Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can be used in countless easy and delicious meals. From classic burgers to hearty casseroles, these 14 recipes will make weeknight dinners a breeze. Whether you're cooking for a family or just yourself, these simple dishes are sure to satisfy.
Walking Taco Casserole
This casserole combines all the great flavors of tacos into a simple one-dish meal. It's packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, making it perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.
Spaghetti Pie
Spaghetti Pie is perfect for a fast family meal. It's easy to prepare, packed with protein, and sure to fill everyone up.
Cowboy Casserole
A Cowboy Casserole makes for an easy and filling dinner option. With its creamy cheese and crispy tater tots on top, this dish is bound to be a hit with everyone at the table.
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Zucchini boats are stuffed with flavorful tomato sauce and covered in cheese, then baked in a casserole dish for an easy and satisfying dinner. This dish is perfect for a quick meal that everyone will enjoy.
Lebanese Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms
Stuffed artichoke bottoms are filled with bright, zesty flavors that are really tasty. Using frozen artichoke bottoms makes this dish a simple and comforting choice, especially when served with rice.
Beef Tamale Casserole
Tamale Pie makes for a quick and delicious dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Using easy ingredients like cornbread mix and ground beef, you can have a hearty meal ready in no time.
Baked Meatballs
Baked meatballs are easy to whip up using just ground beef, and you likely have everything you need at home. They're great with spaghetti, in meatball subs, or on their own!
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole
This casserole has a crispy top and a soft, flavorful center. It's great for dinner or a filling breakfast, and you can prepare it in advance!
Mexican Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed Peppers without rice come together in just 45 minutes and are full of delicious tex-mex flavors. Topped with cheese, they make a great meal on their own or paired with some tortilla chips.
Ground Beef Jambalaya
This version of jambalaya gives a fresh twist to the traditional Cajun dish by incorporating ground beef and Andouille sausage. It's a hearty meal that's simple to make and packed with flavor.
Parmesan Meatloaf
A cheesy meatloaf is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a comforting dinner. It combines ground beef with cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Loaded Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
This dish is a favorite among families and can be ready in just 15 minutes. It's a great option for a comforting meal that you can prepare ahead of time.
Beef Taco Dip
This beef dip combines taco flavors for a creamy and delicious dish. It works great as a tasty appetizer or a cozy dinner when served with chips.
Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole
This casserole brings together all the flavors of a classic cheesesteak sandwich, featuring plenty of ground beef, cheese, bell peppers, and onions. It's a comforting and satisfying dish that's easy to make and perfect for dinner.
Rachel
I know I'm being really picky here, but since the ground beef needs to be browned for each recipe, in my mind, it's hardly a "dump" recipe. Things like dump cakes are truly dump and bake. The exception would be if you kept previously browned ground beef on hand. Then these could be true dump meals versus one-pan type meal. So, in retrospect, it's just the description that I'm having a problem with. Sorry. How about the best way to store previously browned ground beef?
Emmeline Kemperyd
Hi Rachel! I totally agree with you in theory. But since ground beef needs to be browned for almost any recipe to get a good end result, I decided to take a bit of liberty with the "dump" concept here. I've tried to make sure that browning beef is basically the only thing you need to do first, at least. /Emmeline