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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    22 5-Star Ground Beef Meals That Will Impress Your Family and Friends

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 4, 2025, updated March 26, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can be transformed into a variety of delicious meals that your family and friends will love. From classic comfort foods to creative dishes, these 22 recipes showcase how ground beef can be the star of your dinner table. Whether you're looking for something quick and easy or a bit more elaborate, there's something here for everyone.

    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 choice for gatherings.

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    Air Fryer Taquitos

    AIR FRYER TAQUITOS.
    Photo credit: Emily Fabulous.

    Air Fryer Taquitos are simple to make and packed with flavor. Your family will enjoy them, and you can get creative with the fillings and toppings.

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    Tortellini Bake

    Tortellini bake.
    Photo credit: Everyday Delicious.

    This tortellini bake is a tasty casserole featuring store-bought tortellini and a savory meat and vegetable tomato sauce, all topped with melted cheese. It's simple to prepare and provides a satisfying dinner that lasts for a few days.

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    Homemade Hamburgers

    air fryer hamburger.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This dish features juicy, well-cooked ground beef that pairs perfectly with your favorite burger toppings. With just ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, it's simple to prepare.

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    Cheeseburger Soup

    CHEESEBURGER SOUP.
    Photo credit: Wholesome Yum.

    Cheeseburger soup is a warm and satisfying dish that brings all the flavors of a classic cheeseburger into a bowl. It's hearty, nutritious, and can be made in just 20 minutes.

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    Ravioli Lasagna

    Ravioli lasagna.
    Photo credit: Mom Foodie.

    Ravioli Lasagna is a simple and tasty baked dish that combines layers of ravioli with hearty meat sauce and lots of cheesy goodness. It's a comforting Italian meal that you can enjoy without much effort.

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    Cheeseburger Macaroni

    Dutch oven with Cheeseburger Macaroni.
    Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah.

    Cheeseburger macaroni is a simple and satisfying dinner option for busy nights. This dish combines tender pasta and seasoned ground beef, all topped with melted cheese, and it can be prepared in just one pan.

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    Air Fryer Meatloaf

    AIR FRYER MEATLOAF.
    Photo credit: The Food Blog.

    This classic meatloaf is juicy and has a crispy crust, and it cooks in half the time compared to the usual oven method. It's a great option for a quick and satisfying meal.

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    Dorito Casserole

    Dorito casserole.
    Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

    This Dorito casserole combines crunchy nacho Doritos, seasoned ground beef, zesty red and green salsa, and gooey shredded cheese, all baked to perfection. With its lively Mexican-inspired flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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    Instant Pot Bolognese

    A bowl of instant pot bolognese served over pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This Instant Pot bolognese is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic pasta sauce. With simple ingredients from your pantry, you can whip up a rich and satisfying meal in no time.

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    Cowboy Casserole

    Cowboy casserole.
    Photo credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons.

    Cowboy Casserole is a simple and satisfying dinner option that everyone will enjoy. With its creamy and cheesy layers topped with crispy tater tots, it's a dish your family will want to have regularly.

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    Skillet Stuffed Peppers

    Skillet Stuffed Peppers.
    Photo credit: Raising Generation Nourished.

    Skillet stuffed peppers are easy to prepare and packed with great flavor that everyone will enjoy. This is a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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    Kimchi Sloppy Joes

    Kimchi Sloppy Joe.
    Photo credit: Served From Scratch.

    This classic dish gets a tasty twist with some Korean flavors. It's a great way to enjoy ground beef in a whole new way.

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    Stuffed Zucchini Boats

    Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats.
    Photo credit: Masala Herb.

    Zucchini boats filled with a tasty tomato sauce and topped with cheese are a great dish to enjoy. They come together easily and are perfect for a cozy meal.

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    Spaghetti Pie

    Spaghetti Pie.
    Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

    Spaghetti Pie is a great meal for busy weeknights, easy to prepare and sure to satisfy everyone at the table. It's loaded with protein and will keep you feeling full.

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    Beef Tacos

    Ground Beef Tacos.
    Photo credit: I Heart Naptime.

    These tacos are crispy and packed with tasty homemade beef filling and your favorite toppings. They’re a quick and easy meal that the whole family will enjoy, ready in just 20 minutes!

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    Air Fryer Chili Nachos

    Air Fryer Chili Nachos.
    Photo credit: Recipes From a Pantry.

    This cheesy dish is quick to prepare, taking only about 5 minutes to cook. It's perfect for dinner or a snack that everyone in the family will enjoy.

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    Beef Taco Dip

    Beef Taco Dip.
    Photo credit: A Cedar Spoon.

    This beef dip combines taco-inspired ingredients for a creamy and flavorful appetizer. It also works well as a comforting dinner when paired with chips.

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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. With layers of ground beef, noodles, sauce, and two kinds of cheese, it’s a quick meal that everyone will enjoy.

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    3-Ingredient Beef Stroganoff

    Beef Stroganoff.
    Photo credit: Feast for a Fraction.

    This is a quick and easy dinner that won't break the bank. Ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and egg noodles combine for a creamy meal that's ready in just 15 minutes.

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    Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole

    Beefy Green Bean Casserole with Tater Tots.
    Photo credit: The Feathered Nester.

    This is a tasty and filling dish that combines the flavors of hamburgers with green beans and your choice of potatoes. Preparing it in advance helps you save time when you're ready to eat.

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    Chili Mac

    Gluten-free Chili Mac
    Photo Credit: Whole New Mom.

    This is a simple dinner that everyone in the family will enjoy. It all cooks in one pan and can be made dairy-free and gluten-free.

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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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