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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Hearty Ground Beef Casseroles for Cozy Nights

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on July 29, 2025, updated July 15, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef casseroles are the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. These hearty dishes combine savory beef with a variety of ingredients, creating warm and satisfying meals that the whole family will love. From classic recipes to creative twists, there are plenty of options to make your nights cozier.

    Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake

    Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake.
    Photo Credit: My Suburban Kitchen.

    Busy weeknights can still be delicious without resorting to fast food. This Sloppy Joe biscuit bake is a simple and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. It's easy to prepare and brings everyone together around the dinner table.

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    Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole

    Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cupcakes and Kale Chips.

    This casserole features ground beef combined with a creamy tomato sauce, all cooked in one skillet. It's topped with plenty of cheddar cheese and a generous layer of crispy tater tots. This dish is hearty and satisfying, perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Easy Shepherd’s Pie

    Easy Shepherd’s Pie
    Photo Credit: Bowl of Delicious.

    Shepherd's Pie is a cozy dish that feels like a warm hug on a cold day. It's simple to prepare with just a handful of ingredients, making it ideal for when you crave something filling and comforting. You can use ground beef or lamb, and it's a fantastic option to prepare in advance and freeze for those busy days.

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    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole

    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Out Grilling.

    Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole is a simple dinner option that works well for busy weeknights. It features a quick ground beef chili, topped with frozen tater tots and lots of melted cheese. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole

    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole.
    Photo credit: Savory with Soul.

    This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole brings all the flavors of a classic cheesesteak sandwich into one dish. It’s packed with ground beef, melted cheese, bell peppers, and onions, creating a creamy and filling meal. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this casserole is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.

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    Beef Tamale Casserole

    Beef Tamale Casserole.
    Photo credit: Jam Jar Kitchen.

    Tamale Pie is a simple and tasty dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy. With just a boxed cornbread mix, ground beef, and a few items you probably already have in your pantry, you can whip up a filling meal quickly. It's perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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    Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

    Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cupcakes and Kale Chips.

    This dish is a hearty mix of savory flavors, cheese, and potatoes that everyone will enjoy. It's a great choice for a weeknight dinner with the family and brings a comforting feel to the table.

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    Eggplant Moussaka

    Eggplant Moussaka with Lamb.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Eggplant Moussaka is a hearty dinner packed with vegetables and ground beef or lamb, all topped with plenty of cheese. This recipe skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead, which keeps it light and healthy. It's a straightforward dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table.

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    Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna

    Instant Pot Lazy Lasagna with wooden spoon.
    Photo Credit: The Recipe Well.

    This lasagna is super simple to make. It features layers of ground beef, noodles, sauce, and a mix of two cheeses, all coming together in one pot. It's a quick meal that’s perfect for busy evenings.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking Taco Casserole,.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    If you're looking for a quick and easy meal that’s a real crowd-pleaser, Walking Taco Casserole is the perfect choice. It’s got all the cheesy flavor of a walking taco, but it's made in a cast iron skillet in just 30 minutes!

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    Beef & Beans Casserole

    Beef & bean casserole.
    Photo credit: Cheerful Cook.

    This dish features tender beef and beans baked in a tasty tomato sauce, topped off with a layer of melted Cheddar cheese. It's a comforting meal that's perfect for busy nights when you want something hearty and satisfying. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a family favorite.

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    One Pan Baked Ziti

    Baked Ziti.
    Photo credit: Raising Generation Nourished.

    This baked ziti is perfect for weeknights when you want something quick and easy. With a simple prep process and just one pan to clean, it takes the stress out of dinner. It's a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cheesy baked spaghetti is a great twist on the usual pasta and sauce that your family will really enjoy. It combines the flavors of spaghetti and meatballs with the richness of lasagna, creating a filling dish. With layers of cheesy noodles and a flavorful meat sauce, topped with lots of melted cheese, this meal is sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Rigatoni al Forno

    Rigatoni al Forno.
    Photo credit: Food and Mood Dietitian.

    This rigatoni al forno with veggies is a simple and tasty pasta dish that’s perfect for dinner. It combines classic Italian flavors with a healthy twist, making it a satisfying meal for everyone. With a mix of textures and flavors, this dish is sure to please. Plus, it’s quick to prepare and packed with nutrients.

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    Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole

    Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This casserole features tater tots, a southwestern twist, and plenty of cheese. It's a hearty dish that's perfect for a cozy meal. With its comforting ingredients, it's sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Spaghetti Pie

    Sliced spaghetti pie on a round pan.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Cheesy spaghetti pie combines the classic tastes of spaghetti and meat sauce in a fun, layered pie format. It's a great way to use up leftover spaghetti and turn it into something new and exciting. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want something comforting and satisfying.

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    Ground Beef Stuffed Shells

    STUFFED SHELLS WITH GROUND BEEF.
    Photo credit: 2 Cookin Mamas.

    This dish is a filling and satisfying option for dinner. It features tender pasta shells filled with flavorful ground beef, all covered in a rich pasta sauce and sprinkled with tangy Parmesan cheese. It's a comforting meal that everyone will enjoy, and it comes together in just 35 minutes.

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    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This crock pot lasagna is a great meal you can prepare ahead of time. It only takes a few minutes to put together using basic ingredients, including uncooked lasagna noodles. After that, the crock pot takes care of the cooking, making it super easy.

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    Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole

    Slow Cooker Tater Tot Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This slow cooker casserole combines green beans, cream of mushroom soup, tater tots, and cheddar cheese for a comforting meal. It's a hearty dish that brings together delicious layers of flavor. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe requires minimal effort and delivers satisfying results.

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    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dutch Oven Daddy.

    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole brings together the classic taste of a bacon cheeseburger and pasta in a filling dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's a cheesy, comforting meal that's perfect for busy nights. Even kids who are usually picky will find this casserole hard to resist.

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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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