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FOOD & GATHERINGS

Meatballs flavored with fresh ginger and scallions are served Asian-style, in lettuce cups with garnishes including cilantro sprigs, chopped Thai chiles and peanuts, and lime mayonnaise.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BUN

Ground beef may have its shining moment in a hamburger, but this ever-popular and affordable meat can get you feeling stuck in a rut. Here are four flavorful ways to shake up the routine— mini meatballs with Asian flavors, a mildly spiced Spanish-style picadillo-inspired chili, zesty tacos, and cheesy hand pies in a flaky crust. Talk about hamburger helpers!

PHOTOGRAPHS BY YUKI SUGIURA

Beef and Cheddar Hand Pies Picadillo-Style Chili

Beef and Cabbage Tacos Mini Asian Meatballs in Lettuce Cups