZqxHjl7T18U_Fqo_6V5zciafVMZgEECfVEGI8gmBTPmmV0cznihRVgCRMuK4_LZz1SLwQ17BWa6F_wBeqvUQE_LN-nt0mVNIHrFyA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pork\/world-famous-slow-cooker-meatballs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;World Famous&#8221; Slow Cooker Meatballs<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;So they&#8217;re not really famous, but they SHOULD BE.&#8221; &#8211; Lindsay<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/cheesy-taco-skillet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/H3e5HibYNPg0ll20SdoNA3XlYBgBlPCwfP4wcg-pGNHIwB3u6YNC6MS1djRmjyro2kMH9oSP2Do1BfmyldypBFyi5RLC7ip1bhXZv3WDvI_YtHMe8QtI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CHRISSY HACKLEY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">VESTAL, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iDfik7PW_GI4rk_SVIDjG1uO_WBYAV4W3O_4_TlkA5mfCzrcXYrCdCwDo8sf4OX4guPG--m3PRWvgxpuZ8zm2pvLAI6RfD-Ap_CPX3n92h1Z4eMZFkhaRA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/cheesy-taco-skillet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheesy Taco Skillet<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I have been making this for my family for a long time. We love it! 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