So Simple Beef Provolone Pizza

1. Top pizza dough crust with pizza sauce.
2. Sprinkle with Big Batch Beef, tomatoes, cheese, onion and basil
3. Bake in 425°F (220°C) oven for about 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and crust is crispy and golden.

• So Simple Big Batch Beef: Thoroughly cook 4 lb (2 kg) Extra Lean Ground Beef with 1 pouch onion soup mix in deep skillet on medium-high heat for 9 to 10 minutes, breaking up into small chunks with back of spoon or potato masher, until browned. Drain. Use in recipes right away or freeze to keep. To freeze: Spread mixture in single layer on several foil-lined baking trays; cover loosely with plastic wrap and freeze until meat is firm (about 1 hour). To store: loosen beef, breaking into small chunks; scoop meal-sized portions into freezer bags or sealable containers.
• Cheeseburger Version: Eliminate tomatoes, onion, Provolone cheese and basil. Top with 2 cups (500 mL) shredded Cheddar and mozzarella cheese blend.

No-Bake Beef and Veggie Lasagne

Here’s an easy-on-ya lasagne that’s bound to become a weeknight staple – it’s ready in a fraction of the time of a frozen purchased lasagne and is packed with the goodness of Canadian beef, veggies and cheese. If you want to skip making the Scratch Big Batch Beef, use 1 lb (500 g) fresh ground beef, browned with 1 EACH onion and clove garlic, minced.

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Speedy Beef Sloppy Woes

No more 'woe is me' dinner dilemma -- with Big Batch Beef in the freezer, it's so easy to get a good-for-you super speedy weeknight meal! For singles in the kitchen, just divide ingredients by 4: 1/2 cup Big Batch Beef, 1/4 can of the pizza sauce, 1/3 cup frozen veggies, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire and a tablespoon of water. As a pantry staple, make up some Big Batch Beef for the first year college student in your life so you're sure they start off eating right.

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Traditional Beef Tourtière

If you’ve never had tourtière as a family tradition, this one is so easy and so delicious, we’re guessing that this one will be it! If you want to skip making the Scratch Big Batch Beef, use 1 lb (500 g) fresh ground beef, browned with 1 EACH onion and clove garlic, minced.

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