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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    21 Comforting Ground Beef Casseroles to Make for Your Family

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 27, 2025, updated March 27, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef casseroles are a classic comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any family meal. These hearty dishes are easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite ingredients, making them perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. From cheesy layers to savory spices, these 21 recipes will surely become favorites around your dinner table.

    Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake

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

    Busy weeknights can still be delicious without resorting to takeout. This Sloppy Joe biscuit bake is sure to please everyone at the dinner table!

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    One Pan Dorito Casserole

    One pan Dorito casserole on a dish.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This quick Dorito casserole comes together with just 10 ingredients and takes only 30 minutes to prepare. It's a simple and tasty option for dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Taco Potato Casserole

    Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    This dish is a filling and tasty mix of Tex-Mex flavors and comfort food. With layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and melted cheese, it’s a great choice for family dinners or gatherings.

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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 covered in cheese. This version skips the potatoes and Bechamel sauce, using more eggplant instead for a tasty and healthy Mediterranean meal that's easy to prepare.

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    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

    A serving of Cowboy Cornbread Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Gather the family around for a hearty casserole that everyone will enjoy. This simple skillet dish is packed with ground beef, vegetables, and flavorful spices, all topped with a layer of homemade cornbread.

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    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna

    Easy Slow Cooker Lasagna.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This simple crock pot lasagna is a great meal you can prepare ahead of time. With just a few easy ingredients, including uncooked lasagna noodles, you can let the crock pot handle the cooking.

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    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole

    Easy Layered Enchilada Casserole.
    Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

    Layered enchilada casserole is a simple dish that doesn't require rolling tortillas. With layers of ground beef, cheese, and mild green enchilada sauce, it's a hit with the whole family.

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    Easy Taco Casserole

    Easy Taco Casserole.
    Photo Credit; The Clean Eating Couple.

    Baked Taco Casserole is a quick and satisfying dinner option. Ready in under an hour, this dish is packed with ground beef and tortillas.

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    Italian Noodle Casserole

    Italian Noodle Casserole.
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This dish is a quick and easy pasta meal that uses basic ingredients. Ground beef, tomato sauce, soft egg noodles, and cheese come together to create a casserole that everyone in the family will love.

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    Creamy Baked Ziti

    CREAMY BAKED ZITI.
    Photo credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    This dish combines soft noodles, a creamy sauce, and melted cheese for a cozy meal. It's a simple, family-friendly option that brings delicious Italian flavors right to your dinner table.

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    Cattle Drive Casserole

    Cattle Drive Casserole.
    Photo Credit: 24 Bite.

    This is a filling and tasty layered dish that combines the bold flavors of the Old West with a touch of Tex-Mex. It's perfect for a satisfying dinner that everyone will enjoy.

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    Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin

    Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    This dish is a filling option for dinner, featuring tender Russet potatoes and ground beef with straightforward flavors. It's a meal that your family will enjoy and appreciate.

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    Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef

    Taco Potato Casserole with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: The Honour System.

    Taco Potato Casserole is a filling and tasty dish that brings together Tex-Mex flavors and comfort food. With layers of seasoned ground beef, diced potatoes, and melted cheese, this simple casserole is great for family dinners or gatherings.

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    Ground Beef Cottage Pie

    Cottage Pie with Ground Beef.
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb.

    This ground beef casserole is simple to prepare and packed with flavor. It's a great option for a quick dinner, especially if you're not a fan of peas.

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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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    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This cheesy baked spaghetti is a fun twist on the usual pasta and sauce that your family will really enjoy. With layers of cheesy noodles, a flavorful meat sauce, and lots of melted cheese, it's a filling dish that combines the best of spaghetti and lasagna.

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    Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie

    Gluten-Free Shepherd’s Pie.
    Photo Credit: What a Girl Eats.

    This shepherd’s pie is a warm and filling dish that’s perfect for dinner. While it’s usually made with lamb, using ground beef gives it a delicious twist and turns it into a cottage pie.

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    Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole

    Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole.
    Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

    This cheesy casserole has a crispy top and a soft center, packed with delicious flavors. It's perfect for dinner or a filling breakfast, and you can even make it the night before.

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    Dorito Casserole

    Dorito casserole.
    Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    This casserole combines layers of nacho Doritos, ground beef, salsa, and melted cheese for a delicious meal. With its bold flavors inspired by Mexican cuisine, it's sure to be a hit at dinner.

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    Hobo Casserole

    Hobo Casserole.
    Photo credit: Bowl me Over.

    This one-pan meal is simple and tasty, perfect for the whole family. With layers of tender beef, potatoes, creamy filling, and cheese, it’s a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

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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 warms you up on a cold day. It's simple to prepare with just a few ingredients, and you can use ground beef or lamb, making it a great option to prepare in advance and freeze for busy nights.

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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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