The savory flavor tastes delicious in recipes like tacos, pasta sauce, chili, and even as a topping for pizza. Next time you need dinner inspiration, check out our best ground pork recipes.

Now that I’m finally on the mend — and with antibiotics in tow — I look forward to our next snow day, when I’ll have this hearty ground beef, kidney bean and sweet potato chili at the ready.

Use lean beef, but not super lean meat. The best ground beef for chili has some fat, so 85% lean is ideal. Don’t be tempted to use extra-lean beef or drain off the fat after browning the meat.

When your tried-and-true chili recipe gets a little boring, try one of these recipes instead. Ground turkey is a health-conscious swap for beef in this fast-cooking and few-ingredient recipe.