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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    15 Sizzling Ground Beef Recipes to Spice Up Your Summer

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on May 27, 2024, updated August 1, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Add some excitement to your summer meals with these 15 delicious ground beef recipes. From classic burgers to flavorful meatballs and hearty casseroles, these dishes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Say goodbye to boring dinners and dive into a world of sizzling flavors that will make your taste buds sing!

    Smash Burgers

    Easy Smash Burger Recipe
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Cook up some delicious smash burgers in a hot skillet on your stove - no grill needed! With just ground beef and salt, these thin and crispy burgers with buttery flavor are ready in just 15 minutes.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This taco casserole is a delicious one-dish meal packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese. It's perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner, and sure to become a favorite!

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    Homemade Hamburgers

    air fryer hamburger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Just grab some ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, and you're good to go!

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    Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps

    Ground beef lettuce wraps.
    Photo credit: Food Folks and Fun.

    Cook up these Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps for a delicious and simple weeknight meal that's ready in just 20 minutes.

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    BBQ Smoked Meatloaf

    BBQ Smoked Meatloaf.
    Photo credit: xoxoBella.

    Cook up a delicious BBQ smoked meatloaf on your pellet grill or Traeger for a mouthwatering twist on a classic favorite. The rich flavors and garlicky tomato glaze will have you coming back for more - it's seriously heavenly!

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    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers without Rice
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    Cook up a tasty batch of Stuffed Peppers without rice in just 45 minutes with this simple and delicious recipe. Packed with tex-mex flavors from taco seasoning and topped with cheese, these peppers are perfect on their own or with a side of tortilla chips.

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    Chorizo Burgers

    Chorizo burger.
    Photo credit: 2 Cookin' Mamas.

    Chorizo Burgers are a tasty twist on regular burgers, combining chorizo and ground beef for a juicy and flavorful patty. Simply grill them for six minutes, add cheese and your favorite toppings, and enjoy them while they last!

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    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs

    Meatballs without Breadcrumbs and Eggs
    Photo Credit: always use butter.

    These breadcrumb-free and egg-free meatballs are the tastiest I've ever tried! You can cook them quickly in under an hour using the stove top, air fryer, or oven. The result? Juicy, flavorful, and tender meatballs that will leave you wanting more.

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    Ground Beef Fajitas

    Ground Beef Fajitas.
    Photo credit: Maple + Mango.

    Cook up these tasty ground beef fajitas in just 30 minutes for a quick and delicious meal.

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    Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

    Meatballs in Tomato Sauce.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    Looking for a tasty way to switch up your summer meals? How about enjoying a delicious bowl of spaghetti and meatballs in tomato sauce?

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    Korean Beef Bowls

    KOREAN BEEF BOWL.
    Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

    This Korean Beef Bowl recipe is a tasty mix of ground beef, mushrooms, and rice in a flavorful Asian sauce. It's quick to make in 30 minutes with a pressure cooker and topped with pickled carrots and cucumbers for a fresh touch.

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    Egg Roll in a Bowl

    Egg roll in a bowl.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun with my Three Sons.

    Cook up a delicious Egg Roll in a Bowl for a simple and tasty dinner option. This recipe combines ground beef, fresh greens, soy sauce, and zesty spices for a flavorful one-pan meal that's low-carb and perfect for any night of the week.

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    Crunchwrap Supreme

    Crunchwraps.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Cook up a delicious homemade version of Taco Bell's crunch wrap supreme with layers of seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese, tostada shell, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, and melted cheese. This quick 20-minute dinner will add a fun twist to your taco night this week!

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    Ground Beef Fried Rice

    Ground Beef Fried Rice.
    Photo credit: Ground Beef Recipes.

    This Ground Beef Fried Rice is a quick and easy meal that's full of protein and flavor, perfect for a busy summer day. You can whip it up in just 30 minutes, making it a great option for a satisfying dinner.

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    Arayes

    Arayes.
    Photo credit: Dana's Table.

    These Middle Eastern arayes are crispy pita pockets filled with tasty seasoned meat, perfect for grilling or making indoors all year round.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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