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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    20 Simple Dinner Recipes With Ground Beef and Rice

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

    Ground beef and rice are two ingredients that come together to create a variety of satisfying meals. These simple recipes are perfect for busy weeknights, offering a mix of flavors and textures that everyone will enjoy. From classic casseroles to quick stir-fries, these 20 dishes make it easy to put a delicious dinner on the table.

    Cabbage Roll in a Bowl

    CABBAGE ROLL IN A BOWL.
    Photo credit: Rustic Foodie.

    Cabbage Roll In A Bowl is a simple and satisfying dinner option. It combines ground beef, rice, tomato sauce, garlic, onions, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for a delicious meal.

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    Ground Beef & Rice Casserole

    Ground Beef & Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Jar of Lemons.

    This simple Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is quick to prepare and cooks nicely on the stovetop. With tender rice, veggies, and seasoned ground beef topped with cheese, it's a healthy meal that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Italian Stuffed Peppers

    Italian Stuffed Peppers with no rice.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    Stuffed peppers filled with savory marinara sauce, creamy pesto cheese, and melted mozzarella create a hearty meal. In less than an hour, you can enjoy these tasty peppers for dinner.

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    Louisiana Dirty Rice

    Louisiana Dirty Rice.
    Photo Credit: Kenneth Temple.

    This Dirty Rice recipe is packed with flavors from ground meat, Cajun spices, and the classic holy trinity of vegetables. It's perfect for serving a big group at dinner, parties, or casual get-togethers.

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    One Pot Mexican Beef and Rice

    One Pot Mexican Beef and Rice.
    Photo Credit: Dance Around the Kitchen.

    This One Pot Mexican Beef and Rice is a simple and tasty dinner that comes together quickly. With just a jar of salsa and some taco seasoning, you can whip up a satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.

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    Meatball and Rice Casserole

    Meatball and Rice Casserole
    Photo Credit: Much Butter.

    Plain rice can get old fast. A meatball and rice casserole is a great way to mix things up, offering a hearty and creamy dish that's sure to satisfy.

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    Ground Beef Jambalaya

    Ground beef jambalaya.
    Photo credit: Palatable Pastime.

    Ground Beef Jambalaya gives a fresh take on the classic Cajun rice dish by mixing in beef and Andouille sausage. This hearty meal is perfect for a filling dinner.

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    Spanish Rice with Ground Beef

    Spanish Rice with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: Miss in the Kitchen.

    Spanish Rice with Ground Beef is a simple and fast dinner that you can prepare in around 30 minutes. This filling one-pan meal is sure to please everyone in the family.

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    Hamburger Rice Casserole

    Hamburger Rice Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Deliciously Homecooked.

    This hamburger rice casserole is a simple and tasty dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. Made with ground beef and paired with steamed broccoli, it’s the perfect comfort food for any night.

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    Beef Bibimbap

    Beef Bibimbap (Korean Rice Bowl).
    Photo credit: Dish 'n' the Kitchen.

    Beef Bibimbap is a simple Korean rice bowl filled with a variety of vegetables, tasty side dishes, and sweet spicy beef, all topped with an egg. This is a great meal for busy weeknights.

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    Lebanese Chicken, Ground Beef and Rice

    Lebanese Chicken and Rice.
    Photo Credit: Caroline's Cooking.

    Lebanese chicken and rice features flavorful rice mixed with ground beef, spices, shredded chicken, and crunchy nuts. This dish is full of great flavors and textures, and it's simpler to prepare than it looks.

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    Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Best Stuffed Pepper Soup.
    Photo Credit: The View from Great Island.

    Stuffed pepper soup is a filling and cozy dish that you can whip up in less than an hour. It's perfect for a quick meal that warms you up.

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    Stuffed Pepper Skillet

    Stuffed Pepper Skillet.
    Photo Credit: The Recipe Well.

    This Stuffed Pepper Skillet is a hearty one-pan meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It combines ground turkey or beef, rice, kidney beans, and bell peppers, giving you all the flavors of stuffed peppers with much less effort.

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    Mexican Beef Rice Skillet

    Mexican Beef Rice Skillet.
    Photo Credit: Grits & Pinecones.

    Mexican Beef Rice Skillet is a simple one-pan dish that’s great for busy weeknights. It offers a filling and tasty meal without taking up too much of your time.

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    Ground Beef Fried Rice

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

    Ground Beef Fried Rice is a hearty meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. It's a simple and satisfying dish that's perfect for a quick dinner.

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    Stuffed Pepper Casserole

    Stuffed Pepper Casserole.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Naptime.

    This stuffed pepper casserole combines the comforting flavors of the classic dish while simplifying the cooking process. It's a great option for busy weeknights when you want something hearty and satisfying.

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    Beef Burrito

    Beef Burrito.
    Photo Credit: Much Butter.

    This beef burrito is a simple and satisfying meal that combines ground beef, refried beans, and rice all wrapped in a tortilla and topped with sauce and cheese. It's a great option for busy nights, and you can even freeze them for later, ready in just 30 minutes.

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    Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

    Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
    Photo Credit: Well Fed Baker.

    This Mexican-inspired skillet meal is full of flavor and perfect for a quick dinner. It's a simple one-pan dish that brings a bit of Southwest flair to your table.

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    Cheesy Taco Rice

    Cheesy Taco Rice.
    Photo Credit: Mighty Spatula.

    Cheesy Taco Rice is a delicious one-skillet meal loaded with flavor, protein, and gooey cheese. It's a simple dish that's great for busy weeknights and sure to please everyone at the table.

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    Hamburger Stew with Rice

    Hamburger Stew with Rice.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    Hamburger Stew with Rice is a simple and budget-friendly dinner that uses everyday ingredients. It's a hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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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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