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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    18 Easy Ground Beef and Rice Recipes for Busy Weeknights

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on March 19, 2025, updated March 4, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef and rice are a classic combination that makes for quick and satisfying meals. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a variety of dishes that are perfect for busy weeknights. From hearty casseroles to flavorful stir-fries, these 18 easy recipes will help you get dinner on the table in no time.

    One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet

    One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet.
    Photo Credit: Cooking Up Memories.

    This One Pot Cheesy Taco Skillet combines tasty ground beef, flavorful taco seasoning, and melty cheese all in one dish. It's a simple weeknight dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy!

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    Spanish Rice with Ground Beef

    Spanish Rice with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: My Kitchen Sanctuary.

    Spanish Rice with Ground Beef is a hearty dish that's full of flavor and sure to fill you up. It's perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, and everyone will enjoy it.

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    Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole

    Cheesy Beef & Rice Casserole.
    Photo credit: Dominican Cooking.

    Pastelón de arroz is a cheesy casserole that combines beef and rice, making it a great way to use up leftover rice. This dish is simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and loaded with vegetables, making it a fantastic option for gatherings.

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    Korean Beef Bowl

    Korean beef served over rice.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This dish combines sweet and savory flavors in a delicious way. It features lean ground beef, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and a mix of spices.

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    Meatballs and Rice

    Meatballs and Rice.
    Photo Credit: Living Lou.

    Baked meatballs and rice is a simple one-pot meal featuring beef meatballs, fluffy garlic rice, and kale. This dish is complete and can be on the table in under 50 minutes.

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    Lebanese Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

    Lebanese Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms.
    Photo credit: Every Little Crumb.

    Stuffed artichoke bottoms are bright and flavorful, offering a satisfying bite. Using frozen artichoke bottoms makes this a simple and comforting meal that pairs well with rice.

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    Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Recipe Well.

    Stuffed Pepper Soup has all the flavors of stuffed peppers but is much simpler to prepare. With bell peppers, ground beef or turkey, rice, and beans, this soup is a hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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    Ground Beef Taco Skillet

    Ground Beef Taco Skillet.
    Photo Credit: Cupcakes & Kale Chips.

    This Ground Beef Taco Skillet is a simple one-pan meal that everyone will enjoy. With a mix of spices, tasty meat, filling rice and beans, and lots of cheese, it’s a great dinner option that brings a festive vibe to any night.

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    Taco Rice (Okinawan Style)

    A bowl of taco rice with toppings.
    Photo Credit: Plates by Nat.

    Japanese taco rice features seasoned ground beef served over rice, topped with fresh tomato, lettuce, avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips. It’s a quick and tasty meal that you can whip up in just 20 minutes.

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    Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Dinner

    Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Dinner.
    Photo Credit: Cooking Up Memories.

    This Cabbage Roll Skillet Dinner brings all the cozy flavors of stuffed cabbage into a simple one-pan meal. It’s ready in just over 30 minutes, making it a great choice for a filling dinner on a busy night.

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    Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs in Tangy Sauce

    Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs in Tangy Sauce.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    These meatballs with rice are simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce that brings back great memories. This dish is a comforting and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Italian Stuffed Peppers

    Italian Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    Italian Stuffed Peppers are a hearty and tasty meal. They are filled with a mix of seasoned ground beef and rice, then baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese until they're nice and tender.

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    Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

    Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet.
    Photo Credit: One Hot Oven.

    This ground beef and rice skillet is a comforting meal that's perfect for dinner. It's an easy option for busy weeknights, and even picky eaters will want more.

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    Korean Beef Bowls

    KOREAN BEEF BOWL.
    Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

    This Korean Beef Bowl features a tasty mix of ground beef, mushrooms, and rice, all brought together with a flavorful Asian sauce. In just 30 minutes with a pressure cooker, it's finished off with a crisp topping of pickled carrots and cucumbers for a satisfying meal.

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    Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers

    Slow Cooker Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    These peppers are filled with a tasty mix of beef and rice, all simmered in a rich marinara sauce. They cook easily in the slow cooker, making a cozy dinner that everyone will love.

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    Arancini

    Rice Ball Recipe (Arancini).
    Photo Credit: Like Mother Like Daughter.

    Arancini are tasty rice balls from Sicily that are fried until crispy. Filled with a savory meat mixture, they make a great appetizer or a satisfying dinner.

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    Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup

    Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup.
    Photo Credit: Lynn's Way of Life.

    Instant Pot Cabbage Roll Soup is a quick and easy way to enjoy the flavors of stuffed cabbage rolls. This hearty soup is packed with cabbage, lean ground beef, and rice.

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    Mexican Beef & Rice Skillet

    MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET.
    Photo credit: Cook Dinner Tonight.

    This Mexican beef and rice skillet is a simple dinner that you can make all in one pan. It transforms ground beef into a flavorful meal that's sure to please everyone.

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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 20+ years 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, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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