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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    21 Irresistible Ground Beef Casseroles That Will Make You Smile

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 10, 2025, updated March 20, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef casseroles are a comforting and satisfying meal option that can bring a smile to anyone's face. With a variety of flavors and ingredients, these dishes are perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. From classic recipes to creative twists, there's something for everyone in this collection of 21 delicious casseroles.

    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 comforting dish that feels like home.

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    Easy Cheeseburger Casserole

    Easy Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Dude That Cookz.

    Cheeseburger Casserole is a simple and comforting dish that’s great for a quick weeknight dinner. With just a few ingredients like ground beef, onions, tomato puree, and cheese, it’s a hearty meal that everyone will love.

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    Crescent Roll Taco Bake

    Crescent Roll Taco Bake.
    Photo Credit: The Urben Life.

    This taco bake features seasoned ground beef and creamy refried beans wrapped in a soft, buttery crescent roll crust. Top it with your favorite taco toppings for a simple and satisfying weeknight dinner.

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    Big Mac Casserole

    Big Mac Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Cheerful Cook.

    Ground beef, cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots come together in this casserole for a comforting meal. Topped with Big Mac sauce, it adds a fun twist that everyone will enjoy.

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    Easy Taco Casserole

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

    This taco casserole is a quick and satisfying dinner option. Ready in under an hour, it features ground beef, tortillas, and plenty of cheese.

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    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta Casserole

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

    This Philly Cheesesteak Casserole combines all the flavors of a classic cheesesteak sandwich, featuring plenty of beef, cheese, bell peppers, and onions. It's a comforting and filling dish that's perfect for a cozy meal at home.

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    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole

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

    Skillet Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole combines the classic taste of a bacon cheeseburger with pasta, creating a filling dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. Even the pickiest eaters will find this cheesy casserole hard to resist.

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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 a generous layer of 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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    Hobo Casserole

    Hobo Casserole.
    Photo credit: Bowl me Over.

    This is a simple and tasty one-pan dish that the whole family will love. It features layers of juicy beef, potatoes, creamy filling, and melted cheese, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

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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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    Cheesy Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole

    Cheesy Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Mandi of the Mountains.

    This cheesy hamburger hashbrown casserole is super comforting and perfect for a cozy meal. It’s quick to prepare and sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole
    Photo Credit: The Cookin' Chicks.

    Cowboy Cornbread Casserole is a classic comfort dish that brings warmth to any meal. Packed with seasoned ground beef, corn, beans, and topped with fluffy cornbread, this is a great choice for busy weeknights.

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    Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

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

    This dish is a tasty mix of cheese and potatoes, packed with flavor. It's a great choice for a weeknight family dinner and brings a comforting feel to the table.

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    Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie

    Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie.
    Photo Credit: The Magical Slow Cooker.

    Slow Cooker Shepherd’s Pie is a classic dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. It combines ground beef, carrots, peas, and other simple ingredients, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

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    Cheeseburger Casserole

    Cheeseburger Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Much Butter.

    Cheeseburger Casserole will remind you of a taste of home, a very comfortable dish with a single pot, simple, cheesy beefy, and tasty! Forever classic favorite food for your dinner!

    Hamburger and Potato Casserole

    Hamburger and Potato Casserole.
    Photo Credit: Bitz & Giggles.

    This comforting casserole combines ground beef and green beans, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes and crispy French fried onions. It's a warm and filling dish that brings a taste of home to your table.

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    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti

    Cheesy Baked Spaghetti.
    Photo credit: Midwest Foodie.

    If your family loves spaghetti but they're sick of the same old pasta and sauce, they are going to LOVE this cheesy easy-baked spaghetti recipe! It's a cross between spaghetti and meatballs and cheesy lasagna so you've got a hearty layer of cheesy noodles topped with a tasty meat sauce and plenty of ooey gooey cheese.

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    Cheesy Tortellini Skillet Lasagna

    Cheesy Tortellini Skillet Lasagna
    Photo Credit: Flavor Mosaic.

    This skillet lasagna is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic dish without spending hours in the kitchen. You can have it on the table in just 20 minutes!

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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 classic 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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    Dorito Casserole

    Dorito casserole.
    Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    This Dorito casserole combines layers of crunchy nacho Doritos, seasoned ground beef, zesty red and green salsa, and gooey shredded cheese, all baked to perfection. It's a fun and flavorful dish that brings a taste of Mexico right to your table.

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    Walking Taco Casserole

    Walking taco casserole.
    Photo credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

    This casserole combines all the delicious flavors of tacos into a comforting one-dish meal. Packed with ground beef, salsa, and plenty of cheese, it's perfect for a potluck or a quick weeknight dinner.

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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 more than 20 years of 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, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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